Sem: October-2025 Maximum Marks: 50 Examination: End Exam Date: Duration: 2.5hrs
Programme code: 18 Programme: MBA for Working Executive	Class: FY	Semester: I- Batch-5- 2024-25
College: K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management	Name of the department/Section/Center: HR/OB
Course Code:	Name of the Course: Organization Behavior
Instructions: Attempt any four questions from Q1 to Q5. Q6 is compulsory

Question No.	Max. Marks
1.	“Employees don’t leave organizations, they leave managers who fail to recognize their true potential.” In light of this statement, explain the difference between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Discuss how a manager’s leadership style can influence an employee’s decision to stay or leave. Support your answer with reference to any one leadership theory.	10
2.	During a performance appraisal, a manager rates an employee poorly because of one recent mistake, ignoring their consistent achievements throughout the year. Identify and explain the perceptual error in this scenario and explain how managers can handles such situtations?	10
3.	“Influence is the essence of leadership.” Differentiate between power and leadership. Explain how different bases of power affect a leader’s ability to influence others.	10
4.	A start-up with an organic, flexible structure is acquired by a large traditional manufacturing firm with a mechanistic, hierarchical structure. Employees experience culture shock and resistance. Using Lewin’s Three-Step Change Model, explain how leaders can manage this integration effectively.	10
5	A global consulting team works virtually across time zones. Members report communication breakdowns, unclear roles, and declining trust. Discuss the challenges of managing such a team using Group Development Model and suggest two interventions to improve team effectiveness.	10
6.	Short Notes (Anyone) a) Work-Life Balance and its impact on OB outcomes b) Big Five Personality Model c) Sources of Resistance to Change	10