DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A.(PM and IR) and M.A.(PM and IR) Lateral DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
1. Explain the concept of Organisational Development with
suitable illustration.
2. ethical standards crucial factor in organizational
development' — Elucidate.
3. Point out the underlying values of organizational
development.
4. Write a brief note on diagnostic and process component of
O.D.
5. What are comprehensive interventions? Explain.
6. Explain the key issues involved in Organizational
development.
7. Give an account of organizational development in brief.
8. Explain the use and varieties of action research.
Sub. Code
21
DE-259
2
Ws1
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain in detail the subject matter of Organisational
Development.
10. Discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of
Organisational development.
11. Explain the rules as to when and how to use action
research in organizational development.
12. Narrate how organizational development is assessed and
implemented in corporate setting.
13. Write an elaborate note on Indian experiences in
organizational development.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of action
research?
15. Discuss personal, interpersonal and group process
interventions in brief.