Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0051 –Legal aspects of Business -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1725)
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. It is important for any person to know law as ignorance of law is no excuse. Modern Indian law has been derived from some sources. Discuss the primary and secondary sources of Indian law.
(primary sources- 5 marks, secondary sources- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q2. We all enter into many contracts in a day knowingly or unknowingly. Explain the definition of a valid contract. How are contracts classified?
( definition - 5 marks, classification – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The parties to bailment have certain rights and duties. Discuss the duties of both parties i.e. the bailor and bailee.
( duties of bailor- 5 marks, duties of bailee- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. A contract comprises of reciprocal promises. In a contract of sale who is an unpaid seller?
Discuss the remedies for breach of contract under Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
( unpaid seller- 2 marks, breach of contract- 8 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The Companies Act, 1956 deals with the formation and transaction of business of a company. Discuss the features of a company. Also explain the process of formation of a company.
( features- 3 marks, process of formation- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. With Information Technology Act, 2000, India has a set of cyber laws to provide legal infrastructure for e commerce. Discuss the objectives and limitations of this Act.
( objectives- 3 marks, limitations- 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0010 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1232)
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.
1 It is the job of operations managers to convince the stakeholders that the
investment in plant and equipment is going to enhance the value of the
investments already held by them in the organisation. Explain some of the
concepts that can be considered in analysing the investment.
(ROI;EBIT; ROA; cash flow; EVA- 5 X2 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
2 Explain the regional factors that affect location decision.
(Location of raw materials ; Location of markets; Labour factors; Climate and
taxes - 4 X 2.5 marks= 10 marks)
10 marks
3 Explain the nine fundamental propositions about organisational effectiveness.
(Explanation of 9 fundamental propositions – 9 marks; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
4 Describe the seven forms of waste. Explain how 5S’s are used to eliminate
them.
(Seven forms of waste – 7.5 marks; 5 S – 2.5 marks)
10 marks
5 Discuss the Independent demand item techniques.
(Reorder point (or Perpetual) Model – 5 marks; Periodic review models - 5
marks)
10 marks
6 Explain the types of failures that occur in operations.
(Design failures; Facilities failures; Staff failures; Supplier failures - 4 X 2.5
marks = 10 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1700)
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. Explain the process of problem identification with an example.
(Process – 7 marks, Example – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Interview method involves a dialogue between the Interviewee and the Interviewer. Explain the interview method of data collection. What are the uses of this technique? What are the different types of interviews?
(Explanation – 4 marks, Uses – 3 marks, Types – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. A study of different sampling methods is necessary because precision, accuracy, and efficiency of the sample results depend on the method employed for selecting the sample. Explain the different types of Probability and Non-Probability sampling designs.
(Probability sampling designs – 5 marks, Non- probability designs – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. a. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
(Differences – 5 marks)
b. Explain with examples various measures of Central Tendency.
(Explanation – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The chi-square test is widely used in research. Discuss the various applications of chi-square test. Under what conditions is this test applicable?
(Meaning – 3 marks, Applications – 4 marks, Conditions – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique? Give a few examples where this technique could be used.
(Meaning – 3 marks, Assumptions – 4 marks, Examples – 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION -4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1235)
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 Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)? How does it help in
improving the manufacturing process?
(Definition of FMS - 1 mark; Characteristics- 2 marks; Explanation of
system designed to produce components – 3 marks; How there is
flexibility in the manufacturing process – 2 marks; Components of FMS –
2 marks)
10 marks
Q2. What is Logical Process Modelling and give the comparison between
Logical and Physical Modelling?
(definition of logical process modeling- 1 mark; steps- 2 marks;
explanation of Logical Process Model - 3 marks; logical modelling
formats- 1 mark; Comparison Between Logical and Physical Modelling- 3
marks)
10 marks
Q3. Write short notes of Risk management.
(Meaning of Risk management risk – 2 marks; management life cycle
including diagram-3 marks; risk reduction by noting changes to existing
risks and updating in the risk management mode- 3 marks; role or project
risk manager and individuals in managing risk- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q4. List out the inventory decision rules for MRP and the benefits and
drawbacks of MRP.
(Inventory decision rules – 6 marks; benefits – 2 marks; drawbacks – 2
marks )
10 marks
Q5. The v4L learning principles are perfectly blended across all Toyota supply
chain management processes to systematically concentrate on the v4L
balance. Explain them.
(Variety; Velocity; Variability; Visibility – 10 i.e. 2.5 marks each)
10 marks
Summer 2013
Q6. Explain the key elements of Just In Time.
