2011 (August)
Paper: 102
Full Marks: 80
Time: 3 hours
1. (a)
Explain the various linkages that need to be examined in studying
organisational – environmental interface. 16
Or
(b) What is the contingency view of organisation? Does it adequately help
in designing structure? 10+6=16
2. (a)
Describe the important elements of bureaucracy. What are its unintended
consequences? How would you reduce these dysfunctions? 6+5+5=16
Or
(b) Define span of management. What is the optimum number of subordinates
that should be under the superior, as suggested by various experts? 6+10=16
3. (a)
Bring out the role of groups in an organisation. Substantiate the claims that
group task influences group performance and satisfaction. 8+8=16
Or
(b)What are the fundamental concepts that determine behaviour in an
organisation? 16
4. (a)Why
control is necessary? Mention the guidelines for dealing with the controlling
process. 6+10=16
Or
(b)Explain the
nature and functions of leadership based on the following formula:
L = f (l, f,
s)
Also suggest
measures of effective leadership.
10+6=16
5. (a)
Analyse the concept of organisational effectiveness. What, according to Rensis
Likert, are the determinants of organisational effectiveness? 8+8=16
Or
(b) Why do people tend to resist change in organisation? Discuss the
various approaches for reducing resistance to change. 7+9=16