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ORGANISATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR

MASTER OF COMMERCE 


Term-End Examination


June, 2010


IBO-6: ORGANISATION THEORY AND


BEHAVIOUR


 


Time : 3 hours                                                         Maximum Marks 100


Note :    Attempt both Part –A and Part –B.

PART - A




  1. Comment on any four of the following : 5x4=20



  • The division of work results in work specialisation.

  • The study of organisational behaviour is not beneficial for the organisation.



  • Individual basic dispositions are the main reason for potential stress.



  • Laissez faire leadership style and the autocratic leadership style are the same.



  • Organisational development does not believe the assumptions of Mc Gregor's 'Y'theory of motivation.



  • Performance is the most important outcome of Learning.

  • Job rotation facilitates in performing all tasks in the job.


PART - B


Answer any four questions :

  1. Critically examine the neo-classical theory of organisation. 20

  2. (a) Discuss the traditional and new approaches to organisational behaviour.                                                          10+10=20


(b) Explain the factors which influence the individual difference in behavioural pattern.

  1. "Job design is essentially a strategy of human resource Management." Discuss. Explain various models of Job design. 6+14=20



  1. List various types of conflict prevalent in an organisation ? Explain the conflict resolution strategies for resolving the conflicts. 4+16=20



  1. Describe the concept of culture-person compatibility. How can you develop organisational culture in an enterprise.         6+14=20



  1. (a) Discuss the process of obtaining power in an organisation. 10+10=20


(b) Describe the factors influencing organisational politics.

  1. Write notes on the following : 10+10=20



  • Value based organisation

  • Managing chang


 

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