MCO-01 Question Paper 2012 December [IGNOU MCOM Organisational Theory and Behaviour]

If you're preparing for the MCO-01: Organisational Theory and Behaviour exam in the Master of Commerce (M.Com) program at IGNOU, you're in the right place! In this post, we have provided the IGNOU MCO-01 Organisational Theory and Behaviour Question Paper 2012 December Term-End Examination to help you prepare.

IGNOU MCO-01: Organisational Theory and Behaviour  Question Paper 2012 (December)

MCO-01

MASTER OF COMMERCE

(М. СОМ.)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

MCO-01: ORGANISATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR

Time: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

Weightage: 75%

Instructions:Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1.Do you think that the modern theory of organisation considers the dynamic conditions at micro and macro levels? Discuss and critically examine the modern theory of organisation. (20 marks)

2.(a) Why do you study organisational behaviour? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss the small and large group perspectives of organisational behaviour. (10 marks)

3.(a) Describe the individual factors that cause stress. (10 marks)

(b) Explain the individual stress management techniques that may be adopted for reducing stress. (10 marks)

4.Explain the behavioural theory and the situational theory of leadership. Also, differentiate between these two theories. (20 marks)

5.(a) Describe the primary characteristics of organisational culture. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss various dimensions of organisational climate. (10 marks)

6.Distinguish between functional and dysfunctional conflict. Explain the conflict resolution strategies for the organisation. (5 + 15 marks)

7.Explain any four organisational development interventions that may be applied for the improvement of the organisation. (20 marks)

8. Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: (10 + 10 marks)

(a) Designing value-based organisation

(b) Managerial approaches to motivating employees

(c) Organisation Development Process

(d) Functions of organisational culture

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