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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATIONANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI: CHENNAI – 600 025
Centre for Distance Education
College of Engineering Study Centre
Set9 Calendar Year Batch -2011
Attention: Students of IV semester MBA
The IV semester MBA programme students are requested to prepare assignments
for the topics given below and submit the same to the office of the Coordinators of
College of Engineering College study centre on or before 4.30 p.m,9TH DECEMBER
2012
Note: Office Timings: 10.00 AM to 4.30 PM .Saturday and Sundays working days till
the submission of the assignments.
Weekly Holiday- Tuesday
DIRECTION TO THE STUDENTS:
1. Submit both assignments (assignment 1 and assignment 2) in two separate folders but at the same time.
2. A sample FIRST PAGE of a subject is attached for your reference. Use the same template for all the subjects.
3. The last date for the submission of assignment is.9th December 20124. Minimum number of pages for each assignment should be 5 pages.5. Assignments of all subjects should be submitted at the same time and
acknowledgement will be given for the same.6. Assignments will be collected only at CEG study centre office which is located
above the CEG canteen.7. Only hand written assignments will be accepted.8. Students are strictly advised to submit their assignments ON OR BEFORE DUE
DATE9. There will be no postponement of DUE DATE.10.Avoid due date submission.
SET 9 Calendar Year Batch -2011 S9
NAME : Mr. XY
ROLL NO : 1109MBA0000
CONTACT NO : 98400 00000
SPECIALIZATION OPTED:
FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT
BATCH NO:
SUBJECT CODE
DBA17
SUBJECT NAME: APPLIED OPERATIONAL RESEARCH FOR MANAGEMENT
(Mark a tick on the check box if the assignment is submitted)
ASSIGNMENT 1
ASSIGNMENT 2
ASSIGNTMENTS
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI,CHENNAI 25
NAME OF STUDY CENTRE : College of Engineering
IV Semester Assignment Title
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
DBA - 1728 –SOFTWARE PROJECT AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT – I 10marks
1. (i)Describe the various phase activities occurs during the maintenance phase?(5)
(ii)Discuss the various activities involved in testing phase illustrate with an example? (5)
ASSIGNMENT- II 10marks
2. (i) With an example, explain the use of complexity metrics?(5)
(ii) Write about bench marking for software quality? (5)
DBA - 1729- FACILITIES LOCATION AND PROCESS DESIGN
ASSIGNMENT – I 10marks
1.Explain briefly the basic principles involved in preparing the layout of any
industrial plant, indicating the important Tools and Techniques used in layout
Planning. (5 Marks)
2.A company has to select one location out of five alternatives considered for a
new plant. The annual operating costs and other tangible factors are given below
for these five locations.(5 marks)
FactorsLocations
A B C D E
a). Economic Factors
i. Labour costs
(Rs.)
ii. Transportation
costs (Rs.)
iii. Local Taxes
(Rs.)
iv. Cost of Power
(Rs.)
v. Other costs (Rs.)
b). Intangible Factors:
i. Community
attitude
ii. Labour
availability
iii. Quality of
1,20,000
10,000
17,000
21,000
16,000
Very good
Good
Fair
Acceptabl
e
1,10,000
8,000
20,000
29,000
11,000
Fair
Very good
Acceptabl
e
Fair
1,60,000
7,000
25,000
25,000
12,000
Good
Fair
Outstandin
g
Good
85,000
12,000
19,000
18,000
16,000
Fair
Outstandin
g
Acceptable
Very good
75,000
14,000
17,000
23,000
18,000
Very good
Acceptable
Fair
Outstandin
g
Transportation
iv. Quality of life
i)On the basis of annual operating factors, which site would you choose?
ii)Devise a method of quantifying the intangible factors and integrate them with
the cost data into the overall evaluation. Which is best now?
ASSIGNMENT – II ( 10 Marks)
1)Briefly state the important “locational considerations” for setting up a software Industry at Old
Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (5 Marks)
2. a.) Compare Process and Product Layout.
b) A company has to decide on the location of a new plant. It has narrowed down the choice
to 3 locations X, Y and Z : data in respect of which is furnished below : ( 5 Marks)
Data
Locations
X
Rs.
Y
Rs.
Z
Rs.
