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IIBM Institute of Business Management
Examination Paper MM.100
Risk Management and Financial Institutions
Section A: Objective Type (30 marks)
• This section consists of multiple choice questions & Short Notes type questions.
• Answer all the questions.
• Part one Question carries 1 mark each & Part Two question carry 5 Marks each.

Part One:
Multiple Choices:
1. The options where the strike price is close to the price of underlying asset is-
a. At-the-money options
b. In-the-money options
c. Out-of-the money Options
d. All of these

2. Which of the following are the non-traditional derivatives?
a. Weather derivatives
b. Oil derivatives
c. Natural gas derivatives
d. All of the above

3. An option gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset by a certain price is termed as-
a. Call option
b. Put option
c. American option
d. European option

4. A product where value at any given time is linearly dependent on the value of an underlying market variable is-
a. Linear product
b. Non-Linear product
c. Both a & b
d. None of these


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5. The agreement between two companies to exchange cash flows in the future known as-
a. Future
b. Forward
c. Swap
d. Options

6. The life insurance lasts for a specified period & pays a lump sum either when the policy holder dies or at the end of the period, which ever, is known as-
a. Variable life insurance
b. Group life insurance
c. Whole life insurance
d. Endowment life insurance

7. When an company wishing to issue is not publicly traded, the share issue known as-
a. Equity share
b. Initial public offer(IPO)
c. Debenture
d. None of these

8. VaR stands for--------------------------

9. The volatility of this model is changes with the passage of time
a. EMWA Model
b. GAMMA Model
c. VEGA Model
d. GARCH Model

10. LIBOR is stands for ----------------------------

Part Two:
1. What is difference between open-ended and close-ended mutual fund?
2. Write short note on ‘option contract’?
3. What are the main sources of liquidity for financial institution?
4. Explain the Concept of ‘Exchange-Traded Markets’?

End Of Section A SSectioSECTION A 


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Section B: Practical Problems (40 Marks)
• This section consists of Practical Questions.
• Answer all the questions.
• Each Question carries 10 marks.
• Detailed information should from the part of your answer.

1. In the 1980s, Bankers Trust developed index currency option notes (ICONs). These are bonds in which the amount received by the holder at maturity varies with a foreign exchange rate. One example was its trade at maturity varies with a foreign exchange rate. One example was its trade with the Long Term Credit Bank of Japan. The ICON specified that if the yen/US dollar exchange rate, ST , is greater than 169 yen per dollar at maturity (in 1995), the holder of the bond receives $1,000. If it is less than 169 yen per dollar, the amount received by the holder of the bond is

1,000- max[0, 1,000 (169 - 1)
ST
When the exchange rate is below 84.5, nothing is received by the holder at maturity. Show that this ICON is a combination of a regular bond and two options.
2. Suppose that the risk-free zero curves is flat at 7% per annum with continuous compounding and that defaults can occur halfway through each year in a new 5- year credit default swap. Suppose that the recovery rate is 30% and the default probabilities each year conditional on no earlier default are 3%. Estimate the credit default swap spread. Assume payments are made annually.

3. Suppose that 6- month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month, and 30-month zero rates are 4%, 4.2%, 4.4%, 4.6%, and 4.8% per annum, respectively, with continuous compounding. Estimate the cash price of a bond with a face value of 100 that will mature in 30 months and pays a coupon of 4% per annum semiannually.

4. Suppose that the economic capital estimates for two business units are as follows:

Business Unit
1 2
Market risk 10 50
Credit risk 30 30
Operational risk 50 10 

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The correlation between market risk and credit risk in the same business unit is 0.3. the correlation between credit risk in one business unit and credit risk in another is 0.7. the correlation between market risk in one business unit and market risk in the other is 0.2. All other correlations are zero. Calculate the total economic capital. How much should be allocated to each business unit?
End Of Section B SECTION B 

Section C: Applied Theory (30 marks)
• This section consists of Long Questions.
• Answer all the questions.
• Each question carries 15 marks.
• Detailed information should from the part of your answer (Word limit 200 to 250 words).

