Long Questions of Organizational Behavior

Frequency >= 3

1. Question: Discuss the comparative features of Maslow and Herzberg's Theory of motivation. Explain both the theories in detail. (Often asked as: Compare and contrast the motivational theories of Abraham Maslow and Fredrick Herzberg.)

   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2016, WBUT 2018, WBUT 2019 (HOB-33, LA Q1)
   • Frequency: 3

2. Question: Write short notes on the following:

   • a) Stages of group development
   • b) Advantages of group decision making
   • c) Informal group
   • d) Nominal Group method
   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer, as a combined question)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2015, WBUT 2016, WBUT 2019 (HOB-44, LA Q2)
   • Frequency: 3 (for the combined set of short notes)

3. Question: a) Define leadership. What are the qualities of a good leader?
   b) "A leader is developed and not born". Do you agree with this? Explain.
   c) How will you distinguish leaders from managers?

   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2014, WBUT 2018 (HOB-60, LA Q1). Also referenced in Solution 2023 (HOB-119, Q11a) which points back to LA Q1(c) of Leadership.
   • Frequency: 3

4. Question: With a neat diagram explain the Managerial Grid and the 9.9 element in critically. Illustrate two contingency theories of leadership.
   (Note: The Managerial Grid part alone or as a short note also appears frequently enough to be considered part of this high-frequency topic).
   The Managerial Grid as a standalone short note or major part:

   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer, as part of a larger question or as a standalone note)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2016 (Full LA Q3 on HOB-64), WBUT 2017 (Short note LA Q7a on HOB-71), WBUT 2018 (Short note LA Q7a on HOB-71).
   • Frequency: 3 (for the Managerial Grid topic)

5. Question: Explain the Need Hierarchy theory of Maslow in detail with the help of a diagram clearly showing the different levels of it. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples for each level.

   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2017 (HOB-35, LA Q2). Referenced in Solution 2023 (HOB-115, Q2 & HOB-118, Q9) which points to LA Q2 of Motivation.
   • Frequency: 3

6. Question: Write in brief about McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.

   • Marks: 5 (Short Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2016, WBUT 2019 (HOB-31, SA Q2). Referenced in Solution 2023 (HOB-115, Q4) which points to SA Q2 of Motivation.
   • Frequency: 3

7. Question: What are the different barriers to effective communication? (OR Discuss the major barriers to effective communication.)

   • Marks: 5 (Short Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2015, WBUT 2019 (HOB-49, SA Q1). Referenced in Solution 2023 (HOB-114, Q riii) which points to SA Q1 of Communication.
   • Frequency: 3

8. Question: a) What do you mean by organizational climate? How does it differ from organizational culture?
   b) "A well planned organizational structure results in better uses of resources". Explain.
   (The distinction between organizational climate and culture is a key recurring part).

   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2014, WBUT 2018 (HOB-101, LA Q1). The distinction is also central to LA Q2 on HOB-102 (WBUT 2016).
   • Frequency: 3 (for the climate vs culture topic)

9. Question: Write short notes on the following:

   • a) Organizational design
   • b) Organizational culture
   • Marks: 15 (Long Answer, as a combined question)
   • Appeared: WBUT 2015, WBUT 2019 (HOB-103, LA Q3). Organizational Culture is also referenced as a standalone query in Solution 2023 (HOB-114 Qix), pointing to this section.
   • Frequency: 3 (for the combined set, with Org Culture being particularly strong)