Gauhati University Management and Organizational Behaviour 2007 Question Paper

University :  Gauhati University

Degree : B.Com COMMERCE

Question Paper Subject: Management and Organizational Behaviour

Question Paper Year : 2007

Question Paper Details : Previous Years Question Papers Types Version

2007

COMMERCE

THIRD PAPER

(Management and Organizational Behaviour)

Full Marks: 80

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

PART-A
Answer all questions
1. Answer the following questions: 2×4=8
a) What is classical conditioning?
b) Define organizational effectiveness.
c) Highlight the principles of coordination.
d) What is organizational climate?
2. Distinguish between: 3×3=9
a) Line authority vs. Staff authority
b) Positive reinforcement vs. Negative reinforcement
c) Interpersonal vs. Intraindividual conflict
3. Write short notes on: 3×5=15
a) Hawthorne effect
b) Departmentation
c) Managerial grid
d) Social loafing
e) Dominant culture
PART-B
Answer any three questions
4. Describe the evolution of different schools of management thought. How does
management science school differ from behavioural school? Discuss. 8+8=16
5. Define personality. What do you understand by personality traits? Also, discuss how
you would associate personality to organizational behaviour. 4+6+6=16
6. Briefly explain Alderfer's ERG theory of motivation. Bring out the similarities and
dissimilarities of Alderfer's theory with Maslow's theory. Also, critically analyse the
limitations of these theories. 4+8+4= 16
7. Explain the need of control in an organization. What are the steps in a control process?
Also, explain how financial controls are considered important in managing an
organization. 4+6+6= 16
8. What are the different types of groups in an organization? In this context, discuss the
major theoretical explanation of group formation. 4+12=16

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