1. Define “Derivative market”. Explain the types of derivative market?

2. What is “Operational Risk”. Explain the categories of operational risk?

End Of Section C C SECTION C 

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    GM02
    Economic and Social Environment of Business
    Assignment No.I
    Assignment Code: 2013GM02A1    Last Date of Submission: 15th April 2013
    Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
    Section-A
    Ques.    1    Explain the privatization move of public sector enterprises in recent years.  Also explain
     the measures to be followed for survival of public sector enterprises in India.
    Ques.    2    Compare and explain how competition bill replaced MRTP Act.
    Ques.    3    a).    Write short note on environmental Scanning
    b).    Discuss the significant elements comprising the external environment of business

Ques.4    Describe the contribution of small scale industry in Indian Economy.  Discuss the various                              
                    problems faced by SSI   

Section-B

Procter and Gamble (P & G), a global consumer products giant, “stormed the Japanese market with American products, American managers, American sales methods and strategies.  The result was disastrous until the company learnt how to adapt products and marketing style to Japanese culture.  P&G which entered the Japanese market in 1973 lost money until 1987, but by 1991 it became its second largest foreign market.

P & G, acclaimed as “the world’s most admired marketing machine”, entered India, which has been considered as one of the largest emerging markets, in 1985.  It entered the Indian detergent marketing the early nineties with the Ariel brand through P & G India (in which it had a 51 per cent holding which was raised 65 per cent in January 1993, the remaining 35 per cent being hold by the public).  P & G established P&G Home products, a 100 per cent subsidiary later (1993) and the Ariel was transferred to it.  Besides soaps and detergents, P & G had or introduced later product portfolios like shampoos (Pantene) medical products (Vicks range, Clearasil and Mediker) and personal products (Whisper feminine hygiene products, pampers diapers and old spice range of men’s toiletries).

The Indian detergents and personal care products market was dominated by Hindustan Lever Ltd. (HLL).  In some segments of the personal care products market the multinational Johnson & Johnson has had a strong presence.  Tata group’s Tomco, which had been in the red for some time, was sold to Hindustan Lever Ltd. (HLL).  HLL, a subsidiary of P&G’s global competitor, has been in India for about a century.  The take over of Tomco by HLL further increased its market dominance.  In the low priced detergents segment Nirma has established a very strong presence.

Over a period of about one and a half decades since its entry in India, P&G invested several thousand crores.  However, dissatisfied with its performance in India, it decided to restructure its operations, which in several respects meant a shrinking of activities – the manpower was drastically cut, and thousands of stockiest were terminated.  P&G, however holds that, it will continue to invest in India.  According to Gary Cofer, the country manager, “it takes time to build a business category or brand in India.  It is possibly an even more demanding geography than others.”

China, on the other hand, with business worth several times than in India in less than 12 years, has emerged as a highly promising market for P&G.  When the Chinese market was opened up, P&G was one of the fist MNCs to enter.  Prior to the liberalization, Chinese consumers had to content with shoddy products manufactured by government companies.  Per capita income of China is substantially higher than India’s and the Chinese economy was growing faster than the Indian.  Further, the success of the single child concept in China means higher disposable income.

Further it is also pointed out that for a global company like P&G, understanding Chinese culture was far easier since the expat Chinese in the US was not very different from those back home where as most Indian expats tended to adapt far more to the cultural nuances of the immigrant country.

One of P&G’s big bets in India was the compact technology premium detergent brand Ariel.  After an initial show, Ariel, however, failed to generate enough sales – consumers seem to have gone by the per kilo cost than the cost per wash propagated by the promotion.  To start with, P&G had to import the expensive state-of-the-art ingredients, which attracted heavy customs duties.  The company estimated that it would cost Rs.60 per kilo for Ariel compared to Rs.27 for Surf and Rs.8 for Nirma.  Because of the Rupee devaluation of the early 1990s, the test market price of Rs.35 for 500 gms was soon Rs.41 by the time the product was launched.  HLL fought Ariel back with premium variants of Surf like Surf Excel.

