Psychology at the Workplace — DU Psychology Honours Previous Year Question Papers

Attempt both Parts — Part A and Part B in the question paper. Questions in Part A carry 20 marks each and questions in Part B carry 10 marks each. Define I/O Psychology and discuss its nature. Evaluate the significance of the Hawthorne studies in shaping the field. 15+5 Discuss the key areas of Personnel Psychology such as recruitment, selection, training and performance appraisal. How do these contribute to organizational effectiveness ? 20 Discuss any two challenges faced at the workplace and their impacts on employees and the organization. 20 Elucidate the importance of motivation at the workplace. Explain any two major theories of motivation. 5+15 Discuss the contemporary approaches to leadership with special reference to Transformational and Transactional leadership styles. 20 Write short notes on any three of the following : 10+10+10 (a) Human Factors/Ergonomics (b) Sexual Harassment at workplace (c) Equity Theory (d) Charismatic leadership (e) Nurturant Task Leadership.