ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2014

PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 3

PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/

PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/

PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 1

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME MB0050

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

BK ID B1700

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 Research is a sequential method of enquiry, directed towards a clear implicit or

explicit objective. Describe in detail the steps to be carried out in a typical research

study.

Meaning of Research

Listing the steps

Explanation of the steps in a research study

2

2

6

10

2 What are descriptive research designs? Explain the different kinds of descriptive

research designs.

Meaning of Descriptive Research designs

Kinds of Descriptive research designs

5

5

10

3 The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps.

Describe in brief all such steps.

Meaning of hypothesis

Steps in testing hypothesis

4

6

10

4 a. Distinguish between:

i. Schedules and Questionnaires

ii. Open ended and closed ended questions

b. Explain the questionnaire design process.

a. Differences

b. Questionnaire design process

4

6

10

5 a. What is the analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?

Give a few examples where the techniques could be used.

b. The following data represents the number of units produced by four operators

during three different shifts:

Shifts Operator

A B C D

I 10 8 12 13

II 10 12 14 15

III 12 10 11 14

Perform a two-way analysis of variance and interpret the result.

a. Meaning, Assumptions and examples

b. Formulas, Calculation, Solution and Interpretation to the

problem

4

6

10

6 Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines for effective

report writing?

Explanation of the Structure of the Research Report

Guidelines for effective report writing

5

5

10

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2014

PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 3

PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/

PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/

PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 1

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

MB0051-Legal Aspects of Business

BK ID B1725

CREDIT & MARKS 4 Credits, 60 marks

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 “Discharge refers to the termination of contractual relationship between the parties”. Explain the statement along with different modes of discharging a contract.

Explanation of service positioning Explanation of modes

2 8

10

2 Explain the meaning of Power of Attorney, its types and clause related to registration.

Meaning Types Registration

2 2 6

10

3 Explain the procedure of registration of partnership firms.

Explanation

10 10

4 What are the circumstances under which breach of condition is treated as breach of warranty?

Explanation

10 10

5 Explain the procedure for filing a complaint and admission of complaint in consumer protection act.

Filing a complaint Admission of complaint

5 5

10

6 Write short notes on: a) Shares and its classification b) Meetings and its classification

a) Meaning and classification b) Meaning and classification

5 5

10

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2014

PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM0010 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1934

CREDITS AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS

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 and Evaluation Scheme Marks Total Marks

1. Define operations strategy. What are the differences between manufacturing and

service organisations in terms of operations strategy?

A Definition of operations

List and explain differences between manufacturing and

service organisations in terms of operations strategy

1 9( 3 marks each)

10

2. Explain the characteristics of services.

A Explanation of characteristics of services 10 (2.5 marks each)

10

3. What is inventory control? Explain the factors considered in inventory control.

A Definition of inventory control Explanation of factors considered in inventory control

1.25 8.75 (1.25 marks each)

10

4. Explain the applications of queuing models

A 10

Give the different applications of the queuing models 10 (2 marks each)

5. Write short notes on Markov analysis.

A Definition of Markov analysis. Characteristics of Markov analysis. Assumptions of Markov analysis.

Applications of Markov analysis.

1

3

3

3

10

6. Describe the various types of decision making models.

A List the models Describe the 3 decision making models

1

9 (3 marks

each)

10

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ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL DRIVE 2014

PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

OM0011- ENTERPRISES RESOURCE PLANNING

BK ID B1964

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 the relationship between business functions and business processes in the

insurance sector

A Explaining the terminologies business function

and business processes

4

10

Explaining the relationship with insurance

example

5

Drawing the relationship with a diagram 1

2 Explain ERP selection process

A Explaining ERP selction process 10 10

3 Earlier payroll systems used the systems which were more than process time sheets,

print payroll checks and keep total so f annual wages and deductions. Present day

systems used computer-based system that optimises the collection, collation, transfer

and presentation of information throughout an organisation. Explain the various

Roles of MIS. Explain decision support system and its advantages and disadvantages A 4 roles of MIS 4

10 Defining decision Support system 2

Advantages and disadvantages of DSS 4

4 Evaluate the role of vendor evaluation sub-module of the materials management module

A explaining vendor evaluation 5 10

Explaining the role of vendor evaluation sub

module

5

5 Write short notes on

a. Sub-modules of CRM

b. Features of human resource management module

A a. Explaining the 3 sub-modules of CRM 6 10

b. Listing atleast 4 features 4

6 a. Explain some of the technologies provided by PeopleSoft Inc.

b. Explain the different modules under MFG/PRO application A a. Explaining 3 technologies 6 10

b. Explaining 4 modules 4

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2014

PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM0012 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1542

CREDITS AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS

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 and Evaluation Scheme Marks Total Marks

1 Write short notes on:

Intermodal transportation

Capacitated plant location model

Bulk shipments

Purchasing strategies

Intermodal transportation

Capacitated plant location model

Bulk shipments

Purchasing strategies

10 (2.5 marks each)

10

2 Discuss the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance.

Listing of the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance Explanation of the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance

2 8

10

3 Write short notes on:

Lead time reduction

Cross docking

Distributor integration

e-sourcing

Lead time reduction

Cross docking

Distributor integration

e-sourcing

10 (2.5 marks each)

10

4 What are the issues faced in global supply chain?

Explanation of the issues faced in global supply chain 10 (1.25 marks each)

10

5 What is standardisation? Explain the four approaches to standardisation?

Explanation of standardization Description of the approaches to standardization

2 8 (2 marks for each approach)

10

6 Discuss the impacts of e-commerce on SCM.

Listing of the impacts of e-commerce on SCM Explanation of impacts of e-commerce on SCM

1

9 (1 mark

for each

impact)

10

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ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2014

PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1935

CREDITS & MARKS 4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.

A Describe the 2 methods commonly used by an

organisation to improve its productivity

Job analysis

Work study

10(5 marks each) 10

2 Write short notes on Line of Balance(LOB) technique.

A Where is LOB used Definition of LOB Steps in LOB technique

1.5 1 7.5(1.5 marks for each step)

10

3 a. Discuss the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.

b. Describe the process of aggregate planning

A a.

Discuss the role of the government in deciding

and selecting a plant location in the backward

regions of India

Discuss the role of the government in balancing

the regional development – with reference to

organisation locating their bases in developed

areas

b.

explain the aggregate planning process with

the help of an example

2.5 2.5 5

10

4 What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling equipment?

A Explanation of the various factors an organization considers while selecting material handling

10( 2 marks each) 10

5 Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.

A Explanation of steps

Advantages

6 (1 mark each) 4( 1 mark each)

10

6 Write short notes: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

A Explanation of VSM Advantages of VSM Steps the organization performs to create VSM

2 3 5

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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