Most Important Topics for IGNOU MAPC MPCE-031 (Organizational Behaviour) | Complete Exam Strategy Guide

If you're preparing for the IGNOU MAPC Term-End Exam for MPCE-031 Organizational Behaviour, this blog is your comprehensive exam guide.

It is based on a thorough review of: ✅ The MPCE-031 syllabus✅ Past 15 years of question papers (2010–2024)

Topics are organized into Long Answers (10 marks), Medium Answers (6 marks), and Short Notes (3 marks) — aligned with IGNOU exam format.

🔥 Important Topics for MPCE-031 (Organizational Behaviour)

🔹 High-Frequency Long Answer Topics (10 Marks)

• Definition, Nature, and Scope of Organizational Behaviour

• Organizational Metaphors (Morgan, 1986)

• Evolution of Organizational Behaviour (especially Indian context)

• Work Motivation

  • Characteristics, Process, Models (e.g., General Model, MARS Model)

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Alderfer’s ERG Theory

• Vroom’s Expectancy Theory and its Managerial Implications

• Equity Theory of Motivation and Applications

• Organizational Commitment

  • Meaning, Components, and Outcomes

• Models of Organizational Behaviour

  • Autocratic, Custodial, Supportive, Collegial Models

• Conflict and Conflict Resolution

  • Sources, Causes, Techniques, Conflict Management

• Organizational Behaviour Management (OBM)

  • Five-Step Plan, Ethical Concerns

• Effective Team Building

  • 12 C’s of Team Building

• Change Management

  • Issues, Steps, Kotter’s Eight Steps for Successful Change

🔹 Medium Answer Topics (6 Marks)

• Job Characteristics Model (Hackman & Oldham)

• Managerial Grid Approach to Leadership

• Psychological Contract and People-Organization Relationship

• Self-Efficacy and Behaviour in Organizations

• Techniques for Managing Workplace Conflict

• Employee Ownership and Its Impact

• Equity Theory vs Expectancy Theory

• Holistic Organizational Behaviour

• Sources and Outcomes of Job Satisfaction

• Metaneeds and Characteristics of Self-Actualized Individuals (Maslow)

• Behaviour Intervention Plans

• Cognitive Factors in Social Learning

🔹 Short Notes Topics (3 Marks)

• Primary and Secondary Motives

• Autocratic and Collegial Models

• Measurement of Job Satisfaction

• Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation

• Organizational Paradigm Shift

• Kotter’s Eight Steps for Change

• Techniques of Conflict Resolution

• Organizational Culture

• Transformational Leadership

• Psychological Contract

🧠 Super Important Topics (Frequently Repeated)

Concept	Focus Area
Work Motivation	Process, Characteristics, Theories
Organizational Behaviour Basics	Nature, Scope, Evolution
Metaphors by Morgan	Interpretation of Organizations
Models of OB	Comparative Analysis
Conflict and Change Management	Techniques, Steps
Team Building	12 C’s, Importance
OBM Programs	Steps and Ethical Issues
Organizational Commitment	Components, Antecedents

Mastering these topics ensures that you cover 90–95% of the MPCE-031 exam effectively!

Focus on theory + examples, definitions + implications, and structured answers to maximize marks.

Good structure = better scores.

Answer with:

• Definitions

• Main points

• Subheadings (where needed)

• Real-world organizational examples

All the best for your exam! 🚀

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