2010 (August)
Paper: 102
Full Marks: 80
Time: 3 hours
1. (a)
Discuss some important typologies of organisation. Classify organisations on
the basis of prime beneficiary and point out what problems such organisations
are faced with. 8+8=16
Or
(b) In what respect system approach to organisation is superior to the
traditional approach? 16
2. (a)
Define the term “Span of management”. How would you determine the optimum span
in a given situation? 6+10=16
Or
(b) Critically discuss the necessity of decentralization of authority in
an organisation, so as to make delegation more meaningful and effective. 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)Discuss with examples, why perception is the key factor in
management. 16
4. (a)
Point out in brief, some behavioural implications of control. Suggest some
suitable measures to minimise behavioural disfunctions of control. 16
Or
(b) Discuss
between hygiene factors and motivation factors. What is the significance of Herzberg’s
theory in actual life? 9+7=16
5. (a)
How does distortion in communication take place? What are the barriers of
effective communication? 8+8=16
Or
(b) Why is organisational change often resisted by individuals and groups
within the organisation? How can such resistance be prevented or overcome? 8+8=16