EMC 4512 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT CAT

Q1

(a) Explain the need for production planning and control (PPC) (4Marks)
(b) Explain the objectives of production planning and control (PPC) (7Marks)
(c) Briefly explain the phases of production planning and control (9Marks)

Q2

(a) Briefly explain the principles of organizing

(8Marks)

(b) Explain the factors that influence span of control (12

Marks)

Q3

(a) Explain controlling as a function of management and briefly discuss its objectives

(12Marks)

(b) Explain three characteristics of controlling (8Marks)

Q4

(a) Explain four types of decisions in industrial management

( 10Marks)

(b) Explain how you can avoid decision making problems ( 5Marks)

(c) Briefly explain the importance of controlling ( 5Marks)

Q5

(a) Define production (2Marks)

(b) Explain the inputs to scheduling (6Marks)
(c) Explain characteristics of batch/ intermittent production (12Marks)

Q6

(a) Explain characteristics of continuous or mass production (8 Marks)

(b) Briefly discuss Job or unit production and its characteristics (8Marks)

(c) Briefly explain the 5Ps of marketing (4Marks)