DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third 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. State the characteristics of an individual behaviour.
2. What is the relevance of attitude to organizational
behaviour?
3. Explain the importance of group cohesiveness in an
organization.
4. Explain the significance of organizational
communication.
5. What are the causes of stress among the employees?
6. State the principles of effective use of power in an
organization.
7. Explain the nature of organizational effectiveness.
8. Discuss the implications of organizational climate.
Sub. Code
31
DE-2731
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SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the different approaches to organizational
behaviour.
10. Explain the different types of group norms. How do they
influence the individual behaviour?
11. Analyse the different barriers to organizational
communication and suggest the methods to reduce the
barriers.
12. How would you manage stress of the employees in an
organization?
13. Explain the different approaches to organizational
culture.
14. Discuss the meaning, characteristics and objectives of
organizational development.
15. What are the causes for resistance to change in an
organization?
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