DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Fourth Semester
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the features of Organisational Development

2. Explain the methods used in obtaining diagnostic
information.
3. Define Research. Explain the use and varieties of action
research.
4. Explain the importance of interpersonal skills in
organisational development.
5. Short note on inter group interventions with suitable
examples.
6. List out and explain the key considerations in
organisational development.
7. Explain the role of personal and interpersonal
interventions in OD with examples.
8. Short note on ethical constraints involved in
organisational development.
Sub. Code
44
DE-3990
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Briefly explain the theories of organisational
development.
10. When and how to use the action research in
organisational development.
11. Briefly describe the significance of organisational
development and organisational performance.
12. Explain the conditions for success or failure of
organisational development.
13. Brief note on team interventions and Implications of
organisational performance.
14. Explain the impact of organisational change on
organisational development.
15. Explain to role of government in organisational
development with suitable examples.
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