Module I - QB

Part A
1. Define ERP.
2. State any two reasons for using ERP systems.
3. List any two reasons for the growth of ERP market.
4. List out the problem areas in ERP Implementation.
5. Bring about the meaning of lead time.
6.

Bring about the meaning of cycle time.

7. Give the reasons for using CAQ.

8. Give the meaning of inventory management.
9. Name the submodules of treasury management.
10.Give an appropriate example for make to order and make to stock.
11.What is meant by time management?
12.Give the meaning of preventive maintenance.
13.What is meant by master data management?
14.List out the quantifiable benefits of an ERP System.
15.List out the qualitative benefits of an ERP System.

Part B
1. Bring about the reasons for the growth of ERP market
2. What are the advantages of ERP?
3. Why do organisations use ERP Packages?
4. What is meant by Gap Analysis?
5. ERP Packages are flexible- Give reasons.
6. Write a note on Decision making using ERP Systems.
7. How does ERP help achieve Customer Satisfaction?
8. How does ERP help in resource allocation?
9. Illustrate the Order Processing in an ERP System.

10.Write a note on the subsystems of Finance Module.

11.Differentiate Make to stock from Make to order with examples.
12.Write a note on the subsystems of HR Module.
13.Write a note on the Pre-Purchasing activity.
14.Why is a Quality Management Module necessary in an ERP system?
15.Illustrate the Sales and Distribution functionality in an ERP system.
16.What are the functions of shipment sub module in an ERP system?
17.Why is warehousing a part of a Sales and Distribution module?
18.What are the risks attached with an ERP system?
19.How can risks attached with ERP systems be managed?

Part C
1. ERP systems help in Business Integration. Justify.
2. Explain the benefits of an ERP System.
3. ERP systems are only meant for manufacturing organisations- Comment.
4. Why is an ERP system needed in Organisations? Explain with examples.
5. Explain the various business modules in an ERP system.
6. What are the different ERP modules that a Bank would have if they choose
to have ERP system?
7. Why do Organisations have to choose ERP systems in spite of its effects?
8. What are the risks attached to an ERP System. What are the qualitative
and quantitaive benefits out of an ERP system?