It is pointed out that, “in hindsight, even P&G managers privately admit that bringing in the latest compact technology was a big blunder.  In the eighties, P&G had taken a huge beating in one of its most profitable markets, Japan, at the hands of local company Kao.  Knowing the Japanese consumer’s fondness for small things, Kao weaved magic with its new-found compact technology.  For a company that prided itself on technology, the drubbing in Japan was particularly painful.  It was, therefore, decided that compacts would now be the lead brand for the entire Asia-Pacific region.  When P&G launched Ariel in India, it hoped that the Indian consumer would devise the appropriate benchmarks to evaluate Ariel.  As compacts promised economy of use, P&G hoped that consumers would buy into the low-cost-per-wash story.  But selling that story through advertising was particularly difficult, especially since Indian consumers believed that the washing wasn’t over unless the bar had been used for scrubbing.  Even though Ariel was targeted at consumers with high disposable income, who represented half the urban population, consumers simply baulked at the outlay.

Thereafter, one thing led to another.  Ariel’s strategy of introducing variants was a smart move to flank Lever at every price point by cleverly using the brand’s halo effect.  And by supporting the brand in mass media and retaining the share of voice. By 1996, it had become clear that Ariel’s equity as a high-performance detergent had begun to take a beating.  Its equity as a top-of-the-line detergent was getting eroded…Nowhere in P&G’s history had a concept like Super Soaker been used to gain volumes…It was decided that Super Soaker would no longer be supported, nor would Ariel bar be supported in media.

Case Questions:

5        Where did P&G go wrong (if it did) in the evaluation of the Indian market
    and its strategy?                                  (10)

6.              Discuss the reasons for the differences in the performance of P&G in India and China.                                                                                                                                         (10)


    GM02
    Economic and Social Environment of Business
    Assignment No.II
    Assignment Code: 2013GM02A2    Last Date of Submission: 15th May 2013
    Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
    Section-A
    Ques.    1    Write short notes on Industrial sickness in India
    Ques.    2    Bring out the challenges of globalization.
    Ques.    3    What was the rationale behind setting up development financial institutions? Do you
    think these institutions have lost their relevance in the current economic scenario?

  Ques.4    Discuss with reference to monetary and fiscal policy, how RBI regulates supply of money in the country. 



    Section-B

Case Study
Indian SMEs need to be more IT Savvy

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) contribute more than 60 per cent of India’s GDP, while their spending on IT is only 30 percent of India’s total IT spending according to a recent study by Zinnov Management Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Titled IT Opportunity in Indian SMB Sector.  Zinnov estimates that SMB’s total revenue contribution to Indian GDP, which today is more than $600 billion, has been growing at a CAGR of 12 percent over the last seven years.  There is therefore huge potential for the SMB sectors IT spend to increase, the study concludes.

IT spend by SMBs was $6.5 billion in 2007-08, which is around 30 percent of the total IT spend in India.  This consisted of $4.2 billion of hardware, $1 billion on software, and $1.3 billion on services, coming to a total of $6.5 billion, compared to an IT spend of $15.1 by large organizations, according to the study.

The study says three key factors inhibit the adoption of technology in SMBs.  The first is a lack of IT awareness, with many SMB owners in the tier II and tier III cities or rural areas unaware of existing IT solutions that may solve their problems.  The study suggests that to tackle this, the focus of most IT vendors should not be restricted in increasing their penetration across the country – they also need to educate SMB owners about using technology to solve their business problems.

The second inhibiting factor is a lack of vertical-specific solutions, with most IT solutions not being customized to vertical- or cluster-specific problems of SMBs.  The textile industry, for example, has a four-stage value chain- spinning, weaving, processing and stitching – but currently there aren’t many specific customized solutions catering to each process of the value chain.

The third inhibiting factor is under return on investments.  SMB owners need to be convinced of returns before making any capital investments in IT.  In most cases, they expect quantified benefits such as growth in revenues or profit margins or significant cost savings.  The study notes that though a complex `return on investment’ mathematical calculation might not be the best solution, IT vendors would have to build a case for IT solutions and highlight benefits that can solve SMBs’ key problems.

