Saurastra University 2006 M.Com Commerce Organisational Behaviour & Strategic Management - Question Paper

M. Com. (Part–I) exam
April / May – 2006
Organisational Behaviour & Strategic Management
(New Course)
Instruction : All ques. carry equal marks.
1 provide the comparative study of classical and Neoclassical 20
thoughts of Management.
OR
1 (a) discuss the use of system approach in current 10
corporate world.
(b) “The various schools of management thoughts are 10
supplement to every other.” discuss this statement.
2 What is transactional analysis ? discuss the items 20
(factors) included in transactional analysis. State the
advantages of transactional analysis.
OR
2 (a) explain the different approaches of organisational 10
behaviour.
(b) discuss the role of attitude and personality in 10
organisational behaviour.
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3 (a) provide the meaning and definition of motivation. 10
discuss its importance in management.
(b) discuss the assumptions and conclusions of Douglas 10
Mc Gregor’s theory X and theory Y. To what extent
these theories are useful for employee’s motivation ?
OR
3 (a) explain the factors, to be considered, while choosing 10
leadership trend.
(b) What is the meaning of group ? State the 10
characteristics and kinds of groups.
4 (a) provide definition and discuss the meaning of strategic 10
management. explain the characteristics of strategic
management.
(b) define the scope of strategic management. 10
OR
4 explain in detail, the 4 factors included in 'SWOT' 20
ANALYSIS. “For successful strategy, SWOT ANALYSIS is
basic, essential thing to be considered.” provide reasons in
support of this statement.
5 (a) State and discuss Alfred Chandler’s theory. 10
(b) Show how the 7 ‘S’ included in ‘Seven ‘S’ model
effect the performance of organisation in strategy
implementation.’
OR
5 Write note on different organisational structures for strategy
implementation.

Earning:   Approval pending.