ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /

PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /

PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

MB0053 –International Business Management

BK ID B1724

CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS

Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks

1 Discuss Porter’s diamond model for international trade.

A Explain the model with diagram

10 10

2 Evaluate the importance of political stability for conducting international business. What is political risk?

A Political stability’s importance Political risk meaning and examples

5 5

10

3 Discuss the role of WTO in international trade. Explain any 2 major agreements in WTO.

A Role 2 agreements of WTO

4 6

10

4 Write short note on: a) Strategic planning b) Ethical convergence

A a) meaning and role of strategic planning b) Meaning and importance of ethical convergence

5 5

10

5 Explain in various modes of payment in international trade. Discuss the role of letter of credit in the same.

A Modes of payment L/C meaning and benefits

5 5

10

6 Explain the various modes of entry in international business which could be used a part of strategy to enter foreign market.

A The modes of entry adopted by foreign firms with examples

10

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 FALL 2013

Program/Semester MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /

PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /

PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 2)

Subject code & name MB0052 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Credit 4

Book ID B1699

Max. Marks 60

Note: Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Answer all questions.

Q. No Questions Marks Total

Marks

1 Write Short notes on the following:

(a) Value Chain Analysis

(b) Corporate Restructuring

10

A

(a) Value Chain Analysis

(b) Corporate Restructuring

5

5

2 Differentiate between mission and vision of a company? Explain with

examples.

10

A Meaning and explanation of mission statement with examples

Meaning and explanation of vision of a company with examples

5

5

3 Explain in detail Porter’s four generic strategies. 10

A Explanation of Porter’s generic strategies

(Cost leadership, Focuses cost leadership, differentiation, focused

differentiation)

10

4 Differentiate between core competence and distinctive competence. 10

A Explanation of core competence with examples

Explanation of distinctive competence with examples

5

5

5 Define the term ‘industry’. List the types of industries. How do you

conduct an industry analysis?

10

A Definition of ‘industry’

Mentioning the types of industries

Explanation on conducting industry analysis (including steps to be followed)

3

2

5

6 Describe the different approaches to business ethics. 10

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A Description of approaches to business ethics: 10

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL DRIVE 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDOMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

OM0018- TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1326

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 Explain about the impact of technological changes on the society.

A Effects of technologies on business 5

10 Relationship between technology and competition 3

Key issues in managing technological innovation 2

2 Explain the various dimensions of technology transfer and features of technology package.

A Explaining dimensions of technology transfer and

its qualities

5 10

Explaining features of technology package 5

3 Read the following case study thoroughly and answer the following questions:

This case study deals with technology diffusion. XYZ is a small software

development company, established in 1970. Their products commanded a good

brand value in the market. Their market value was Rs.200 crores by the year 1995.

So the company decided to expand its business by offering new products based on

cutting-edge software technologies. In this context, the company’s General

Manager (GM) decided to buy new technologies and introduce them in the company.

When he discussed this matter with company’s employees, they were not enthused

because they had to learn new skills to master new technologies. They were

comfortable with old skills and showed their reluctance towards new skills. They

also though that new technologies may make them redundant. One of the employee

also said that the new technologies will add to the company’s costs. After

considering all the opinions and suggestions, GM took a decision. He selected two

employees who showed an inclination towards learning new things and sent them

for training to ABC software company. At ABC the two employees of XYZ received

technical know-how with respect to the usage of new software.

After completing their training, the two employees returned to their company and

conducted a workshop for one week on the usage of new software. This workshop

helped the employees of XYZ to shed their inhibition towards new technologies and

the usage of software. Now the employees started using the new software without

any difficulty. For any doubts or clarifications, they could freely consult the two

employees who had received training at ABC company. The GM felt happy that all

the employees had no difficulty working on the new software. The good leadership

qualities exhibited by the GM led to the introduction of new software and its

acceptance in the company. In the year of 1996, the company bagged a project that

especially required the assistance of the new software being introduced. Since all the

employees were trained to work on the new software, the new project was

successfully completed in a record time. The completion of the new project increased

the XYZ’s profit to Rs. 500 crores. The credit for successful diffusion of technology

in the company and resulting profitability goes to the insight and leadership qualities

of the GM.

a) Why do you think the employees showed reluctance towards adopting new

technologies or learning new skills?

b) Why was the GM eager to introduce new technologies or software in the

company? A a. Reasoning for the reluctance 5 10 b. Explaining why 5

4 Consider the above case and answer the following questions

a) List out the advantages of using new technologies in XYZ company

b) If you were the GM of XYZ company, which type of technologies you would

prefer keeping in mind the company’s interests.

