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ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Research Methodology
Subject code: MCC 301
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1602)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Discuss the types of measurement scales used in research.
2. What is the significance of one-tailed and two-tailed tests in statistics?
3. Discuss the steps in a sampling survey.
4. Describe the following sampling distribution in detail:
a. F distribution
b. Chi-square distribution
5. Identify the common sampling errors that generally occur and how can they be
prevented.
6. The Central Limit Theorem plays an important role in the process of sampling. Justify
this statement with a proper example.
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Research Methodology
Subject code: MCC 301
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1602)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. What do you understand by exploratory research design?
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of between group designs.
3. What is discriminant function analysis? State its objectives and uses.
4. List the characteristics of a computer system that make it so indispensible.
5. Prepare a research plan to find out the influence of Facebook on the young generation in
your locality.
6. Suppose you have to hold a focused interview to find out the political choice of the
people in your region for the upcoming assembly elections. Prepare a list of
unstructured, semi-structured and structured questions for this purpose.
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name:Strategic Management
Subject code: MCC 302
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1609)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Differentiate between strategic planning and tactical planning with the help of real life
examples.
2. What are the advantages of strategic management?
3. How do businesses strive to achieve competitive advantages?
4. How does strategic intent help a company?
5. Find out how business houses fulfill their responsibility towards the
consumers.
6. Why is environmental appraisal important for an organization?
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Strategic Management
Subject code: MCC 302
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1609)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. List the reasons for cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
2. State the subjective factors that influence strategic choice.
3. What do you understand by business ethics?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of control techniques in the strategic
management of an organization?
5. Consider a company going through a difficult time. It needs to cut down on
some expenses in order to survive in the market. What suggestions would
you give in order to save on expenses?
6. Suppose you have recently decided to open a restaurant. State the important factors that
will help you decide the following:
i. Location
ii. Cuisine
iii. Support(in terms of people, supplies and miscellaneous needs)
iv. Brand
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Subject code: MCC 303
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1610)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. How can an investor be protected from inflation?
2. Explain the characteristics of Whitbeck Kisor Model.
3. Explain the terms market efficiency, liquidity traders and information traders.
4. How does the Black-Scholes option pricing model help in finding the option value?
5. Why is long-term debt said to be a good source of finance?
6. ‘Chart patterns are helpful in predicting the stock price movement’. Comment.
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Subject code: MCC 303
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1610)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. How is a portfolio selected?
2. Explain utility in reference to investor risk.
3. What are the problems in the Markowitz model in comparison to the Sharpe index
model?
4. Explain the advantages of APT over CAPM.
5. The market received rumors about Rohit Corporation’s tie up with the multinational
company. This has induced the market price to move. If the rumor is false, the Rohits
stock price will probably fall dramatically. To protect from this an investor has bought
the call and put options.
i. Purchased one 3 month call with a striking price of Rs.42 for Rs.2 premium.
ii. Paid Rs.1 per share premium for a 3 month put with a striking price of Rs.40.
a) Determine the investor’s position if the tie up offer bids the price of Rohit’s
stock up to Rs.43 in 3 months.
b) Determine the investor’s ending position if the tie up programme fails and the
price of the stock falls to Rs.36 in 3 months.
6. Stocks Y and Z have the following parameters:
Stock Y Stock Z
Expected return 20 30
Expected variance 16 25
Covariance YZ 20
Is there any advantage of holding a combination of Y and Z?
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Management Accounting
Subject code: MCC 304
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1611)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. What are the limitations of management accounting?
2. Explain the significance of financial analysis.
3. Discuss the limitations of accounting ratios.
4. How does a funds flow statement differ from an income statement?
5. Following are the extracts from the Balance Sheet of a company as on 31 December
2010 and 31 December 2011.You are required to calculate funds from operations:
________________________________________________________________
As on 31 December
2010 2011
Profit and Loss Appropriation Account 30,000 40,000
General Reserve 20,000 25,000
Goodwill 10,000 5,000
Preliminary Expenses 6,000 4,000
Provisions for Depreciation on Machinery 10,000 12,000
6. Following are the Balance Sheets of Sudha Ltd.as on 31 December 2010 and 31
December 2011:
Liabilities 2010 2011 Assets 2010 2011
Share
Capital
10,00,000 15,00,000 Fixed Assets 20,00,000 30,00,000
Reserves 10,00,000 10,00,000 Current
Assets
5,00,000 8,00,000
Loan 2,00,000 8,00,000
Current
Liabilities
3,00,000 5,00,000
25,00,000 38,00,000 25,00,000 38,00,000
You are required to prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet on the basis of the information
given in the above Balance Sheets.
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com – 3rd Semester
Subject Name: Management Accounting
Subject code: MCC 304
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1611)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Distinguish between cash flow analysis and funds flow analysis.
2. What are the steps involved in rational decision making?
3. What are the advantages of the value added statement?
4. List the steps that may be taken to increase the speed of collection of accounting
information.
5. A company has furnished the following cost data:
Rs.per unit
Direct Materials 11.20
Direct Wages 3.00
Variable Overheads 0.80
Fixed Factory Overheads Rs.6,60,000 p.a.
Fixed Selling and Administration Overhead Rs.3,60,000 p.a.
Capital employed in Fixed Assets Rs.9,00,000
Annual Sales 4,00,000 units
Capital employed in current assets is 50% of sales.Determine the selling price per unit
to yield 20% return on capital employed.
6. From the following details compute the value of human resources of an employee group
with an average age of 58 years.
i. Annual Average Earning of an employee till the retirement age Rs.20,000
ii. Age of retirement 60 years
iii. Cost of capital 10%
iv. No. of employees in the group 10

