All India Management Association (AIMA) 2006 M.B.A Marketing Management Organizational Behavior – II - Question Paper
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93. Organization Development (OD) is in an advanced position to understand and resolve issues. In the future,
organizations will use OD to resolve different issues related to networks, e-business, temporary employment
and workforce diversity. This indicates that in future,
(a) OD will become a part of organization’s operations
(b) OD will increase the scope for learning and innovation
(c) The interdisciplinary nature of OD will increase
(d) The diversity of organizations implementing OD will increase
(e) The need for clarity regarding OD values will increase.
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94. Which of the subsequent kinds of rumors arise from the ambiguity that is generated among employees when an
organization delays in making a formal announcement on an important matter?
(a) Anxiety rumors
(b) Pipe dreams
(c) Curiosity rumors
(d) Wedge drivers
(e) Home stretchers.
95. Granger Company has decided to study the feasibility of starting an on-site healthcare facility. The group of
employees assigned to the project is most likely
(a) Interest groups
(b) Task groups
(c) Command groups
(d) Coalitions
(e) Affinity groups.
96. According to Roy Rowan, there are basically 2 kinds of rumors: spontaneous rumors and premeditated
rumors. Which of the subsequent statements is/are not actual regarding spontaneous rumors?
I. Spontaneous rumors originate with planning and involve forethought.
II. Spontaneous rumors arise during periods of stress and are action-oriented in nature.
III. Spontaneous rumors flourish only during the period when the person is experiencing feelings of anxiety,
repression, lack of trust and during periods of chaos and disorder.
IV. Spontaneous rumors are short-lived.
(a) Only (I) above
(b) Only (II) above
(c) Only (III) above
(d) Only (IV) above
(e) Both (II) and (III) above.
97. Depending on the degree of formalization, groups can be classified as formal and informal groups. Which of the
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