(Spring/Feb 2013)

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

SC0009–Supply Chain Cost Management- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1664)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Elucidate the measures that organisations can take to align their supply

chain with that of their customers

.

10 marks

(300-400) words

Q2. Briefly discuss the eight steps of the AIM & DRIVE Process for cost

management.

10 marks

(300-400) words

Q3. What are the different approaches developed to assess the sustainability

performance of the supply chain?

10 marks

(300-400) words

Q4. Explain how organisations can apply web 2.0 technology to communicate

new ideas.

10 marks

(300-400) words

Q5. Explain the three ways that help customers to extract vital cost information

about a particular service or product

10 marks

(300-400) words

Q6. How do you develop strategic options for selected cost drivers?

10 marks

(300-400) words

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

MB0052 –Strategic Management and Business Policy- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1699)

Assignment (60 Marks)

Note: Answer all questions (with 300 to 400 words each) must be written within 6-8 pages. Each

Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60

Q1. Explain the corporate strategy in different types of organization.

Q2. What is the role consultants play in the strategic planning and management process of a company? Is it an

essential role?

Q3. What is strategic audit? Explain its relevance to corporate strategy and corporate governance.

Q4. What is Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) ? Which are the issues involved in analysis of CSR? Name

three companies with high CSR rating.

Q5. Distinguish between core competence, distinctive competence, strategic competence and threshold

competence. Use examples.

Q6. What is global industry? Explain with examples, international strategy, multi-domestic strategy, global strategy and

transnational strategy.

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

MB0053 –International Business Management -4 Credits

(Book ID:B1724)

Assignment (60 marks)

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Write a note on Globalization. 10 marks

(350-400 words)

Q2. Why do nations trade? Discuss the relevance of Porter’s diamond model in today’s

business context.

4+6 marks

(350-400 words)

Q3. Why do firms pay so much attention to economic factors while entering in

particular market? Justify your answer with practical examples.

10 marks

(350-400 words)

Q4. How has India reacted towards regional integration? Discuss briefly the trade

agreements signed by India.

4+6 marks

(350-400 words)

Q5. What is global sourcing? What makes India so attractive for global sourcing? 5+5 marks

(350-400 words)

Q6. Write short notes on:

a) Cross cultural management

b) WTO

5 + 5 = 10 Marks

(200 - 250 words

each)

(Spring/Feb 2013)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Supply Chain Management” Specialization

SC0006 – Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1661)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Write a note on any three trade blocks 10 marks (300-400) words

Q2. Explain the three basic types of cargo

10 marks (300-400) words

Q3. Describe intermodal movements in detail.

10 marks (300-400) words

Q4. Write a note on ocean liner conferences

10 marks (300-400) words

Q5. Explain the different methods/terms of payments

10 marks (300-400 words

Q6. Briefly explain the important functions involved in an international

distribution channel

10 marks (300-400 words

(Spring/Feb 2013)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Supply Chain Management” Specialization

SC0007 – Category Management in Purchasing (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1662)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. Write a note on product category lifecycle

10 marks (300-400) words

Q2. Describe the steps implemented in communication planning 10 marks (300-400) words

Q3. Write a note on contingency planning

10 marks (300-400) words

Q4. Discuss e-auctions in detail

10 marks (300-400) words

Q5. Explain the creation of programme plan

Q6. Explain how price cost analysis is performed in category

management

10 Marks (300 – 400) words 10 Marks (300 – 400) words

(Spring/Feb 2013)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Supply Chain Management” Specialization

SC0008 –Purchasing and Contracting for Projects (4 credits)

(Book ID: 1663)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1. What are the factors influencing contracting strategies

Q2. Differentiate between fixed price and reimbursable

Q3. “Appropriate usage of words is very essential in communicating

our requirements to the supplier or the contractor”. Justify.

Q4. What can a project manager do to control money flow?

.

Q5. Explain any five steps required to evaluate tenders.

Q6. Describe any two enquiry methods

10 marks (300-400) words 10 marks (300-400) words

10 marks (300-400) words 10 marks (300-400) words 10 marks (300-400) words 10 marks (300-400) words