Gauhati University 2007 M.A Previous , Commerce, -III - Question Paper

2007
COMMERCE
THIRD PAPER
(Management and Organizational Behaviour)
Full Marks: 80
Time: three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the ques.
PART-A
ans all ques.
1. ans the subsequent questions: 2×4=8
a) What is classical conditioning?
b) describe organizational effectiveness.
c) Highlight the principles of coordination.
d) What is organizational climate?
2. Distinguish between: 3×3=9
a) Line authority vs. Staff authority
b) Positive reinforcement vs. Negative reinforcement
c) Interpersonal vs. Intraindividual conflict
3. Write short notes on: 3×5=15
a) Hawthorne effect
b) Departmentation
c) Managerial grid
d) Social loafing
e) Dominant culture
PART-B
ans any 3 ques.
4. define the evolution of various schools of management thought. How does
management science school differ from behavioural school? explain. 8+8=16
5. describe personality. What do you understand by personality traits? Also, explain how
you would associate personality to organizational behaviour. 4+6+6=16
6. Briefly discuss Alderfer's ERG theory of motivation. Bring out the similarities and
dissimilarities of Alderfer's theory with Maslow's theory. Also, critically analyse the
limitations of these theories. 4+8+4= 16
7. discuss the need of control in an organization. elaborate the steps in a control process?
Also, discuss how financial controls are considered important in managing an
organization. 4+6+6= 16
8. elaborate the various kinds of groups in an organization? In this context, explain the
major theoretical explanation of group formation. 4+12=16

Earning:   Approval pending.