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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
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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) PGDOMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0015 – MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)
BK ID B2008
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 What are the different techniques of proactive maintenance?
A List and explain the 8 different techniques of
proactive maintenance
10 (1.25 marks each) 10
2 What are the steps involved in organizing maintenance activities?
A List and explain the 5 steps involved in
organizing maintenance activities
10 ( 2 marks each) 10
3 Write short notes on:
1. Maintenance optimisation
2. Maintenance key performance indicators
3. Maintenance documentation
A 1. Maintenance optimisation
2. Maintenance key performance
indicators
3. Maintenance documentation
3
3
4
10
4 Explain the factors that must be considered while selecting condition monitoring
techniques in an organisation.
A List and describe the 5 factors that must be
considered while selecting condition monitoring
techniques in an organisation.
10 (2 marks each)
5 Suppose you are the head of the maintenance department of your organisation which
preventive maintenance tasks would you perform.
A List the tasks you would perform in preventive
maintenance
Discuss the tasks you would perform in
preventive maintenance
2
8
10
6 Answer the following questions:
1. What are the types of maintenance budget?
2. What are the types of maintenance audits?
3. Give the important objectives of maintenance benchmarking.
A Explain the 2 types of maintenance budget
Explain the 2 types of maintenance audit
List the important objectives of maintenance
benchmarking
4 (2 marks each)
4 ( 2 marks each)
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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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDOMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0016 – QUALITY MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)
BK ID B2009
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Discuss the various dimensions of quality given by Garvin.
A List and explain the 8 dimensions of quality
given by Garvin
10 (1.25 marks each)
10
2 What are the benefits of applying ISO standards in you organisation? Explain the phases in the development of a process oriented QMS (Quality Management System).
A List and explain any 6 benefits of applying ISO standards in you organisation Describe the 4 phases in the development of a process oriented QMS
6 4
10
3 What do you understand by Management by Walking around (MBWA), a strategy that may be adopted by the top management to lead an organisation towards TQM?
A Describe MBWA concept in your own words. What is required to be done in MBWA? What are the barriers in practicing MBWA? What is the advantage of using MBWA?
2 4 2 2
10
4 What are the major differences between Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma? Explain the steps involved in identifying customer requirements for product development.
A List any 5 major differences between Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma Describe the 5 step process involved in identifying customer requirements for product development.
5 5
10
5 Write short notes on: 1. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
2. Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
A 1. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
2. Failure Mode Effect Analysis
(FMEA)
5 5
10
6 Explain the concept of Knowledge Support System (KSS). Explain its types.
A Define KSS What are the components of KSS What criteria should be met for the for the successful implementation of KSS What is the scope of KSS Describe the two types of KSS
1 2 2 1 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) PGDOMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0017 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND PLANNING
CONTROL (4 CREDITS)
BK ID B2010
MARKS 60
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 What are the different line balancing methods?
A List the different line balancing methods
Explain the steps involved in each method
1
9 (3 marks for each
method)
10
2 What are the various techniques of costing?
A List the various techniques of costing
Explain the 6 techniques of costing
1
9(1.5 marks each)
10
3 What are the different approaches to sales and operations planning?
A List the different approaches to sales and
operations planning
Explain the different approaches to sales and
operations planning
1
9 ( 3 marks each)
10
4 What are the rules for scheduling Kanban production?
A List rules for scheduling Kanban production
Explain the 6 rules for scheduling Kanban
production
1
9 (1.5 marks each)
10
5 What are factors must be considered while implementing a production planning and
control system?
A Explain the 4 factors to be considered while 10 (2.5 marks each) 10
implementing a production planning and control
system
6 Mention the reasons why manufacturing organizations choose Excel and Visual Basic
prototype as planning and scheduling tools.
A List the 8 reasons why manufacturing
organizations choose Excel and Visual Basic
prototype as planning and scheduling tools
10 (1.25 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 DRIVE 2015
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDOMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
OM0018 – TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1979
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 a. What do you mean by S&T policies of organisations?
b. What is the role of innovation in S&T?
A a. Explaining the science and technology
policies of the organisations
6
10
b. Explaining the role of creativity and
innovation as the main driving forces
4
2 a. Write about the changing trends in the industry
b. Explain the methods for Strategic Analysis and Decision Making
A a. Write about the changing trends in the
industry
4 10
b. Explaining the three methods for strategic
analysis and decision making
6
3 a. Explain about the concept of strategic planning
b. Describe the concept of technology maps.
c. What is technology forecasting? A a. Explaining the concept of strategic
planning
4
10
b. Describing the concept of technology
maps
4
c. Briefing on technology forecasting 2
4 What is the impact of the technology change on the following:
a. Organisational productivity
b. Quality of work life
A a. Impact of technology change on
Organisational productivity
5 10
b. Impact of technology change on Quality of
work life
5
5 Demonstrate Global Information System
Demonstration of GIS 10 10
6 Explain the conceptual framework of Management of Technology. Explaining the conceptual framework 10 10
