Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0018 – Change Management
(Book ID: B1339)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. What is change management? Explain the importance of change management.
(meaning of change management – 5, explanation of importance – 5) 10 marks
Q2. Define Organisational Life Cycle. List and explain the stages in organizational Life cycle?
(meaning of organisational life cycle – 2, listing the five stages – 3, explanation – 5) 10 marks
Q3. Explain briefly the recent approaches to organisational development and change. List some of the process based change models. Describe Lewin’s model of change.
(explanation of recent approaches – 5, listing of process based change models – 1, explanation of Lewin’s model of change – 4) 10 marks
Q4. What are the Five disciplines in Change leadership framework? Discuss in brief about the role of leaders in the change process.
(five disciplines – 3, explanation of role of leaders – 7) 10 marks
Q5. What are the four strategies that are commonly used in the change management? Explain the strategies for competitive advantage.
(listing and explanation of four strategies – 4, meaning of competitive advantage – 1, explanation of strategies – 5) 10 marks
Q6. Define learning organization. Explain the need for learning organization and its characteristics.
(definition – 2 , explanation of need – 2, listing the four characteristics – 1, explanation of characteristics - 5) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0015 – Compensation Benefits
(Book ID: B1336)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Discuss the elements of compensation package.
(listing the elements of compensation package – 2, explanation – 8) 10 marks
Q2. Describe the importance of employee satisfaction. Explain the link between employee satisfaction and compensation.
(meaning of employee satisfaction – 2, importance – 4, explanation of link – 4) 10 marks
Q3. What is pay structure? Explain why it is necessary to develop a proper pay structure. Mention the factors to be determined and steps for developing pay structures.
(meaning of pay structure – 1, reason for developing a proper pay structure – 4, explanation of factors – 2, explanation of steps – 3) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the components of wages. Explain employee participation in wage fixation.
(listing the components– 2, explanation on components of wages – 4, explanation on employee participation – 4) 10 marks
Q5. Describe Cost-to-Company and list its components.
(meaning of CTC – 3, explanation– 5, listing the components – 2) 10 marks
Q6. What is meant by strategy? Write a brief note on Strategic compensation planning.
(meaning of strategy – 2, meaning of strategic compensation planning – 2, explanation on strategic compensation planning – 6) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0053 –International Business Management -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1724)
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 world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace. What do you mean by globalization? Discuss the merits and demerits of Globalization.
(meaning of globalization - 2 marks, merits- 4 marks, demerits- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. The international trade theories explain the basics behind international trade. Compare the Absolute and comparative cost advantage theories with the help of example.
(explain the 2 theories - 6 marks, examples- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Culture is more often a source of conflict than synergy. As an Indian manager, what management style and corporate culture you should be aware of while travelling to Japan and to USA?
( Japanese corporate culture - 5 marks, USA’s corporate culture - 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Regional integration is the bonding between nations and states through political, cultural and economic cooperation. A whole range of regional integration exists today. Discuss these 6 types in brief.
(6 Types of regional integration - 10 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The decision of a firm to compete internationally will be strategic. While formulating global marketing strategies, how should a firm deal with segmentation, market positioning and international product policy?
( segmentation-3 marks, positioning - 4 marks, product policy- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Global sourcing industry is on a growth run as there are sound business reasons to it. Discuss these reasons with examples.
( reasons for global sourcing- 7 marks, examples- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0016 – Performance Management and Appraisal
(Book ID: B1337)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Explain the evolution of performance management. What are the aims of performance management?
(explanation of evolution – 5, aims of performance management – 5) 10 marks
Q2. Define motivation. Explain McGregor’s theory X and theory Y.
(definition of motivation – 2, explanation of Theory X – 4, Theory Y – 4) 10 marks
Q3. Explain the Contents of performance agreement. Describe the managers’ responsibility in Performance Planning.
(explanation on contents – 5, description of managers’ responsibility– 5) 10 marks
Q4. Describe the traditional methods of performance appraisal.
(listing the traditional methods – 2, explanation – 8) 10 marks
Q5. Write a brief note on Subjectivity and Errors in Rating. What is Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
(explanation on subjectivity and errors in rating – 4, explanation of BARS – 4, advantages & disadvantages – 2) 10 marks
Q6. What are the methods to measure performance? How do you monitor performance?
(explanation of methods to measure performance – 7, explanation of monitoring performance – 3) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0017 – Talent Management
(Book ID: B1338)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Explain the need for talent management?
(meaning of talent management – 2, explanation of the need – 8) 10 marks
Q2. Describe talent selection and talent alignment
(meaning – 2 , explanation of five process of talent selection – 4, meaning and explanation of talent alignment – 4) 10 marks
Q3. Write a brief note on ‘promoting ethical behaviour’ in workplace.
