I.P
October 2008
NB:
- Attempt any five questions in all.
- Attempt any three questions from Section I and any two questions from Section II or any two questions from Section I and any three questions from Section II.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
- Answer to both the sections should be written in the same answer-book.
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Q.1
Give reasons for the following (any four)
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(a)
One major strength of Organizational Behaviour is its interdisciplinary nature.
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(b)
The idea of Individual differences is suppprted by science.
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(c)
Organizations are social systems.
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(d)
Organizations are formed on the basis of mutuality of interest.
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(e)
Human resource approach is developmental.
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(f)
Pepole who lack system understanding develop behavioural bias.
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Q.2
Explain the following terms (any four)
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(a)
Open Communication.
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(b)
Semantic-barrier in communication.
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(c)
Non-verbal Communication.
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(d)
Job instructions.
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(e)
Open door policy.
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(f)
Tele commuting.
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Q.3
Critically evaluate the Reinforcement theory and Expectancy model of work motivation.
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Q.4
State whether the following statements are true Or false and give reasons (any four):
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(a)
Employees often make cost reward comparison.
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(b)
Comparable worth programmes do not guarantee equal pay for equal work.
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(c)
Employee selection decision is communicated to the employee in an appraisal interview.
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(d)
Fundamental attribution error is shown when judging our own selves.
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(e)
Skill based pay is also called as knowledge based pay.
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(f)
Profit sharing recognises mutual interest.
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Q.5
Explain the following:
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(a)
Blake and Mouton's Managerial grid,
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(b)
Vroom's decision making model
SECTION II
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Q.6
Explain the following statements (any four):
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(a)
Job satisfaction is multidimensional.
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(b)
Job satisfaction and Life satisfaction are related to each other.
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(c)
High job performance contributes to high job satisfaction.
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(d)
Job satisfaction studies are useful to the managers.
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(e)
Managers can change employee attitudes.
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(f)
There are various types of closed ended questions.
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Q.7
Write short notes on (any four):
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(a)
Sources of interpersonal conflict.
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(b)
Conflict resolution strategies
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(c)
Effects of conflicts
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(d)
Assertiveness.
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(e)
Stroking.
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(f)
Tactics to gain political power
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Q.8
Compare formal and informal organizations and state the benefits of informal organizations.
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Q.9
Give reasons for the following (any four):
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(a)
Managers are linking pins between groups.
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(b)
Organic organizations are more flexible and open
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(c)
There are several stages in team development.
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(d)
Process consultants use facilitating behaviours to help team function more effectively.
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(e)
Team members need feedback.
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(f)
Self-managing teams have advantages and disadvantages
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Q.10
Elaborate on job related causes of stress and stress management types.
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