The study also notes that three key factors are limiting the growth technology adoption among SMBs.  The first in high investments made in legacy systems- most SMBs invest in technology solutions on a long-term basis, and do not welcome frequent technological developments, which force them to migrate to newer technology and dump legacy systems.  IT vendors and their channel partners must address this situation by guiding SMB owners, designing their IT investments and becoming their trusted partners, the study suggests.

The second factor limiting the growth of technology adoption is the need for integration.  Most SMBs invest in IT in a phased manner due to constraints in IT budgets and lack of a clear roadmap of IT implementation.  Hence, it becomes a big challenge for SMBs to integrate various technologies on different platforms.  But the very need for seamless integration between various technologies translates into a big opportunity for IT vendors, the study notes.

The third factor limiting the growth of technology adoption among SMBs is the high cost of technical support.  SMBs that have invested in IT need continuous technical support due to their limited knowledge of technology, but most SMBs don’t invest much on internal IT staff.  SMB owners often have to choose between regular support at high cost and limited support at an economical price.  However, neither of the two options solves the need for technical support, the study notes.

However, the study also stresses that there are a mix of macro and micro factors that will drive technology adoption by SMBs between now and 2015.  the first is an improvement in the country’s IT infrastructure, due to growth in broadband and mobile penetration in tier II and III cities and rural areas, and the availability of affordable customized hardware and software for SMBs.

The second factor is government initiatives-the government is encouraging SMBs to adopt technologies to make their processes more efficient, and enable them to better face global competition.

The third factor is the pressures of globalization felt by SMBs themselves- those of them venturing into global markets or partnering with MNCs require IT to successfully conduct business at the global level; on the other hand, the influx of global players is increasing the pressure of competition within the Indian market, and SMBs get to experience the superior efficiency that comes with the adoption of IT.

The fourth and final factor is the SMB-focused IT initiatives of IT majors.  India has seen an increase in interest among large IT majors in catering to the specific needs of the SMB segment.

Case Questions:

1.    What are the key factors limiting the growth of technology adoption among SMBs    

2.    “There are a mix of macro and micro factors that will drive technology adoption by SMBs  between now and 2015.”  Explain the factors in the light of above statement.  

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ASSIGNMENT

Course Code                 :    MS-01
Course Title                :    Management Functions and Behaviour
Assignment Code            :    MS- 01/TMA/SEM-I/2013
Coverage                :    All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2013 to   the coordinator of your study center.
   
1.    “Retaining talent, inculcating sense of loyalty for maintaining efficiency in terms of profit generation, managing survival and growth, are some of the most difficult challenges before a professional manager in evergrowing competitive business environment”. 
Elaborate this statement, explain underlying concepts with examples from the organization you have worked for or familiar with. Briefly describe the situation and the organization, you are referring to.

2.     Define and describe Mission, Objectives, Goals, and Strategy in organizational context. Briefly explain the strategy formulation process in an organization you have worked for or familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3.    What are the determinants of organizational climate and culture? Briefly describe how do these affect various functions of the organization. Explain with examples from the organization you have worked for or familiar with. Specifically describe the situations and main features of the organization you are referring to with respect to the concepts referred in this question.

4.    What are the factors which influence the structure of an organization and how? Explain with specific example known to you or familiar with.  Briefly describe the situation and the factors which specifically influenced the choice of organization structure. Briefly describe the organization/s, you are referring to.

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Spring 2013 

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB00 50 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1700)
Assignment Set - 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1.     Explain the steps involved in a research process.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words)
Q2.     What are descriptive research designs? Explain the different kinds of descriptive research designs.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words)
Q3.     Explain the concepts of reliability, validity and sensitivity.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words)
Q4.     Explain the questionnaire design process.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words)
Q5.     The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps. Describe in brief all such steps.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words)
Q6.     a. What are the different kinds of research reports available to the researcher?
b. What should be the ideal structure of a research report?     5 +5 = 10 marks
(200 - 250 words each)


Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB 0051: “Legal Aspects of Business
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1725)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer all questions (with 300 to 400 words each) must be written within 6-8 pages. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60
Q1. What are the sources of Indian law? Discuss any one important source of law and justify
why it is important. 5+5 = 10 marks
Q2. What is a contract? Which test would you apply to ascertain whether an
agreement is a contract? 5+5=10 marks
Q3. Write short notes on:
a. Agent and agency
b. Bailor and bailee 5+5= 10 marks

Q4. What is the meaning of dissolution of firm? Is it different from dissolution of partnership?
6+4=10 marks
Q5. What do you mean by negotiable instruments? Explain the difference between
bill of exchange and promissory note. 10 marks
Q6. Discuss the provisions of Right to information act, 2005 and information technology act, 2000.
10 marks

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0010 – Introduction to Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1236)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Summarise the project management processes involved in the monitoring and control process group.