(meaning of ethics – 1, explanation on ethical behaviour – 2, promoting positive ethics in workplace – 2, keys to promote ethical behaviour in the workplace – 5) 10 marks
Q4. What is talent engagement? What are the objectives of talent engagement?
(meaning of talent engagement – 5, objectives of talent engagement – 5) 10 marks
Q5. Why is retention vital to organisation? What are the keys to strong retention? Explain some of the retention strategies.
(meaning of retention – 2, explanation of reasons for retention being vital – 2, keys for strong retention – 3, explanation of retention strategies – 3) 10 marks
Q6. What are the elements of total rewards?
(meaning of rewards and total rewards- 2, example – 1, listing the elements of total rewards – 2, explanation - 5) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1699)
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. A well- formulated strategy is vital for growth and development of any organization. Explain corporate strategy in different types of organizations.
(Corporate strategy in small business 2marks ; Corporate strategy in large business 2marks; Corporate strategy in multinational 2 marks; Corporate strategy on public sectors 2marks; Corporate strategy on non-profit organizations 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. Businesses need to be planned not only for today, but also for tomorrow, that is, for the future which implies business continuity. Write the importance of business continuity planning. Explain any two strategies for business continuity planning.
(Meaning of business continuity planning 2 marks; Importance of business continuity planning 3 marks ; Explanation of any 2 business continuity planning 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Governed corporation is a model of successful corporate governance. Define and explain governed corporation. Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation in terms of board’s role, major characteristics and policies of a company.
(Definition and introduction governed corporation 4 marks; Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation.(each point of difference carries 2 marks) 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Price or market competitiveness of a product or business depends on its cost competitiveness. Cost competitiveness implies two things-cost efficiency and cost effectiveness. Explain the concept of cost efficiency of an organization. Analyze the major determinants of cost efficiency. 10 marks
Summer 2013
(Introduction of cost efficiency 2 marks; explanation of four major factors of cost efficiency 8 marks)
Q5. Stability strategy is most commonly used by an organization. An organization will continue in similar business as it currently pursues similar objectives and resource base. Discuss six situations when it is good/best to pursue stability strategy. Give some Indian examples.
(Explanation of six situations 6 marks; examples 4 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Corporate culture governs, to a large extent, business ethics and values in an organization. Describe the state of business ethics in Indian companies. Analyze in terms of KPMG business ethics survey.
(Introduction of business ethics in Indian companies 2 marks; Major findings of KPMG 8 marks) 10 Marks
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0018 – Change Management
(Book ID: B1339)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. What is change management? Explain the importance of change management.
(meaning of change management – 5, explanation of importance – 5) 10 marks
Q2. Define Organisational Life Cycle. List and explain the stages in organizational Life cycle?
(meaning of organisational life cycle – 2, listing the five stages – 3, explanation – 5) 10 marks
Q3. Explain briefly the recent approaches to organisational development and change. List some of the process based change models. Describe Lewin’s model of change.
(explanation of recent approaches – 5, listing of process based change models – 1, explanation of Lewin’s model of change – 4) 10 marks
Q4. What are the Five disciplines in Change leadership framework? Discuss in brief about the role of leaders in the change process.
(five disciplines – 3, explanation of role of leaders – 7) 10 marks
Q5. What are the four strategies that are commonly used in the change management? Explain the strategies for competitive advantage.
(listing and explanation of four strategies – 4, meaning of competitive advantage – 1, explanation of strategies – 5) 10 marks
Q6. Define learning organization. Explain the need for learning organization and its characteristics.
(definition – 2 , explanation of need – 2, listing the four characteristics – 1, explanation of characteristics - 5) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0015 – Compensation Benefits
(Book ID: B1336)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Discuss the elements of compensation package.
(listing the elements of compensation package – 2, explanation – 8) 10 marks
Q2. Describe the importance of employee satisfaction. Explain the link between employee satisfaction and compensation.
(meaning of employee satisfaction – 2, importance – 4, explanation of link – 4) 10 marks
Q3. What is pay structure? Explain why it is necessary to develop a proper pay structure. Mention the factors to be determined and steps for developing pay structures.
(meaning of pay structure – 1, reason for developing a proper pay structure – 4, explanation of factors – 2, explanation of steps – 3) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the components of wages. Explain employee participation in wage fixation.
(listing the components– 2, explanation on components of wages – 4, explanation on employee participation – 4) 10 marks
Q5. Describe Cost-to-Company and list its components.
(meaning of CTC – 3, explanation– 5, listing the components – 2) 10 marks
Q6. What is meant by strategy? Write a brief note on Strategic compensation planning.
(meaning of strategy – 2, meaning of strategic compensation planning – 2, explanation on strategic compensation planning – 6) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0053 –International Business Management -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1724)
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 world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace. What do you mean by globalization? Discuss the merits and demerits of Globalization.
