103 Organisational Behaviour and Theory–I Question Paper 2021 [DODLDU MCOM 1st SEM Question Paper]

2021 (COMMERCE)

Paper: COM – 102

(Organisational Behaviour and Theory – I)

Full Marks: 80

Time: Three hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

1. (a) What do you mean by organisational behaviour? Discuss various determinants of organisational behaviour. 4+10=14

(b) Discuss various types of organisation. How are organisations classified on the basis of functions performed? 7+7=14

2. (a) Compare and contrast the classical, neoclassical and modern approaches towards organisation. 14

(b) What are the features of organisation as a system? Discuss the significance of studying the perspective of system’s approach. 7+7=14

3. (a) To what extent sound organisation helps in effective management. 12

(b) What is meant by ‘organising’? Briefly explain the steps involved in the organising process. 4+8=12

4. (a) Explain the sources of authority and discuss the reasons for delegating the authority. 7+7=14

(b) Explain the term ‘departmentation’. Examine the factors that govern the choice of any particular basis of departmentation. 4+10=14

5. (a) Define the term ‘span of management’. How would you determine the optimum span of management in a given situation? 4+10=14

(b) What are centralisation and decentralisation? Distinguish between centralisation and decentralisation. 2+2+10=14

6. (a) What do you mean by bureaucracy? Discuss the important elements of bureaucracy. 4+8=12

(b) What are the indicators of power? Discuss various ways of uses and outcome of power. 2+10=12

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