Ob 501
Ob 501
1) What is organizational behavior? What are management roles and functions? Explain with 2 examples
each. (4+8+8)
2) What are the contemporary challenges and opportunities for OB in the contemporary environment?
Explain. (20)
3) What are different behaviors which are important to study within working environment as a part of OB
model? Give one example of each. (20)
4) Define ability. What is ability-job fit? Explain the dimensions of intellectual abilities with job related
examples. (4+5+11)
5) Define learning. Explain classical and operant conditioning with examples. What kind of reinforcement
can be applied to shape behavior of the employees? (4+8+8)
6) Define attitude. What are the components of attitudes? Explain organizational commitment and its
dimensions with examples. (4+6+10)
7) Define personality. What are the main determinants of personality? Explain big five personality model
by explaining which kind of trait is suitable for what kinds of job? (4+7+9)
8) What are the types of values? Explain the GLOBE framework for accessing cultures. Explain person-
organization fit. (6+9+5)
9) Define motivation. Explain two factor theory of motivation and Maslow’s hierarchy of need theory.
(4+8+8)
10) Explain equity theory and goal setting theory of work motivation. (10+10)
11) Define group. Explain balance theory of group formation. What are the different dysfunctions of groups
and teams? (4+6+10)
12) Define leadership. Explain fielder model of leadership and the leader member exchange theory. (4+8+8)
13) Explain charismatic leadership. What are the characteristics of charismatic leader and how they
influence followers? What is the difference between the transactional leader and transformational
leader? (4+8+8)
14) Define power. What are different kinds of power? What are the causes of political behavior? (4+8+8)
15) Define change management. What are the sources of resistance to change? Explain the approaches to
manage organizational change. (2+8+10)
16) What are the interventions carried out for organizational development? How do the business stimulate
innovation and create a learning organization? (12+4+4)
17) What is stress? What are the sources and consequences of stress? Explain with examples and diagram.
(2+8+8+2)
18) What is classical conditioning, job engagement, workforce diversity? Explain expectancy theory of work
motivation. (4+4+4+8)
19) What are the power tactics used? How do individuals and organizations manage stress? What are the
forces of change? (6+7+7)
20) What is conflict? Also explain the process of conflict.
21) What is negotiation? What are the five steps in negotiation process?
21. Need that are satisfied externally, physiological and safety needs is
A. Lower level need
B. Higher order need
C. Both a and b
D. None of these
Answer: A