Organizational Behaviour and Theory-II
Important Questions
M.Com 2nd Semester
Block I: Organizational Behaviour Marks-30
Part A:
Q. What do you
mean by organisation behaviour? Discuss in brief the nature of organisation
behaviour. 2016
Q. What do you
mean by Organisational Behaviour? Discuss the various determinants of
organisational Behaviour. 2011, 2017, 2019
Q. What is meant by Organisational Behaviour? Why should organisations give importance in understanding human behavior? 2010, 2018
Part B:
Q. Define
Perception. Explain the perceptual process. What is the influence of perception
on behaviour? 2012, 2015
Q. Discuss
citing example, why perception is the key factor in management. 2009, 2010
Q. Describe the
basic process by which learning takes place. Is the use of reinforcement
sufficient to change behaviour effectively?
2013
Q. Mention
different types of attitudes. How attitudes can be changed, describe briefly? 2018
Q. What is
personality? What are its determinants? Which of them you feel are more
important in shaping personality and why?
2019
Q. What is the
significance of personality in organisational setting? Discuss various methods
and techniques to measure in individuals’ personality. 2014
Part C:
Q. Bring out the
role of groups in an organisation. Substantiate the claims that group task
influences group performance and satisfaction. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014
Q. Compare and
contrast theory “X” and theory “Y”. What are the implications of these theories
on managerial practices? 2013, 2015,
2017
Q. Discuss
autocratic, custodial, supportive and collegial models of organisation
behaviour. What are the situations under which these can be effective? 2016
Q. Discuss about
the Behavioural analysis and Transactional Analysis and its uses. 2018
Block II: Motivation and Directing of Organizational Behaviour Marks-30
Part A:
Q. What do you
mean by Control? Discuss about the behavioural implications of Control. 2017
Q. Why
control is necessary? Mention the guidelines for dealing with the controlling
process. 2011
Q. Point
out in brief, some behavioural implications of control. Suggest some suitable
measures to minimise behavioural dysfunctions of control. 2010, 2012, 2014
Part B:
Q. There
is no universally consistent motivational device. Justify in your own
words. 2009
Q. Define
Motivation. Indicate how management can successfully motivate people taking
clues from Vroom’s Valence Expectancy model. 2015
Q. Compare and
contrast Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory with Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of
Motivation. 2018
Q. Critically Explain
Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory with examples. 2016,
2019
Q. Make a
comparison between Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory and Maslow’s Need Hierarchy
Theory. 2017
Q. Distinguish
between hygiene factors and motivation factors. What is the significance by Herzberg’s’
theory in actual life? 2010,
2014
Q. Bring out the
essence of Porter and Lower theory of motivation. Do you think that the model
is comprehensive? Justify your answer with examples. 2013
Q. What is the
essence of Vroom’s Expectancy model of motivation? What are its merits and
limitations? 2012
Part C:
Q. Explain
the nature and functions of leadership based on the following formula: L = f
(l, f, s). Also suggest measures of effective leadership. 2011, 2015
Q. What do you
mean by leadership style? Discuss with examples the different leadership styles.
How can leadership style be decided based on the use of power and authority? 2016, 2018
Q. Who is a
Leader? Discuss the nature of Leadership. Discuss briefly the selected factors
in influencing Leadership effectiveness.
2019
Q. “Good leadership
is an integral part of effective direction.” Discuss the statement. 2013
Q. Distinguish
between “Management” and “Leadership” in the management of an
organisation. 2009
Block III: Organizational Effectiveness and Development Marks-20
Part A:
Q. Define Organisational Development. Describe the characteristics of
Organisational Development. Explain the steps involved in the
organization’s Development process. 2009,
2019
Define Change
Management. Why is organisational change often resisted by
individuals and groups within the organisation? How can such resistance be
prevented or overcome? 2010, 2011, 2012,
2014, 2015, 2018
Part B:
Q. What criteria
are used for judging the effectiveness of an organisation? How does the degree
of integration of goals affect organisational accomplishment? 2015
Q. Analyse
the concept of organisational effectiveness. What, according to Resins Likert,
are the determinants of organisational effectiveness? 2011
What is
Organisational Effectiveness? Explain the various approaches or models of organisational
effectiveness. 2012, 2017
Q. What criteria
are used for judging the effectiveness of an organisation? How does the degree
of integration of goals affect organisational accomplishment? 2013, 2016
Part C:
Q. Define
communication. Discuss the steps for making communication effective. 2016
Q. Define
communication as a process. Discuss the process of Communication. 2019
Q. What is
formal and informal communication? Explain their features. How do you
distinguish between Formal and Informal Communication? 2009, 2017, 2018
Q. What are
various barriers (causes of distortion) to communication? Explain how barriers
to communication can be overcome. 2010, 2017, 2018
Q. What is
communication network? Discuss in detail the various channels of communication
which are generally used in modern business enterprises. 2014
Q. Describe
the process of interpersonal communication. Distinguish between formal and
informal communication. 2009
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