I.P
April 2006
(REVISED COURSE)
NB:
- Attempt any five questions.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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Q.1(a)
Explain in brief (any three):-
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(1)
Organizational Behaviour.
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(2)
Role of Technology in OB.
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(3)
Law of Individual Differences.
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(4)
Triple Reward System.
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(5)
Unethical Manipulation of People.
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(6)
Continuing Challenges before 0B.
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(b)
Write short note on (any one):-
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(i)
Self-efficiency.
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(ii)
Result-Oriented Approach.
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Q.2(a)
State whether the following statements are True or False and give reasons for the same (any three):-
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(i)
Grapevine is as fickle, dynamic and varied as people are.
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(ii)
Semantics is the science of physical distance.
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(iii)
For communication to be effective managers must be sensitive to the needs of the
Employees.
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(iv)
Understanding can occur in the receiver's,mind.
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(v)
Personal barriers can be in the form of psychological distance.
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(vi)
Content of the rumor changes as it passes from person to person.
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(b)
Write short note on (any one):-
5
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(i)
Electronic Communication.
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(ii)
Downward Communication.
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Q.3
Define work motivation. Compare and contrast different need theories of motivation.
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Q.4(a)
Give reasons for the following statements.(any three):—
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(i)
Consistency refers to whether a behaviour is relatively stable over a period of time.
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(ii)
Self appraisal is an important tool of performance appraisal.
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(iii)
People see what they want to see.
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(iv)
Profit-sharing works better for the fast growing profitable organizations.
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(v)
Gain sharing pay plan broadens the understanding of employees.
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(vi)
In 360 degree feedback, the data is .gathered from variety of sources.
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(b)
Write a short note on (any one):-
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(i)
Appraisal Philosophy.
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(ii)
M.B.O.
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Q.5
Distinguish between a Leader and a Manager. Discuss emerging approaches to leadership.
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Q.6(a)
Explain in brief (any three):-
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(i)
Employee may exhibit their work dissatisfaction through tardiness.
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(ii)
Survey data can spur competition among different departments in large organization.
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(iii)
Job satisfaction is multi dimensional.
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(iv)
Employee comments are very useful for management.
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(v)
Job satisfaction and Life satisfaction are closely related.
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(vi)
Attitudes influence behaviours and behavior influence attitude.
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(b)
Write short note on (any one):-
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(i)
Work moods.
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(ii)
Effects of employee attitudes.
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Q.7(a)
State whether the following statements are True or False and give reasons for the same (any three):-
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(i)
Conflicts can never be constructive.
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(ii)
Intergroup conflicts are purposely induced in the organisation.
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(iii)
Conflicts occur due to differences in values.
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(iv)
The most desirable life position is "I am OK - you’re not OK".
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(v)
Strokes may be positive, negative or mixed.
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(vi)
Conflicts may produce three distinct outcomes.
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(b)
Write a short note on (any one):-
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(i)
Assertive behaviour.
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(ii)
Effects of conflicts.
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Q.8
Describe the following.
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Brain storming ,Nominal group technique, Delphi-decision making, Dialectic decision method
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Q.9(a)
Explain briefly (any three):-
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(i)
Managers in the role of Linking pins.
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(ii)
Life cycle of a Team.
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(iii)
Characteristics of effective teams.
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(iv)
Contingency, organizational design.
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(v)
Social loafing.
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(vi)
Process consultation.
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(b)
Write a short note on (any one):-
5
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(i)
Matrix Organization.
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(ii)
Problems in Teams.
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Q.10
Define stress. Describe its symptoms and extreme products of stres.
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