assignment drive spring 2014 program mbads/ mbaflex
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MB0048
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
BK ID B1631
CREDITS 4
MARKS 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.
Q.No Questions Marks Total
Marks
1 Discuss the methodology of Operations Research. Explain in brief the phases of
Operations Research.
Meaning of Operations Research
Methodology of Operations Research
Phases of Operations Research
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4
4
10
2 a. Explain the graphical method of solving Linear Programming Problem.
b. A paper mill produces two grades of paper viz., X and Y. Because of raw material
restrictions, it cannot produce more than 400 tons of grade X paper and 300 tons of grade Y
paper in a week. There are 160 production hours in a week. It requires 0.20 and 0.40 hours to
produce a ton of grade X and Y papers. The mill earns a profit of Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 per ton
of grade X and Y paper respectively. Formulate this as a Linear Programming Problem.
a. Meaning of Linear programming problem and explanation of
graphical method of solving Linear Programming Problem
b. Formulation of LPP (Objective function & Constraints)
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4
10
3 a. Explain how to solve the degeneracy in transportation problems.
b. Explain the procedure of MODI method of finding solution through optimality test.
a. Degeneracy in transportation problem
b. Procedure of MODI method
5
5
10
4 a. Explain the steps involved in Hungarian method of solving Assignment problems.
b. Find an optimal solution to an assignment problem with the following cost matrix:
J1 J2 J3 J4
M1 10 9 7 8
M2 5 8 7 7
M3 5 4 6 5
M4 2 3 4 5
a. Steps in Hungarian method
b. Computation/Solution to the problem
4
6
10
5 a. Explain 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.
a. Explanation of Monte Carlo Simulation
b. Calculation/ Solution to the problem
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5
10
6 a. Explain the dominance principle in game theory.
b. Describe the Constituents of a Queuing System.
c. Differentiate between PERT and CPM
a. Dominance principle in game theory
b. Constituents of a Queuing System
c. Differences between PERT and CPM
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3
3
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB 0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1627
CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks 1 Explain briefly elements of operations strategy ?
A List the elements of operations strategy
Explain the elements of operations strategy(what it
involves, provide examples if required)
1 9
10
2 Describe the general factors that influence the plant location decision.
A List the general factors that influence the
plant location decision
Describe the general factors that influence
the plant location decision
2 8
10
3 Write short notes on
Total productive Maintenance
GNATT Chart
Bullwhip effect in SCM
Scheduling in services
A Give a brief introduction, description including main points and conclusion on
Total productive Maintenance
GNATT Chart
Bullwhip effect in SCM
Scheduling in services
10 (2.5 marks each) 10
4 Explain the steps and tools for changing project management process.
A List the steps for changing project management
process in your own words.
Explain the steps for changing project management
process in your own words.
List the tools for changing project management
process in your own words.
1
4
1
10
List and explain the tools for changing project
management process in your own words.
4
5 Under capacity options the company decides to vary the production output by varying the time,
workforce or outsourcing. What are the basic capacity options a company can choose to meet
demand?
A Give a brief description of each capacity option by
explaining in which situation it can be used and how
it affects costs.
10 (2 marks for each capacity option)
10
6 Write short notes on:
Relevance of Value Engineering in manufacturing
Vendor Managed inventory
Rating methods for locating a plant
Importance of business process modelling
A Give a brief introduction, description including main points and conclusion on
Relevance of Value Engineering in
manufacturing
Vendor Managed inventory
Rating methods for locating a plant
Importance of business process modelling
10 (2.5 marks each) 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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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MB0047- MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
BK ID B1630
CREDIT 4
MARKS 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.
Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks
1 Professor A. Van Cauwenbergh of Antwerp University, in a paper presented at the Tenth
Anniversary Conference of the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management,
presented four revisions to traditional Management Theory. In summary, the revisions are:
(1) The initiative for the renewal and adjustment of the activities of a firm should come from
the different levels in the management hierarchy. “Strategy is not a privilege of top
management”.
(2) Firms, especially big firms, are incoherent systems (goals of the different component
systems are not simply subdivisions of an overall goal; there are individual, conflicting goals
as well).
Some of these differences are manifestations of organizational initiative and vitality. Using
information systems and central planning and rule-making to suppress all differences is
destructive to organizations.
(3) The most vital “fluid” of an enterprise is the aggregate of its entrepreneurial values. The
most fundamental and motivation and control come through these shared values relative to
work, quality, efficiency, etc. Management often neglects these values and assumes that the
collection and dissemination of information will provide sufficient motivation and control.
(4) Enterprises are open systems; their structure and operating processes are determined by
their environment. This means organizations must be designed to continually adjust to the
environment.
a. If these revisions are correct, how is planning to be organized?
b. How should the information system support the planning organization?
A a. Explaining the organizational planning
process with diagram
1+3
10 b. Guidelines for planning MIS 2
Comparing MIS plan and Business Plan
(atleast two)
2
Explaining significant problem of the
Lewis model
2
2 Information Technology and Computers have brought information age. The spread of Internet
& relative ease of access made Information Breach easier. Our future is not secure, if our
information is not secure. Information Resources need to be guarded, protected and controlled.
List the precautionary measures to be considered to prevent cybercrime?
A Listing any 5 measures to prevent cyber crime 10 10
3 a. While implementing MIS in any organization change can occur in number of ways.