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ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Advanced Financial Accounting
Subject code: MCC 101
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1467)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain the term ‘General Purpose Financial Statements’.
2. List the various methods of determining goodwill.
3. State the manner of rendering accounting entries for ‘liquidation expenses’in case of a
vendor company.
4. Discuss the case of inter-company holdings in a case when the vendor company holds
shares in the purchasing company.
5. Assume that the capital structure of a company is as follows:
______________________________________________________________________
Rs.
12% Preference shares of Rs.10 each 2,50,000
Equity shares of Rs.10 each 4,00,000
Reserves and surplus 2,00,000
10% Debentures 3,00,000
11% Terms loan 3,50,000
15,00,000
The average annual profit before payment of tax and interest is Rs.3,00,000.The income
tax rate is 45 per cent.
State what valuation should be put upon the equity shares of the company if the
applicable price-earnings ratio is 9?
6. From the following particulars calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of 3 years’
purchase of super profits of the business:
i. Capital employed Rs.50,000
ii. Trading Profits: 2004 Profit Rs.12,300
2005 Profit Rs.15,000
2006 Loss Rs.2,000
2007 Profit Rs.21,000
iii. Normal Rate of Return 20%
iv. Remuneration for alternative employment to the proprietor if not engaged in the
business Rs.5000.
ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Advanced Financial Accounting
Subject code: MCC 101
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1467)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Differentiate between external and internal reconstruction.
2. List the basic assumptions of reconstruction.
3. Discuss preferential creditors payments.
4. Explain the need for valuation of assets.
5. A Ltd. acquires B Ltd.for a consideration of Rs.38,00,000 to be satisfied in the form of
fully paid equity shares of Rs.10 each.The balance sheets of the two companies on 31st
Dec.2005,the date of acquisition,were as follows:
Balance Sheet as on 31st Dec.,2005
Liabilities Rs. Rs. Assets Rs. Rs.
Share capital:
Equity shares
of Rs.10 each
40,00,000 25,00,000 Sundry
assets
96,00,000 58,00,000
General
reserve
15,00,000 30,000
Development
rebate reserve
3,00,000 1,00,000
Export profit 6,00,000 4,00,000
reserve
Profit & loss
A/c
12,00,000 9,00,000
Sundry
liabilities
20,00,000 16,00,000
96,00,000 58,00,000 96,00,000 58,00,000
You are required to pass the necessary journal entries in the books of A Ltd.(transferee
company)when amalgamation is by way of (i) merger.Also prepare the resultant Balance
Sheet presuming that the Development Rebate Reserve and Export Profit Reserve are
required to be continued.
6. A Ltd.went into voluntary liquidation. The following are the details:
Assets realized Rs.40,000
Liquidator’s remuneration 5,000
Unsecured creditors 20,000
Preference share capital is Rs.20,000 (2000 shares of Rs.10 each).Equity share capital
consists of:
1,000 shares of Rs.10 each,Rs.9 called and paid up Rs.9,000
2,000 shares of Rs.10 each,Rs.5 called and paid up Rs.10,000
You are required to prepare the “Liquidator’s Statement of Account.”
ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Management Concepts and Organizational Behaviour
Subject code: MCC 102
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1468)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain the various levels of management and discuss their functioning.
2. Analyze the contributions of F.W. Taylor in the sphere of scientific management.
3. Identify and discuss the factors to be considered for forecasting demand and supply.
4. Discuss J.D.Thomson’s approach to achieving coordination. How does his approach
differ from that of John Child?
5. Suppose you are the marketing manager of a car company. How would you play the
roles of monitor, disseminator of information and spokesperson? Think of some
examples/situations.
6. Suppose you are heading a branch of a famous office automation company. The
company plans to expand its operations into two new states in North India. How would
you plan the expansion process? Write in detail.
ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Management Concepts and Organizational Behaviour
Subject code: MCC 102
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1468)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain in detail the sources and scope of authority.
2. What are the various barriers that hinder effective communication?
3. Discuss the traditional techniques of managerial control.
4. Describe the differences between formal and informal groups.
5. Suppose you are heading a branch of a telecom company. Imagine a scenario in the
obsence of delegation of authority and write down the repercussions.
6. Identify the various types of needs of the people you know.Use the information so
collected to develop a needs model on the basis of Maslow’s theory.
ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Corporate Financial Management
Subject code: MCC 103
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1469)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain the relationship between agency costs and agency problem.
2. State the differences between the various types of debentures.
3. List the shortcomings of the MM Hypothesis.
4. Explain the three approaches which decide about a firm’s capital structure.
5. An investment project has two internal rates of return, 20 and 50 per cent. The
investment’s NPV at 30 per cent discount rate is +Rs 1,000. Would the project be
acceptable if the discount rate is:(a) 40 per cent, (b) 10 per cent, and (c) 60 per cent.
Draw NPV graph to justify your answer.
6. A firm finances all its investments by 40 per cent debt and 60 per cent equity. The
estimated required rate of return on equity is 20 per cent after-taxes and that of the debt
is 8 per cent after taxes. The firm is considering an investment proposal costing
Rs.40,000 with an expected return that will last forever. What amount (in rupees) must
the proposal yield per year so that the market price of the share does not change? Show
calculations to prove your point.
ASSIGNMENT
M.Com – 1st Semester
Subject Name: Corporate Financial Management
Subject code: MCC 103
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1469)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain the concept of financial leverage.
2. How would you calculate the degree of financial leverage?
3. Explain the merits and dangers of stability of dividends.
4. Discuss the causes of enhanced profitability.
5. The earnings per share of a company are Rs 10. It has an internal rate of return of 15 per
cent and the capitalization rate of its risk class is 12.5 per cent. If Walter’s model is
used: (i) What should be the optimum payout ratio of the firm? (ii) What would be the
price of the share at this payout? (iii) How shall the price of the share be affected if a
different payout were employed?
6. XYZ Company is acquiring PQR Company. XYZ will pay 0.5 of its shares to the
shareholders of PQR for each share held by them. The data for the two companies are as
given below:
______________________________________________________________________
XYZ PQR
______________________________________________________________________
Profit after-tax (Rs lakh) 150 30
Number of shares (lakh) 25 8
Earnings per share (Rs) 6.00 3.75
Market price of share (Rs) 78.00 33.75
Price-earnings ratio 13 9
______________________________________________________________________
Calculate the earnings per share of the surviving firm after the merger. If the priceearnings
ratio falls to 12 after the merger, what is the premium received by the
shareholders of PQR (using the surviving firm’s new price)? Is the merger beneficial for
XYZ’s shareholders?
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com General– 1st Semester
Subject Name: Economics for Managers
Subject code: MCC 104
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1470)
Set 1
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Find out the equilibrium quantity from demand function Qd =25-10P and supply
function Qs =25P.
2. Write a short note on each of the following:
i.Promotional elasticity
ii.Income elasticity of demand
3. Explain the derivation of demand curve.
4. Prices of cars remain ever fluctuating in the Indian car market. However, as Tata motor
launched the Nano, some changes occurred due to the price effect. Make a list of these
changes and comment on them.
5. What is a budget line?
6. Explain long-run cost-output relations.
ASSIGNMENTS
M.Com General– 1st Semester
Subject Name: Economics for Managers
Subject code: MCC 104
Fall Drive 2012
4 credits (60 marks)
(BKID: B1470)
Set 2
Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Critically analyze Chamberlin’s theory of monopolistic competition giving suitable
examples.
2. Discuss the factors that determine the success of penetration price policy.
3. How is national income measured in an ‘open’ economy?
4. What are the assumptions made by the two-sector model?
5. Identify the causes of corruption in India in today’s scenario. How can the country
overcome this problem?
6. Do you agree with the traditional theory that assumes profit maximization as the sole
objective of a business firm? List your arguments in favour of or against this theory.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 3
BBA 301 “ Legal and Regulatory Framework ”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on the following:
    a. Bill of Exchange
    b. Cheque
2. What are business laws? What are the sources of law?
3. Discuss the essentials of a contract.
4. Define partnership. What are the modes of determining existence of a partnership?
5. Discuss the scope of the Competition Act.
6. E-Governance is used as a tool in modern technology. Discuss the different provisions laid down under the IT Act, 2000 with respect to e-Governance.



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Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 3
BBA 301 “ Legal and Regulatory Framework ”
(4 credits)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:
a. Condition b. warranty
2. Define a company. Explain its characteristics in brief.
3. What are the Consumer Redressal Agencies?
4. Bring out the difference between FERA and FEMA.
5. What were the reasons for the enactment of the Environmental Protection Act?
6. What do you understand by intellectual property rights?


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Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 3
BBA 302- Human Resource Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1596)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     What are the features of HRM?     [10]
2     List the factors affecting HR Planning.     [10]
3     What are the merits and demerits of internal recruitment?     [10]
4     Justify the need for training programmes in organisations.     [10]
5     What are the characteristics of an effective incentive system?     [10]
6     Suppose you are the HR Manager of an aluminum manufacturing company. You are responsible for carrying out job analysis for various positions in the company. Explain the steps you would undertake for this.     [10]


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Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 3
BBA302- Human Resource Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1596)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     Differentiate between Personnel Management and Human Resource Management.     [10]
2     What are the different tests used for selecting workforce in an organisation?     [10]
3     List some of the commonly faced problems in induction.     [10]
4     Explain the traditional methods of performance appraisal.     [10]
5     What are the pre-requisites of a grievance procedure?     [10]
6     Mr.Naveen is appointed as the HR Manager of a garment company. His first task is to formulate the wage and salary policy for the company. What are the important principles that he should keep in mind while carrying out this task?     [10]


Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 3
BBA303 – Quality Management (4 Credits)
Assignment Set- 1 (Marks 60)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1.
    a. What are the various dimensions of quality?
    b. Explain the Deming cycle
2. How is the McKinsey 7S model used for carrying out strategic planning and implementation?
3. Explain the concept of Customer Relations Management.
4. What is cost of quality? Why is it important to measure? List common costs of poor quality
5. Explain the reasons for undertaking BPR.
6. What are different factors of productivity? How is productivity expressed in terms of factors?


