NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KURUKSHETRA

THEORY EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPER

Month & Year of Exam Mayllane, 2012

Programme: B.Tech. Semester gd l4nt
Subject Organizational Behaviour
Course No: HUT-211 Maximum Marks: 50
Number of Questions to be attempted: 5 (Five) Time allowed: Three hours
The question paper has Eight questions. Total No. of Pages used: L

The candidate, before starting to attempt the paper, should check the question PaPer for any
discrepancy & ensure that he has been delivered the question PaPer of the right course number
and the right subject title.

Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q .I 'Orgxtzattonal Behaviour is a science; but an inaccurate science'. Discuss the nature of

' OB in the light of the above statement.

Q.II What are the different views regarding attitude formation? How does job-related
attitude affect job Performance?

e.III 'Groups are very much a part of life that we often fail to notice.' Discuss the
classification of social groups as given by Sanderson and Hasen.

e IV 'People often see the same phenomenon differently.' Discuss the statement explaining
the underlying process. Also, describe briefly the factors affecting this process.

e. V What are the different approaches to understanding personality? How can we inter-
relate personality with employee behavior & job performance?

e. VI 'An effective leadership style should be flexible to people and situations.' In the context
of this statement, elaborate on the styles of leadership and the factors that determine
style. 4
e. VII 'One of the few things of real perrnimence in this world is change'. Explain the
statement highlighting the process of planned change'

e. VIII 'Effective communication is the key to managerial success.' Discuss. What are the
barriers to effective communication?

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