DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the nature of individual behaviour.
2. What do you mean by attitude and perception? Give
examples.
3. What are the reasons for forming a group?
4. Explain the importance of communication in an
organization.
5. State different types of stress.
6. What are the requisites for effective use of power?
7. Explain the nature of organizational development.
8. How do employees react to change?
Sub. Code
12
DE-3760
2
wk12
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain different approaches to organizational behaviour.
10. State the factors that influence organizational behaviour.
11. What are the different factors that influence group
cohesiveness?
12. Analyse the consequences of stress.
13. Explain the sources and types of power.
14. Discuss different types of leadership styles.
15. What are the causes for resistance to change in an
organization?
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