A a. Listing the advantages of using new

technologies

5

10 b. Identifying the proper technology 5

5 Discuss the stages involved in technology life cycle with suitable examples.

A Explaining the 4 stages if technology life cycle 8 10

Examples 2

6 Discuss the process of technology –based innovation process with suitable examples. A Explaining 8 phases 8

10 Diagram 2

*A-Answer

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDOMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0016 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)

BK ID B1341

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain Benchmarking, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and their benefits

A Benchmarking

Reasons and Benefits of Benchmarking

Benchmarking Process

Types of Benchmarking

Quality Function Deployment

House of Quality

QFD Process

Benefits

4

4

2

10

2 Write a note on the Pre-requisites of Quality planning

A Comprehend customer needs

Proactive response and remedial action:

Design within process capabilities

Examine and mitigate failure modes

Confirmation and validation

Plan reviews

Control special/critical characteristics

1

1

1.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

2

10

3 What are the different statistical distributions used to model various reliability parameters

A The exponential distribution

The Weibull distribution

normal distribution

lognormal distribution

10( 2.5 marks each) 10

4 For modern products, explain the concepts on what on which design reviews are based

A compulsory because of either customer

demand

conducted by a team consisting mainly of

specialists

are formal

cover all quality-related parameters

design reviews are based on defined criteria

conducted at several phases

1

2

1

2

1

1

10

inputs from the design review 2

5 What are the basic steps involved in audit reporting? Explain

A Review and finalise audit results

Audit details

System effectiveness

Conclusion to be reported

Request for corrective action.

10( 2 marks each) 10

6 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Six Sigma in brief

A Any 5 advantages

Any 5 disadvantages

5 (1 mark each)

5(1 mark 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 FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDOMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0017 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION PLANNING AND

CONTROL (4 CREDITS)

BK ID B1342

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain the classification of inventory items and control techniques

A Always Better Control (ABC) Classification.

High, Medium and Low (HML) Classification.

Vital, Essential and Desirable (VED)

Classification.

SDE Classification. (Scarce, Difficult, Easy)

Fast moving, Slow moving and Non-moving

(FSN).

Maximum – Minimum System.

Two-Bin System.

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).

10(1.25 marks each) 10

2 Elucidate capacity scheduling and aggregate capacity scheduling.

A Concept of capacity scheduling and approaches

aggregate capacity scheduling

main objectives of aggregate capacity

scheduling

components in the aggregate capacity

scheduling. They are:

strategies in aggregate capacity scheduling

4

6

10

3 Describe lean and agile manufacturing

A Description lean and agile manufacturing

Lean vs agile manufacturing

Conclusion

5

3

2

10

4 Outline scheduling guidelines and constraints.

A scheduling guidelines 5 10

scheduling constraints 5

5 What are the chief elements to be considered while implementing the production control

functions/tasks in an organisation?

A Control on Timing of Production

Quality Control

Replacement Control

Labour Efficiency Control

Control on Machines and Equipments

Control on Progress of Orders

Control of Material Handling

Control on due dates

Control of Information

10(write any 8 points,

1.25 marks each)

10

6 What are the problems or criticisms of outsourcing

A Quality risks

Public opinion

Language skill

Social responsibility

Quality of service

Staff turnover

Company knowledge

Qualifications of outsourcers

10 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 FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDOMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0015 – MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)

BK ID B1340

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain how breakdown, corrective and remedial maintenance contributes to the maintenance

management of an organisation

A Description, goals/objectives and steps

Comparison of breakdown, corrective and

remedial maintenance

conclusion

5

3

2

10

2 Explain the measures that capture the attributes pertaining to breakdowns and other maintenance

performances

A Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

Availability.

Conclusion

9 ( 3 marks each)

1

10

3 Why detail analysis and use of different methods are essential requirements for taking

suitable decisions on the equipment replacements? Explain briefly these methodologies used.

A Reasons for detail analysis and use of different

methods

Decision Tree method.

Minimum Annual Cost method.

Barnes Formula method

MAPI Method

2

2

2

2

2

10

4 Explain briefly the ABC classification and reasons behind recommending ABC and VED

classifications for managing inventory of spare parts for maintenance?

A Explanation of ABC classification including class

items and their features

reasons behind recommending ABC and VED

classifications for managing inventory

6

4

10

5 Explain briefly the universal principles used for improving productivity of the maintenance

management

A Scientific principle

Measurement and control

Activity and responsibility

Customer and service relationship

Crew size

Timelines

1

2

1

2

2

2

10

6 What is meant by ‘Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)’? What are its constituents and

objectives served? List the OEE Losses?

A Concept,

Components/consituents

objectives served by OEE, calculation of OEE

Listing of OEE losses

2

3

3

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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