Q2. Elucidate the importance of communication in Project Management
    10 marks
(300-400) words
10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. List the project management processes involved in the planning process group.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain the types of contracts that are entered into in project procurement
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Write short notes on Total Quality Management (TQM)
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Describe the various supports that the project management system provides.
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0011 – Project Planning (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1237)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Explain the usefulness of WBS in cost control.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Explain the method to estimate cost and create Budget
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. Explain the steps to draw a CPA chart
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain the different methods in solving linear programming problem
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. Write short notes on process review report.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Substantiate the impact of Life Cycle Costing on new product selection and strategy
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013) 

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0012 – Project Finance (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1238)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Evaluate the golden rules of project risk management.
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q2. Explain different types of discounted cash flows
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q3. What are the decisions to be considered while making capital investment?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q4. Explain IRR and WACC
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q5. What is sensitivity analysis?
    10 marks
(300-400) words

Q6. Analyse the parametric cost estimation.
    10 marks
(300-400) words


(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3
“Project Management” Specialization
PM 0013 – Managing Human Resources in Projects (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1239)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. List and explain a few Business related competencies of a Project
Manager
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q2. How would you develop competencies necessary for leadership in an
organization
10 marks
(300-400 words
Q3. Explain Responsibility Assignment Matrix
10 marks
(300-400 words
Q4. What are the challenges towards effective teamwork in a virtual
environment?
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. What are the inputs required and tools and techniques for managing
stakeholder expectations
10 marks
(300-400 words
Q6. What are the steps you would follow to create competencies in an
organization?
10 marks
(300-400 words

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 2
MB 0044 - Production and Operation Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1627 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant. 10 marks
(300-400 words)
Q2. Explain essentials of Project Management Philosophy 10 marks
(300-400 words)
Q3. Several different strategies have been employed to assist in aggregate
planning. Explain these in brief
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q4. Illustrate the different methods by which quality is sought to be achieved
using various tools and techniques
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. Explain the basic competitive priorities considered while formulating
operations strategy by a firm?
10 marks
(300-400 words
Q6. Explain briefly the four classification of scheduling strategies?
10 marks
(300-400 words
(Spring 2013) 

Master of Business Administration- Semester 2
MB 004/MB5F 201 “FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT”
(4 credits)
(Book ID: B1628)
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.
Q1. What are the goals of financial management?
(10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Q2. Calculate the PV of an annuity of Rs. 500 received annually for four years when discounting factor is 10%.
(10 Marks) (350-400 words)
Q3. Suraj Metals are expected to declare a dividend of Rs. 5 per share and the growth rate in dividends is expected to grow @ 10% p.a. The price of one share is currently at Rs. 110 in the market. What is the cost of equity capital to the company?
(10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Q4. What are the assumptions of MM approach?
(10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Q5. An investment will have an initial outlay of Rs 100,000. It is expected to generate cash inflows. Table 1.2 highlights the cash inflow for four years.

