set 9 iv sem assignment title

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


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


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


1. How to take the retail outlet decisions? (5 Marks)

2.Trace out the emerging trends in retail outlet. (5 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)


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


1. What is Industrial Conflict? Write in detail the various methods and steps involved in solving the Industrial Dispute.


1. Write in detail the various Labour Welfare measures guaranteed statutorily through Factories Act 1948

DBA1763 ORGANISATIONAL THEORY DESIGN& DEVELOPMENT


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)


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


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)


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?


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


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)


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


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)


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)

set 9 iv sem assignment title

Documents

financial

knowledge

retail environment

retail outlet

medical tourism

steps involved

supply chain

intangible