ASSIGNMENT

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study center on
or before 31st October, 2019.
1. What is group cohesion and alienation? Why do groups reach to alienation situation in an
organizational set up? Briefly explain with organizational examples citing your own experience
or the ones you are aware of. Substantiate your reply with the organizational situation and
setup, you are referring to.
2. Explain and differentiate between stress and burn out. Explain different coping strategies in
respect of different role stresses and burn out. Cite examples from your own experience of
having faced such situation or the ones you are aware of. Briefly describe the dynamics of
organizational situation and individual role / event, you are referring to in support of your reply.
3. Define and differentiate between transactional and transformational leadership. Why do
organizations feel the need of transformational leadership? Explain with examples referring to
the transformational process and the alignment undertaken by a leader in any organizational set
up. Cite examples from your own experience, or you are aware of. Briefly describe the
organization and the context, you are referring to.
4. Why is management of diversity assuming greater importance in today’s organizations? What
are the advantages and implications of workforce diversity in today’s organizations? Explain
with examples you are aware of. Briefly describe the organizational set up and dynamics, you
are referring to