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ASSIGNMENT
Drive SPRING 2015
Program MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4 PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2
Subject code & name MB0052- Strategic Management and Business Policy
Book ID B1699
Credit and Max. 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 What is strategy? Explain some of the major reasons for lack of strategic management in some companies?
10
Meaning of strategy Reasons for lack of Strategic management
3 7
2 Explain the following: (a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis
10
(a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis
5 5
3 Describe in brief the following environmental factors which a business strategist considers:
(a) Political factors (b) Technology
10
(a) Description of Political factors (b) Description of Technology as an environmental factor
5 5
4 Write a brief note on Turnaround strategy.
10
Brief note on Turnaround strategy 10
5 Define the term ‘strategic alliance’. What are its characteristics and objectives?
10
Definition of the term ‘strategic alliance’ Characteristics of strategic alliance Objectives of strategic alliance
2 4 4
6 Write short notes on the following: a) Competitive advantage b) Porter’s Competitive threat model
10
a) Competitive advantage b) Porter’s Competitive threat model (Five Forces model)
5 5
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4 PGDBMN/ 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
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 “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement
and list the benefits of globalization.
Discuss the statement
Listing the benefits
6
4
10
2 Discuss the role of demographic environment in international business.
Demographic environment
10 10
3 Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this
statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations.
Regional integration
types
3
7
10
4 Write short note on:
a) Foreign currency derivatives
b) bases of international tax systems
a) meaning and role of foreign currency
derivatives
b) bases of international tax system
5
5
10
5 Strategic planning involves allocation of resources to firms to fulfil their long term
goals. What are the types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up
planning.
Types of strategic planning
Top-down vs bottom-up planning
5
5
10
6 Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method
and why?
The modes of payment
Safest mode
8
2
10
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0015 – QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BK ID B2011
CREDIT AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Write short notes on:
Tracy-wiersema model
Central limit theorem
A Tracy-wiersema model
Central limit theorem
5
5
10
2 What is parametric estimating? Explain the steps involved in the development of a
parametric model.
A Define parametric estimating Describe the 7 steps involved in the development of a parametric model
1.25
8.75 (1.25 marks for
each step)
10
3 1. What aspects of capital budgeting must be considered while selecting a project?
2. Suppose an investment requires an initial outlay of $5 million and has expected the
cash flow of $1 million, $3.5 million, and $2 million for the first three years.
a. Calculate:
The net present value using a 10% required rate of return
Profitability Index using a 10% required rate of return
b. Also suggest if the project must be accepted.
A 1. Explain the 4 aspects of capital
budgeting that must be considered
4 ( 1 mark each)
10
while selecting a project.
2.
a. calculation of net present value
calculation of profitability index
b. Mention if the project must be
selected and give reasons why it
should be project be selected/not
selected
2
2
2
4 Explain the various expense items in a project.
A List the various expense items in a project Describe each expense with suitable examples
1 9 ( 3 marks for each expense item)
10
5 What are the major steps in time management process? What is rolling wave planning?
A Explain the 5 major steps in time management process Explain rolling wave planning
5 ( 1 mark for each
step)
5
10
6 What are the steps that should be followed to construct a “house of quality”?
A Explain the 5 steps that should be followed to
construct a house of quality
10 ( 2 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 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0016 –PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
BK ID B2012
CREDIT AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 What are the different risk categories? What is Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)?
A Explain the 4 different risk categories
Define RBS and how it helps in analyzing risks
8 ( 2 marks for each
risk)
2
10
2 What is Risk Opportunity and Management System (ROMS)? What are its benefits?
A Define ROMS, why was it designed, how can it
be used?
List its objectives
Describe the output of ROMS
List any 4 benefits of ROMS
2
2
2
4 (1 mark for each
benefit)
10
3 List the mitigation strategies/ideas for scope risks, schedule risks and resource.
A Listing of mitigation strategies for
scope risks,
schedule risks and
Resource risks.
3
4
3
10
4 What are the sources of resource risks?
A Explain the sources of
People risks
Outsourcing risks
4
3
10
Money risks
3
5 What are different types of scope risks?
A List the types of scope risks
Explain the 3 scope risks
1
9 (3 marks for each
risk)
10
6 Explain the three point estimates used in quantitative risk analysis.
A Explain the term “three point estimates”
Why are they used in quantitative risk analysis
How is it different from PERT distributions
2
4
4
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 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0017 –PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
BK ID B2013
CREDIT AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 What is the need for quality management? Explain the significance of customer focus in
quality management.
A Explain the 4 reasons why organizations need to implement quality management Discuss the significance of customer focus in quality management.
8 ( 2 marks for each reason) 2
10
2 Explain the major project management standards and frameworks.
A Explain the 5 major project management
standards and frameworks
10 ( 2 marks each) 10
3 What are the benefits of quality metrics? Explain the 3 categories of quality metrics.
A List any 4 benefits of quality metrics Describe the 3 categories of quality metrics
4 6 (2 marks for each category)
10
4 Discuss the major barriers to project quality improvement.
A List and discuss the 8 major barriers to project quality improvement.
10 (1.25 marks for each barrier)
10
5 What is SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers)? Which 3 factors
should you focus on developing SIPOC? Explain.
A Define SIPOC Explain the 3 factors you would focus on developing SIPOC
1 9 (3 marks for each factor)
10
6 Write short notes on the following problem solving methodologies:
Brainstorming
Nominal Group Technique(NGT)
A Brainstorming
Nominal Group Technique(NGT)
5
5
10
*A-Answer Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marks break - up (wherever necessary) 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 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDPMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0018 –CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS
BK ID B2014
CREDIT AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Explain the importance of project parties in project completion.
A Discuss the importance of the project parties in
terms of their functions
10 10
2 What is bidding? Describe the bidding process from the buyer’s perspective
A Define bidding and mention the purpose of
bidding
Describe 6 steps of the bidding process from
the buyer’s side.
1
9(1.5 marks for each
step)
10
3 Explain the structure of a contract.
A List the elements of the contract structure Explain the elements
1
9 (1.5 marks for each
element)
10
4 Explain Co-operative Benchmarking Process (COBAP)
A Explain the 8 steps of the COBAP process 10 (1.25 marks each) 10
5 Explain any 5 ways that contracts may be terminated or discharged.
A Describe any 5 ways that contracts may be terminated or discharged
10 ( 2 marks each) 10
6 What are the different contract forms of PPP (Public Private Partnership).
A Explain the 4 contract forms of PPP 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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