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    Chapter 1: Organisational Behaviour

    Section A: Define and Explain (10 marks)

    1.1 Define Organisational Behaviour (OB) and its purpose. (3 marks)

    1.2 Describe the three components investigated in OB. (3 marks)

    1.3 Explain the significance of applying OB knowledge to enhance


    organizational effectiveness. (4 marks)

    Section B: Handling Difficult Situations (15 marks)

    2.1 Discuss the concept of systematic study in OB. How does it contribute
    to understanding organizational behaviour? (5 marks)

    2.2 Define Evidence-based Management (EBM) and explain its role in


    managerial decision-making. (5 marks)

    2.3 Elaborate on the importance of avoiding decisions based solely on


    intuition in organizational management. (5 marks)

    Section C: Disciplines Contributing to OB (15 marks)

    3.1 Summarize the contributions of Psychology to OB, focusing on


    individuals, learning, motivation, and personality. (4 marks)

    3.2 Explain how Social Psychology blends concepts from psychology and
    sociology, emphasizing its focus on groups and behavior changes. (4
    marks)
    3.3 Discuss the relevance of Sociology in OB, particularly regarding groups,
    power, and conflict. (4 marks)

    3.4 Briefly describe the role of Anthropology in understanding


    organizational culture and behavior. (3 marks)

    Section D: Absolutes in OB (5 marks)

    4.1 Identify and explain the few simple and universal principles that explain
    organizational behavior. (5 marks)

    Section E: Challenges and Opportunities for OB (20 marks)

    5.1 Explain the concept of networked organizations and how OB can


    provide valuable insights for managers in such structures. (4 marks)

    5.2 Discuss the importance of fostering innovation and managing change in


    organizations. (4 marks)

    5.3 Describe the impact of economic pressures on organizational behavior.


    (4 marks)

    5.4 Explain the significance of people skills for managers in organizational


    behavior. (4 marks)

    5.5 Define and discuss the challenges and global concerns related to
    workforce diversity in OB. (4 marks)

    5.6 Elaborate on the role of ethical behavior in OB and how organizations


    respond to unethical behavior. (4 marks)
    5.7 Analyze the impact of globalization on organizational behavior and the
    changing role of managers. (4 marks)

    5.8 Discuss the challenges managers face in foreign assignments


    concerning cultural differences and job movement. (4 marks)

    5.9 Explain the concept of temporariness in the context of organizational


    behavior. (4 marks)

    5.10 Discuss the importance of customer service and how OB can


    contribute to improving organizational performance in this aspect. (4
    marks)

    5.11 Explain the challenges of balancing work-life conflicts and how


    organizations can address them. (4 marks)

    5.12 Discuss how positive organizational scholarship contributes to


    organizational behavior research. (4 marks)

    Section F: Learning from Failure and Developing an OB Model (15


    marks)

    6.1 Discuss the key points in learning from failure according to the provided
    information. (4 marks)

    6.2 Define and explain the concept of an OB model. (4 marks)

    6.3 Explain the significance of attitudes, stress, task performance, citizenship


    behavior, withdrawal behavior, group cohesion, group functioning,
    productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational survival in an OB
    model. (7 marks)

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