Periyar University 2010 B.B.A Organisational psychology//(ca) - Question Paper

S.No.2520 08UBX03
(FOR THE CANDIDATES ADMITTED FROM 2008-2009 ONWARDS)
B.B.A./B.B.A.(CA) DEGREE EXAMINATION,APRIL/MAY 2010.
SECOND SEMESTER
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
TIME: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM:75 marks
part A—(10*2=20 marks)
ans ALL ques..
1. Mention any 2 characteristics of classical organization theory.
2. What do you mean by cybernetics?
3. What are the situational variables of individual behavior?
4. What do you mean by task group?
5. Define 'morale'.
6. Mention any 2 individual factors of job satisfaction.
7. What do you mean by work environment?
8. Mention any 4 good housekeeping practices.
9. What are the internal factors of organizational change?
10. What are the features of directive counseling?
part B—(5*5=25 marks)
ans ALL ques. choosing either (a) or(b).
11. (a) Explain the nature of organizational behavior.
Or
(b) Explain the modern theory of organization.
12. (a) Explain the biological factors of personality.
Or
(b) Explain the factors of attitude formation.
13. (a) Explain the methods for measurement of morale.
Or
(b) What are the individual factors of stress?

14. (a) Explain the factors of work environment.
Or
(b) Explain the important findings of hawthrone experiments.
15. (a) What are the psychological factors of resistance to change?
Or
(b) Explain the functions of counseling.
part C—(3*10=30 marks)
ans ANY 3 ques..
16. Compare and contrast classical and neo-classical theories of organization.
17. Explain the factors affecting group cohesiveness.
18. Explain different coping strategies for stress.
19. Explain the different experiments conducted under hawthrone studies.
20. Distinguish ranging from directive and non-directive counseling.
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