Tuesday 29 July 2014

mb0038 smu mba summer 2014 Ist sem assignment

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MB0038: Management Process and Organizational Behaviour


Q1 What do you mean by Span of Control? Differentiate between narrow span of control and wide span of control. Describe the factors that influence the span of control.
·         Meaning of span of control
·         Difference between narrow and wide span of control
·         Factors that influence span of control

Answer.
Span of control
The number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can directly control is called as span of control. This number varies with the type of work: complex, variable work reduces it to six, whereas routine, fixed work increases it to twenty or more.

Q2 Define the term controlling. What are the pre-requisites of effective control?
·         Definition of controlling
·         Pre-requisites of effective control
Answer.
Definition of controlling

Controlling can be defined as measuring and correcting of performance to achieve the organisational goals. According to Brech, “Controlling is a systematic exercise which is called as a process of checking actual performance against the standards or plans with a view to ensure adequate progress and also recording such experience as is gained as a contribution to possible future needs.


Q3 Define the term ‘personality’. Describe Cattell’s Personality Factor Model.
·         Definition of Personality
·         Cattell’s Personality Factor Model
Answer.
Definition of Personality
The term 'personality' means different things to different people. Its root, of course, lies in the Latin term 'persona' meaning 'speak through' and denoted the mask worn by actors in Greece and Rome. To the common man, it means external appearances and behaviour, to the psychologists it
means the inner awareness of self as a permanent organizing force, and to the manager, it denotes the measurable traits, both inner and outer which can predict the performance in an organisation.

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Q4 Discuss the contemporary theories of motivation. 10
·         Explanation of contemporary theories of motivation
Answer.
Contemporary theories of motivation
ERG Theory: Alderfer (1972) classifies needs into three categories –
1) The existence category that provides our basic material existence requirements (akin to Maslow’s physiological and safety),
2) Relatedness category which provides relationship and social status (akin to Social) and
3) Growth category which refers to personal development (akin to esteem and self-actualisation).
McClelland’s Theory of Needs: McClelland’s (1961) theory focuses on three needs: achievement, power, and


Q5 What are the factors that affect group behaviour? 10
·         Explanation of factors that affect group behaviour 10
Answer.
Factors that affect group behaviour
There are several factors that affect group behaviour in addition to the group process. These factors affect the group process and group decision making and hence it is important to learn about them.
Norms
Norms can be defined as “acceptable standards of behaviour that are shared by the group members.” This is a guideline


Q6 Define the term ‘leadership’. Write a brief note on “Contingency
·         Theories of Leadership”
·         Definition of Leadership
·         Contingency Theories of Leadership
Answer.
Definition of Leadership

Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. This definition of leadership captures the leadership essentials of inspiration and preparation. Effective leadership is based upon ideas but won't happen unless those ideas can be communicated to others in a way that engages them.

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