26 questions from the UPSC 2014 examination.
26 questions
"Skill development programme fits into recruitment policy of Indian employers and Government is also proactive to it." Comment on the statement and identify the issues as to why this programme is not successful in India so far.
"Conflict in an organization is not always problematic, but it paves the way for development." Elucidate. What are the possible implications of this statement? Develop a suggestive framework to make the conflict management more responsive and effective.
Problems in Matrix Organization Structure
"Organizational culture emphasizes building on employees' strength and rewards more than punishments. It emphasizes individual vitality and growth." Elucidate.
Why are workers not more proactive in job analysis programmes, though it is more helpful in their possible development in comparison to managers? Identify the reasons and offer suggestions to make the job analysis more relevant and effective.
What is virtual organization? Do you visualize it in Indian scenario? Examine its merits and limitations.
Induction vs. Orientation Programme
"Disinvestment programme has adversely affected the IR climate in public enterprises." Assess the implications of this statement. In this context, make out a viable plan to protect the interest of employees.
Examine the reasons and impact of growing labour turnover in Indian IT companies, though their compensation package is better and more competitive. Prepare a plan of action to improve their retention.
"Indian trade union movement is plagued by intraunion rivalry, outside leadership and political patronage, and has failed to serve the purpose of its own formation." Elucidate and develop a suggestive framework to improve the functioning of trade unions in India.
Examine the influence of ILO on labour policy, labour legislation and trade union movement in India.
Stock Option Scheme
"There is a positive relationship between the organizational environment and its structural design." Make an analysis of this statement and in the light of the same, suggest steps to design an organization.
"Organization is the human group deliberately and consciously created for the attainment of certain goals with rational coordination of closely relevant activities." In the light of this statement, discuss the distinguishing features of an organization.
Fishnet Organization
"Quality circles are getting popularity for academic purpose, but they tend to show little or no effect on employee satisfaction and productivity." Comment. How can these quality circles be made more effective and viable in their approach?
There are two approaches of managing industrial disputes in an organization, viz., preventive and curative. Discuss these two approaches.
"There is a need for a balanced exit policy for the mutual benefit of employer and employees." Keeping this in your mind, outline the salient features of exit policy statement.
Managerial Grid
Cybernetic Aspects of System Theory
Ethical Training
What is charismatic leadership? Are charismatic leaders born or made? How do they influence followers? Discuss.
"Workers have not been empowered to participate in worker participation management programmes, though it is a popular instrument of industrial democracy." In the light of the statement, analyze the factors responsible for it and offer suggestions to make the worker participation more viable and effective.
"Most of the theories of motivation are complementary, but not competitive to each other. Hence, there is need to understand their interrelationships and integrate them." Discuss the statement and suggest action plan for integration.
Scope of Impression Management
"Organizational politics refers to intentional behaviours that are designed to enhance or protect a person's influence and self-interest." Analyze the statement and discuss the reasons contributing the political behaviour and the way-outs to avoid organizational politics.