(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0015 – Quantitative methods in Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1344)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the different nonnumeric methods for project selection.
2. Describe the minimum-span problem
3. Discuss PERT technique of project planning.
4.
a. Write a short note on project crashing using network analysis.
b. Describe Resource Leveling.
5.
a. Describe the importance of Business Forecasting
b. Explain how you can estimate the project cost.
6. Describe how you can choose an appropriate forecasting model.
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0015 – Quantitative methods in Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1344)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe different stages in Project Management
2.
a. Describe how you can enter tasks in MS Project.
b. Describe different ways of Task Reporting
3. Describe how you can allocate resources to different tasks in MS Project.
4. Describe how you can display data using Gantt chart and Network Diagram Chart.
5. Describe how you can track progress of a project
6. Describe how it is possible to consolidate several projects in MS Project
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0016 –Project Risk Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1345)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What are the responsibilities of project risk manager and project risk management
team in risk management?
2. Mention any five risk identification methods along with their advantages and
disadvantages
3.
a. Explain briefly the three constraints of the project
b. Differentiate between risk transfer & risk avoidance.
4. Explain the various inputs and outputs of the risk identification process
5. Explain the different phases of Risk Assessment Cycle
6.
a. List the sources of scheduled risks.
b. What are the risk management principles
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0016 –Project Risk Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1345)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What are the Quality Control tools to manage risks? Explain each one of them
in brief.
2. What are the tips to remove the top three project estimating risks?
3. What are the objectives of change management?
4. Explain WBS in relation to Project Risk Management?
5. Briefly explain the advantages of Project Risk audit?
6. Explain the Key Ideas for Project Closure
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0017 –Project Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1346)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the process of project quality management?
2. What are the differences between quality control and quality assurance?
3. What are the different types of responsibility or roles in project management?
4.
a. Describe the benefits of quality in project performance
b. Briefly explain the Wheel of Quality model
5. Explain the necessary steps to be taken while developing a project management
structure.
6.
a. Describe Quality Audits
b. How to cultivate communities of practice?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0017 –Project Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1346)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe the DMAIC process
2. Explain the project management measurement value process
3.
a. Describe Value Engineering
b. Define the key ideas for the success of project management
4. What are the segments involved in project management structure?
5. What are the objectives of Inspection, Test and measurement in quality?
6. What are the objectives of Quality Standards?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0018 –Contracts Management in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1347)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the different categories of contract.
2. Explain the plan procurement project process.
3. Enumerate the characteristics and legal issues of LSTK EPC Turnkey contracts.
4.
a. What are the advantages of firm fixed price contracts?
b. What are the objectives of purchasing?
5. What are the suitable circumstances to adopt direct contracting?
6. Where is a Percentage Rate contracts suitable and List its features
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0018 –Contracts Management in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1347)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. List the minimum qualification criteria for works bid document.
2. Explain the evaluation criteria that we incorporate in Request For Proposal(RFP)
3. List out standard conditions that must be included in project construction contracts.
4.
a. Briefly describe five conditions for termination of a contract
b. Describe briefly the procedure for arbitration.
5. Explain the need of Procurement law and what are its objectives?
6. List the advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisition.
May/ Summer 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. Explain 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. Write a note on ‘purchasing’ in QS 9000. Explain the importance of ‘purchasing’.
4. What is meant by ‘product identification’ with respect to QS 9000? Explain its importance.
5. Write a note on in-process inspection and testing.
6. Describe the importance of Quality manual.
May/ Summer 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. Discuss the importance of handling of inventory.
2. What is meant by contract review? Explain.
3. What is meant by documentation? What are the main objectives of documentation?
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?
May 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. What is PDCA cycle? How do you implement PDCA cycle?
2. What do you mean by Strategic Quality Planning? Explain
3. Write a note on customer satisfaction. What is meant by Customer Relationship
Management?
4. What are the major responsibilities of Senior Management?
5. Describe the three leadership styles.
6. Explain the various theories of motivation.
May 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. Differentiate between mission statement and vision statement.
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
May 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. What is meant by Quality Management System? What are its benefits?
2. Write a brief note on ISO 9001:2008
3. What is COPC 2000? What are the benefits of COPC 2000?
4. Explain the importance of ISO 27001.
5. Explain the importance, features and benefits of ISO 14001.
6. Explain the metrics used in TL 9000
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0017 – Quality Management System
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1350)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain in brief the clauses of ISO/TS 16949.
2. Describe the different CMM levels.
3. Write a brief note on ISO 10002.
4. What is IT Service Management? Write a brief note on ISO 20000.
5. Describe the importance of OHSAS to manufacturing organization.
6. What is HACCP? Discuss the importance and benefits of ISO 22000.
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0018 – Quality Development Methods
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1351)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What are the various concepts and tasks that help you to build a strong partnership with
suppliers?
2. Explain the concept of “Value Engineering”. Mention some of the areas around Value
Engineering.
3. Describe the steps involved in innovation process in an organization.
4. Write a brief note on Qualitative research method.
5. What is meant by benchmarking? Mention the different types of benchmarking. What are
the barriers to successful benchmarking?
6. Describe the two main pillars of Toyota Production system.
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0018 – Quality Development Methods
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1351)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What is meant by performance analysis? Describe the “job performance needs” in an
organization.
2. Describe Porter’s “Five forces model”.
3. Define ‘Strategic Quality management’? Explain the steps in strategic quality planning.
4. What is SWOT analysis? Illustrate with an example.
5. Discuss the concept of “Kaizen”. What are its key features?
6. Explain the concept of “Six Sigma”. Who are the key players in Six sigma? How do you
calculate DPMO?