BBA
Semester 2
BBA303 – Quality Management (4 Credits)
Assignment Set- 2 (Marks 60)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1.
    a. Discuss the various principles for supplier relationship development.
    b. Explain the importance of Histogram as a quality control tool?
2. What are control charts?
3. Provide a short overview of the Deming Prize
4. What is meant by Quality Audit? What is its purpose?
5. What are the different types of benchmarking?
6. List out some of the advantages of team building. Also, identify some of the challenges faced by teams in organisations


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Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 4
BBA 304 “ Advertising and sales ”
(4 credits)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Define advertisement and explain its major characteristics with examples.
2. Explain the consumer buying decision process.
3. What are the various types of advertising appeal?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of newspaper as a medium of advertising?
5. Explain the word copywriting with definition. Also write in detail the copywriting guidelines.
6. Describe the importance of media mix decision.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 4
BBA 304 “ Advertising and sales ”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the advertising pyramid with a diagram.
2. Explain the various methods for evaluating the salespeople.
3. What are the differences between PR and advertising?
4. List and explain some of the customer oriented sales promotion.
5. Provide a meaningful explanation of AIDA Model.
6. Indicate the emerging trends in Sales Management with a futuristic approach.

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BBA
Semester 2
BBA201 – Research Methods (2 Credits)
Assignment Set- 1 (Marks 30)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1.
    a. Discuss the various steps involved in research process with a suitable diagram.
    b. How is a research problem formulated?
2. What are the characteristics of good research design?
3. Explain the criteria for the sampling technique


BBA
Semester 2
BBA201 – Research Methods (2 Credits)
Assignment Set- 2 (Marks 30)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1. What is Secondary data? What are the advantages of Secondary Data?
2.
    a. Enumerate the guidelines in designing a questionnaire.
    b. What are the guidelines that have to be followed in the coding process?
3. What are the different guidelines for writing the research report?


BBA
Semester 2
BBA202 – Business Strategy (2 Credits)
Assignment Set- 1 (Marks 30)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1.
    a. List the important functions of business strategy
    b. Define strategic management and its features.
2. Describe the importance of business policy for a business organization
3. Describe in brief the various steps involved in the strategic management process


BBA
Semester 2
BBA202 – Business Strategy (2 Credits)
Assignment Set- 2 (Marks 30)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1.
    a. Define Strategic analysis
    b. What are the three strategies suggested by Porter for business unit level strategy of an organization?
2. What are the leadership traits exhibited by strategic leaders?
3. What are the reasons for an organization to adopt stability strategy?


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Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 2
BBA203- Financial Accounting - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1520)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     Explain the accounting process. What are the objectives of accounting?     [5+5]
2     Define accounting concept and explain different types of accounting concepts.     [5+5]
3     Journalize the following transactions –
i. Jan 1st – Mr. Harshit started his business with Rs. 80,000/- which he brought as his capital in cash.
ii. Jan 10th – He purchased goods worth Rs.30,000/- in cash and Rs. 20,000/- on credit.
iii. Jan 12th - He paid wages Rs. 500/-
iv. Jan 15th – Sold goods for Rs. 20,000/- in cash and Rs. 25,000/- on credit
v. Jan 16th – Paid to suppliers Rs. 8,000/- for goods purchased on credit
vi. Jan 20th – Received Rs. 15,000/- from his debtors
vii. Jan 31st – Paid rent Rs. 1,000/- in cash
    [10]
4     On 1st Jan 2009, Ramanathan opened a Bank Account by depositing Rs.6,000/- in cash. All remittances are to be paid into bank on the same day on which they are received and all payments are made by cheques. Enter the following transactions in three columnar cash book.
Jan 2      Goods sold to Mohan for cash Rs.250
 Jan 5      Settled Hari’s account of Rs.200 at a discount of 5%
 Jan 7      Received from Shyam a cheque for Rs.725. Discount allowed Rs.25
 Jan 10      Purchased a calculator for Rs.200.Spent Rs.50 on the cover
 Jan 12      Shyam’s cheque was returned dishonoured
 Jan 15      Received a money order for Rs.25 from Hari
 Jan 20      Shyam settled his account by means of a cheque for Rs.755, Rs.5 being for interest charged
 Jan 27      Purchased machinery from Rajiv for Rs.5000 and paid him by means of a bank draft purchased from bank for Rs.5,005

Hint Balance b/d – Bank 1585     [10]
5     The following is a trial balance as on 31st December 2003 prepared by a freshly recruited accounts executive. You are required to     [10]


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re-write it in its correct form.
Rs.      Rs.
 Capital
Stock (1-1-2003)
Furniture
Purchases
Cash at Bank
Carriage
Sales
Buildings
Return inwards
Return outwards
Trade expenses
Discount Received
Salary
Office Rent      24,000
8,500
2,600
7,300
300
12,000
350
1,000
970
3,000
_______
60,020      8,950
22,500
1,900
2,270
_______
35,620

Hint total = 47820
6     What is the meaning and characteristics of Final Accounts?     [10]

Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 2 

Fall/ August 2012 

BBA203- Financial Accounting - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1520)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     From the following Trial Balance, prepare trading and profit and loss account for the year ended 31st Dec 2009 and balance sheet on that date.
Dr (Rs.)      Cr (Rs.)
 Drawings      10000
 Stock on 1-1-2009      46000
 Purchase & purchase return      150200      600
 Cash in hand      3400
 Bank balance      22660
 Freehold premises      38600
 Trade expenses      840
 Printing, stationery & advertising      1640
 Professional charges      280
 Commission received      3300
 Investments as on 1st Jan @ 10 %      4000
 Interest on above      200
 Sundry debtors and creditors      36000      29000
 Wages      25000
 Salaries      14000
 Capital      114000
 Income tax      1600
 Discount allowed and received      6300      4600
 Sales return and sales      550      208950
 B/R an B/P      3200      10000
 Office furniture      3050
 Rent, rates and insurance      4000
 Provision for bad debts      670
 Total      371320      371320

Adjustments:
a) Provide for wages Rs.5000/-
b) Write off 5 % depreciation on freehold premises and 10 % on office furniture
c) Insurance to the extent of Rs.200/- relates to 1993
d) Stock on 31-12-2009 is Rs.52000/-
e) Charge interest on capital 5 % and on drawings Rs. 300/-
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f) Further bad debts are Rs.1000/-
g) Provide for doubtful debts @ 5 % on sundry debtors
h) Make provision for discount on debtors and reserve for discount on creditors @ 2 %

