Organizational behavioral in business have really changed in the last 10 years in India.

This has partly been occasioned by the external environmental dynamics that have had a major impact on organizations' performance. Explain the external environmental factors that have contributed to changes in organizational behavior. 2.The Managers must understand the attitudes and perceptions of the workers before they engage on changing organizational behavior. Explain the importance of the following to the managers. a)Workers attitudes b)Workers Perceptions 4. Explain how as a manager you can use organizational behavior in your workplace. 5.In relation to organization behavior, explain the following terms: i)Personality ii)Motivation iii)Learning iv)Communication 6. What is cross cultural management? 7. How will implement cross cultural management in a conflict situation at your workplace? 8. Bring out the challenges faced by the managers in globally competitive world of 21 st century. 9. Discuss in detail the historical roots of contemporary management practices. 10. Discuss the nature and levels of organizational behavior. Explain the role of individuals in an organization. 11. What do you mean by personality? Discuss organizationally relevant personality traits including the Big 5 Model of personality

12. What is the nature of perception? Explain the characteristics of perceiver, target and situation. 13. Discuss the foundations of planning. Explain various types and approaches to planning. 14. Bring out the significance of organizational design and structures. Explain different forms of organizational structures. 15. Explain in detail traditional and contemporary (modern) organizational designs 16. What is an Organizational Culture? Discuss the various factors shaping organizational culture. How ethical culture can be created in an organization? 17.What organizational hierarchy structure, American or British is more suitable for India. Explain with relevant examples. 18.Discuss the history and significance of motivation. Explain briefly various early (traditional) and contemporary (modern) theories of motivation. 19.Bring out the importance of leadership and explain few early and contemporary approaches to leadership. 20.What is group development? How groups can be converted into effective teams? Explain the meaning and types of change. Discuss the processes and challenges of managing changes 21. Explain the causes and consequences of conflict in the workplace.

22. Plan out a CSR schedule for PPP firm in the software domain, and steps to implement giving importance to monitoring and evaluation
General /interview Questions 1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What have your achievements been to date?

3. What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?

4. What do you enjoy in management?

5. Have you ever had a mentor? Who? How did this person influence your career?

6. How has your college experience prepared you for a business career?

7. why you should be absorbed by a good B - School ?

8. Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?

9. How do you evaluate success?

10. Please describe the ideal job for you.

11. What is your long-range objective?

12. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?

13. If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change?

14. Can you describe a time when your work was criticized?

15. What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

16. How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team?

17. What quality or attribute do you feel will most contribute to your career success?

18. What are three positive character traits you don't have?

19. Tell me 10 ways to use a pencil other than writing.

20. What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?

21. What kind of personality do you work best with and why?

22. If you were interviewing someone for the same purpose, what traits would you look for?

23. What would you do if someone in your team is not pulling his/her own weight? How would you handle it?

24. What motivates you the most about this a management career?

25. What are your career options right now?

26. Describe the characteristics of a successful manager.

27. Where do you want to see yourself 5 years down the line? 28. What was the toughest challenge youve ever faced? 29. By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments. 30. Tell me about your other interests.

Dear Sir, Following the mail is a set of questionnaire in relation with your interview for the MDP programme at XLRI Jamshedpur. Also attached along is general interview questions for your kind review. Thanks & Regards Dr.Kishor Dutta