DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR
(Upto 2012 2013 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the basic elements of organizational behavior?
2. Write a note on global scenario of organizational
behavior.
3. What is learning? Discuss the nature of learning.
4. Discuss the importance and process of organizational
communication.
5. Explain the concept of power. Is power positive or
negative?
6. What is stress? Discuss the factors causing stress.
7. What do you know about organizational climate? Explain
its implications on organizational behavior.
8. What do you mean by planned organisational change?
Give reasons for organisational change?
Sub. Code
12
DE-569
2
wk16
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any four questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Elaborately discuss the Autocratic, Custodial and
Supportive Models of organizational behavior.
10. Explain the Maslow's Theory of motivation and
its relevance in organizational behavior.
11. Elucidate the group behavior and its influence in the
organizational behavior.
12. Explain the different styles of leadership in
organisations.
13. Discuss 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. Discuss in detail about organizational development along
with its interventions.