Hint = Net profit 6440
2     From the following particulars of Neha and Co. prepare Bank Reconciliation Statement on March 31, 2008.
Rs.
Overdraft as per pass book 16,500
Interest on overdraft 1,600
Insurance premium paid by the bank 800
Cheques deposited but not yet credited 5,500
Cheques issued but not present for payment 6,000
Wrong credit to firm account by the bank 1,000
Hint : Overdraft Balance as per Cash Book 15600     [10]
3     What is Bill of Exchange? Write the characteristics of bills of exchange.     [10]
4     What do you understand about “Partnership Deed” and list the various contents in partnership deed.     [10]
5     Mayur, Veer and Prakash are partners sharing profit and losses in the ratio of 2:1:1. Their Balance Sheet was as follows:
Balance Sheet of Mayur, Veer and Prakash as on December 31, 2008
Liabilities      Amount      Assets      Amount
 Creditors      10,000      Cash in Hand      7,000
 Bills payable      7,000      Machinery      13,000
 Stock      26,000
 Capitals:
Mayur 40,000
Veer 30,000
Prakash 20,000      90,000      Debtors
Investment
Building      26,000
15,000
20,000
 Total      1,07,000      Total      1,07,000

Prakash has expired on 01.01.2009 and as a result the assets are revalued and liabilities reassessed as follows:
i) Create a Provision for doubtful debt on debtors at Rs.800.
ii) Building and investment are appreciated by 10%.
iii) Machinery is depreciated at 5%
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iv) Creditors were overestimated by Rs.500.
v) Goodwill of the firm valued at Rs.27,000

The balance due to Prakash will be transferred to his executor’s loan account which carries an interest of 10% p.a. Prepare necessary ledger accounts and show the balance sheet of new firm after adjustments.
Hint: B/S total= 1,09,050
6     Explain the various steps involved in the formation of company.     [10]


Fall/August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Semester 2
BBA204 – Marketing Management - 4 Credits
Book ID: BKID – B1521
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Describe the types of channels. Also explain the functions of channel members.

Q.2 Define Market Segmentation. What are the various elements of buyer behaviour type of market segmentation?

Q.3 What are the advantages of online marketing & mobile marketing. Discuss the reasons for which companies adopt green marketing?

Q.4 Explain the importance of planning in marketing? What are the steps involved in strategic corporate planning?

Q.5 What are the four points to be considered by marketing managers in a service industry, in terms of the people mix for the organization?

Q.6 Explain types of markets. List three marketing functions and describe the same.


Fall/August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Semester 2
BBA204 – Marketing Management - 4 Credits
Book ID: BKID – B1521
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Define Brand. What are the various stages in the development of the brand?

Q.2 List the differences between goods and services. What are the key strategies for marketing services?

Q.3 Explain the methods of sales promotion. Distinguish between public relation and publicity.

Q.4 Discuss the types of consumer buying decisions. What are the factors which influence the types of buying decisions taken by the consumer?

Q.5 What are the different types of pricing which can be offered to customers?

Q.6 Explain the production concept with limitations. How societal marketing concept is superior compared to marketing concept?

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August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0032/BBA 101: ‘Communication Skills’
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1497)    
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the process of communication. What is the role of communication in business?
2. What are the various barriers to the Listening Process? Why do you think listening plays a vital role in the organization?
3. What is internal communication and what are the reasons for having it? List the various channels and stake-holders of internal communication.
4. What do you mean by a report? Explain its important features. Note the differences between a performance appraisal report and confidential report.
5. How do verbal, vocal and visual components of communication impact a presentation? What are the points that one needs to keep in mind while preparing audio visual aids?
6. a. With the growing competition and volatile market conditions, jobs are not secured as they ought to be previously. What are the factors looked into by the prospective employers?

b. Do manners and etiquettes play an important role in the interview process? 

August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0032/BBA 101: ‘Communication Skills’
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1497)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What are the various types of communication based on channels and style? What is the importance of verbal communication?
2. a. Explain the role of horizontal communication in an organization by giving suitable examples.
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of grapevine communication?
3. A sales letter best captures the AIDA principles – comment. Bring out the difference between personal letters and business letters
4. a. What is a memo and what are the principles of writing a memo?
b. What is a circular? What are the guidelines to write a circular?
5. Explain the principles of email. How can you overcome the problems encountered in email communication?
6. a. Why is employment communication a necessary weapon for employers? What should an employer look for in a good resume?
b. State the differences between a resume and a CV. 

Fall/ August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 1
BBA102- Organization and Behaviour - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1498)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     What are the key elements of Organisational Behaviour?     [10]
2     Explain Classical conditioning and Operant conditioning theories of learning.     [10]
3     What are the characteristics of emotions?     [10]
4     Explain Abraham Maslow’s theory of motivation.     [10]
5     What are the sources of conflict?     [10]
6     Mr. James is the HR Executive at Power India Ltd. He is assigned to interview ten candidates for the post of Production General Manager. What biological and cultural factors will he keep in mind while assessing the personalities of the candidates?     [10]


Fall/ August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Semester 1
BBA102- Organization and Behaviour - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1498)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1     What are the types of departmentation?     [10]
2     What are the different leadership styles?     [10]
3     Explain the organisational sources of stress.     [10]
4     Describe the process of communication.     [10]
5     How do employees learn organisational culture?     [10]
6     Imagine yourself as a Team Manager in RS Technologies. You would like to assess and improve the team’s relationship with others. How can you use the Johari Window Model to do it? Explain the four quadrants of Johari model.     [10]


(August 2012) 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0034/BBA 103 “ Business Environment”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1499)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on the following:
    a. Technological environment
    b. Economic environment
2. What are the key points to be understood in environmental analysis?
3. “Knowingly do no harm” is a part of business ethics. What are the activities considered unethical in business ?
4. Describe the achievements of the New Economic Policy.
5. Compare GATT and WTO.
6. Comment on the corporate social responsibility of Indian businesses.


(August 2012) 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0034/BBA 103 “ Business Environment”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1499)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:
a. Human Development Index b. Purchasing Power Parity
2. Explain the different instruments of Monetary Policies.
3. Trace the evolution of Indian economy from 1947 onwards.
4. Differentiate between capitalist and socialist economies.
5. How does foreign direct investment help in the acceleration of economy? How is FDI channelized in India?
6. Write a note on the three pillars of free economy namely liberalization, privatization and globalization.


August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0035/BBA 104: ‘Quantitative Techniques in Business’
(2 credits)
(Book ID: B1500)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 30
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. a. Define Statistics. Discuss the functions and list the limitations of statistics.
b. Explain the different types of sampling methods.
2. a. What do you mean by measures of central tendency and dispersion? What are the various measures of central tendency and dispersion?
b. The monthly income (in rupees) of 10 employees working in a firm is as follows:
4487     4493     4502     4446     4475     4492     4572     4516     4468     4489

Find the average monthly income
4000     4200     4400     4600     4800

c. Calculate the mean deviation of the following statistical data about the median:
3. a. What are index numbers? What are the uses of Index numbers?
b. Briefly explain the various control charts. 

August 2012 

Bachelor of Business Administration - Semester 1
BB 0035/BBA 104: ‘Quantitative Techniques in Business’
(2 credits)
(Book ID: B1500)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. a. Define primary data? What are the various methods of collecting primary data?
b. What is a questionnaire? Explain what precautions must be taken while drafting a questionnaire.
2. a. Explain briefly the meaning of i) range ii) Interquartile range iii) Quartiles deviation iv) Average Deviation v) Standard Deviation vi) Lorenz Curve.
b. Determine the Correlation Coefficient. What are the properties and uses of Correlation Coefficient?
3. a. What do you understand by time series? What are the different types of variation in time series?
b. Fit a straight line trend by the method of least squares to the following data.
Year     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010
Sales (in lakh tonnes)     100     120     110     140     80

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(August 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 CPM technique of project planning.
4.
a. Write a short note on project crashing using network analysis.
b. Describe Resource Leveling.
5.
a. Describe the component factors of the classical multiplicative time-series model.
b. Explain how you can estimate the project cost.
6. Describe how you can choose an appropriate forecasting model.


