Organization Behavior (OB) — Winter 2021

Is the leader Born or made? Justify your views with example

If you were to get a project completed would you form a group or team? State reasons.

Discuss about prevention and management of stress.

Explain the different styles of leadership.

What is the effect of Culture on an organization?

Organizational Behavior has its roots in various disciplines. Explain

Do you think the knowledge of OB is required by Manager? Justify with examples.

What is attitude? Explain its components

Explain the factors that influence personality and any one theory of personality in detail.

Explain the different stages in group development.

How do leaders misuse Power? Explain with examples Page 1 of

Suresh is a draftsman for a large industrial equipment manufacturer. He has been with the company for more than seven years and is well respected for his abilities. In a recent conversation with one of his friends, Suresh revealed the following thoughts about his work. Ireally shouldn't complain about my job, Iguess. The money is good. The working conditions are excellent. Ihave good friends who work with me, and that's important. Although retirement is a long way off, I'm putting aside funds to help me live comfortably then. I'm also setting aside money to put our children through college when the time comes. My problem is this: Ijust don't see anything different in the future. Ihave already reached the top of the pay scale for draftsmen. Except for cost-of-living adjustments, my income will never be much greater than it is now. More important, I've reached the top level for promotions that a draftsman can achieve. To get into a higher level design or engineering job, the company requires you to be a college graduate. Since Idon't have a college degree, Ihave no real hope of advancing. Even if Icould go back to college to get a degree, it would take years for me to get one. Imust support my family; so Ican spare neither the time nor the money that would be necessary to get a degree. As Iview the alternatives available, Ijust don't see many within the company itself. Perhaps what Ishould do is get involved in something off the job they would be stimulating. One of the boy's clubs in town needs someone to teach the kids how to do carpentry and woodwork, and I'm pretty good at those things; so Imay volunteer to work in the program. Iguess it's not really important that Ibe all fired up about my work with this company. Just so long as Ido my job and stay out of trouble, that’s all that's really important, isn't it?

Which of Suresh needs are being fulfilled by his employing organization?

Is it important that Suresh's be excited about his work, or is it enough to expect him to do his job and stay out of trouble?

Which of Suresh's needs, goals, or expectations are not being met by his employer? Why is this particularly discouraging to Suresh?

What steps could Suresh's employer take that would result in a change of attitude and improve his inspiration to perform? Page 2 of