DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define OB. Explain its significance to the modern
business.
2. Explain the various factors that affect perception.
3. What are the factors influencing group cohesiveness?
4. Explain the different leadership styles.
5. What are the sources of power? How power is acquired?
6. Discuss the importance of communication.
7. Do you think good readers should be good managers too?
Elucidate.
8. Explain the major external and internal forces for change
in organisations.
Sub. Code
23
DE-404
2
wk10
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the similarities and dissimilarities among the
models of OB.
10. Discuss the various factors that affect personality
development of an individual.
11. Critically examine the needs theory of motivation.
12. Explain the obstacles to effective communication.
13. Why do organizational members resort to political
behaviour?
14. What are the qualities of a successful leadership?
15. Why the organizational change is often resisted by
employees in an organisation? How to mange it?