(August 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. What do you understand by a project? Describe
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 the capabilities of the MS Project to display project data.
5. Describe how you can track progress of a project
6. Describe the process of setting up of a common resource


(August 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 any two levels of Process Maturity Model
b. Mention the risk mitigation options through which risk mitigation can be done.
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


(August 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. Explain the Framework for PERT and CPM network.
2. What are the tips to remove the top three project estimating risks?
3. What are the objectives of change management?
4. What is Risk Retention in Project Risk Management?
5. Briefly explain the advantages of Project Risk audit?
6. Explain Risk Knowledgebase Database Structure


(August 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. Discuss the characteristics of a matrix organization
4.
a. Describe the benefits of quality in project performance
b. Briefly explain the Wheel of Quality model
5. Briefly explain the working of EPM within a model..
6.
a. Describe Quality Audits
b. How to cultivate communities of practice?


(August 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. What are the key concepts of management in Six Sigma?
2. Explain the project management measurement value process
3.
    a. Describe Value Engineering
    b. Explain the work break down structure
4. What are the segments involved in project management structure?
5. What are the objectives of Inspection, Test and measurement in quality?
6. Explain the functions of quality standard.


(August 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. State the salient features of FIDIC contract (Silver book.
4.
    a. What are the advantages of firm fixed price contracts?
    b. What are the objectives of purchasing?

5. Compare ICB and NCB
6. Where is a Percentage Rate contracts suitable and List its features


(August 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. Explain the steps that you should follow while evaluating the bids 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. Explain why flexibility in contractor is required for the owner
    b. Describe briefly the procedure for arbitration.
5. Explain the need of Procurement law and what are its objectives?
6. Explain the planning and strategy of acquisition.

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(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0015 – Maintenance Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1340)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1.
a. Describe the three categories of maintenance activities
b. What are the three stages in the lifecycle management of any machinery?
2. Explain briefly the metrics that can be developed by the maintenance department to identify the gap and take action to achieving the desired level of performance
3. For a good maintenance program, what types of requirements are planned?
4.
a. Explain how breakdown, corrective and remedial maintenance contributes to the maintenance management of an organisation
b. What are the advantages of Planned Maintenance?
5. What is meant by optimal maintenance replacement program? What issue are to be answered by the maintenance manager?
6. What are the maintenance planning principles? How they contribute to the success of planning?


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0015 – Maintenance Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1340)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What are the broad classifications of spare parts? Why such a classification is important. In what ways the planning of capital and insurance spares differ from rotable spares?
2. Why scheduling the maintenance activities is an important process in management and what benefits will accrue to the organisation?
3. Explain briefly the universal principles used for improving productivity of the maintenance management
4. What are the technical and cost factors required to be considered while taking action to replace the equipment? What methods are suggested for replacement action?
5. Explain briefly the sixteen types of losses that are to be considered for elimination by the maintenance department while planning TPM activities
6.
    a. What are the objectives served to a firm by practicing good craft and equipment effectiveness?
    b. What are the objectives served by practicing Autonomous Maintenance


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0016 – Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1341)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1.
a. What do you understand by “Quality as strategy”? Explain.
b. Describe the structure of ISO 9000 standards
2. Describe DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control) principle of Six Sigma methodology
3.
a. Why do think management responsibility is an essential requirement of QMS?
b. Explain the concept of Strategy Quality Planning and Management
4. What are the two Six Sigma models undertaken for Quality improvement?
5. What are the different statistical distributions used to model various reliability parameters?
6. What is the relevance of Cost and Schedule Information in an organisation?


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0016 – Quality Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1341)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1.
    a. List the seven quality control tools.
    b. List the five key drivers for developing quality culture
2. For modern products, explain the concepts on what on which design reviews are based.
3. Classify the three main criterion of self-control in manufacturing and service sectors
4. What is PDPC
5. Evaluate the eight elements for the success of TQM in an organization
6. Identify the factors that affect Productivity levels in an organisation


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0017 – Advanced Production and Planning Control (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1342)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. State the objectives of production planning and control.
2. Bring out the difference between mass and batch production system
3. What are the chief elements to be considered while implementing the production control functions/tasks in an organisation?
4. Bring out the differences between forecasting and prediction
5. Explain the inventory reduction options and tactics
6. A transmission manufacturer supplying to a car manufacturer at the rate of 25 per day has a holding cost of the complete unit at Rs. 10/month and produces in batches with a set up cost of Rs. 10000 each time when the set-up is changed. Its production capacity is 40 transmissions per day and works for 300 days in a year. Cost of material inputs per transmission is Rs. 3000.

Calculate:
a. Most economical numbers that can be produced in one batch
b. How frequently should the batches be started in a day
c. What will be the minimum average inventory cost and production time ?
d. What is the production time ?


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0017 – Advanced Production and Planning Control (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1342)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1.
    a. Differentiate between forward and backward scheduling
    b. List the advantages and disadvantages of JIT
2. Bring out the differences between productivity and flexibility. And is productivity compromised by introducing flexibility in the manufacturing process?
3. What is capacity? Explain in brief.
4. Describe capacity planning.
5. Which are the four C’s of off shoring in the Value chain dynamics, the critical tool to make the right outsourcing decisions. Explain how they interact with each other to the central theme of off shoring?
6. Explain the importance of supply chain management


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0018 – Technology Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1326)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Summarise the impact of technology on society and business.
2. Explain any two alternatives for acquiring new technologies.
3. Evaluate the need and role of technology forecasting.
4.
a. Briefly explain the technology management evaluation
b. Write a short note technology adoption.
5.
a. Write a brief note on the selection of new technology.
b. State the characteristics of technology change.
6. Explain the need for technology strategy.


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0018 – Technology Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1326)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the models of technology transfer and their uses.
2. List and explain the steps involved in technology assessment process.
3. Describe measures for building high-performing innovative technology-based organisations.
4. Explain the different categories of Intellectual Property Management.
5.
    a. Classify tools and techniques of Knowledge Based Technology
    b. Briefly discuss about integration of people and technology
6. Describe environmental impact analysis (EIA).

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Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0015 – Service Marketing & Customer Relationship Management - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Mention the bases for segmentation of services with examples.

Q.2 Explain service quality concept. Evaluate the growth of services marketing.

Q.3 Briefly explain the five factors that influence the level of adequate service.

Q.4 Discuss service quality measurement and service mapping.

Q.5 Explain hard and soft customer defined standards. Compare flexible services and standard services.

Q.6 Define service sector in India and classify the major service sectors.


Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0015 – Service Marketing & Customer Relationship Management - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain the types of new service developments and its stages

Q.2 What is service differentiation? Explain service differentiation strategies

Q.3 What are the different stages in which organisations choose innovative operational methods?

Q.4 What are the various levels of customer satisfaction? How important is a plan or methodology to initiate customer responses?

Q.5 Categorise the marketing mix in insurance sector & airline industry .

Q.6 Define the elements of strategic management. Mention the technical options in the service marketing.


Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0016 – Advertising Management & Sales Promotion - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Why sales promotion is an integral part of marketing? How does it differ from marketing and advertising?

Q.2 Explain why the three segments of the very young, the working women and the elders need different advertising strategies now.

Q.3 Explain the advantage of Direct Marketing. List all the methods and media used for it.

Q.4 Marketers and advertisers are often accused of cheating the customer. How far is it true? To what extent is the customer also responsible for it?

Q.5 What role does copy play in a campaign? Why copy has to be written with great knowledge and skill?

Q.6 Mention the methods of fixing advertising budget, with their strengths and weaknesses. Which method will you recommend for a medium sized FMCG manufacturer in a stable market?


Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0016 – Advertising Management & Sales Promotion - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 What are the above - and below - the-line media? Describe the most powerful ones in both. What is a media mix?

Q.2 Every business in India wants to pursue the middle class spending habits. Describe how valid it is and why.

Q.3 Describe the fundamental differences between the urban consumer markets and the very scattered and diverse rural markets. What created the current boom in semi-rural market?

Q.4 What is Gestalt psychology? Explain with examples how it resembles the way a person fits in the advertising message with his existing knowledge.

Q.5 Describe some of the major tools of trade promotions. What incentive would you recommend for increasing sale of refrigerators?

Q.6 Describe why advertising objectives ought to be set up clearly at the outset. Why is it difficult to measure the return on investment of an advertising campaign?


Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0017 – e- marketing - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 List out the elements of today’s Web 2.0 landscape. What are the technological challenges faced in e-business?

Q.2 Briefly explain the meaning of SEO and how SEO works. Also explain any 3 benefits of Search Engine Optimisation in e-marketing

Q.3 What are the three different levels distinguished while defining the concept of e-CRM?

Q.4 Explain different types of positioning strategies. Discuss targeting strategies in e-marketing

Q.5 Mention the features of e-marketing. What are the benefits & scope of e-marketing?

Q.6 Explain in brief about customers’ responses in e-marketing & how customer responses are evaluated in e-marketing.


Fall/August 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MK0017 – e- marketing - 4 Credits
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Describe briefly the nature and characteristics of B2B markets & B2C markets.

Q.2 What is a social networking site? Discuss its merits and demerits.

Q.3 How does an e-CRM help? Explain briefly the method used to calculate the Life-cycle of a customer.

Q.4 Why is knowledge management necessary? What is knowledge management metrics and how important is it to an organisation?

Q.5 Explain briefly any three types of cyber-crimes. Explain the punishments given for cyber-crimes.

Q.6 Make a comparative study of advantages and disadvantages of B2B, B2C, B2G markets and how e-marketing can be successful in each.


Fall 2012 

MBA in Marketing Management – Semester 4
MK0018: “International Marketing”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1199)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain how Letter of Credit acts as an appropriate mode of payment for both exporter and importer.

2. “International distribution decisions are critical decisions”. Substantiate.

3. Discuss the EPRG orientations and give the differences between international and domestic marketing.

4. How is international marketing segmentation helpful in making strategies? What are the bases of the segmentation?

5. What are the factors that affect the pricing strategy of an international firm? What different pricing strategies can the firms adopt?

6. What are star export houses? Mention the various special strategic packages for status holders.


Fall 2012 

MBA in Marketing Management – Semester 4
MK0018: “International Marketing”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1199)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Discuss briefly the steps involved in processing of an export order.

2. Discuss briefly the various techniques to assess country risk. Give examples to illustrate your answer.

3. Discuss fundamental methods of exchange rate forecasting. What are the problems in forecasting exchange rates?

4. What is the role and elements of culture?

5. Write a short note on International Advertising. How is it important for international marketing?

6. Describe the various modes of entries in international market.

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August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0038 – Enterprise Resource Planning - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1233)
Assignment - Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1.     Why are ERP systems said to be flexible? Explain with an example.
Q2.     Briefly explain the functionalities of CRM sub modules. List out the benefits of CRM Systems.
Q3.     Differentiate between Open Source and Commercial ERP. Briefly explain the key principles to a proper ERP system selection process.
Q4.     What is ATO and how is it different from ETO? List the advantages of CAD/CAM.
Q5.     Discuss briefly about JD Edward’s and PeopleSoft’s applications and their various modules.
Q6.     What is BAPI? Why BIAP is considered as commanding tool in the SAP consultant’s toolkit?


August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0038 – Enterprise Resource Planning - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1233)
Assignment - Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1.     What is web ERP? What are its benefits? List out the different modules under ERP Inventory management.
Q2.     Explain with an example the concept of supply chain management?
Q3.     Illustrate the role of ERP systems in Human Resources. List out the benefits of Human Resource management systems.
Q4.     Describe how you would go about the different phases of the ERP implementation lifecycle, if it were being done in your company.
Q5.     How does the plant maintenance module help in achieving competitiveness? Write a note of Quality Management.
Q6.     Explain the working of Warehouse Management and Purchase department with an example.


Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0039 – eCommerce - 4 Credits
Assignment - Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Warigon is a retail company and they want to automate the payment system. Assume that you are the design engineer of that company. What are the factors that you would consider while designing the electronic payment system? [10 Marks]
Q. 2 List the advantages and disadvantages of eCommerce [10 Marks]
Q.3 Discuss the working concepts of EDI [10 Marks]
Q.4 Give examples for different models of ecommerce and explain what is the benefit of that model in your example. [10 Marks]
Q.5 Write short notes on
a. False and malicious sites
b. Stealing visitor’s credit card information
c. Stealing customer’s data from selling agent and internet service providers
d. The use of cookies

[10 Marks]
Q.6 Define Mcommerce. Describe the areas of potential growth and future of mCommerce [10 Marks] 

Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0039 – eCommerce - 4 Credits
Assignment - Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain the framework of eCommerce in detail [10 Marks]
Q.2 Prepare a scenario on the organization having shopping cart facility showing the advantages and disadvantages of having shopping cart facility [10 Marks]
Q.3 What are the four Ps of marketing? Explain how it is applied to internet marketing [10 Marks]
Q.4 Analyze the structure of a website [10 Marks]
Q.5 List the benefits of online catalogue [10 Marks]
Q.6 Describe the risk management paradigm in brief [10 Marks] 

Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0040 – Technology Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1343)
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.     Briefly describe the concept of technology choice. List and explain the steps involved in technology assessment process.
Q4.     Write a short note on technology strategy. Explain in brief about the innovation management.
Q5.     What is Research and Development (R&D), and how is it managed? Explain the different categories of Intellectual Property Management.
Q6.     Explain the implementation of new technology. Briefly describe the automation decisions.


Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0040 – Technology Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1343)
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.     Describe some characteristics of technology forecasting. Explain in brief about the six phases in technology forecasting process.
Q4.     Briefly explain the factors influencing the high performance innovative technology based organisations.
Q5.     What is the importance of technology diffusion? What are the benefits of technology absorption?
Q6.     Discuss the technology assessment and environmental impact analysis.


Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0041 – Java and Web Design - 4 Credits
Assignment - Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Give one example each for the following and explain the use in one/two tine each.
1. Web Design Tools
2. HTML Editors
3. Adobe Photoshop
4. Adobe Flash
5. Firebug Browser

[10 Marks]
Q.2 Write a Java program to demonstrate the use of control statements (all three statemnts) in Java. [10 Marks]
Q.3 What are the difference types of inheritance in Java? Explain the relationship between interfaces and inheritances. [10 Marks]
Q.4 Give an example for cascade style sheets and explain editing with cascade style sheets in detail . [10 Marks]
Q.5 Describe the working of search engine. What are the different types of search engine? Explain with its application. [10 Marks]
Q.6 Explain Java web technologies with its types [10 Marks] 

Aug/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MI0041 – Java and Web Design - 4 Credits
Assignment - Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain the browser components and its features [10 Marks]
Q. 2 Describe in detail the building of webpage. [10 Marks]
Q.3 How to use forms? Explain with an example [10 Marks]
Q.4 How do you handle exceptions in Java [10 Marks]
Q.5 Write a small snippet in which the program uses POST method to accept the keywords to accomplish the task. Also suggest the alternative method to perform this task and its benefits [10 Marks]
Q.6 List the benefits and drawbacks of Lamp stack [10 Marks] 

