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Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 3
PM0011 – PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1237)
ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. The PMBOK Guide addresses four elements related to scope. List and
explain them.
(Listing of 4 elements – 1 mark, Explanation of elements - 9 marks)
10 marks
Q2. Write short notes of PERT
(Explanation/definition of PERT- 1 mark; Four requirements of PERT – 2
marks ; Basic features and functions of PERT techniques – 2 marks;
PERT System of Time Estimates – 3 marks; PERT Computations – 2
marks )
10 marks
Q3. Explain the various planning processes which are part of the risk
management knowledge area.
(each process 2.5 marks, i.e. 4 processes X 2.5 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
Q4. What is an expert system? Explain different parts involved in an expert
system.
( Definition of expert system, use, essential ingredient – 2 marks; parts of
an expert system – 8 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Explain four different types of predecessor and the reasons why one task
may be dependent on another.
(Four different types of predecessor- 2 marks each i.e 2 X 4 = 8 marks;
reasons why one task may be dependent on another – 2 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
Q6. What is delay analysis and explain its methodology?
(Delay analysis definition, critical and non-critical delay – 2 marks;
Methodology – 8 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 3
PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1236)
ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme..
Q1. Describe the strategy planning tools of Ansoff matrix and BCG matrix.
(Ansoff matrix : use and factors it considers – 1 mark, explanation - 2
marks, limitation -1 mark; BCG matrix : use - 1 mark, explanation
including 4 types of SBU’s – 3 marks, limitations - 2 marks)
10 marks (4 for
Ansoff matrix +6
for BCG matrix)
Q2. Describe the approaches used to screen projects.
(3 approaches - each 3 marks i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks ; conclusion - 1
mark)
10 marks
Q3. Explain any 3 parameters analysed during technical analysis of a project.
(any 3 parameters – 3 marks each i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks;
conclusion- 1 mark)
10 marks
Q4. Write short notes on Cost Breakdown Structure(CBS).
(Explanation of Cost Break down Structure(CBS) including details it
provides, categories of CBS , cost baseline – 3 marks ; Characteristics of
Cost Breakdown Structure -2; Five major forms of cost breakdown
structure- 3 marks, Principle of cost breakdown structure- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Briefly explain the different steps or methodologies of project risk 10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 3
PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1236)
ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme..
Q1. Describe the strategy planning tools of Ansoff matrix and BCG matrix.
(Ansoff matrix : use and factors it considers – 1 mark, explanation - 2
marks, limitation -1 mark; BCG matrix : use - 1 mark, explanation
including 4 types of SBU’s – 3 marks, limitations - 2 marks)
10 marks (4 for
Ansoff matrix +6
for BCG matrix)
Q2. Describe the approaches used to screen projects.
(3 approaches - each 3 marks i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks ; conclusion - 1
mark)
10 marks
Q3. Explain any 3 parameters analysed during technical analysis of a project.
(any 3 parameters – 3 marks each i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks;
conclusion- 1 mark)
10 marks
Q4. Write short notes on Cost Breakdown Structure(CBS).
(Explanation of Cost Break down Structure(CBS) including details it
provides, categories of CBS , cost baseline – 3 marks ; Characteristics of
Cost Breakdown Structure -2; Five major forms of cost breakdown
structure- 3 marks, Principle of cost breakdown structure- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Briefly explain the different steps or methodologies of project risk 10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 3
PM 0013 – MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROJECTS – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1239)
ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. What is the selection criteria applied in the selection of a Project Manager?
( Each criteria 2 marks, 2 X 5 = 10 marks)
10 marks
Q2.
As a project manager, you will always have projects for which you must
procure hardware, software, or services from outside sources. This
process is procurement, and the professional project manager must have
a basic understanding of the procedure so that he or she can make sure
that the organization is getting the right materials at the best cost. To
manage procurement, you need to go through a few processes. Explain
these processes.
(Selecting Vendors – 6 marks ;Contract Cancellation – 2 marks, Contract
Closing – 2 marks)
10 marks
Q3. Discuss the Role of a Project manager in handling conflicts.
(8 roles X 1.25= 10 marks)
10 marks
Q4. Describe the structure and content of a CMP.
(Purpose of the CMP – 1.5 marks, Scope- 1.5 marks, Objectives- 1.5
marks; Constraints (overall) 1.5 marks ,Table addressing- 4 marks)
10 marks
Q5. What are the different methods of forecasting in a project?
(Time series – 3 marks, Casual/econometric method – 2 marks
,Judgmental method – 3 marks , Other methods – 2 marks)
10 marks
Q6. Write short notes on acquiring a Project Team.
(Definition: Acquiring a Project Team – 2 marks; inputs for acquiring a
project team – 3 marks; common tools and techniques – 2 marks; output
of acquiring a project team process – 2 marks; conclusion- 1 mark)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 3
PM 0012 – PROJECT FINANCE AND BUDGETING – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1238)
ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. There are several elements which you can take into consideration, while
budgeting a project. Explain these elements.
(4 elements X 2.5 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
Q2. Explain the different methods/sources to finance a project?
(5 methods/sources X 2 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
Q3. Describe any 5 considerations that are crucial in the design of the financing
plan for a project.
(any 5 considerations X 2 marks = 10 marks)
10 marks
Q4.
Discuss some of the tools and techniques of Cost Management.
(Cost aggregation- 1 mark; Reserve analysis -1 mark; Expert judgment – 1
mark; Historical relationships- 1 mark; Funding limit reconciliation – 2 marks
;Cost performance baseline – 2 marks ; Project funding baseline- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Explain the various key determinants of initial project cost.
(8 key determinants X1.25 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
Q6. Explain any 5 risks associated with project evaluation.
(5 risks X2 marks= 10 marks)
10 marks