Madras University (UnOM) 2006 M.B.A Organisational Behaviour - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours
Maximum: 80 marks

PART A - [8 x five = Marks 40]
ans any 8 ques..
every ans should not exceed one page.

1. What is OB?
2. explain the determinants of personality.
3. describe learning.
4. discuss the importance of values to OB.
5. Narrate the stages of group development.
6. explain the factors influencing perception.
7. What does culture do?
8. What is organisational development?
9. Why do people join groups?
10. explain strategies to overcome resistance to change.
11. discuss the major barriers to effective communication.
12. Differentiate functional and dysfunctional conflict.

PART B - [4 x 10 = Marks 40]
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

13. elaborate the major personality traits influencing OB?
14. explain the work-related variables that determine job satisfaction of an employee.
15. Narrate and discuss the stages of conflict.
16. discuss Lewin's model to manage organisational change.
17. define ERG theory of motivation.
18. How can stress be managed in organisations?

Earning:   Approval pending.