Wages & Salaries
Power and Water Supply expenses
Raw materials and other supplies
Total initial Investment
Distribution expenses
Miscellaneous expenses
Expected sales per year
20,000
20,000
80,000
2,00,000
50,000
40,000
2,25,000
20,000
30,000
75,000
3,00,000
40,000
25,000
2,50,000
20,000
25,000
60,000
2,50,000
60,000
30,000
2,25,000
Use a suitable criterion and advise the company on the best choice.
DBA-1730 – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT - I 10marks
1. Write short note on the following, (4 Marks)a . Customer Order Cycleb . Replenishment Cyclec . Manufacturing Cycled . Procurement Cycle
2. What are the various steps involved in Supplier Development? (6 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT -II 10marks
1. What are the Value Additions in Supply Chain? (3 Marks)
2. How do you Manage Predictable Variability in Supply Chain? (4 Marks)
3. Write a note on Impact of E-Business on Efficiency in SCM. (3 Marks)
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
DBA-1735-KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT – I (10 Marks)
1.(a) Explain the role of technology in knowledge management. (5 Marks)
(b) Differentiate Explicit and Tacit knowledge with illustrations. (5 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT – II (10 Marks)
1.(a) Discuss repositories in the contact of knowledge management systems.
(5 Marks)
(b) Discuss implementation of knowledge culture enhancement programmes.
(5 Marks)
DBA 1736 EMERGING TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT – I 10marks
1.Discuss in detail the Science and technology policy systems which in place to
lead India to greater heights.
2.Explain how BPR is useful for an organization to meet the technological
competitiveness with other countries.
ASSIGNMENT – II 10marks
1. Describe the procedure and benefits of Technology management in
knowledge-intensive industries.
2. Enumerate the recent trends and applications of Nano - Technological
products.
DBA-1761-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
ASSIGNMENT-1 10 marks
1.Explain in detail the WIPO digital agenda?
2.Do you think that the current laws on copyright are sufficient to protect the rights
of a copyright holder? What are the loopholes in the present laws and suggest
measures to remove it.
ASSIGNMENT- II 10 MARKS
1.Discuss the role of world customs organization in combating IPR crime. Explain
the efforts made for combating counterfeiting.
2.What is the need for developing countries to opt for IPR regime?
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
DBA-1741-RETAIL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT- I (10 Marks)
1.Identify a retail chain from your neighborhood. Understand the most recent
Information system they had implemented. Perform a cost benefit analysis of the
information system they had implemented and provide your view points.
(5 Marks)
2.Compare various aspects of a commercial retail information system and Open
source retail information system. Take any one product each from a commercial
and open source, compare and give your recommendation.
ASSIGNMENT- II (10 Marks)
1.What is the global trend on shrinkage in Retail? Give an elaborate account of the
various technology solutions available for controlling shrinkage in a retail
environment. (5 Marks)
2. From your perspective, what is the most important technology in the Retail
Environment that had revolutionized retail operations in the last 50 years? Explain
What, Why & How. (5 Marks)
DBA-1742-RETAIL OUTLET AND BRAND MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT- I (10 Marks)
1. How to take the retail outlet decisions? (5 Marks)
2.Trace out the emerging trends in retail outlet. (5 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT- II (10 Marks)
1. Explain the methods of Retail brand Preference Audit. (5 Marks)
2. Identity the successful Indian retail brand and the story of success. (5 Marks)
DBA-1762-RETAIL LOGISTICS
ASSIGNMENT-1 10MARKS
1.Explain the elements of retail logistics.
2.Describe internet traffic.
ASSIGNMENT-2 10MARKS
1.Expalin the vital aspects of packaging in logistics.
2.Discuss computer application in retail logistics
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DBA-1747-TRAINING –NEEDS ANALYSIS AND MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS
ASSIGNMENT - I (10 Marks)
1.(a) Distinguish between training and development and between training and
education. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the organizational analysis, task analysis and person analysis in
identifying the training needs of an organization.(5 marks)
ASSIGNMENT – II (10 Marks)
1. (a) Explain the process of selection and training of trainers. (5 Marks)
(b) What is Kirkpatrick model? Explain its concepts of techniques.(5 Marks)
DBA-1748-INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR WELFARE
ASSIGNMENT- I (10 Marks)
1. What is Industrial Conflict? Write in detail the various methods and steps involved in solving the Industrial Dispute.
