Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 1
MB0038 –Management Process and Organization Behavior - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1127)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Q.1 Write a detailed note on management theories developed during classical Era. [10]
Q.2 . Write a short note on: [10]
(a) Contemporary work cohort
(b) Alexithymia
Q.3 Mr. Khanna wants to improve his conflict management skills. He visits a consultant to help him. He gives the list of situations to the consultant.
The situations are:
1. When quick, decisive action is vital (e.g., emergencies).
2. On important issues where unpopular actions need implementing (e.g., cost cutting, enforcing unpopular rules, discipline).
3. To merge insights from people with different perspectives.
4. When you perceive no chance of satisfying your concerns.
5. When issues are more important to others than to you - to satisfy others and maintain cooperation.
6. To gain commitment by incorporating concerns into a consensus.
7. On issues vital to company welfare when you know you are right.
Suppose that you are the consultant, first suggest appropriate approach for each situation and then explain briefly the approaches. [10]
Q.4 Explain General Adaptation syndrome (GAS) [10]
Q.5 What is group think what are its symptoms and also suggest measures to prevent group think.
Q.6 Unique fashions is a textile company .it is undergoing a process of change and expanding its business. The company is facing several obstacles. There are lot of problems related to different departments. It needs some Intervention that may help the company to diagnose its problems and developing the action plan for problem solving. The company also expects that the intervention should help in improving the relationships amongst group members of different departments. [10]