Organisational Behaviour — DU B.Com (P) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) Explain the emergence and development of Organizational Behaviour (OB) as a distinct field of study. (9) (b) Oragnisational behaviour is an inter-disciplinary area of study. Discuss how behavioural sciences contribute to the understanding and application of organizational behaviour. (9) (C) Define Organizational Behaviour. Examine its major determinants that influence behaviour within organizations. (9) (d) "Organizations differ in their behavioural patterns due to the adoption of different models of Organizational Behaviour." Explain this statement. 2. (a) Explain the big five personality traits. (9) (b) Define the term 'perception' • Examine the key factors that influence perception? (9) (c) Describe the major components of 'attitude' and discuss the sources that contribute to the formation of attitudes. (9) (d) Identify the factors affecting values? How can values affect business behaviour? And explain how. values can impact behaviour within a business context. (9) 3. (a) What are the common barriers to effective communication in an organization? How can they be overcome? (9) (b) Critically examine McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y of motivation. (9) (c) Discuss the various quadrants of JOHARI window and its application in understanding interpersonal behaviour. (9) (d) Explain the self-determination theory and self-efficiency theory of motivation. (9) 4. (a) Define a group. And explain the stages of group formation. (9) (b) Differentiate between Transformational leadership and Transactional leadership. (9) (c) How do group influence member behaviour? State the negative and positive aspects of group influence. (9) (d) Explain the 'Managerial Grid' leadership theory. 5. Write a short note on any three of the following : (i) Operant Learning Theory (ii) Organisation culture (iii). Big Five Personality (IV) Process of change by Kurt Lewin (V) Group roles and norms 1. (a) İ 8 (Organizational Behaviour - OB) 2. (7) far 4sa fa d# (Big Five Personality Traits) (4) 3-A f (Self-Determination Theory) 7er 3-Ra fain (Self-Efficacy Theory) ei 4. stages of group formation 2 (9) (7a) F41 de (Transformational Leadership) site sauren a (Transactional Leadership) di dire (a) a f (Manageral Grid da a a (i) 392e af 2} (Operant Learning Theory)