DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (PM IR)/M.A. (PM IR) (Lateral) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define organizational behaviour. Explain its
characteristics.
2. State the characteristics of perceiver and perceived.
3. How is job satisfaction measured?
4. Bring out the relationship between cultural diversity and
group effectiveness.
5. Narrate the importance of interpersonal communication.
6. Explain the concepts of power and politics.
7. State forms of organizational effectiveness.
8. Enumerate the factors affecting organizational climate.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. How far the study of organisational behaviour is helpful
to the managers?
10. Explain the major determinants of personality of an
individual. State the managerial implications of
personality.
Sub. Code
24
DE-3449
2
wk10
11. Critically examine Maslow's need hierarchy theory of
motivation.
12. Analyse the various barriers to effective communication.
13. Explain briefly the theories of leadership.
14. Why do people resist for change? How does it overcome?
15. Organizational behaviour is a global phenomenon''-
Discuss.