Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-495: Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banks
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-495
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-495
Course Title : Ethics and Corporate Governance
in Banks
Assignment Code : MS-495/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. “Laws are enacted so that people can live together in a society using common facilities
without any conflict, and accommodating everybody’s rights.” Discuss this statement
with reference to Ethics and the Law.
2. “In setting up Narayan Murthy Committee, 2003, SEBI stated that efforts to improve
corporate governance standards in India must continue.” Elaborate this statement with
reference to the Narayan Murthy Committee recommendations.
3. How can Corporate Social Responsibility be integrated into every aspect of the
company’s operations? Explain giving example from any company of your choice.
4. Explain briefly the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance. How does it ensure
equitable treatment of all shareholders?
5. How has Grameen Bank’s concept of micro-credit contributed to reducing Poverty?
Discuss.
6. Write short notes on the following:
a) Respect for Rights
b) Integrated Sustainability Reporting
c) Equator Principles
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-494: Risk Management in Banks
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-494
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-494
Course Title : Risk Management in Banks
Assignment Code : MS- 494/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
Q1. Explain the concept of risk in Banks. Discuss the various measures undertaken by
Reserve Bank of India while designing the regulatory framework for Banks.
Q2. Visit a Bank Branch of your choice and find out the risks faced by Banks in relation to
project financing and working capital financing? How can these risks be mitigated? Write
a note on your discussions.
Q3. What is Liquidity Risk and how is it different from other risks? Explain the different
measures of finding out the liquidity risk.
Q4. What is ‘Operational Risk’? Explain the types of operational risks and distinguish
between Operational risk and Operation risk. Discuss the Advanced Management
Approach (AMA) for operational risk analysis and measurement.
Q5. What is ‘Stress Testing’? Discuss the different approaches of stress testing.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-422: Bank Financial Management
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-422
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-422
Course Title : Bank Financial Management
Assignment Code : MS-422/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. Illustrate using suitable examples the different methods which could be used for analyzing
Financial Statements of Banks.
2. How Cost of Funds is decided in a Bank? Explain the impact of different Rates which
affect the Cost of Funds in a Bank.
3. Select any project of your choice and find out the process that has been used for Project
Appraisal. Explain each step of this process in detail.
4. Explain the key financial parameters that need to be evaluated by any bank in order to
manage credit risk in Inter-Bank Exposure.
5. Describe the Accounting Standards that are to be adhered to by the banking industry.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-612: Retail Management
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS - 612
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 612
Course Title : Retail Management
Assignment Code : MS-612/TMA/SEM - II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. a) Distinguish a retailer from retail business in the Indian context. Explain why the
neighborhood small retailers still continue to be favored by the customer.
b) Discuss the major factors which lead to unprecedented growth of retailing in the Indian
scenario.
2. a) Distinguish traditional retail formats from modern retail formats with suitable
illustrations.
b) What do you understand by the term “Atmospherics” in retail business? What are the
key components of atmospherics that retailer should consider for increased foot falls.
.
3. a) Critically evaluate the significance of Locational Decisions in retail business . What are
the factors that the following retail businesses should consider before finalizing the
site for their respective store.
i) chain of chemist stores
ii) leading two wheeler motorcycle dealership
iii) private brand grocery retailer
b) Define Merchandizing. Discuss the major objectives of merchandising in retail business
and elaborate on the role and responsibilities of a merchandizing Manager in achieving
the firms merchandise objectives.
4. a) Discuss and distinguish transactional marketing from relationship marketing with suitable
examples. Taking any retail business of your choice suggest ways to establish customer
loyalty.
b) What are the major growth drivers of Non-Store retail business in India? Discuss the
challenges for their sustenance.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-611: Rural Marketing
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-611
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 611
Course Title : Rural Marketing
Assignment Code : MS-611/TMA/SEM - II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit them to the Co-ordinator of your study centre latest
by 31
st
October, 2015.
1. You are a marketer of fast moving consumer goods with strong roots in the urban
markets. You now want to expand in rural areas. What would be the specific marketing
challenges presented by rural markets? Explain with the help of examples.
2. Briefly explain the rural economic and technological environment. How do these
environmental factors affect the marketing decisions and opportunities in case of mobile
phones?
3. Explain the role of reference groups in the context of rural markets. What in your opinion
would be the most influential reference groups for the following product categories? Give
reasons for your choice.
a) Tractors
b) Refrigerators
4. What are the challenges involved in the distribution of products in the rural markets? What
would you advise to the marketers of consumer durables to address these challenges?
5. Explain the concept of promotional pricing in the context of rural markets giving suitable
examples.
6. What are the various media options that are available for rural markets? Discuss their relative
advantages and disadvantages.
