DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
Fourth Semester
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(Upto 2012-13 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 characteristics of Organizational
Development?
2. Explain the important features of organizational design
for OD.
3. Briefly mention the varieties of action research.
4. What conditions necessitates the need for
OD interventions?
5. Enumerate the guidelines you would follow to implement
OD process.
6. When does an Indian organization resort to OD practices?
Provide an example.
7. Describe the conditions essential for optimal success of
OD in organizations.
8. Suggest alternative interventions for organizational
development.
Sub. Code
44
DE-587
2
WS 20
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the concept of Organizational Development.
What are the inputs that are required for OD to be of any
value?
10. Explain the dimensions of OD that determine the
organizational performance.
11. Discuss the steps involved in action research process to
bring about effective changes in the organizational
systems.
12. What is the importance of third-party peace-making
interventions? Discuss the procedure of third-party
Peace-making
13. What are the approaches to measure organizational
effectiveness? Explain each approach in detail.
14. Explain the critical areas to be reviewed in diagnosing
organizational problems.
15. Briefly explain the history of OD.