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1 What do you mean by Span of Control? Differentiate between narrow span of control and wide span of control. Describe the factors that influence the span of control.
2 Define the term controlling. What are the pre-requisites of effective control?
Answer: Controlling can be defined as measuring and correcting of performance to achieve the organisational goals.
3 Define the term ‘personality’. Describe Cattell’s Personality Factor Model.
Personality can be defined as a dynamic and organised set of characteristics possessed by a person who uniquely influences his/her knowledge, motivations and behaviour in various situations (Ryckman, 2004). According to Pervin, Cervone& John, (2005), personality refers to those characteristics of the person that account for consistent patterns of feelings, thinking and behaving. In other words, personality is the set of psychological traits and mechanisms within the individual that are organised and relatively enduring and that influence his/her interactions with and adaptations to physical and social environments and his/her own psyche (Larson & Buss, 2005).
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4 Discuss the contemporary theories of motivation.
Answer: Contemporary Theories of Motivation
ERG Theory: Alderfer (1972) classifies needs into three categories – 1) The existence category that provides our basic material existence requirements (akin to Maslow’s physiological and safety), 2) Relatedness category which provides relationship and social status (akin to Social) and 3) Growth category which refers to personal development (akin to esteem and self-actualisation).
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5 What are the factors that affect group behaviour?
Answer:Factors that Affect Group Behavior
There are several factors that affect group behaviour in addition to the group process. These factors affect the group process and group decision making and hence it is important to learn about them.
6 Define the term ‘leadership’. Write a brief note on “Contingency Theories of Leadership”
Answer: Definitions of leadership
Warren Bennis' definition of leadership is focused much more on the individual capability of the leader: "Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realise your own leadership potential." Dear students to get solved assignments of SMU MBA SUMMER 2014 call us at 8510092683 or mail us at mhanda74[at]gmail.com