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 2
MB0046 –Marketing Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B 1629)
Assignment Set -1 (60 marks)
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. Explain the stages in the new product development process. 10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q2. Explain the steps in Marketing Research Process 10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q3. Write a short notes on :
A. Marketing Plan
B. Marketing Planning process
5+5 = 10 marks
(200-250 words
each)
Q4. Describe the international market entry strategies in brief 10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q5. Discuss the various Price adjustment options adopted by the companies 10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q6. Define Personal selling and also explain the personal selling process. 10 marks
(350-400 words)
Spring/Feb 2013 

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 2
MB0047 –Management Information System -4 Credits
(Book ID:B1630)
Assignment Set -1 (60 marks)
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1.     Explain DFD & Data Dictionary? Explain in detail how the information requirement is determined for an organization?     10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q2.     What is MIS? Define the characteristics of MIS? What are the basic Functions of MIS? Give some Disadvantage of MIS?     10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q3.     Explain Knowledge based system? Explain DSS and OLAP with example?     10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q4.     What are Value Chain Analysis & describe its significance in MIS? Explain what is meant by BPR? What is its significance? How Data warehousing & Data Mining is useful in terms of MIS?     10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q5.     Distinguish between closed decision making system & open decision making system? What is ‘What – if‘ analysis? Why is more time spend in problem analysis & problem definition as compared to the time spends on decision analysis?     10 marks
(350-400 words)
Q6.     What is ERP? Explain its existence before and its future after? What are the advantages & Disadvantages of ERP? What is Artificial Intelligence? How is it different from Neural Networks?     10 Marks
(350-400 words)


Spring 2013 

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 1
MB0048 –Operations Research- 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1631)
Assignment Set - 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1.     Explain the scope of Operations Research. What are the features of Operations Research?     10 marks
(300 - 350 words each)
Q2.     Six Operators are to be assigned to five jobs with the cost of assignment in Rs. given in the matrix below. Determine the optimal assignment. Which operator will have no assignment?
Operators      Jobs
 1      2      3      4      5
 1      6      2      5      2      6
 2      2      5      8      7      7
 3      7      8      6      9      8
 4      6      2      3      4      5
 5      9      3      8      9      7
 6      4      7      4      6      8
     10 marks
Q3.     a. Explain the Monte Carlo Simulation.
b. A Company produces 150 cars. But the production rate varies with the distribution.
Production Rate      147      148      149      150      151      152      153
 Probability      0.05      0.10      0.15      0.20      0.30      0.15      0.05

At present the track will hold 150 cars. Using the following random numbers determine the average number of cars waiting for shipment in the company and average number of empty space in the truck. Random Numbers 82, 54, 50, 96, 85, 34, 30, 02, 64, 47.     5 +5 = 10 marks
(200 - 250 words each)
Q4.     Explain the Characteristics and Constituents of a Queuing System.     10 marks
(300 - 350 words each)


(Spring/Feb 2013)
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 2
MB0049 – Project Management (4 credits)
(Book ID:B1632 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q1. Describe the CPM model. Briefly explain
10 marks
(300-400 words)
Q2. Define risk management. What are the different types of risks that
can affect a project?
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q3. Briefly discuss the steps to close the project
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q4. Discuss the various steps of PMIS planning.
10 marks
(300-400) words
Q5. What are the important approaches to project control?
10 marks(300-
400) words
Q6. Describe the project planning process and explain it in detail.
10 marks(300-
400) words

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Note: Below are some of the topics of projects for example only. You may visit the organization and the guide.  (Manager from the particular Organization may suggest you some suitable topic related to the Organization)

Suggested topics are Projects topics for MBA but are not limited to:
Sl.No.    Project Topics
PROJECT TOPICS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1    A study of performance appraisal / performance management system in XYZ  organization
2    Assessment of role stress amongst the employees of XYZ organization
3    Job satisfaction survey at XYZ  organization
4    Competency mapping in an organization
5    Training effectiveness in an organization
6    Study of organizational culture OCTAPACE profile.
7    Motivational analysis of organization
8    A comparative study of team effectives in an organization: Team effectiveness assessment measure.
9    A study of Compensation Management System
10    A detailed study of promotion and reward policy of organization
11    A study of quality of work life in an organization.
12    Mapping training need of employees: Training Need Analysis
PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MARKETING
13    Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Improve Market Share of LG Microwave Ovens