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-495: Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banks
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-495
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-495
Course Title : Ethics and Corporate Governance
in Banks
Assignment Code : MS-495/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. “Laws are enacted so that people can live together in a society using common facilities
without any conflict, and accommodating everybody’s rights.” Discuss this statement
with reference to Ethics and the Law.
2. “In setting up Narayan Murthy Committee, 2003, SEBI stated that efforts to improve
corporate governance standards in India must continue.” Elaborate this statement with
reference to the Narayan Murthy Committee recommendations.
3. How can Corporate Social Responsibility be integrated into every aspect of the
company’s operations? Explain giving example from any company of your choice.
4. Explain briefly the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance. How does it ensure
equitable treatment of all shareholders?
5. How has Grameen Bank’s concept of micro-credit contributed to reducing Poverty?
Discuss.
6. Write short notes on the following:
a) Respect for Rights
b) Integrated Sustainability Reporting
c) Equator Principles
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-494: Risk Management in Banks
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-494
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-494
Course Title : Risk Management in Banks
Assignment Code : MS- 494/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
Q1. Explain the concept of risk in Banks. Discuss the various measures undertaken by
Reserve Bank of India while designing the regulatory framework for Banks.
Q2. Visit a Bank Branch of your choice and find out the risks faced by Banks in relation to
project financing and working capital financing? How can these risks be mitigated? Write
a note on your discussions.
Q3. What is Liquidity Risk and how is it different from other risks? Explain the different
measures of finding out the liquidity risk.
Q4. What is ‘Operational Risk’? Explain the types of operational risks and distinguish
between Operational risk and Operation risk. Discuss the Advanced Management
Approach (AMA) for operational risk analysis and measurement.
Q5. What is ‘Stress Testing’? Discuss the different approaches of stress testing.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-422: Bank Financial Management
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-422
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-422
Course Title : Bank Financial Management
Assignment Code : MS-422/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. Illustrate using suitable examples the different methods which could be used for analyzing
Financial Statements of Banks.
2. How Cost of Funds is decided in a Bank? Explain the impact of different Rates which
affect the Cost of Funds in a Bank.
3. Select any project of your choice and find out the process that has been used for Project
Appraisal. Explain each step of this process in detail.
4. Explain the key financial parameters that need to be evaluated by any bank in order to
manage credit risk in Inter-Bank Exposure.
5. Describe the Accounting Standards that are to be adhered to by the banking industry.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-612: Retail Management
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS - 612
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 612
Course Title : Retail Management
Assignment Code : MS-612/TMA/SEM - II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. a) Distinguish a retailer from retail business in the Indian context. Explain why the
neighborhood small retailers still continue to be favored by the customer.
b) Discuss the major factors which lead to unprecedented growth of retailing in the Indian
scenario.
2. a) Distinguish traditional retail formats from modern retail formats with suitable
illustrations.
b) What do you understand by the term “Atmospherics” in retail business? What are the
key components of atmospherics that retailer should consider for increased foot falls.
.
3. a) Critically evaluate the significance of Locational Decisions in retail business . What are
the factors that the following retail businesses should consider before finalizing the
site for their respective store.
i) chain of chemist stores
ii) leading two wheeler motorcycle dealership
iii) private brand grocery retailer
b) Define Merchandizing. Discuss the major objectives of merchandising in retail business
and elaborate on the role and responsibilities of a merchandizing Manager in achieving
the firms merchandise objectives.
4. a) Discuss and distinguish transactional marketing from relationship marketing with suitable
examples. Taking any retail business of your choice suggest ways to establish customer
loyalty.
b) What are the major growth drivers of Non-Store retail business in India? Discuss the
challenges for their sustenance.
Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015
MS-611: Rural Marketing
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-611
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 611
Course Title : Rural Marketing
Assignment Code : MS-611/TMA/SEM - II/2015
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit them to the Co-ordinator of your study centre latest
by 31
st
October, 2015.
1. You are a marketer of fast moving consumer goods with strong roots in the urban
markets. You now want to expand in rural areas. What would be the specific marketing
challenges presented by rural markets? Explain with the help of examples.
2. Briefly explain the rural economic and technological environment. How do these
environmental factors affect the marketing decisions and opportunities in case of mobile
phones?
3. Explain the role of reference groups in the context of rural markets. What in your opinion
would be the most influential reference groups for the following product categories? Give
reasons for your choice.
a) Tractors
b) Refrigerators
4. What are the challenges involved in the distribution of products in the rural markets? What
would you advise to the marketers of consumer durables to address these challenges?
5. Explain the concept of promotional pricing in the context of rural markets giving suitable
examples.
6. What are the various media options that are available for rural markets? Discuss their relative
advantages and disadvantages.
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