ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE
PROGRAM

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME
BK ID
CREDITS
MARKS

FALL 2014
MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA SEM 3
PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/
PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/
PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN SEM 1
MB0050
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
B1700
4
60

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.
Questions

Q.No
1

Marks

Total
Marks

Research is a sequential method of enquiry, directed towards a clear implicit or

explicit objective. Describe in detail the steps to be carried out in a typical research
study.

Meaning of Research

Listing the steps

Explanation of the steps in a research study

10

What are descriptive research designs? Explain the different kinds of descriptive
research designs.

Meaning of Descriptive Research designs

Kinds of Descriptive research designs

10

The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps.

Describe in brief all such steps.
Meaning of hypothesis

Steps in testing hypothesis

10

a. Distinguish between:
i.

Schedules and Questionnaires

ii.

Open ended and closed ended questions

b. Explain the questionnaire design process.

a. Differences

b. Questionnaire design process

10

a. What is the analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?
Give a few examples where the techniques could be used.
b. The following data represents the number of units produced by four operators
during three different shifts:
Shifts

Operator
A

10

12

13

II

10

12

14

15

III

12

10

11

14

Perform a two-way analysis of variance and interpret the result.

a. Meaning, Assumptions and examples

b. Formulas, Calculation, Solution and Interpretation to the

10

problem
6

Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines for effective
report writing?
Explanation of the Structure of the Research Report

Guidelines for effective report writing

10

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PROGRAM

FALL 2014

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME
BK ID
CREDIT & MARKS

MB0051-Legal Aspects of Business

MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA SEM 3

PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/
PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/
PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN SEM 1
B1725
4 Credits, 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.

Questions
Q.No
Marks
Total Marks
1
Discharge refers to the termination of contractual relationship between the
parties. Explain the statement along with different modes of discharging a
contract.
Explanation of service positioning
Explanation of modes
2

2
2
6

10

Explain the procedure of registration of partnership firms.

Explanation

10

Explain the meaning of Power of Attorney, its types and clause related to
registration.
Meaning
Types
Registration

2
8

10

10

What are the circumstances under which breach of condition is treated as breach
of warranty?
Explanation

10

10

Explain the procedure for filing a complaint and admission of complaint in

consumer protection act.
Filing a complaint
Admission of complaint

5
5

10

5
5

10

Write short notes on:

a) Shares and its classification
b) Meetings and its classification
a) Meaning and classification
b) Meaning and classification

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DRIVE
PROGRAM

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

BK ID
CREDITS AND MARKS

FALL 2014
MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
OM0010 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
B1934
4 CREDITS AND 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.

Q. No
1.

Questions and Evaluation Scheme

Marks
Total Marks
Define operations strategy. What are the differences between manufacturing and
service organisations in terms of operations strategy?
Definition of operations

List and explain differences between manufacturing and

service organisations in terms of operations strategy

9( 3 marks
each)

2.

Explain the characteristics of services.

Explanation of characteristics of services

10

3.

10 (2.5
10
marks
each)
What is inventory control? Explain the factors considered in inventory control.

Definition of inventory control

1.25

Explanation of factors considered in inventory control

8.75 (1.25
marks
each)

4.

10

Explain the applications of queuing models

10
Give the different applications of the queuing models

10 (2
marks
each)

5.

Write short notes on Markov analysis.

Definition of Markov analysis.

Characteristics of Markov analysis.
Assumptions of Markov analysis.
Applications of Markov analysis.

1
3

10

3
3

6.

Describe the various types of decision making models.

List the models

Describe the 3 decision making models

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1
9 (3 marks
each)

10

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SUBJECT
NAME
BK ID
CREDIT
MARKS

CODE

ASSIGNMENT
FALL DRIVE 2014
MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
& OM0011- ENTERPRISES RESOURCE PLANNING
B1964
4
60

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.
Marks
Total Marks
Q.No Questions
Explain
the
relationship
between
business
functions
and
business
processes
in the
1
insurance sector
A

Explaining the terminologies business function 4

and business processes
Explaining the relationship with insurance
5
example
Drawing the relationship with a diagram
1

10

2
A

Explain ERP selection process

Explaining ERP selction process

Earlier payroll systems used the systems which were more than process time sheets,
print payroll checks and keep total so f annual wages and deductions. Present day
systems used computer-based system that optimises the collection, collation, transfer
and presentation of information throughout an organisation. Explain the various
Roles of MIS. Explain decision support system and its advantages and disadvantages
4 roles of MIS
4
10
Defining decision Support system
2

Advantages and disadvantages of DSS

4
A

10

10

Evaluate the role of vendor evaluation sub-module of the materials management module
explaining vendor evaluation
5
10
Explaining the role of vendor evaluation sub 5
module

6
A

Write short notes on

a. Sub-modules of CRM
b. Features of human resource management module
a. Explaining the 3 sub-modules of CRM
6
b. Listing atleast 4 features
4

a.
b.
a.
b.

10

Explain some of the technologies provided by PeopleSoft Inc.

Explain the different modules under MFG/PRO application
Explaining 3 technologies
6
10
Explaining 4 modules
4

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PROGRAM

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

BK ID
CREDITS AND MARKS

FALL 2014
MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
OM0012 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
B1542
4 CREDITS AND 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.
Q. No
1

Questions and Evaluation Scheme

Write short notes on:
Intermodal transportation
Capacitated plant location model
Bulk shipments
Purchasing strategies
Intermodal transportation
Capacitated plant location model
Bulk shipments
Purchasing strategies

Marks

Total Marks

10 (2.5
marks
each)

10

Discuss the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance.

Listing of the steps involved in the measurement of
supplier performance

Explanation of the steps involved in the measurement of

supplier performance

10

Write short notes on:

Lead time reduction

Cross docking

Distributor integration

e-sourcing

Lead time reduction

Cross docking

Distributor integration

e-sourcing

10 (2.5
marks
each)

10

What are the issues faced in global supply chain?

Explanation of the issues faced in global supply chain

10

What is standardisation? Explain the four approaches to standardisation?

Explanation of standardization
Description of the approaches to standardization

10 (1.25
marks
each)

2
8 (2 marks
for each
approach)

10

Listing of the impacts of e-commerce on SCM

10

Explanation of impacts of e-commerce on SCM

9 (1 mark
for each
impact)

Discuss the impacts of e-commerce on SCM.

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SUBJECT CODE & NAME

BK ID
CREDITS & MARKS

Q.No
1
A

2
A

3
A

FALL 2014
MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
OM 0013 ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
B1935
4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS

Criteria
Marks
Total Marks
Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.
Describe the 2 methods commonly used by an
10(5 marks each)
organisation to improve its productivity
10
Job analysis
Work study
Write short notes on Line of Balance(LOB) technique.
Where is LOB used
1.5
10
Definition of LOB
1
Steps in LOB technique
7.5(1.5 marks for
each step)
a. Discuss the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.
b. Describe the process of aggregate planning
a.
2.5
10
Discuss the role of the government in deciding
and selecting a plant location in the backward
regions of India
2.5
Discuss the role of the government in balancing
the regional development with reference to
organisation locating their bases in developed
areas
b.
explain the aggregate planning process with
5
the help of an example

4
A

What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling
equipment?
Explanation of the various factors an
10( 2 marks each)
10
organization considers while selecting material
handling

5
A

Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.
Explanation of steps
6 (1 mark each)
10
4( 1 mark each)
Advantages

Write short notes:

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Explanation of VSM
Advantages of VSM
Steps the organization performs to create VSM

2
3
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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