Organizational Behavior – Question Bank

BBA - IIsem
Unit-I
1. What is the importance of OB? Discuss about the history and evolution of OB.
2. What is OB? Explain the factors influencing OB.
3. What is the nature & importance of perception? Explain the process of perception.
4. What are the characteristics of attitude? Explain components and sources of attitude.
5. What are the characteristics of values? And explain the sources of values.
6. Define personality. Explain the characteristics and determinants of personality.
7. Explain the psychoanalytical theory of Freud. And discuss the limitations of it.
8. Explain the Erikson’s stages of personality.
9. Write short note on the following.
a) Chris Argyris Immaturity-Maturity model.
b) Traits theory
c) Self- theory
d) Big Five
10. Explain briefly about the following learning theories.
a) Classical conditioning theory
b) Operant conditioning theory
c) Cognitive theory
d) Social learning theory

Unit-II
1. Define motivation? Explain the importance and techniques of motivation.
2. Explain the Maslow’s needs hierarchical theory of motivation. And also discuss criticism
on it.
3. Explain the Herzberg two factors theory of motivation. And compare it with Maslow’s
theory.
4. Discuss about the Vrooms expectancy theory.
5. Write a short note on the following
a) Alderfer’s ERG Theory
b) Mcclelland Need Theory
c) Mc Gregor Theory-X & Theory-Y
d) William Ouchi Theory Z
6. Write a short note on the following.
a) Porter-Lawler Model
 b) Adam’s Equity Theory
c) Goal Setting Theory
d) Reinforcement Theory
7. What is leadership? Explain the Characteristics of leadership.
8. What are the various types of leadership styles? Explain.
9. Briefly discuss about the behavioral theories of leadership (Ohio & Michigon).
10. Write a short note on the following Contingency theories.
a) Fiedler’s Contingency Model of Leadership
b) Hersey and Blanchard’s Life Cycle Model of Situation Leadership
c) House’s Path-Goal Theory
d) Vroom Vetten & Jago’s model
11. Write a short note on the following Emerging theories of leadership.
a) Leader-Member exchange Theory
b) Charismatic leadership
c) Transformational leadership
d) Transactional leadership
e) Leading change leadership
f) Visionary leadership

12. Explain briefly about Managerial grid and Leadership continuum.

Unit-III
1. What do you mean by a group? Explain about various types of groups.
2. Define group dynamics. And explain the features and theories of group dynamics.
3. Explain the stages of group development. And discuss about problems in formation of a group?
4. What are the factors influencing group performance? Explain.
5. What is cohesiveness? What are the factors influencing cohesiveness?
6. Describe Ringlemann effect and its role I group cohesiveness.
7. What are the steps in group decision making? Explain the various techniques to make group
decisions.
8. What is a team? Discuss about various types of teams.
9. Briefly explain about transactional analysis.
10. Write a short note on the following.
a) Johari window
b) Ego states
c) Life positions
d) Various transactions in-between two persons

Unit-IV
 1. What is organizational change? Discuss about the forces/factors for
organizational change.
2. What is resistance to change? Explain the causes for resistance to change.
3. What are the ways to manage resistance to change? Explain.
4. Who is change agent? What are the steps involved in Organizational
Development process?
5. Write a short note on the following.
a) Types and levels of organizational change
b) Proactive change & reactive change

Unit-V
1. Define organizational culture. Explain the characteristics and components of
organizational culture.
2. What is organizational climate? Distinguish between Organizational culture and
Organizational climate.
3. What is Morale? Explain the types of morale.
4. What do you mean by a conflict? Discuss about various levels of conflict.
5. What are the causes for a conflict? Explain the approaches to manage conflict.
6. What do you mean by organizational effectiveness? What are the approaches to achieve
organizational effectiveness? Explain.
7. List out the indicators of organizational effectiveness. And also discuss about the factors
influencing effectiveness.
8. What is power? Explain the characteristics and sources of power.
9. What do you mean by politics in an organization? Discuss the causes of political
behavior.
10. Write short note on the following.
a) Negative aspects of politics.
b) Techniques of organizational politics.