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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE  FALL 2014
PROGRAM  MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDPMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME  PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BK ID  B1936
CREDIT & MARKS  4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS
Q.No  Criteria  Marks  Total Marks
1   Describe the principles of project management.
A  Brief description of the 8 principles of project
management
10(1.25 marks each)  10
2
Define is project scope. Describe the elements of project scope
A  Definition of project scope
List the elements of project scope
Describe each element of project scope
1.25
1.25
7.5  (1.25  marks  for
each element)
10
3  Write short notes on:
  Force field analysis
  Product mix analysis
  Financial feasibility of a project
  Capital rationing
A    Force field analysis
  Product mix analysis
  Financial feasibility of a project
  Capital rationing
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
4  What are the sources of differences, for which social costs and benefits of project are
estimated?
A  Explain the rational of Social cost benefit
analysis
Discuss the  sources of differences, for
which social costs and benefits of project
are estimated
2.5
7.5(1.25 marks for
each source of
difference)
10
5   Explain the corporate governance practices in infrastructure projects.
A  Explain why corporate governance is required
in infrastructure projects
Explain the stages of  corporate governance
framework
1
9 (3 marks for each
stage)
10
6  Write short notes on:
  Expert judgement (a tool used in procurement planning)
  Project audit
  Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
  Project termination by extinction
A    Expert  judgement  (a  tool  used  in
procurement planning)
  Project audit
  Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
  Project termination by extinction
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
*A-Answer
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks
break - up (wherever necessary)
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  FALL 2014
PROGRAM  MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDPMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME  PM0011 – PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
BK ID  B1937
CREDIT AND MARKS  4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No    Criteria    Marks  Total Marks
1   Write short note on:
  Scope planning
  Three point estimation tool used in project planning
  Pure project management organisation
  Negotiation strategies used in a project
A    Scope planning
  Three  point  estimation  tool  used  in
project planning
  Pure project management organisation
  Negotiation strategies used in a project
10 (2.5 marks each)
10
2  Explain the need of project planning and scheduling in managing any project. Discuss
the elements of a project plan.
A  Explanation of the need of project planning and
scheduling
List and explain the elements important
elements of a project plan
5
5
10
3  Write short notes on :
  Milestone charts
  Life cycle approach used by organisations to identify investment opportunities
  Pareto analysis
  Resource levelling
A    Milestone charts
  Life cycle approach  by organisations to
identify investment opportunities
  Pareto analysis
  Resource levelling
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
4  Explain the factors that affect market feasibility.
A  Explain the factors  and sub factors that affect
market feasibility
10(5 marks for each
factor)
10
5   What do you understand by cost of quality? Elaborate on various types of costs of
quality associated with a project.
A  Write the meaning of cost of quality
Briefly explain each types of costs of quality
associated with a project
1
9 (1. 5 marks for
each cost of quality)
10
6  What is fast tracking? Describe the steps to be performed in fast tracking.
A  Write the meaning of fast tracking
Mention its importance
Explain the steps performed in fast tracking
1
2
7
10
*A-Answer
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks
break - up (wherever necessary)
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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DRIVE  FALL 2014
PROGRAM  MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDPMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME  PM 0012 – PROJECT FINANCE AND BUDGETING
BK ID  B1938
CREDIT AND MARKS  4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No  Criteria  Marks  Total Marks
1   Write short notes on:
  Importance of project budget
  Project Cost Profile
  Term loans for financing projects
  Role of project sponsors
A    Importance of project budget
  Project Cost Profile
  Term loans for financing projects
  Role of project sponsors
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
2
Discuss the financing of power projects.
A  Discuss about PPA (power purchase
Agreement)
Describe it basic features
Mention the key risks and how these can be
mitigated
2
4
4
10
3  Explain the different key project documents.
A
Description of key project documents.
10 (2 marks each)  10
4  Write short notes on:
  Risk audit
  Types of working capital
  Factors affecting cash flows
  Average rate of return method use to evaluate a investment on a project 
A    Risk audit
  Types of working capital
  Factors affecting cash flows
  Average rate of return method use to
evaluate an investment on a project
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
5
What are the problems associated with BOOT projects.
A  Explanation  of  the  main  problems  associated
with BOOT projects
Conclusion
9 (3 marks each)
1
10
6  Explain the different types of management contracts (a type of PPP ).
A  List the types of management contracts
Explain each type of management contract
1
9(3 marks each)
10
*A-Answer
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks
break - up (wherever necessary)
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  FALL 2014
PROGRAM  MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDPMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME  PM 0013 – MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN
PROJECTS
BK ID  B1939
CREDIT AND MARKS  4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No  Criteria  Marks  Total Marks
1   Write short notes on:
  Human Resource Cycle
  Role of a project manager
  Productivity measurement method of manpower estimation
  Managing Conflicts in a project
A    Financial resources
  Need  for  human  resources
management
  Project team members
  Challenges in developing a project team
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
2  What are the stages in a conflict process?
A  Give a brief description of the stages in a
conflict process
10(2 marks for each
stage)
10
3
Write short notes on
  Qualities of a project leader
  Dealing with Poor Performers in a Project Team
  Minority groups
  Health issues of project team members
A
  Role of a project manager
  Productivity measurement method
  Importance  of  leadership  in  project
management
  Goal setting theory
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
4  Explain the modern methods of performance management?
A  List the six modern methods of performance
management
Explain the six modern methods of
performance management
1
9
( 1.5 mark for each
method)
10
5   Explain various types of collective bargaining.
A  Explanation of four types of collective
bargaining
10 (2.5 marks each)  10
6  What is a Human Resource Information System(HRIS).
A  Define HRIS
Very briefly Functions of HRIS
List any two advantages of HRIS
List any two disadvantages of HRIS
1.5
4.5 (1.5 marks for
each function)
2
2
10
*A-Answer
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks
break - up (wherever necessary)
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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