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August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0015
Subject Name – International Financial Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1316)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 What is meant by BOP? How are capital account convertibility and current account convertibility different? What is the current scenario in India?
Q.2 What is arbitrage? Explain with the help of suitable example a two-way and a three way arbitrage.
Q3. You are given the following information:
Spot EUR/USD : 0.7940/0.8007 Spot USD/GBP: 1.8215/1.8240
Three months swap: 25/35
Calculate three month EUR/USD rate.
Q.4 Explain various methods of Capital budgeting of MNCs.
Q.5 a. What are depository receipts?
b. Boeing commercial Airplane Co. manufactures all its planes in United States and prices them in dollars, even the 50% of its sales destined for overseas markets. Assess Boeing’s currency risk. How can it cope with this risk?
Q.6 Distinguish between Eurobond and foreign bonds? What are the unique characteristics of Eurobond markets? 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0015
Subject Name – International Financial Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1316)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 What do you mean by optimum capital structure? What factors affect cost of capital across nations?
Q.2 What is sub-prime lending? Explain the drivers of sub-prime lending? Explain briefly the different exchange rate regime that is prevalent today.
Q.3 What is covered interest rate arbitrage?
Assume spot rate of £ = $ 1.60
180 day forward rate £ = $ 1.56
180 day interest rate in U.K. = 4%
180 day U.S interest rate = 3%
Is covered interest arbitrage by U.S investor feasible?
Q.4 Explain double taxation avoidance agreement in detail
Q.5 Explain American depository receipt sponsored programme and unsponsored programme.
Q.6 Explain (a) Parallel Loans (b) Back – to- Back loans 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0016
Subject Name – Treasury Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1311)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain how organization structure of commercial bank treasury facilitates in handling various treasury operations. [10 Marks]
Q.2 Bring out in a table format the features of certificate of deposits and commercial papers. [10 marks]
Q.3 Critically evaluate participatory notes. Detail the regulatory aspects on it. [10 Marks]
Q.4 What is capital account convertibility? What are the implications on implementing CAC? [10 Marks]
Q.5 Detail domestic and international cash management system [10 Marks]
Q.6 Distinguish between CRR and SLR [10 Marks] 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0016
Subject Name – Treasury Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1311)
Assignment Set- 2(60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain any two major risks associated with banking organization. [10Marks]
Q.2 What is liquidity gap and detail the assumptions of it? [10 Marks]
Q.3 Explain loanable fund theory and liquidity preference theory [10 Marks]
Q.4 Explain various sources of interest rate risk [10 Marks]
Q.5 Detail Foreign exchange risk management and control procedure [10 Marks]
Q.6 Describe the three approaches to determine VaR [10 Marks] 

August/Fall 2012 

Masters of Business Administration– Semester 4
MF0017 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services – 4 Credits
Book ID: 1318
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 What do you understand by insider trading. What are the SEBI rules and regulations to prevent insider trading. [10]
Q.2 What is the provision of green shoe option and how is it used by companies to stabilize prices. [10]
Q.3 Discuss the proportionate allotment procedure followed by the lead banker to allot shares. [10]
Q.4 What are the advantages of leasing to a company. [10]
Q.5 Discuss Accounting standard 19 for lease based on operating lease. [10]
Q.6 Given the various types of mutual funds, take any two schemes and discuss the performance of the schemes. [10] 

August/Fall 2012 

Masters of Business Administration– Semester 4
MF0017 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services – 4 Credits
Book ID: 1318
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 What are the provisions for prevention of fraudulent and unfair trade practices by SEBI regulations. [10]
Q.2 Discuss the method of price discovery using the book building process. [10]
Q.3 Discuss the role of a custodian of shares. [10]
Q.4 A company wishes to take machinery on lease. Study the lease options available to the company. [10]
Q.5 Give examples of various venture capital funds that are present and examples of some business ventures that have been successful with venture capital financing. [10]
Q.6 Mutual fund schemes can be identified by investment objective, List one scheme within each category. [10] 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0018
Subject Name – Insurance and Risk Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1319)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain chance of loss and degree of risk with examples [10 Marks]
Q.2 Explain in detail Malhotra Committee recommendations [10 Marks]
Q.3 What is the procedure to determine the value of various investments?[10 Marks]
Q.4 Discuss the guidelines for settlement of claims by Insurance company [10 Marks]
Q.5 What is facultative reinsurance and treaty reinsurance? [10 Marks]
Q.6 What is the role of information technology in promoting insurance products [10 Marks] 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
Subject Code – MF0018
Subject Name – Insurance and Risk Management
4 Credits
(Book ID: B1319)
Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain risk avoidance, risk reduction and risk retention [10 Marks]
Q.2 What are the challenges faced by Indian Insurance Industry and what measures are taken to overcome them? [10 Marks]
Q.3 What is premium accounting and claim accounting? [10 Marks]
Q.4 What factors indicate that there is a good potential for growth of insurance services in rural markets?
[10 Marks]
Q.5 Critically evaluate the role of agents in insurance industry [10 Marks]
Q.6 Explain product design and development process in Insurance Industry [10 Marks] 

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(Fall/August 2012)
Master of Business Administration - Semester 4 EM 0006: “Pollution and Disaster Management” (4 credits) (Book ID: B1667) ASSIGNMENT- Set 1 Marks 60 Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions. 1. Write a note on the following: a. ‘reduction’ and b. ‘recovery 2. Evaluate the significance of various pollution control approaches. 3. Explain the concept of industrial ecology with a suitable example. 4. Highlight the significance of the concept of ‘polluter pay principle’ in checking pollution. 5. Discuss the techniques used in disaster risk management. 6. Is it possible to conduct disaster management without using remote sensing and GIS? Discuss.
(Fall/August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0006: “Pollution and Disaster Management”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1667)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:
a. aerobic and
b. anaerobic treatments of wastewater
2. State the different sources of land pollution. Explain the remedies to undo the harmful effects of land pollution.
3. Define solid waste recycling. Why is it important?
4. List urban environmental development indicators. Describe any three.
5. Define biological disaster. Why hospitals are breeding grounds for biological disasters?
6. Define risk assessment and describe the steps involved in risk assessment.

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0007: “Environmental Economics and Regulatory Framework”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1668)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on the following:
a. Ecological economics
b. Pareto efficiency
2. What do you mean by the ecosystems? Explain the basic components of an ecosystem.
3. What are externalities? Discuss the causes of environmental externalities.
4. Give a detailed note on the evolution of the concept of sustainable global governance.
5. What do you mean by the Economics of 350? Highlight the important issues related to the evaluation of costs and benefits of climate stabilization.
6. What do you understand by multilateral environmental agencies (MEAs)? Highlight the trade relevance of the MEAs.

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0007: “Environmental Economics and Regulatory Framework”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1668)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:
a. pollution abatement costs
b. Environmental Policy Instruments
2. Discuss how social optimum can be used as an environmental tool of equilibrium.
3. What do you understand by the economic implications of pollution? Categorize different types of pollution damages.
4. Discuss the various means of ensuring a balance between trade and environment policy.
5. Give a detailed note explaining the functional interrelationship among economics, ethics and climate change.
6. Critically analyse the salient features of the energy policy in India.

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0008: “Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1669)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on the following:
a. origin of sustainable development,
b. Earth Summit
2. Explain the role of the ecosystem resources in creating a sustainable environment.
3. Describe the impact of climate change in India. What can be the solutions to these impacts?
4. What are green taxes?
5. State the differences between responsible investment and ethical investment.
6. Explain with the help of a suitable diagram how corporate social responsibility initiatives can be implemented.