ASSIGNMENT- II (10 Marks)
1. Write in detail the various Labour Welfare measures guaranteed statutorily through Factories Act 1948
DBA1763 ORGANISATIONAL THEORY DESIGN& DEVELOPMENT
ASSIGNMENT- I (10 Marks)
1. Discuss the important factor of organization effectiveness in modern
organization ‘.Discuss with examples? (5 Marks)
2. Understanding org culture and implementing change is a paramount of Interest
of many organizations in this dynamic environment – Elucidate. (5 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT- II (10 Marks)
1 Explain about values of organization development ‘. Discuss with other types of
changes in management model? (5 Marks)
2.”Organization Model plays vital role in effective decision making ‘. Discuss with
examples.(5 Marks)
FINANCIAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT
DBA-1753-INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKET AND SERVICES
ASSIGNMENT – I (10 Marks)
1.Indian companies have acquired businesses in foreign countries. Discuss any two
such acquisitions or mergers, giving out the details of their impact on Indian
financial system. (5 Marks)
2.The challenges and opportunities available in India for MNCs from abroad are
many, critically analyze all of them. (5marks)
ASSIGNMENT – II (10 Marks)
1.Compare the exchange rate of Indian currency with any other two currencies
which have longer impact on Indian economy. Discuss in detail any two major
changes against these currencies, after 2000. (give the background and after effects
(5 Marks)
2.Enumerate the features of forward contract and futures contract and discuss the
differences between them. To What extent they affect Indian markets?
(5 Marks)
DBA-1754-FIANACIAL DERIVATIVES
ASSIGNMENT (10 Marks)
Q.1 A stock with a current market price of Rs 50 has the following exercise price and call option premium. Compute intrinsic value and time value
Strike price
Option premium Nature
Intrinsic value Time value
45 5 In 5 0
48 6 In 2 4
50 4 At 0 4
52 5 Out 0 5
55 7 Out 0 7
Calculate the time value and intrinsic value for the above data assuming PUT option.
Q.2 what do you mean by HEDGING, ARBITRAGEURS and SHORT SELLING?
ASSIGNMENT – II (10 Marks)
1. Explain SWAP.
2. Explain what is MARK TO MARKET?
3. What is the difference between FORWARD & FUTURES contract?
DBA-1764 STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL DECISIONS
ASSIGNMENT - I (10 Marks)
1)Explain the various steps involved in the evaluation of investment
opportunities,including risk analysis and capital rationing?
ASSIGNMENT-II (10 MARKS)
1)Define Project.Explain the various types of projects and elucidate in detail the
various steps involved in selecting a project.
HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT
DBA 1759- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALS
ASSIGNMENT- I (10 Marks)
1.What is the relevance of Financial Management in Hospitals? What role should
the finance manager play in a Hospital and health care delivery system in India?
(5 Marks)
2. Discuss EBDIT to PAT and the importance of Depreciation and Interest and
its bearings on EPS analysis? (5 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT- II (10 Marks)
1. Explain the various Capital Budgeting techniques and the relevance of Cost of
Capital and Internal Rate of Return? (5 Marks)
2. Explain in details various types of ratios and its relevance in Financial
Analysis? (5 Marks)
DBA-1760-HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALS
ASSIGNMENT-I (10 Marks)
1) Explain the Human Resources challenges in hospitals.
2)Explain the staffing policy in hospitals.
ASSIGNMENT-II (10Marks)
1)Special focus towards Detention of Employees and Employee Detention
Management in Hospitals.
2)Explain the Concept of Counselling and the need for Counselling.
DBA-1765 MEDICAL TOURISM
ASSIGNMENT – I (10 Marks)
1.Discuss in detail the Medical Tourism as an Industry & factors influencing
Medical Tourism (5 marks)
2.Do a SWOT analysis on Asian region for Medical Tourism.(5 Marks)
ASSIGNMENT – II (10 Marks)
1.Discuss the Marketing Strategies for Medical Tourism in detail.(5 Marks)
2.What do you mean by Accreditation and elaborate all the factors in standardization for Medical Tourism development. (5 Marks)