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Organizational Behaviour Question Paper

Organizational Behaviour

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
CAM 200: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
DATE: AUGUST 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
Question One
a) ”Organizational Behaviour is multidisciplinary” Explain the statement with use of examples.
(10 Marks)
b) The dynamic nature of organization behavior demands that organizations keep adjusting
themselves to remain competitive. Briefly describe any five changes that have affected
organizations over the last two decades. (10 Marks)
c) Explain how the following personality attributes can affect organizational behavior
i. Skills and abilities
ii. Values and Attitudes
iii. Age (6 Marks)
d) Outline the various sources of power for individuals in organizations. (4 Marks)
Question Two
a) Discuss the criteria for making good and effective decisions. (8 Marks)
b) Explain the steps involved in the rational decision making process. (12 Marks)
Question Three
a) An Organizations culture provides consistency that is needed to achieve the set objectives.
b) Explain the various ways in which managers can use culture to achieve organizational objectives
(10 Marks)
c) Explain how culture that is working against achievement of organization objectives can be changed.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
a) Give reasons why people resist change in organizations. (5 Marks)
b) Explain the various strategies that can be used to manage resistance to change. (10 Marks)
c) Discuss the trait theory and its contribution to leadership theory and practice. (5 Marks)
Question Five
a) Discuss the various ways in which conflicts find expression in group and individual behavior
(10 Marks)
b) Briefly explain how the following can affect organization behavior.
i. Communication patterns
ii. HR Policies
iii. Hierarchical structures (10 Marks)

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