List and explain the steps in the process as suggested by Lewin’s model.
b. Compare between prototype approach and Life Cycle approach
A a. Explaining the 3 steps of implementing the
process suggested by Lewin’s model
6
10
b. Comparison between the two approaches
at least two points
4
4 There is an information explosion in today’s society. There are lot of advantages of DBMS
like proper maintenance of the data and maintaining security. Explain the process of data
transition using diagram and an example of your own.
A Writing diagram, 2
10 Own example other than given in the SLM 3
Explaining the process 5
5 Write short note on
a. World wide web
b. Voice over IP
c. Intranet
d. Extranet
A a. World Wide Web 2
10 b. Voice over IP 2
c. Intranet 3
d. Extranet 3
6 Artificial intelligent system functions like a human being and helps a manager in taking quick
decisions. Explain the different applications AI using diagram.
A a. Diagram 2
10 b. Applications of cognitive science 2
c. Applications of robotics 2
d. Applications of natural interface 2
e. Explaining each type with an example 2
*A-Answer
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MB0045
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1628
CREDIT 4
MARKS 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.
Q.No Question Marks Total Marks
1 When a firm follows wealth maximization goal, it achieves maximization of market value of a
share. Do you agree? Substantiate your arguments.
Explain Wealth maximization
10
10
2 A) If you deposit Rs 10000 today in a bank that offers 8% interest, how many years will
the amount take to double?
B) What is the future value of a regular annuity of Re 1.00 earning a rate of 12% interest
p.a. for 5 years?
A Problem
B problem
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5
10
3 The concept of financial leverage is a significant, as it has direct relation with capital
structure. Do you agree? If so, substantiate your arguments.
Relation between Financial leverage and the capital
structure
10 10
4 A project requires an initial outlay of Rs. 1,00,000. It is expected to generate the cash inflows
shown in table
Table: Cash Inflows
Year Cash inflows
1 50,000
2 50,000
3 30,000
4 40,000
What is the IRR of the project?
Compute IRR 10 10
5 Below Table gives the complete details of sales and costs of the goods produced by XYZ ltd
for the year 31.03.12.
Table -Sales and Costs Produced by XYZ Ltd.
Sales 80,000 Inventory
Cost of goods 56,000 31.03.07 9,000
31.03.08 12,000
Accounts Receivables
31.03.07 12,000
31.03.08 16,000
Accounts Payable
31.03.07 7,000
31.03.08 10,000
What is the length of the operating cycle? What is the cash cycle?
Assume 365 days in a year.
a) length of the operating cycle
b) cash cycle
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5
10
6 Facebook bought WhatsApp on Feb, 19, 2014 for $19 billion. This was split between $4
billion in cash, $12 billion worth of Facebook shares, and $3 billion in restricted stock units to
be paid in four years. Do you think the market capitalization has played a significant role in
pricing the valuation. Discuss the Walter’s model assumptions in this context.
Walter’s model assumptions
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB 0049 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1632
CREDIT AND MARKS 4 CREDITS , 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Write short notes on :
Commercial and economic feasibility
Technical feasibility
Give a brief introduction, description including main points and conclusion on
Commercial and economic feasibility
Technical feasibility
10 (5 marks each) 10
2 Define Project type organization and discuss in detail
Define project type organisation in your
own words
Give a brief outline of project type
organisation
List the advantages of project type
organisation
List the disadvantages of project type
organization
Give a few examples of project type
organization
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3
2.5
2.5
1
10
3 What is project performance evaluation? Explain the various types of project performance evaluation techniques.
Define project performance evaluation
Explain why project performance
1 2
10
evaluation is tool is important
List the types of project performance
evaluation
Briefly explain each technique
1 6 (1.5 marks for each of 4 techniques)
4 Discuss the major contents of the project’s final report
Explain the purpose of the project final report
List suggested content of project final report
Explain each content and what it should contain
2
1
7 ( 1 mark for each
content)
10
5 Explain the various types of risk that can affect a business project.
Briefly discuss the various Macro and Micro risks by
defining the risks and
using suitable examples
4 marks for Macro
risks
6 marks for Micro
Risks
10
6 What are the common features of project management software.
Briefly describe the common features
Explain the use of the features
8
2
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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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CODE & NAME MB0046- Marketing Management
BK ID B1629
CREDIT & MARKS 4 Credits, 60 marks
Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks
1
Explain the steps in Business Buying process.
Characteristics of Organisational Buyer 2
Steps in business buying process 8 10
2
A brand is a composite set of beliefs and associations in the mind of consumers. In brand
development, as a part of branding strategy decision, the brand manager can decide to
create new brand elements for the new products, apply some of the existing brand elements
to the new product, or use a combination of existing and new brand elements to the existing
and new products. Explain the different branding strategies used by the companies for their
range of products.
Definition of Brand 2
Advantages of Brand 2
Explanation of different branding strategies adopted
by companies
6 10
3
Explain the classification of market based on nature of Competition and area.
Definition of market 2
Classification of market based on nature of
Competition and area
8 10
4
Personal selling focuses in on ‘personal’ or ‘one to one’ selling. It involves an individual
salesman or a sales team establishing and building a profitable relationship with customers
over a period of time through a series of steps. Explain the steps in the personal selling
process which helps in the successful sales.
Definition of Personal Selling 2
Explanation of steps in the Personal selling process 8 10
5 Describe the stages in consumer decision making process.
Explanation of the stages in consumer decision
making process
10 10
6
Do you think the argument of some theorists that the traditional Ps are not enough for
services marketing? Give suitable examples to prove your point.
Define Service Marketing 2
Explanation of 4p’s 4
Explanation of Additional 3 p’s 4 10
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.