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Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1206)

Assignment Set - 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Define Research. What are the features and types of Research?

2. How is a research problem formulated? What are the sources from which one

may be able to identify research problems?

3. What are the types of Observations? What is the utility of Observation in

Business Research?

4. What is Research Design? What are the different types of Research Designs?

5. Explain the Sampling Process and briefly describe the methods of Sampling.

6. What is a Research Report? What are the contents of Research Report?

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1206)

Assignment Set - 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Differentiate between nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio scales with an example

of each.

2. What are the types of Hypothesis? Explain the procedure for testing Hypothesis.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Case Study Method? How is

Case Study method useful to Business Research?

4. What are the Primary and Secondary sources of Data?

5. Differentiate between Schedules and Questionnaire. What are the alternative

modes of sending Questionnaires?

6. Explain the various steps in processing of Data.

Fall/August 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

MB 0051: “Legal Aspects of Business

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1207)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Discuss the nature and significance of business law?

2. Define contract of indemnity. Describe the rights of the indemnifier and the indemnity

holder.

3. What is Partnership? Briefly state special features of a partnership on the basis of

which its existence can be determined under the Indian Partnership Act?

4. What remedies are available to a seller for breach of contract of sale?

5. Examine the rights of a consumer enshrined under the Consumer Protection Act,

1986.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Copy right

b. License

Fall/August 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

MB 0051: “Legal Aspects of Business

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1207)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. “All agreement are not contracts but all contacts are agreements”.

Comment.

2. What do you mean by bailment? What are the requisites of a

contract of bailment? Explain.

3. What do you mean by del credere agent?

4. What do you mean by Memorandum of Association? What does it contain?

5. Name the instruments which are recognized as negotiable

instruments by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Digital Signature

b. Information Technology Act

Fall/August 2012

Fall / August 2012

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

SC0001 - Supply Chain Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1542)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each main Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. (a) What is Supply Chain Management? Explain SCM process.

(b) Mention some of the key issues of supply chain management

2. Explain the factors influencing network design decision.

3. (a) Explain the different modes of transportation.

(b) What are the various factors affecting the transportation decisions in Supply chain?

4. What is meant by inventory? Explain the importance of inventory management in Supply

chain.

5. (a) Describe the steps involved in the purchasing process.

(b) What are the different types of purchases?

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

Fall / August 2012


SC0001 - Supply Chain Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1542)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60


1. What is risk pooling? Why is it important in supply chain management?

2. Explain vendor relationship management.

3. What is distribution strategy? Describe the different distribution strategies.

4. (a) Define ‘e-procurement’? Explain the different types of e-procurement.

(b) What are the benefits of e-procurement?

5. What is Decision Support System? What are the components of Decision Support

Systems?

6. Discuss the issues in global supply chain management.

Fall / August 2012


SC0002 - Outsourcing

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1543)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60


1. Define the term ‘outsourcing’. What are the benefits of outsourcing?

2. (a) Define ‘Business Process Outsourcing’ (BPO). Discuss the benefits of BPO.

(b) Describe functional process outsourcing with an example.

3. What is meant by offshoring? Explain Offshoring’s Value Model

4. Discuss the seven steps in developing a global outsourcing strategy.

5. Write a brief note on outsourcing decision matrix.

6. As outsourcing is becoming a mainstream, how are organisations changing their business

relations with their vendors?

Fall / August 2012


SC0002 - Outsourcing

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1543)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60


1. List and explain different steps involved in developing a global strategy.

2. Explain the following: (i) RFI and (ii) RFP.

3. Describe the following ‘ongoing management costs’: (i) planning costs and (ii) transition

costs.

4. How does the organisation manage the transition during outsourcing?

5. Discuss in detail the pricing section of the outsourcing contract.

6. “Outsourcing is all about specialisation”. Comment.

Fall / August 2012


SC0003 - Food Supply Chain Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1544)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60


1. Write brief note on food consumption.

2. Explain the importance of food and nutritional security.

3. Briefly explain the consumer’s perception in food safety.

4. What is ‘livestock’? Describe the characteristics of livestock supply chains

5. Explain the sugar supply chain.

6. Define the term ‘procurement’. Discuss the food procurement policy in India

Fall / August 2012


SC0003 - Food Supply Chain Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1544)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60


1. What is food supply chain? Explain the levels of food supply chain.

2. Briefly explain the food retailing and food wholesaling.

3. Describe the role and importance of food manufacturing.

4. Describe the structure of supermarket supply chains.

5. Explain the role of third party logistics service providers in food supply chain.

6. Explain the structure and composition of food manufacturing industry.

Fall / August 2012


SC0004 - Inventory Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1545)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60


1. What is meant by inventory management? What are the objectives of inventory

management?

2. What is meant by ordering cost and holding cost?

3. What is ABC analysis? Describe in detail.

4. Describe the following: (a) Profitability ratio and (b) liquidity ratio.

5. What is economic order quantity (EOQ) model? What are the assumptions of EOQ

model?

6. What is meant by safety stock? Explain.

Fall / August 2012


SC0004 - Inventory Management

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1545)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60


1. Explain the need for inventory in an organisation.

2. What are the approaches to allocate factory overheads?

3. Mention the steps for binding the SKU and location addresses.

4. Explain the categories of warehouse costs.

5. What is obsolete stock? Discuss the various methods of disposing the obsolete stock.

6. Describe the types of distribution systems.

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