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0008: “Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1669)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:

a.EIA, b. EMS
2. Discuss the importance of PPP in attaining sustainability.

3. What do you understand by the term ‘community participation’? Discuss its role in sustainable development.

4. What do you understand by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? Enlist the eight MDGs along with their target dates.

5. Why does CSR interest private companies? Explain the two main arguments.

6. Define green marketing. Explain different phases of green marketing.


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0009: “Environmental Impact Assessment and ISO 14001 Standard”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1670)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Write a note on the following:
Remote Sensing and GIS
2. Define environment impact assessment (EIA). What are the basic objectives of the EIA?
3. How has the concept of EIA evolved in the Indian environmental regulatory system?
4. Explain how the ‘environment’ can become a significant factor in the decision-making process of the firms and organizations.
5. Describe the nature and scope of environmental auditing.
6. Explain the various stages comprising the LCA process.

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4
EM 0009: “Environmental Impact Assessment and ISO 14001 Standard”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1670)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Write a note on the following:
a. SEA process &ISO 14001
2. Discuss the guiding principles of the EIA process.
3. The involvement of various stakeholders including local people in the EIA decision-making process is very important while taking environmental clearance for project operation in any area. Why? Explain in detail.
4. What do you understand by ISO 14000? Describe the salient features of the various standards comprising the ISO 14000 family.
5. Discuss the basic features of a successful environmental audit programme.
6. Explain the various forces that affect eco-labelling.

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August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MB0052– Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1314)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q. 1 What do you understand by the term Strategy in the context of Business Management and

Policy? And what are the stages in the formulation of a Strategy? (10 marks)
Q. 2 What, in brief, are the types of Strategic Alliances and the purpose of each? Supplement your answer with one real life example of each (10 marks)

Q. 3 What is a Business Plan? What purpose does it serve? (10 marks)

Q. 4 What is the chief purpose of a Business Continuity Plan and what are its components for effective implementation. Explain in a sentence or two as to how it is different from a Business Plan (10 marks)

Q. 5 Take any three examples of the components of a Decision Support System and explain how they help decision making (10 marks)

Q. 6 Name and explain any three ways in which a Company’s CSR can be expressed.(10 marks)


August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MB0052– Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1314)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q. 1 Having formulated a Business Strategy, what are the steps in its implementation? Explain each in a sentence or two (10 marks).

Q. 2How do we cope with crises and how do we use the Business Continuity Plan to manage and recover from crisis? (10 marks)

Q. 3 What are the main components of Business Plan, explaining the role of each in the Plan? (10 marks)

Q. 4 Explain the concept, need for and importance of a Decision Support System.(10 marks)

Q. 5 Explain the importance of any five aspects of a Licensing Agreement that you will look for when negotiating the right to use an Intellectual Property (10 marks)

Q. 6 What is Corporate Social Responsibility? Why is it becoming increasingly relevant in today’s Business? (10 marks).


August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MB0053– International Business Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1315)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Write a short note on ‘Globalization’ (10 Marks)
Q.2 Describe the positives of trade liberalization. (10 Marks)
Q.3 Write a short note on GATT and WTO, highlighting the difference between the two. (10 Marks)
Q.4 Think of any MNC and analyze its business strategy orientation. (10 Marks)
Q.5 What does FDI stand for? Why do MNCs opt for FDI to enter international market?
(10 Marks)
Q.6 Viewing culture as a multi-level construct, describe various levels it consists of.
(10 Marks) 

August/Fall 2012 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester IV
MB0053– International Business Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1315)
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Write a short note on Bill of Lading. (10 Marks)
Q.2 Discuss the strategic management process in an MNC. (10 Marks)
Q.3 A Europe based MNC wants to introduce its fruit juice drink in India. What product strategy of international marketing do you think will be suitable for its product? (10 Marks) Q.4 Discuss the need for regional integration. (10 Marks)
Q.5 What are the key factors affecting the recruitment of expats? (10 Marks)
Q.6 Describe various entry strategies available to a firm when it wants to enter a foreign market. (10 Marks) 

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(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0010 – Introduction to Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1236)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Describe briefly the characteristics and constraints of a project.
2.
a. Explain the various tools and techniques used in project life cycle.
b. List the process responsibilities of project manager
3.
a. Describe the role of project Management in strategy.
b. List the benefits that project management process offers to an organization
4. Which aspects of the organisation does a corporate appraisal address in respect of performing a SWOT analysis
5. Explain the various tools and techniques uses for Project HR Management
6. Explain why determining the technical basis of a project is an irreversible decision and also explain the parameters which are analysed in conducting the detailed financial analysis of a project.


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0010 – Introduction to Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1236)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What are the factors that both the buyer and seller should understand as forming a checklist for contract negotiations?
2.
    a. Derive the steps to develop a work breakdown structure of a project.
    b. What are different steps or methodologies of project risk management?
3. Explain the steps to be followed to successfully implement the ISO 9000 standards in a company.
4. Summarise the basic essentials that the project management should be able to support.
5. What do you understand by ethics and what is its role in project Management?
6. Briefly describe the different type of software management tools available in the market.


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0011 – Project Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1237)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1.
a. What is the importance of planning for projects?
b. List the project plan elements
2. Explain how the work elements are structured in WBS
3. What is the significance of a Business Case for a Project? What are the items of information necessary for this?
4.
a. What are the inputs for the cost estimating process
b. List out the requirements for PERT..
5. Explain the steps to draw a CPA chart.
6. What are the inputs or basic requirements for planning quality of projects


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0011 – Project Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1237)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the importance of Planning and scheduling in different areas
2. Summarise how MS project aids in calculating a schedule
3. Explain the various design stages of project life cycle.
4. Explain the process of Reconcile the Schedule with the Organization's Needs.
5. Explain various model used for business value
6. Write a note on assessing project profitability


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0012 – Project Finance (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1238)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain BOOT, BOT and BOO project financing methods and the advantages and disadvantages
2. Write a note on financing methods and their role in a project
3. Explain the various components of evaluating risk management.
4. Define the factors you would consider while making the project budget? Justify your answer with an example
5.
    a. Differentiate between NPV , IRR and payback period
    b. Explain the particulars which are to be included in the project proposal
6. What are the difference feasibility studies that a firm has to perform if it is planning to expand its business by looking for new business opportunities in the market?

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3 

(August 2012) 

“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0012 – Project Finance (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1238)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. Explain the concept of international project financing.
2. Describe the three processes involved with cost management process
3. List the major advantages of the parametric model.
4. Explain the various key determinants of cost
5. Evaluate the various project valuation methods
6. Name the different types of risks in the context of credit risk analysis.

. 

(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0013 – Managing Human Resources in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1239)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
1.
    a. Explain relevance of project Management in HRM.
    b. What are the five stages of team building?
2. List and explain a few Business related competencies of a Project Manager
3. Why is authority important for a Project Manager? What are the areas in which he can exercise authority?
4. What strategies would a leader employ in order to make his project successful?
5. What are the important competencies required for managing contracts in projects?
6. How does training enhance the competencies of the project team members?


(August 2012) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0013 – Managing Human Resources in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1239)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks
1. What are the sources of conflict that a Project Manager faces in organizations?
2. What are the challenges towards effective teamwork in a virtual environment?
3.
a. What are the challenges the project manager faces when developing communication plans.
b. What are the tools used for distributing information in a project team.
4.
a. List the factors used to recognize various baselines in project management.
b. What are some common competencies required for Project Management?
5. What are the unique work needs of Project leader in a team environment?
6. What are the methods we can use to identify the interests and motivations of stakeholders in a project?