August 2011

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 1 MB0038 Management Process and Organization Behavior - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1127)

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Write a note on the functions of management.. Discuss any two learning theories in detail. [10] [10]

Explain the classification of personality types given by Sheldon.[10] What are the factors influencing perception? [10]

Mr. Solanki is the VP- HR of a leading Financial services company. He is having a

meeting with Ms. Ramani leading HR consultant. Mr. Solanki is concerned about creating an environment that helps in increasing the job satisfaction amongst employees. Assume that you are Ms. Ramani, the HR consultant. What suggestions you will give to Mr. Solanki, for creating an environment that increases job satisfaction [10] Given below is the HR policy glimpse of the VARK-LEARNING a learning and

Q.6

training solutions company 1. It offers cash rewards for staff members 2. It promotes the culture of employee referral and encourages people to refer people they know may be their friends, ex. Colleagues batch mates, relatives. 3. What all needs do it takes care off according to maslows need hierarchy 4. It recognizes good performances and give fancy titles and jackets to the people who perform well and also felicitates them in the Annual Day of the company. What all aspects does it takes care of according to the Maslows Need Hierarchy ? [10]

August 2011

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 1 MB0038 Management Process and Organization Behavior - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1127)

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Write a note on classical era for evolution of Organization behaviour. [10] Q.2 . Write a note on different types of groups. Explain. Q.3 Explain the approaches of conflict management. [10] [10]

Q.4 The environmental stressors have a great impact on work performance and adjustment of the individual in an organization. Discuss the different categories of environmental stressors. [10]

Q.5 Given below are certain instances observed by the summer trainee Ritu, while making an observational study at GlobalGreen consultants. An organization dealing with recycling of plastic products waste etc. She makes the following observation about two key people in the organization. 1. Mr. Patnayak He is a very friendly person and encourages his team members by giving those recommendations and appreciations. This helps HR to decide about giving a bonus or promotion to employees. 2. Mr. Dutta - He is an aggressive person. He frequently loses his temper. Ritu observes that he frequently punishes the non-performers and also give them warnings regarding suspension etc. Now explain what base of power does Mr. Patnayak and Mr. Dutta belongs to. Explain the type of power they use often [10] Q.6 Fashion4Now is a famous and old magazine. The top management decides to start the e- edition of the magazine. They also decide the redefine the policies and culture of window to truth To start implementing, this change, they frequently call meetings of employees. They have also formed groups at different levels to clarify doubts and explain the perspective of change. Analyze the situation in the context of organizational change and elaborate why the top management is following the discussed practices and what approach is most evident in the context. [10]