Biju Patnaik University of Technology 2006 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering organisational behaviour - Question Paper

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR-2006



ques. 1
ans in 1 or 2 phrases every : 2×10
(a)
What is “Organizational Behaviour”?
(b)
What do you understand by “Learning”?
(c)
What is a “Punishment”?
(d)
describe “Perception”.
(e)
describe “ Parataxis”.
(f)
What is “Position structure”?
(g)
describe “Organizational culture”.
(h)
describe “Performance Appraisal”.
(i)
What is unfreezing?
(j)
What do you understand by “Coercion”?
ques. 2
Distinguish ranging from “Organizational behavior “ and “Behavior of Organizations”. Why is organizational behavior studied? Also explain in brief the nature and scope of organizational behavior in India. (10)
ques. 3
“Learning theory can be used to discuss behavior and to control behavior”. discuss the validity of the statement. (10)
ques. 4
discuss different theories of personalities. discuss in brief with examples which of them is convincing to you and why? (10)
ques. 5
Distinguish ranging from stereotyping and perceptual selection, as well as perception and sensation. State in brief how managers can develop their own perceptual skills.. (10)
ques. 6
Why is change necessary? Why is change resisted? State in brief the different sources in an organization and discuss how would you, as a manager, overcome employees resistance to change? (10)
ques. 7
What obstacle arise in performance appraisal? Also state in brief the important methods of performance appraisal based on the traits of employees. (10)
ques. eight
Comment on the 5 main leadership positions depicted in managerial grid. Which would you advocate and why?

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