Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 4
PM 0017 –PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1346)
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. Discuss the various tools used for understanding data.
(4 tools -10 marks , i.e. each tool 2.5 marks)
10 marks
Q2. Write short notes on The Enterprise Project Management Model.
(Brief Explanation of : Enterprise project management; Working of EPM within the
model; Implementation of EPM; Advantages of an EPM System – 2.5 marks each ,
total 10 marks )
10 marks
Q3. Explain communities of practice
(Definition and description of Communities of Practice (CoP) – 5 marks, The role of
Communities of practice in helping organizations to compete globally through
information sharing across the globe – 5 marks)
10 marks
Q4. The project management initiative program is a six step process which is designed to
bring about a measurement team from the introduction to the project managementfocused
measurements through the design, the development and the implementation
of the project management value measurement program. Explain the six steps in the
project management initiative program.
(6 steps X 1.67 marks = 10 marks)
10 marks
Q5. Briefly explain the seven forces involved in the success of quality in project
management.
(7 forces X 1.25 marks = 8.75 marks , conclusion – 1.25 marks)
10 marks
Q6. Explain briefly the Inspection-Planning and necessity in quality.
10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 4
PM 0018 –CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1347)
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. Fixed price contracts have a pre-set price that the vendor must adhere to in
performing the work and in providing materials. There are different types of
fixed price contracts. Explain them.
(5 fixed price contracts X 2 marks =10 marks)
10 marks
Q2. Direct contracting is another procurement method that is used under a
limited number of exceptional circumstances. Explain the Conditions for
adopting direct contracting , requirements and steps for direct contracting
(Conditions for adopting direct contracting-6 marks; Requirements – 2 marks
and Steps for direct contracting – 2 marks)
10 marks
Q3.
Write short notes on Cost Plus Fee Contracts
( Explanation of Cost Plus Fee Contracts – 1 mark, Features – 3 marks ,
Conditions for adopting – 3 marks; Advantages and disadvantages- 3
marks)
10 marks
Q4.
The methods of selecting a consultant are designed to achieve the
objectives of quality, efficiency, fairness and transparency in the selection
process and to encourage competition. Discuss any 2 methods of selecting
consultants.
(explanation – total 2 marks, where appropriate – total 4 marks, Type of
assignments for which this method of selection is adopted – total 4 marks)
10 marks
Q5. The contract control process commences right at the beginning stage of bid
document preparation inviting contractors to bid, and proceeds through the
contract negotiation, contractor selection, monitoring and controlling of the
10 marks
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contractor’s work and terminating the contract. Explain the areas that need
attention for effective control of the contracts in a project.
(Core competence of the project manager – 3 marks ; Requirements of the
working system – 3 marks ; Use of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – 3
marks; Recognising the limitations with flexibility – 1 mark)
Q6. Explain the need of Procurement law and what are its objectives?
(Need – 5 marks; objectives – 5 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 4
PM 0016 –PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1345)
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. Explain the various inputs and tools and techniques of qualitative risk
analysis process.
(Major inputs – 4 marks, tools and techniques – 6 marks)
10 marks
Q2. The risk mitigation methodology describes the approach to control
implementation. Explain the steps of the methodology.
(8.75 marks for methodology, conclusion – 1.25 marks)
10 marks
Q3.
There are two main strategies to handle risks, negative risks and
positive risks. Explain the Response strategies for threats (Negative
Risks) .
(4 X 2.5 marks for each strategy)
10 marks
Q4.
What are the tips to remove the top three project estimating risks?
Explain in brief.
(Explanation of tips – 9 marks; conclusion- 1 mark)
10 marks
Q5. An organisation building a risk-based culture must offer incentives for
incorporating risk into the project planning and control process.
Analyse the concept of performance incentive.
(Importance of offering incentives – 2 marks; Explanation of categories
of incentive including the analysis of it motivates employees to take a
particular course of action – 8 marks)
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Q6. Explain project reviews and risk reassessment briefly.
(Reasons for reviews and reassessment – 2 marks; Outcome of
reviews – 2 marks; Explanation of : Schedule the review, Objectives
for the review, Conduct the review - 6 marks)
10 marks
Summer 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER 4
PM 0015 – QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID: B1344)
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. In order to include the cost aspects in the project scheduling, it is very
much necessary to first define the cost-duration relationships for various
activities in the project. Discuss Project Cost.
(Explanation of direct and indirect costs – 2 marks; effect of crashing the
activity on cost – 2 marks; direct cost-time relationship and indirect costtime
relationship -– 3 marks; explanation of cost slope , total project cost –
3 marks)
10 marks
Q2. Describe the importance of Business Forecasting.
(Need for forecasting with examples – 5 marks; Two common approaches
to forecasting – 5 marks)
10 marks
Q3. Explain the steps of the project budgeting process.
(5 steps X 2= 10 marks)\
10 marks
Q4. Describe how you can enter tasks in MS Project.
(Task Information Box / Task Sheet – 6, Other Methods of Adding Tasks-4
)
10 marks
Q5. Write short notes on Network Diagram Chart.
(Explanation of Network Diagram Chart – 2 marks, View the Network
Diagram Chart- 2 marks; Elements of the Network Diagram Chart – 2
marks; The Network Diagram Box – 2 marks; Navigating the Network
Diagram Chart- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q6. Discuss the algorithm for solving the shortest-route problem.
(Description of shortest-route problems – 2 marks; Description/discussion
of the steps of the algorithm – 8 marks)
10 marks
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