Organizational Behaviour and Theory-I | M.Com 1st Sem | Important Question | Dibrugarh University

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Master of Commerce (DODL)
Course: COM-102 (First Semester)
Organizational Behaviour and Theory-I Important Questions

Block 1: Basic Organizational Concept (Marks- 40)

Part A

1. What is meant by “organising”? Briefly explain the steps involved in the organising process.

2. Define Organisation? Discuss in brief the important typologies of organisations.       

3. To what extent sound organisation helps in effective management?

4. Discuss the various types of organisation. How are organisations classified on the basis of functions performed?

Part B

5. What are the various approaches to organisation analysis? Discuss about the Classical Organisation Theory and New-classical Approach in organisational behaviour.

6. Compare and contrast the classical, neoclassical and modern approach towards organisation

7. Outline Taylor’s scientific management and examine its relevance to management in the present day business.

Part C

8. What do you mean by System and Contingency Approach? Make an Appraisal of Systems and Contingency Theory.

9. What are the features of organisations as a system? Why should organisations be studies from the perspective of systems approach?        

10. What is the systems approach to organisation? What are the components involved in systems analysis?

11. What is the contingency approach to organisation? Explain its salient features.

12. What are the components involved in systems analysis? In what respect system approach to organisation is superior to the traditional approach? 

13. What is System approach to organisation? Mention its advantages and limitations.

14. Critically evaluate the system approach of organisation.

Block II: Organization Structure Marks- 40

Part A

1. Write a brief note on authority, power and status relationship (organisational relationship)

2. What do you mean by Delegation of authority? As a manager, how will you determine what authority and to what extent it should be delegated? 

3. Explain the sources of authority and discuss the reasons for delegating the authority.

4. What is centralisation and decentralisation? Critically explain in detail. Distinguish between centralisation and decentralisation.

5. Critically discuss the necessity of decentralization of authority in an organisation, so as to make delegation more meaningful and effective.

6. Discuss the type of extent of authorities you would prefer to delegate as a manager.

7. What are the indicators of Power? Discuss the various ways of uses and outcome of Power.

8. When does a bureaucratic organisation suffer from serious problems? Suggest whether it is feasible to design an organisation free from bureaucratic elements.                

9. Describe the important elements of bureaucracy. What are its unintended consequences? How would you reduce these dysfunctions? 

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Part B

10. Explain the term Departmentation. Examine the factors that govern the choice of any particular basis of Departmentation.          

11. Define the term “Span of management”. How would you determine the optimum span in a given situation?

12. Define span of management. What is the optimum number of subordinates that should be under the superior, as suggested by various experts?