DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(Upto 2012 13 Academic year and 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. What are the basic elements of organisational behavior?
Briefly Explain.
2. Explain the concept of organizational behavior in the
global perspective.
3. What is learning? Discuss the nature of learning.
4. Discuss the importance and process of organizational
communication.
5. Explain the types and sources of power.
6. What is meant by stress? Explain the types of stress.
7. What do you know about organizational climate? Explain
its importance in organizational behavior.
8. Explain the meaning and nature of Organisational
change.
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SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the Custodial and Supportive Models of
organizational behavior.
10. Elucidate the group behavior and its influence in the
organizational behavior.
11. Discuss the barriers of effective communication in an
organization. Suggest remedies.
12. Explain the characteristics of power. And how can the
power be effectively utilized in maintaining
organizational behaviour?
13. Write a detailed note on the methods of managing stress
in the organization
14. Describe the meaning of organizational culture and its
implications in the efficiency of the organization.
15. What are the reasons for resistance to change in the
organisation? Suggest suitable remedies.