Mba assignment topics 2013

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MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education

Tirunelveli – 627 012.

Instructions relating to M.B.A. – 2 year course

1. There are eight papers in each year to complete the M.B.A. program through

Distance Education (2Years ) from the Academic year 2008-09 onwards.

2. Each paper is evaluated for 100 marks with two components, viz., Internal

for 20 Marks and year and External Examination for 80 marks.

3. Internal Marks are awarded to the students based on a written assignment

submitted by the student, on answering two specific questions for each

paper. Each question will carry 10marks and the assignment is compulsory.

4. The answer for each question must be in writing (either hand written or type

written ) not exceeding five pages of A4 size paper. Each assignment (not

exceeding 10 pages) must be stapled with the first page containing: paper

code, the title of the paper along with the Name of the student as well as

his/her Enrolment Number.

5. Practical examples and explanation with graphical representation will add

more weightage, Original thoughts and execution will be duly rewarded and

plagiarism in any form will be viewed very seriously.

6. The assignments should be submitted to the Director, DD&CE,

Manonamaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012 on or before

December 31st 2013.

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Tirunelveli – 627 012.

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

(For those joined in Calendar Year 2013)

M.B.A. I YEAR

DRM11 : 1.1. MANAGEMENT PROCESS & BEHAVIOUR

1. Elucidate the different theories of motivation with examples.

2. Analyse the concept of corporate Social Responisibility with the help of

current day examples.

DRM12 : 1.2. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

1. What is Elasticity of demand? ‘Explain price, cross and Income

elasticity of demand used in managerial decision – making process.

2. Discuss the concept of National Income.

DRM13 : 1.3. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

1. “Marginal costing is essentially a technique of cost analysis and cost

presentation”. Discuss the statement with reference to the applications,

merits and limitations of marginal costing.

2. What do you mean by functional budget? Discuss any two functional

budgets in detail.

DRM14 : 1.4. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

1. Explain the role of fiscal policy in overcoming recession and in

achieving economic stability at full-employment level.

2. Elaborate the types of International business with examples.

DRM15 : 1.5. BUSINESS LAW

1. Explain the rights and duties of the buyer and the Seller, under the Sale

of Goods Act.

2. Narrate Intellectual Property Rights.

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DRM16 : 1.6. MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION

1. What are the barriers to communication in an organization Give

Guidelines to overcome these barriers.

2. Write Notes on : (i) Oral Presentation

(ii) Group Discussion

DRM17 : 1.7. COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT

1. Give a brief account on the word processing application in business.

2. Elaborate Management Information System (MIS) and its applications

in today’s business scenario.

DRM18 : 1.8. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

1. Explain the problems to be encountered by researchers in India.

2. Explain the contents of a research report in detail.

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(For those who joined in Calendar Year 2013)

Professional. M.B.A.

(Course Code :162)

DRM21 : 2.1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Briefly explain the employee Selection Process with any real world

example.

2. Discuss the Statutory and non- statutory benefits provided for

employees in an organization with which you are familiar?

DRM22 : 2.2. MARKETING MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the different stages of Product Life Cycle and strategies to be

followed for each stage.

2. Discuss the concept of customer Relationship Management / Highlight

its importance in the globalised scenario.

DRM23: 2.3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1. Examine the techniques available to measure risk in capital budgeting

decisions.’

2. Discuss the present status of Indian Financial System.

DRM24 : 2.4. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. Describe the different types of manufacturing systems with suitable

examples.

2. Write Notes on (i) Material Requirement Planning

(ii) Capacity Requirement Planning

DRM25 : 2.5. DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

1. Explain the applications of DSS in a business organization.

2. “Database Management System Act as a DSS development tool” –

Comment.

DRM26 : 2.6. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1. Explain INCO Terms

2. Discuss International Labor strategy in the present day context.

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DRM27 : 2.7. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. Establish in detail the use of SWOT in the analysis of Internal strategic

assessment.

2. Explain with the help of examples, the forms of diversification.

DRM28 : 2.8. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL

BUSINESS.

1. Critically examine the uses of entrepreneurship Development Programs

(EDPs) in India.

2. Can you agree that entrepreneurs are born not made? Discuss with

example.

(For those who joined in Calendar 2012)

M .B.A. Marketing

(Course Code : 163)

DRC21 :2.1. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – I

1. Elaborate the new product development.

2. Discuss the performance appraisal of employees in an organization

which you are familiar with?

DRC22: 2.2. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – II

1. Explain profitability ratios with suitable illustration.

2. Explain the factors affecting the selection of plant location for Spinning

Mills.

DRC23 : 2.3. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT


assessment.


DRC24 : 2.4. MARKETING RESEARCH

1. “Marketing Research is an aid to effective marketing decisions” –

Discuss.

2. Discuss the factors which have stood in the way of acceptance of

marketing research in India.

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DRC25 : 2.5. ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

1. The basic objective of advertising is to increase sales and profit

Elucidate, pointing out other objectives of advertising.

