FIRST ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-10

Course Title : Organisational Design, Development and Change

Assignment No. : MS-10/TMA-1/SEM-I/2005

Note: Attempt both the questions and send it to the Co-ordinator of the study centre, you are attached with.

• “The dysfunctional aspects of bureaucracy tend to overshadow the functional aspects over a period of time”. In the light of above statement, examine the merits and demerits of bureaucracy for the organisation you are working for or familiar with. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

• Briefly examine and describe the nature and significance of informal organisation on formal organisation system. Illustrate your response with suitable organisational examples. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

Set-2

1. Discuss the meaning and theories of Organisation Design. Describe the key factors affecting organisation design with suitable organisational examples.

2. Briefly describe the horizontal, boundary less and virtual organisation designs. Explain how they meet the challenges of the new environment.

SECOND ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-10

Course Title : Organisational Design, Development and Change

Assignment No. : MS-10/TMA-2/SEM-I/2005

Note : Attempt both the questions and send it to the Co-ordinator of the study centre, you are attached with.

Set-1

• Describe different forms of interview. How do you conduct interviews for analyzing your organisation or any other organisation you are familiar with? Discuss.

• What is the impact of work redesign on different aspects of the organisation. Evaluate this taking into consideration your organisation or an organisation you are familiar with.

Set-2

1. Discuss the impact of information technology on organizing work, on the basis of your experience. Explain how it can enable new methods of working. Illustrate referring to your own organisation or an organisation you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

2. How do you construct a questionnaire for the purpose of organisational diagnosis? Discuss this with reference to your organisation or an organisation you are familiar with. Describe the organisation you are referring to.

THIRD ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-10

Course Title : Organisational Design, Development and Change

Assignment No. : MS-10/TMA-3/SEM-I/2005

Note : Attempt both the questions and send it to the Co-ordinator of the study centre, you are attached with.

Set-1

1. Describe the models of organisation development. Can you find their applicability at your work place or a work place you are familiar with.

2. What are the five basic parts of an organisation? Examine the interrelationship between the five parts with suitable examples.

Set-2

2. What are the skills required for becoming a successful change agent? Illustrate certain instances where change agent played a successful role in your organization or organisation you are familiar with.