October 1998

Industrial & Organizational Psychology
October 1998

Time: 3Hours                                             Marks:100

SECTION I
Q.1.
a) Discuss the methods of job analysis. (4)
b) Describe the uses of job evaluation. (8)

Q.2.
You are hired by the company named ‘Autoriders’ as a consultant. Suggest judgmental measures of performance appraisals to them. (16)

Q.3.
Describe in detail the various types of rating methods. (16)

Q.4.
a) Describe any four types of interviews. (8)
b) Discuss the importance of references, biographical data in personnel selection. (8)

Q.5.
Lotus enterprises wishes to develop training program for their emplyees. As a consultant for the company, what methods of employee training would you suggest be used? (16)

Q.6.
Short notes (any three): (18)
a) Errors in Rating
b) TAT
c) History of Industrial Psychology.
d) Training needs
e) Job families.

SECTION II
Q.7.
As an expert, suggest the techniques to enhance the motivation of workers with the help of need theories. (16)

Q.8.
What is job satisfaction? Discuss the theories to measure and enhance job satisfaction. (16)

Q.9.
Digjam industries are facing problems in work efficiency due to stress faced by their workers. As a stress consultant identify the sources of stress of suggest coping strategies. (16)

Q.10.
a) Define leadership. Explain the trait theory of leadership. (8)
b) Explain the situational theory of leadership. (8)

Q.11.
a) Write a note on group polarization effect. (8)
b) Explain types of organisational decisions. (8)

Q.12.
Short notes on (any three): (8)
a) GAS
b) Effects of power
c) Organisational politics
d) Prejudice
e) Effect of stress.