ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING
2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM
4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM
0015 – QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1344
CREDIT AND MARKS 4
CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total
Marks
1 Write short
notes on:
Q sort method of project selection
Basic components of a network
Project cost
Resource smoothing
A
Q sort method of project selection
Basic components of a network
Project cost
Resource smoothing
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
2 What are the
three methods for determining the forecasted cost at completion? Explain.
A Listing of
the three methods for determining the forecasted cost at completion
Explanation of three methods 1
9(3 marks each) 10
3 Describe the
different stages in Project management.
A Explanation
of the different stages in Project management
10
(2 marks each) 10
4 Write short
notes on:
Linking of tasks in MS Project
Setting resource calendar in MS Project
Network diagram chart
Updating the project in MS Project
A
Linking of tasks in MS Project
Setting resource calendar in MS Project
Network diagram chart
Updating the project in MS Project
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
5 Discuss
consolidating several projects in MS project.
A Explain why
the need of consolidating projects
Steps to consolidating projects
Explanation of consolidating projects created in earlier
versions of MS project 5
3
2 10
6 Describe how
you can choose an appropriate forecasting model.
A List the
guidelines for selecting an appropriate forecasting model.
Discussion on each step 2
8( 2 marks for each step) 10
*A-Answer
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.
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING
2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM
4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM
0017 –PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1346
CREDIT AND MARKS 4
CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total
Marks
1 Write short
notes on:
Quality control vs. quality assurance
Project requirement documents
Pareto charts
Malcolm Baldrige national quality award
A
Quality control vs. quality assurance
Project requirement documents
Pareto charts
Malcolm Baldrige national quality award
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
2 Explain the
steps of an organizational change model.
A Description
of each step of the organizational change model 10 (2 marks for each step) 10
3 Write short
notes on:
Role of inspection in quality management
Communities of practice vs. business units
Cycle time optimization
Supplier quality rating
A
Role of inspection in quality management
Communities of practice vs. business units
Cycle time optimization
Supplier quality rating
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
4 Explain the
five elements of six sigma
A Description
of each element of six sigma 10 (2
marks each) 10
5 Explain
errors of measurement and describe the types of sampling risks.
A Explanation
on errors of measurement
Explanation of how to reduce and control errors of
measurement
Description of sampling risks 4
2
4(2 marks each) 10
6 Explain the
project management value initiative.
A Description
of project management value initiative
Steps of project management value initiative 4
6 10
*A-Answer
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.
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING
2014
PROGRAM MBADS/
MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2 – SEM 4
PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/
PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB0053
–International Business Management
BK ID B1724
CREDIT & MARKS 4
CREDITS, 60 MARKS
Q.No Questions Marks Total
Marks
1 “Environment
scanning is an important part of international business.” Explain your views on
this statement and discuss what factors need to be scanned.
Discuss the statement
factors 4
6 10
2 What is
green field investment? Why is it considered as the best option for a
developing country like India?
Green field investment
benefits 5
5 10
3 Regional
integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this
statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations.
Regional integration
types 3
7 10
4 Write short
note on:
a) Foreign subsidiary structure
b) international matrix structure
a) meaning of Foreign subsidiary structure
b) meaning of international matrix structure 5
5 10
5 Explain the
Top-down and Bottom-up approach of planning.
Top- down
Bottom-up 5
5 10
6 Discuss the
importance of ethics in international business.
Importance of ethics 10
10
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING
2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM
4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM
0016 –PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1345
CREDIT AND MARKS 4
CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total
Marks
1 Write short
notes on:
Project risk management team
Sources of project risk
Probability and impact matrix technique of qualitative risk
analysis
Behavioural aspects of risk management
A
Project risk management team
Sources of project risk
Probability and impact matrix technique of qualitative risk
analysis
Behavioural aspects of risk management
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
2 Analyse
project constraints .
A Listing of
project constraints
Description of the constraints
Illustration of how project constraints can be minimised 1
6 (2 marks each)
3(1 mark each) 10
3 Write short
notes on:
Risk avoidance
Cost budgeting
Categories of project risk
Importance of a risk register
A
Risk avoidance
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
Cost budgeting
Categories of project risk
Importance of a risk register
4 Analyse the
organisation risk issue.
A Discuss how
mature organisations treat risk management
Listing of elements to risk culture in an organisation
Examination of the reasons for risk culture failure in an
organisation 3
3
4 10
5 Explain the types
of change.
A Listing of
the types of change
Explanation of the types of change 1
9 ( 3 marks each) 10
6 What are the
tips to remove the top three project estimating risks? Explain.
A Listing of
the tips
Explanation of the tips 1
9 ( 3 marks each) 10
*A-Answer
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.
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Assignment
Drive SPRING 2014
Program MBADS/
MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2 – SEM 4
PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/
PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2
Subject code & name MB0052
– Strategic Management and Business Policy
Book ID B1699
Credit and Max. Marks 4
credits; 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Each question is followed by
evaluation scheme.
Q. No Questions Marks Total
Marks
1 Define the
term ‘strategy’. Explain the concept of ‘strategic window’.
Definition of strategy 3
10
Explanation of the concept of strategic window 7
2 The essence
of business continuity is that businesses need to be planned not only for
today, but also for tomorrow, that is, for the future.
Write the meaning and importance of business continuity
planning. Explain any two strategies for business continuity planning.
Meaning of business continuity planning 2 10
Importance of business continuity planning. 3
Explanation of any 2 business continuity planning strategies
5
3 Write a
brief note on ‘Strategic Audit’.
Meaning of strategic audit 3
10
Explanation of strategic audit 7
4 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 factors of cost efficiency.
Introduction of cost efficiency 2 10
Explanation of four major factors of cost efficiency 8
5 Write short
notes on the following:
(a) Divestment strategy
(b) Liquidation strategy
Explanation of Divestment strategy 5 10
Explanation of Liquidation strategy 5
6 Describe the
different approaches to business ethics.
List the four different approaches to business ethics 2 10
Description of these four approaches to business ethics 8
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING
2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM
4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM
0018 –CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS
BK ID B1347
CREDIT AND MARKS 4
CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total
Marks
1 Write short
notes on:
Basic element of the contract
Unit rate contracts
Cost fee plus incentive fee contract
Tools and techniques of plan procurement
A
Basic element of the contract
Unit rate contracts
Cost fee plus incentive fee contract
Tools and techniques of plan procurement
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
2 Explain the
basic steps in project procurement process.
A Listing of
steps
Explanation of the basic steps of project procurement
process 1
9 (1.5 marks for each step) 10
3 Write short
notes on:
Force account
Purchase order
Percentage rate contracts
Invitation of bids
A
Force account
Purchase order
Percentage rate contracts
Invitation of bids
10 (2.5
marks each) 10
4 Explain the
various processes in selection of consultants.
A Listing of
the various processes in selection of 1
10
consultants
Description of the various processes in selection of
consultants 9 (1.5 marks for each
process)
5 Explain the
actions that can be used to minimise disputes and claims in contracts.
A Listing of
the phases in which actions can be taken
Listing of action to take under each phase 1
9 (3 marks for each phase) 10
6 What is the
need for codes and manuals? Briefly list few codes and manuals for works and
goods.
A Explanation
of the need for codes and manuals
Listing of few codes and manuals for works and goods 5
5 10
*A-Answer
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.
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