(Key elements – 9 marks, i.e. 1 mark each; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0011 – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1233)
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. Differentiate between Commercial and Open Source ERPs software
packages.
(Differences – 5 marks; Type of organisation/company where is these
ERP’s are used – 2 marks; description of one ERP software for each type
of ERP – 2marks; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
Q2. For a successful MRP system three types of information are very
essential. Describe the types of information.
(Master Production Schedule – 3 marks ;Bill of Material – 4 marks
;Inventory Records – 3 marks)
10 marks
Q3. Explain the features, benefits and Limitations of ERP Inventory
Management.
(Explanation ERP inventory management – 1 mark; features – 3 marks
;benefits – 3 marks; limitations – 3 marks)
10 marks
Q4. What are the activities of Human Resources management systems?
(explanation of activities – 10 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Explain any two benefits of an ERP implementation?
(5 marks for each benefit)
10 marks
Q6. Who is an ERP vendor and what are his roles?
(Explanation of ERP vendor – 4 marks; role – 6 marks)
10 marks
Summer2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0012 – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1234)
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. It is necessary for Supply Chain managers to identify the obstacles to
co-ordination in the Supply Chain so that they can take suitable
actions that help achieve co-ordination. Explain the major categories
of obstacles.
(Incentive obstacles; Information processing obstacles; Operational
obstacles; Pricing obstacles; Behavioural obstacles – 10 marks, i.e. 2
marks each)
10 Marks
Q2. Write a note on assessment tool.
(Planning assessment- 1 mark; Sample Schedule for Conducting an
Assessment – 3 marks; Description/Using an of assessment tool – 4
marks; Completing assessment tool-2 marks)
10 Marks
Q3. How can differential advantage be achieved through Supply Chain
Management?
(Competitive-forces approach – 2 marks; capabilities approach – 6
marks ; conclusion – 2 marks)
10 Marks
Q4. Discuss the five basic components of Supply Chain Management.
(5 components X 2 marks =unit 10)
10 Marks
Q5. Explain Relationship Marketing’s impact on firms.
(7 impacts X 1.25 = 8.75 marks; conclusion – 1.25 marks)
10 Marks
Q6. The Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) framework consists of eight
supply chain management processes. Explain them.
(8 process X 1.25 marks)
10 Marks
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0051 –Legal aspects of Business -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1725)
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. It is important for any person to know law as ignorance of law is no excuse. Modern Indian law has been derived from some sources. Discuss the primary and secondary sources of Indian law.
(primary sources- 5 marks, secondary sources- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q2. We all enter into many contracts in a day knowingly or unknowingly. Explain the definition of a valid contract. How are contracts classified?
( definition - 5 marks, classification – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The parties to bailment have certain rights and duties. Discuss the duties of both parties i.e. the bailor and bailee.
( duties of bailor- 5 marks, duties of bailee- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. A contract comprises of reciprocal promises. In a contract of sale who is an unpaid seller?
Discuss the remedies for breach of contract under Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
( unpaid seller- 2 marks, breach of contract- 8 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The Companies Act, 1956 deals with the formation and transaction of business of a company. Discuss the features of a company. Also explain the process of formation of a company.
( features- 3 marks, process of formation- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. With Information Technology Act, 2000, India has a set of cyber laws to provide legal infrastructure for e commerce. Discuss the objectives and limitations of this Act.
( objectives- 3 marks, limitations- 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0010 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1232)
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.
1 It is the job of operations managers to convince the stakeholders that the
investment in plant and equipment is going to enhance the value of the
investments already held by them in the organisation. Explain some of the
concepts that can be considered in analysing the investment.
(ROI;EBIT; ROA; cash flow; EVA- 5 X2 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
2 Explain the regional factors that affect location decision.
(Location of raw materials ; Location of markets; Labour factors; Climate and
taxes - 4 X 2.5 marks= 10 marks)
10 marks
3 Explain the nine fundamental propositions about organisational effectiveness.
(Explanation of 9 fundamental propositions – 9 marks; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
4 Describe the seven forms of waste. Explain how 5S’s are used to eliminate
them.
(Seven forms of waste – 7.5 marks; 5 S – 2.5 marks)
10 marks
5 Discuss the Independent demand item techniques.
(Reorder point (or Perpetual) Model – 5 marks; Periodic review models - 5
marks)
10 marks
6 Explain the types of failures that occur in operations.
(Design failures; Facilities failures; Staff failures; Supplier failures - 4 X 2.5
marks = 10 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1700)
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. Explain the process of problem identification with an example.