(meaning of globalization - 2 marks, merits- 4 marks, demerits- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. The international trade theories explain the basics behind international trade. Compare the Absolute and comparative cost advantage theories with the help of example.
(explain the 2 theories - 6 marks, examples- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Culture is more often a source of conflict than synergy. As an Indian manager, what management style and corporate culture you should be aware of while travelling to Japan and to USA?
( Japanese corporate culture - 5 marks, USA’s corporate culture - 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Regional integration is the bonding between nations and states through political, cultural and economic cooperation. A whole range of regional integration exists today. Discuss these 6 types in brief.
(6 Types of regional integration - 10 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The decision of a firm to compete internationally will be strategic. While formulating global marketing strategies, how should a firm deal with segmentation, market positioning and international product policy?
( segmentation-3 marks, positioning - 4 marks, product policy- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Global sourcing industry is on a growth run as there are sound business reasons to it. Discuss these reasons with examples.
( reasons for global sourcing- 7 marks, examples- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0016 – Performance Management and Appraisal
(Book ID: B1337)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Explain the evolution of performance management. What are the aims of performance management?
(explanation of evolution – 5, aims of performance management – 5) 10 marks
Q2. Define motivation. Explain McGregor’s theory X and theory Y.
(definition of motivation – 2, explanation of Theory X – 4, Theory Y – 4) 10 marks
Q3. Explain the Contents of performance agreement. Describe the managers’ responsibility in Performance Planning.
(explanation on contents – 5, description of managers’ responsibility– 5) 10 marks
Q4. Describe the traditional methods of performance appraisal.
(listing the traditional methods – 2, explanation – 8) 10 marks
Q5. Write a brief note on Subjectivity and Errors in Rating. What is Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
(explanation on subjectivity and errors in rating – 4, explanation of BARS – 4, advantages & disadvantages – 2) 10 marks
Q6. What are the methods to measure performance? How do you monitor performance?
(explanation of methods to measure performance – 7, explanation of monitoring performance – 3) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MU0017 – Talent Management
(Book ID: B1338)
Note: Assignment (60 marks) must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should not exceed 400 words.
Q1. Explain the need for talent management?
(meaning of talent management – 2, explanation of the need – 8) 10 marks
Q2. Describe talent selection and talent alignment
(meaning – 2 , explanation of five process of talent selection – 4, meaning and explanation of talent alignment – 4) 10 marks
Q3. Write a brief note on ‘promoting ethical behaviour’ in workplace.
(meaning of ethics – 1, explanation on ethical behaviour – 2, promoting positive ethics in workplace – 2, keys to promote ethical behaviour in the workplace – 5) 10 marks
Q4. What is talent engagement? What are the objectives of talent engagement?
(meaning of talent engagement – 5, objectives of talent engagement – 5) 10 marks
Q5. Why is retention vital to organisation? What are the keys to strong retention? Explain some of the retention strategies.
(meaning of retention – 2, explanation of reasons for retention being vital – 2, keys for strong retention – 3, explanation of retention strategies – 3) 10 marks
Q6. What are the elements of total rewards?
(meaning of rewards and total rewards- 2, example – 1, listing the elements of total rewards – 2, explanation - 5) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1699)
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. A well- formulated strategy is vital for growth and development of any organization. Explain corporate strategy in different types of organizations.
(Corporate strategy in small business 2marks ; Corporate strategy in large business 2marks; Corporate strategy in multinational 2 marks; Corporate strategy on public sectors 2marks; Corporate strategy on non-profit organizations 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. Businesses need to be planned not only for today, but also for tomorrow, that is, for the future which implies business continuity. Write the importance of business continuity planning. Explain any two strategies for business continuity planning.
(Meaning of business continuity planning 2 marks; Importance of business continuity planning 3 marks ; Explanation of any 2 business continuity planning 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Governed corporation is a model of successful corporate governance. Define and explain governed corporation. Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation in terms of board’s role, major characteristics and policies of a company.
(Definition and introduction governed corporation 4 marks; Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation.(each point of difference carries 2 marks) 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Price or market competitiveness of a product or business depends on its cost competitiveness. Cost competitiveness implies two things-cost efficiency and cost effectiveness. Explain the concept of cost efficiency of an organization. Analyze the major determinants of cost efficiency. 10 marks
Summer 2013
(Introduction of cost efficiency 2 marks; explanation of four major factors of cost efficiency 8 marks)
Q5. Stability strategy is most commonly used by an organization. An organization will continue in similar business as it currently pursues similar objectives and resource base. Discuss six situations when it is good/best to pursue stability strategy. Give some Indian examples.
(Explanation of six situations 6 marks; examples 4 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Corporate culture governs, to a large extent, business ethics and values in an organization. Describe the state of business ethics in Indian companies. Analyze in terms of KPMG business ethics survey.
(Introduction of business ethics in Indian companies 2 marks; Major findings of KPMG 8 marks) 10 Marks
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