14    Improving the Effectiveness & Efficiency of Operations at Cox & Kings India Ltd.
15    Demand Forecasting for Orion-ERP Package for ICICI Infotech in Bangalore, based on Small & Medium Enterprises.
16    Developing a Service Delivery Model to bridge the gap between services expected & provided by ICICI Home Loans.
17    Strategies for Increasing the Occupancy Rate of the Taj West End Hotel, Bangalore
18    A Market Feasibility Study for New X-ray Machines from Wipro-GE Medical Systems
19    Distribution Mapping & Dealer Satisfaction Survey for Nokia Mobile Phones.
20    A Study of Marketing Strategies & Distribution Channels in North Karnataka for Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd.
21    A Study to improve Awareness level of Triraksha Welfare Scheme among farmers for Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd
22    A Study to increase Penetration Level & Brand Loyalty among existing consumers of Samsung India Electronics Ltd.
PROJECTS TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCE
23    The study on Indian Financial System post liberalization
24    The impact of Global recession on Information Technology sector in India
25    The impact of  recent global economic slump on Indian capital market
26    .       A comparative study of bancassurance products in banks   
27    A  Comparative study of Equity linked Savings Schemes floated by domestic Mutual fund players.
28     A Comparative Study of cost of capital in Automobile /Steel/Pharma/Finance industry
29    A comparative study of Finance performance of banks using various ratios.
30    Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector banks
31    Profitability and Operational Efficiency of banks in India
32    A study of working capital management in small scale industries
33    The scope of Microfinance in Indian context.
34    Financial Inclusion- The scope and effect in Indian economy
35    Rural banking  in India
36    Dematerialization – The scope and effect.
37    The future of Investment banks in the post Lehman Brothers era
PROJECTS TOPICS RELATED TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
38    Role of software agents as a collaborative tool-Ecommerce
39    Hospital Management System-Database Approach, Mangala hospital, Hassan
40    Automation of Banking database, XYZ Bank.
41    Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product
42    A study on Electronic data storage- Steel factory, Mumbai
43    A webpage design using JAVA-Google page
PROJECTS  TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTHCARE SCIENCES
44    A study on the identification of high risk groups prone to spinal disorders / diabetes / heart attacks (or any other lifestyle condition) and corresponding prevention recommendations.
45    A study on the wellness practices in a target group (MNC employees, school children, older adults) and recommendations on wellness practices.
46    A study on the identification of causes of delays in in-patient discharges and recommendations to avoid delays and increase patient satisfaction.
47    A comparative study on patient satisfaction in (executive suites, VIP suites, Out-patient department, General ward, Laboratory services, etc.) and recommendations to increase patient satisfaction.
48    A study on patient satisfaction in any one department in a multi-specialty hospital. (Health screening dept, In-house pharmacy, Out-patient services, billing, etc)
49    A study on the identification of causes of delays in patient transfer (internal / external) and recommendations to decrease waiting time and increase patient satisfaction.
50    A comparative study on waiting time in various hospital departments and recommendations to decrease waiting time (Out-patient dept, billing, etc).
51    A study on job satisfaction of nurses / paramedic staff in ICU / Operation Theatre/ wards / etc. and corresponding recommendations to improve job satisfaction.
52    A study of sickness absenteeism among various groups of hospital employees (nurses, House-keeping staff, ward boys, CSSD employees, doctors, etc). A comparative study of the same may also be done.
53    A study on work safety for employees in the radiology department / waste disposal department / lab / housekeeping / etc. and corresponding recommendations to improve work safety. A comparative study may also be undertaken between the departments.
54    A study on Waste disposal management in a hospital and recommendations for safe disposal.
55    A study on hospital acquired infections and prevention recommendations.
56    A study on the efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a multi-specialty hospital)
57    A cost analysis study in general ward (or any other department) of a hospital to develop user charges.
58    A comparative study on cost analysis of the various departments in a hospital and cost-cutting recommendations.
59    A study on formulation of marketing strategies to promote a healthcare service (eg: ‘Women Wellness check-up’ promotion).
60    A study on involvement of Doctors / nurses / paramedics in rural healthcare and suggestions to improve involvement.
61    A study on medical representative triumphs and trials. Recommendation to improve liaison of medical reps and doctors.
62    A comparative study of in-house pharmacy and retail pharmacy.
63    A Study on the identification of the causes of delays in cashless hospitalization and suggest recommendations to reduce time lags.