(Process – 7 marks, Example – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Interview method involves a dialogue between the Interviewee and the Interviewer. Explain the interview method of data collection. What are the uses of this technique? What are the different types of interviews?
(Explanation – 4 marks, Uses – 3 marks, Types – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. A study of different sampling methods is necessary because precision, accuracy, and efficiency of the sample results depend on the method employed for selecting the sample. Explain the different types of Probability and Non-Probability sampling designs.
(Probability sampling designs – 5 marks, Non- probability designs – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. a. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
(Differences – 5 marks)
b. Explain with examples various measures of Central Tendency.
(Explanation – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The chi-square test is widely used in research. Discuss the various applications of chi-square test. Under what conditions is this test applicable?
(Meaning – 3 marks, Applications – 4 marks, Conditions – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique? Give a few examples where this technique could be used.
(Meaning – 3 marks, Assumptions – 4 marks, Examples – 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION -4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1235)
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 Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)? How does it help in
improving the manufacturing process?
(Definition of FMS - 1 mark; Characteristics- 2 marks; Explanation of
system designed to produce components – 3 marks; How there is
flexibility in the manufacturing process – 2 marks; Components of FMS –
2 marks)
10 marks
Q2. What is Logical Process Modelling and give the comparison between
Logical and Physical Modelling?
(definition of logical process modeling- 1 mark; steps- 2 marks;
explanation of Logical Process Model - 3 marks; logical modelling
formats- 1 mark; Comparison Between Logical and Physical Modelling- 3
marks)
10 marks
Q3. Write short notes of Risk management.
(Meaning of Risk management risk – 2 marks; management life cycle
including diagram-3 marks; risk reduction by noting changes to existing
risks and updating in the risk management mode- 3 marks; role or project
risk manager and individuals in managing risk- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q4. List out the inventory decision rules for MRP and the benefits and
drawbacks of MRP.
(Inventory decision rules – 6 marks; benefits – 2 marks; drawbacks – 2
marks )
10 marks
Q5. The v4L learning principles are perfectly blended across all Toyota supply
chain management processes to systematically concentrate on the v4L
balance. Explain them.
(Variety; Velocity; Variability; Visibility – 10 i.e. 2.5 marks each)
10 marks
Summer 2013
Q6. Explain the key elements of Just In Time.
(Key elements – 9 marks, i.e. 1 mark each; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0011 – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1233)
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. Differentiate between Commercial and Open Source ERPs software
packages.
(Differences – 5 marks; Type of organisation/company where is these
ERP’s are used – 2 marks; description of one ERP software for each type
of ERP – 2marks; conclusion – 1 mark)
10 marks
Q2. For a successful MRP system three types of information are very
essential. Describe the types of information.
(Master Production Schedule – 3 marks ;Bill of Material – 4 marks
;Inventory Records – 3 marks)
10 marks
Q3. Explain the features, benefits and Limitations of ERP Inventory
Management.
(Explanation ERP inventory management – 1 mark; features – 3 marks
;benefits – 3 marks; limitations – 3 marks)
10 marks
Q4. What are the activities of Human Resources management systems?
(explanation of activities – 10 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Explain any two benefits of an ERP implementation?
(5 marks for each benefit)
10 marks
Q6. Who is an ERP vendor and what are his roles?
(Explanation of ERP vendor – 4 marks; role – 6 marks)
10 marks
Summer2013
MBA (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
OM 0012 – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1234)
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. It is necessary for Supply Chain managers to identify the obstacles to
co-ordination in the Supply Chain so that they can take suitable
actions that help achieve co-ordination. Explain the major categories
of obstacles.
(Incentive obstacles; Information processing obstacles; Operational
obstacles; Pricing obstacles; Behavioural obstacles – 10 marks, i.e. 2
marks each)
10 Marks
Q2. Write a note on assessment tool.
(Planning assessment- 1 mark; Sample Schedule for Conducting an
Assessment – 3 marks; Description/Using an of assessment tool – 4
marks; Completing assessment tool-2 marks)
10 Marks
Q3. How can differential advantage be achieved through Supply Chain
Management?
(Competitive-forces approach – 2 marks; capabilities approach – 6
marks ; conclusion – 2 marks)
10 Marks
Q4. Discuss the five basic components of Supply Chain Management.
(5 components X 2 marks =unit 10)
10 Marks
Q5. Explain Relationship Marketing’s impact on firms.
(7 impacts X 1.25 = 8.75 marks; conclusion – 1.25 marks)
10 Marks
Q6. The Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) framework consists of eight
supply chain management processes. Explain them.
(8 process X 1.25 marks)
10 Marks
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