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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL

EIGHTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINA
Course Code: MP469
Course Name: Industrial Psychology and
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A
Answer any threefull questions, each carries 10 marks. Marks

1a) Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology. (7)

b) Describe some of the areas of everyday life where understanding of psychology (3)
can be put to practice.

2a) What is meant by study of behaviour? (2)

b) What are the factors of human behaviour (6)
c) How is Genetics an importaht factor in study of human behaviour? (2)
J Explain information-processin g theory in memort' (10)
4 Briefly explain different personality traits with suitable examples. (10)

PART B
Answer any threefull qaestions, each canies 10 marks.
5 Explain the fundamental concepts in organizational behaviour. (10)
6a) What is the difference between Autocratic Model and Supportive model? (5)
b) Which model is suitable for an oiganisation of research laboratory? (5)
7 What is meant by downward communication? What are the prerequisites for a (10)
downward communication? State different problems associated with downward
communication
a)" Wtat is meant by psychological contract? Why is it'important for managers to (5)
recognise this contract?
b) "Workforce diversity is a challenge for managers in the wake of globalisation." (5)
Discuss this statement

PART C
Answer anyfourfull questions, each carries 70 marks.
9 a) Classiff the types of human needs. (4)
b) Conduct a detailed comparison between Maslow's, Herzberg's and Alderfer's (6)

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