Organisational Behaviour Question Paper 2012

II Semester BBM Examination, April/May 2012
(Semester Scheme)
Organisational Behaviour

Time: 3 Hours                                                                 Max. Marks : 100

Instruction:  1) Answers Should be written completely only in English. 
                        2) Answer all the Sections.

SECTION - A

Answer any 8 sub-questions. Each sub-question carries 2 marks.           (8x2=16)

1. a. What is meant by group thinking?
b. State the meaning of job enrichment?
c. What is meant by personality?
d. What are virtual organisations?
e. Define cognition.
f. What is meant by transaction analysis?
g. What is social perception?
h. Mention 'big five model' traits.
i. Mention approaches to organisational structure.
j. What is classical conditioning?

SECTION - B

Answer any 3 of the following questions. Each question carries 8 marks.   (3x8=24)

2. Analyse the values of organisational development movement.
3. Explain the stages of group formation and development.
4. Analyse steps in designing organisational structure.
5. Explain the importance of motivation.
6. Discuss the importance of organisational behaviour

SECTION - C

Answer any 4 of the following questions. Each question carries 15 marks.     (3x15=60)

7. Explain the causes, consequences and remedies of interpersonal conflict.
8. Explain the application of perception in organisations. Suggest measures to improve perception.
9. Discuss the various factors influencing organisational change.
10. Explain various financial and non-financial rewards.
11. Explain the theories of motivation.