CONFIDENTIAL AM/APR 2009/PAD330

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS IN

ORGANIZATION
COURSE CODE PAD330
EXAMINATION APRIL 2009
TIME 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART A (5 Questions)

PARTB (4 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from PART A and two (2) questions from PART B.

3. Answer to each question must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a
new page.

4. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.

5. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:

i) the Question Paper

ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages
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PART A

QUESTION 1

Explain any FOUR (4) roles of an organisational culture.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 2

Describe TWO (2) obstacles to good attitude.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 3

Elaborate on any TWO (2) types of values for employees.

(10 marks)

QUESTION 4

Explain the characteristics of extrovert and introvert behaviours based on Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator.
(10 marks)

QUESTION 5

Explain any FOUR (4) effects of psychological stress.

(10 marks)

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PARTB

QUESTION 1

Describe any FIVE (5) reasons that justify the importance of group formation.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Define group cohesion.

(5 marks)

b) Explain any FIVE (5) factors that influence group cohesiveness.

(20 marks)

QUESTION 3

Elaborate on any FIVE (5) techniques to acquire power.

(25 marks)

QUESTION 4

Elaborate on FIVE (5) types of personality according to Kets De Vries & Miller.

(25 marks)

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