Dibrugarh University (M.Com Distance) - Organisational Behaviour and Theory' 2017

2017

(September)

COMMERCE

Paper: 102

(Organisational Behaviour and Theory)

Full Marks – 80

Time – Three Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

1. (a) Define Organisation? Discuss in brief the important typologies of organisations.    6+10=16

Or

(b) What do you mean by System and Contingency Approach? Make an Appraisal of Systems and Contingency Theory. 6+10=16

2. (a) What are the indicators of Power? Discuss the various ways of uses and outcome of Power.            6+10=16

Or

(b) Discuss the type of extent of authorities you would prefer to delegate as a manager.               16

3. (a) Discuss the determinants of Organisations give importance in understanding human behaviour?   8+8=16

Or

(b) “Theory X and Theory Y are concerned with the nature of people”. How does the job situation affect the application of this theory? What are its implications?

4. (a) Make a comparison between Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory and Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory.                             16

Or

(b) What do you mean by Control? Discuss about the behavioural implications of Control. 6+10=16

5. (a) What is Organisational Effectiveness? Explain the various approaches or models of organisational effectiveness. 6+10=16

Or

(b) How do you distinguish between Formal and Informal Communication? Explain how barriers to communication can be overcome.                             8+8=16