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0015 – Quantitative methods in Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1344)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe the different nonnumeric methods for project selection.
2. Describe the minimum-span problem
3. Discuss PERT technique of project planning.
4.
a. Write a short note on project crashing using network analysis.
b. Describe Resource Leveling.
5.
a. Describe the importance of Business Forecasting
b. Explain how you can estimate the project cost.
6. Describe how you can choose an appropriate forecasting model.
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0015 – Quantitative methods in Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1344)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe different stages in Project Management
2.
a. Describe how you can enter tasks in MS Project.
b. Describe different ways of Task Reporting
3. Describe how you can allocate resources to different tasks in MS Project.
4. Describe how you can display data using Gantt chart and Network Diagram Chart.
5. Describe how you can track progress of a project
6. Describe how it is possible to consolidate several projects in MS Project
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0016 –Project Risk Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1345)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What are the responsibilities of project risk manager and project risk management
team in risk management?
2. Mention any five risk identification methods along with their advantages and
disadvantages
3.
a. Explain briefly the three constraints of the project
b. Differentiate between risk transfer & risk avoidance.
4. Explain the various inputs and outputs of the risk identification process
5. Explain the different phases of Risk Assessment Cycle
6.
a. List the sources of scheduled risks.
b. What are the risk management principles
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0016 –Project Risk Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1345)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What are the Quality Control tools to manage risks? Explain each one of them
in brief.
2. What are the tips to remove the top three project estimating risks?
3. What are the objectives of change management?
4. Explain WBS in relation to Project Risk Management?
5. Briefly explain the advantages of Project Risk audit?
6. Explain the Key Ideas for Project Closure
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0017 –Project Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1346)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the process of project quality management?
2. What are the differences between quality control and quality assurance?
3. What are the different types of responsibility or roles in project management?
4.
a. Describe the benefits of quality in project performance
b. Briefly explain the Wheel of Quality model
5. Explain the necessary steps to be taken while developing a project management
structure.
6.
a. Describe Quality Audits
b. How to cultivate communities of practice?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0017 –Project Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1346)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Describe the DMAIC process
2. Explain the project management measurement value process
3.
a. Describe Value Engineering
b. Define the key ideas for the success of project management
4. What are the segments involved in project management structure?
5. What are the objectives of Inspection, Test and measurement in quality?
6. What are the objectives of Quality Standards?
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0018 –Contracts Management in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1347)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the different categories of contract.
2. Explain the plan procurement project process.
3. Enumerate the characteristics and legal issues of LSTK EPC Turnkey contracts.
4.
a. What are the advantages of firm fixed price contracts?
b. What are the objectives of purchasing?
5. What are the suitable circumstances to adopt direct contracting?
6. Where is a Percentage Rate contracts suitable and List its features
(May 2012)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0018 –Contracts Management in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1347)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. List the minimum qualification criteria for works bid document.
2. Explain the evaluation criteria that we incorporate in Request For Proposal(RFP)
3. List out standard conditions that must be included in project construction contracts.
4.
a. Briefly describe five conditions for termination of a contract
b. Describe briefly the procedure for arbitration.
5. Explain the need of Procurement law and what are its objectives?
6. List the advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisition.
May/ Summer 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. Explain 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. Write a note on ‘purchasing’ in QS 9000. Explain the importance of ‘purchasing’.
4. What is meant by ‘product identification’ with respect to QS 9000? Explain its importance.
5. Write a note on in-process inspection and testing.
6. Describe the importance of Quality manual.
May/ Summer 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. Discuss the importance of handling of inventory.
2. What is meant by contract review? Explain.
3. What is meant by documentation? What are the main objectives of documentation?
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?
May 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. What is PDCA cycle? How do you implement PDCA cycle?
2. What do you mean by Strategic Quality Planning? Explain
3. Write a note on customer satisfaction. What is meant by Customer Relationship
Management?
4. What are the major responsibilities of Senior Management?
5. Describe the three leadership styles.
6. Explain the various theories of motivation.
May 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. Differentiate between mission statement and vision statement.
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
May 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. What is meant by Quality Management System? What are its benefits?
2. Write a brief note on ISO 9001:2008
3. What is COPC 2000? What are the benefits of COPC 2000?
4. Explain the importance of ISO 27001.
5. Explain the importance, features and benefits of ISO 14001.
6. Explain the metrics used in TL 9000
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0017 – Quality Management System
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1350)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain in brief the clauses of ISO/TS 16949.
2. Describe the different CMM levels.
3. Write a brief note on ISO 10002.
4. What is IT Service Management? Write a brief note on ISO 20000.
5. Describe the importance of OHSAS to manufacturing organization.
6. What is HACCP? Discuss the importance and benefits of ISO 22000.
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0018 – Quality Development Methods
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1351)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What are the various concepts and tasks that help you to build a strong partnership with
suppliers?
2. Explain the concept of “Value Engineering”. Mention some of the areas around Value
Engineering.
3. Describe the steps involved in innovation process in an organization.
4. Write a brief note on Qualitative research method.
5. What is meant by benchmarking? Mention the different types of benchmarking. What are
the barriers to successful benchmarking?
6. Describe the two main pillars of Toyota Production system.
May 2012
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
QM0018 – Quality Development Methods
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1351)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What is meant by performance analysis? Describe the “job performance needs” in an
organization.
2. Describe Porter’s “Five forces model”.
3. Define ‘Strategic Quality management’? Explain the steps in strategic quality planning.
4. What is SWOT analysis? Illustrate with an example.
5. Discuss the concept of “Kaizen”. What are its key features?
6. Explain the concept of “Six Sigma”. Who are the key players in Six sigma? How do you
calculate DPMO?
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