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(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1232 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. What are the effects of Global Competition on the industries in
India?.
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q2. How is ‘Economies of Scope different from Economies of Scale? 10 marks
(300-400) words
Q3. List and explain the six basic steps involved in preparing a
forecast.
10 marks
(300-400)words
Q4. Explain Johnson’s rule for sequencing and how it is different from
CDS algorithm
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. How does Crosby’s absolute of quality differ from Deming’s
principles?
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q6. Analyse the various types of Probability distribution 10 marks
(300-400) words
(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1233 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. Analyse how predecessors of ERP like MIS, DSS and EIS will slowly
phase out
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q2. Evaluate different and popular modules of an ERP package like
finance, manufacturing and materials management.
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q3. Describe the functioning of various sub module of Sales and
Distribution module.
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q4. Describe the types and sub modules of CRM. 10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. Assess the various approaches for implementation of ERP
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q6. Describe the ERP market
10 marks
(300-400) words
(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1234)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. Explain six–step approach that helps an organisation perform
effective forecasting
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q2. How CPFR model helps guiding Supply Chain partners in setting up
their relationship and processes.
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q3. Explain the components of Procurement
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q4. Describe the various steps in the Supply Chain Management process
that facilitates the development and structuring of a relationship based
mapping
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. Assess the role of E-business in a Supply Chain
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q6. What are the processes involved in Reverse Supply Chain
Management?
10 marks
(300-400) words
(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Operations Management” Specialization
OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1235)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. Elucidate Theory of Constraints and Constraint management
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q2. Explain the balanced scorecard approach which provides important
information to allow the overall strategy of an organisation to be
reflected in specific performance measures
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q3. Describe the different layouts that organisations can use and the
benefits and limitations of each of the layouts
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q4. Summarise the importance of productivity and team work
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. Explain the single-server and multi-server waiting line models
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q6. Write a note on aggregate planning process.
10 marks
(300-400) words