Organizational Development Past Papers

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

[OBJECTIVE]

Subject: Organizational Development

Time Allowed: 15 Min

Total Marks: 10

NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS PAPER ON THIS QUESTION SHEET ONLY. Division of marks is given in front of each question. This Paper will be collected back after expiry of time limit mentioned above.

 

Part-I Encircle the correct option, each question carries equal marks. (10)

1. The words organization development refers to something abbLit organizations and them
(a) Administrating
(b) Developing
(c) Managing
(d) None of these
2. The second stem of OD evolution is:
(a) Action research
(b) Participative management
(c) Laboratory training
(d) Strategic change
3. Who is called “Father of OD”
(a) Adam Smith
(b) Kurt Lewin
(c) Henry Fayol
(d) F.W Taylor
4. _______________ are organized and shared ideas regarding what members should do and feet.
(a) Culture
(b) Norms
(c) behavior
(d) None of these
5. A psychological contract may be defined as an agreement between individual the organization of which they are members.
(a) Unwritten
(b) Unusual
(c) Unwanted
(d) None of these
6. The self-contained-unit organization represents different way of;
(a) Organizing
(b) Management
(c) Structure
(d) None of these;
7. The consultant works with the leader and group to diagnose strengths and weaknesses in;
a) Doctor- patient model
b) Process consultation model
c) Purchase of expertise model
d) All of the above
8. An OD program is long-range and;
(a) Short range
(b) Sustained
(c) Both A & B
(d) Complex
9. Customary and traditional way of thinking and doing things is known as;
(a) Organizational structure
(b) Leadership
(c) Organizational culture
(d) Change
10. Organized and shared ideas regarding what members should do and feel are
(a) Beliefs
(b) Attitudes
(c) Paradigms
(d) Norms

[SUBJECTIVE]

Subject: Organizational Development

Time Allowed: 2 Hour 45 Min

Total Marks: 50

NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON THE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED

 

Part-II Give short answers, each question carries equal marks. (20)

Q#1: Differentiate between organizational development and organizational capacity

Q#2: Define change management.

Q#3: What are various forces responsible for change in organizations?

Q#4: What do you understand by OD practitioner?

Q#5: Write short note on leading the change.

Q#6: Define characteristics of ideal, healthy and effective organizations.

Q#7: “People resist change for the sake of resistance”, Comment.

Q#8: Define systems theory.

Q#9: Draw the diagram of techno-structural approach.

Q#10: Explain important aspects of socialization when joining an organization?

 

Part-III Give detailed answers, each question carries equal marks. (30)

Q#1: The focus of OD is on Organizations and making them functions better that is on total system change. Elaborate the comment. What are the goals of an OD program?

Q#2: How is organizational culture created and sustained? Discuss in detail.

Q#3: Explain various types of OD Interventions with examples.