IGNOU ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MCO – 01 Course Title : Organisation Theory and Behavior Assignment Code : MCO - 01 /TMA/2022-23 Coverage : All Blocks

 

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Course Code : MCO – 01 

Course Title : Organisation Theory and Behavior

Assignment Code : MCO - 01 /TMA/2022-23 

Coverage : All Blocks

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Attempt all the questions 

Q. 1 What do you mean by bureaucracy? Discuss its characteristics. Do you think that bureaucracy enhances efficiency in the organisation. Give your arguments. 

(20) 

Q. 2 (a)Explain process of perception. What are the factors those influence perception? 

(b)Discuss individual management strategies of stress. Do you think that they can reduce stress in the organisation? Discuss. 

(10+10)

Q. 3 Comment briefly on the following statements: 

a) Persuasion is a fact of modern life 

b) Stress is moderated by anxiety and burnout. 

c) Job design is a continuous process. 

d) Culture is the social glue that helps hold the organisation together. 

(20) 

Q. 4 Difference between the following: 

a) Classical and neo-classical theory of management 

b) Classical conditioning and operant conditioning 

c) Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. 

d) Evolutionary and Revolutionary strategies of change 

(20) 

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following: 

a) Resistance to Change 

b) Work Related Attitudes 

c) Group Cohesiveness 

d) Barriers to Communication 

(20)