Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0017 - Advanced Production Planning and Control
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1342)
Assignment: Set - 2
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on: a) Lean Manufacturing and b) Agile Manufacturing
2. Differentiate between forward and backward scheduling. Explain automation and the drawbacks associated with automation
3. Explain in brief about Priority Rules for Scheduling?
4. Bring out the differences between productivity and flexibility. And is productivity compromised by introducing flexibility in the manufacturing process? Comment
5. Explain in brief the Goldratt’s “Theory of constraint” and the five focused steps of TOC recommended for solving the constraints/ problems.
6. Explain make or buy decisions and when it is appropriate to consider each respectively.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0018 – Technology Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1326)
Assignment: Set - 1
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1. Define the term technology. Write a short note on evolution and growth of technology.
Q2. Citing an example, state and explain the reasons that compel a company to go for the new technology.
Q3. Describe some characteristics of technology forecasting. Explain in brief about the six phases in technology forecasting process.
Q4. Write a short note on technology strategy. Explain in brief about the innovation management.
Q5. What is the importance of technology diffusion? What are the benefits of technology absorption?
Q6. Explain the implementation of new technology. Briefly describe the automation decisions.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0018 – Technology Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1326)
Assignment: Set - 2
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1. Explain Technology Generation. Explain Technology Development. Discuss the importance Technology Generation and Development.
Q2. Explain the dimensions of technology transfer and features of technology package.
Q3. Briefly describe the concept of technology choice. List and explain the steps involved in technology assessment process.
Q4. Briefly explain the factors influencing the high performance innovative technology based organisations.
Q5. What is Research and Development (R&D), and how is it managed? Explain the different categories of Intellectual Property Management.
Q6. Discuss the technology assessment and environmental impact analysis.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0015 – ISO/QS 9000 Elements
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1348)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the eight quality management principles on which the quality standards of the ISO 9000 are based.
2. What is QS 9000? Discuss the background of QS 9000.
3. Describe the importance of Quality manual.
4. Discuss the importance of handling of inventory.
5. What is meant by contract review? Explain.
6. What is meant by documentation? What are the main objectives of documentation?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0015 – ISO/QS 9000 Elements
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1348)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on ‘purchasing’ in QS 9000. Explain the importance of ‘purchasing’.
2. What is meant by ‘product identification’ with respect to QS 9000? Explain its importance.
3. Write a note on in-process inspection and testing.
4. Write a note on ‘traceability’ and its importance.
5. How do you evaluate and deal with non-conforming products?
6. Explain the importance of training. What is training needs assessment? What are the activities performed during and after training?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0016 – Managing Quality in the Organization
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1349)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the three leadership styles.
2. What is PDCA cycle? How do you implement PDCA cycle?
3. Differentiate between mission statement and vision statement.
4. What do you mean by Strategic Quality Planning? Explain
5. Write a note on customer satisfaction. What is meant by Customer Relationship Management?
6. What are the major responsibilities of Senior Management?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0016 – Managing Quality in the Organization
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1349)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the various theories of motivation.
2. Discuss the qualities of an effective leader. Explain any three leadership theories.
3. Write a note on the following: (a) DMAIC methodology and (b) Measurement system Analysis.
4. Explain the steps in decision making.
5. Explain the stages of team development. What are the various types of teams?
6. Describe the principles of business ethics. Explain the importance of Corporate social responsibility
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0017 – Quality Management System
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1350)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a brief note on ISO 9001:2008
2. What is meant by Quality Management System? What are its benefits?
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0017 - Advanced Production Planning and Control
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1342)
Assignment: Set - 2
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on: a) Lean Manufacturing and b) Agile Manufacturing
2. Differentiate between forward and backward scheduling. Explain automation and the drawbacks associated with automation
3. Explain in brief about Priority Rules for Scheduling?
4. Bring out the differences between productivity and flexibility. And is productivity compromised by introducing flexibility in the manufacturing process? Comment
5. Explain in brief the Goldratt’s “Theory of constraint” and the five focused steps of TOC recommended for solving the constraints/ problems.
6. Explain make or buy decisions and when it is appropriate to consider each respectively.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0018 – Technology Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1326)
Assignment: Set - 1
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1. Define the term technology. Write a short note on evolution and growth of technology.
Q2. Citing an example, state and explain the reasons that compel a company to go for the new technology.
Q3. Describe some characteristics of technology forecasting. Explain in brief about the six phases in technology forecasting process.
Q4. Write a short note on technology strategy. Explain in brief about the innovation management.
Q5. What is the importance of technology diffusion? What are the benefits of technology absorption?
Q6. Explain the implementation of new technology. Briefly describe the automation decisions.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
OM0018 – Technology Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1326)
Assignment: Set - 2
(60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1. Explain Technology Generation. Explain Technology Development. Discuss the importance Technology Generation and Development.
Q2. Explain the dimensions of technology transfer and features of technology package.
Q3. Briefly describe the concept of technology choice. List and explain the steps involved in technology assessment process.
Q4. Briefly explain the factors influencing the high performance innovative technology based organisations.
Q5. What is Research and Development (R&D), and how is it managed? Explain the different categories of Intellectual Property Management.
Q6. Discuss the technology assessment and environmental impact analysis.
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0015 – ISO/QS 9000 Elements
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1348)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the eight quality management principles on which the quality standards of the ISO 9000 are based.
2. What is QS 9000? Discuss the background of QS 9000.
3. Describe the importance of Quality manual.
4. Discuss the importance of handling of inventory.
5. What is meant by contract review? Explain.
6. What is meant by documentation? What are the main objectives of documentation?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0015 – ISO/QS 9000 Elements
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1348)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on ‘purchasing’ in QS 9000. Explain the importance of ‘purchasing’.
2. What is meant by ‘product identification’ with respect to QS 9000? Explain its importance.
3. Write a note on in-process inspection and testing.
4. Write a note on ‘traceability’ and its importance.
5. How do you evaluate and deal with non-conforming products?
6. Explain the importance of training. What is training needs assessment? What are the activities performed during and after training?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0016 – Managing Quality in the Organization
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1349)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the three leadership styles.
2. What is PDCA cycle? How do you implement PDCA cycle?
3. Differentiate between mission statement and vision statement.
4. What do you mean by Strategic Quality Planning? Explain
5. Write a note on customer satisfaction. What is meant by Customer Relationship Management?
6. What are the major responsibilities of Senior Management?
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0016 – Managing Quality in the Organization
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1349)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the various theories of motivation.
2. Discuss the qualities of an effective leader. Explain any three leadership theories.
3. Write a note on the following: (a) DMAIC methodology and (b) Measurement system Analysis.
4. Explain the steps in decision making.
5. Explain the stages of team development. What are the various types of teams?
6. Describe the principles of business ethics. Explain the importance of Corporate social responsibility
Spring 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0017 – Quality Management System
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1350)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a brief note on ISO 9001:2008
2. What is meant by Quality Management System? What are its benefits?
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