2. What is sales Promotion? Discuss major types of consumer and

trade related sales promotion schemes.

DRC26 : 2.6. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

1. Give a brief account of the important steps in International Pricing.

2. Explain the recent trends in Export Promotion Zones in India.

DRC27 : 2.7. SERVICES MARKETING

1. “Services Marketing requires an extended marketing mix”.-

Explain.

2. Briefly explain the marketing of banking services in India.


BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

M .B.A. Production

(Course Code : 164)





DRC22 : 2.2. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT – II



Mills.

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assessment.


DRP24 : 2.4. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the applications of forecasting techniques in materials

management.

2. Write Notes on : (i) ABC Analysis (ii) VED Analysis.

DRP25 : 2.5. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the strategies to manage global supply chain.

2. Explain the factors to be considered in design as Integrated Supply

Chain Information System.

DRP26 : 2.6. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the Various steps involved in step wise project planning

with suitable illustrations.

2. Justify the need for PERT and CPM. Explain PERT and CPM with

examples.

DRP27 : 2.7. OPERATION RESEARCH

1. Explain about simulation. Discuss about its limitations.

2. Explain decision tree analysis with suitable illustrations.


BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

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M .B.A. Finance

(Course Code : 165)








Mills.



assessment.


DRF24 : 2.4. SECURITY ANALYSIS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

1. Critically examine the Capital Asset Pricing Model.

2. Explain the Markowitz Efficient Theory.

DRF25 : 2.5. FINANCIAL SERVICES

1. Explain the various stages of venture capital financing.’

2. Discuss various forms of merger with suitable examples.

DRF26 : 2.6. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

1. Discuss the important considerations which influence the

magnitude of working capital requirement of a firm.

2. Describe how a firm’s collection policies can affect the level of its

investment in receivables.

DRF27 : 2.7. CORPORATE TAXATION

1. Explain the provisions of Central Sales Tax.

2. Elaborate Direct and Indirect Taxes.

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BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

M .B.A. Human Resource

(Course Code : 166)








Mills.



assessment.


DRH24 : 2.4. MANAGEMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

1. The dynamics of Indian environment have made the roles and

responsibilities of a training manager much challenging. Critically

elucidate.

2. Critically evaluate any four Training methods and Techniques.

DRH25 : 2.5. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. “Government Sector should focus more on OD motives rather

than private sectors to have a competitive future” – Discuss the

statement.

2. What are the issues that arise in OD consultant – Client

relationship and how to prevent or resolve the same?

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DRH26 : 2.6. INDUSTRIAL LABOUR RELATIONS

1. Explain the Industrial Relations problems in the public Sector of

India in detail.

2. Write in detail the various welfare measures provided statutorily

to labourers in India. Critically evaluate their effectiveness.

DRH27 : 2.7. COUNSELING SKILLS FOR MANAGERS

1. Explain the process of counseling in detail.

2. Explain the application of counseling to organizations situations.


BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

M .B.A. System

(Course Code : 167)








Mills.



assessment.


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DRS24 : 2.4. SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

1. Prepare a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) for the billing application of

a petrol retail outlet. Consider all the related data modeling

relationship.

2. Explain system development life cycle.

DRS25 : 2.5. BUSINESS PROCESS RE-ENGINEERING

1. Discuss the following in the context of BPR.

(i) Benchmarking (ii) Balance Scorecard.

2. How do you compare the private sector organization and

Government Organisation in terms of Scope & Potential of BPR?

Discuss different levels of re-engineering and risk associated with

these levels.

DRS26 : 2.6. MANAGEMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

1. Explain the classification of Decision Support System.

2. Write notes on : (i) Model Acquisition

(ii) Data Acquisition

DRS27 : 2.7. E- COMMERCE

1. Illustrate the importance of e-commerce technology in the new era

of business environment.

2. Illustrate in detail about the key characteristics of e- commerce

and the various strategies for identifying e- commerce

opportunities.


BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

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M .B.A. General

(Course Code : 033)

DRM21 : 2.1. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1. Briefly explain the employee Selection Process with any real world

example.

2. Discuss the Statutory and non- statutory benefits provided for

employees in an organization with which you are familiar?

DRM22 : 2.2. MARKETING MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the different stages of Product Life Cycle and strategies to be

followed for each stage.

2. Discuss the concept of customer Relationship Management Highlight its

importance in the globalised scenario.

DRM23: 2.3. FINIANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1. Examine the techniques available to measure risk in capital budgeting

decisions.’

2. Discuss the present status of Indian Financial System.

DRM24 : 2.4. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. Describe the different types of manufacturing systems with suitable

examples.

2. Write Notes on (i) Material Requirement Planning

(ii) Capacity Requirement Planning

DRM25 : 2.5. DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

1. Explain the applications of DSS in a business organization.

2. “Database Management System Act as a DSS development tool” –

Comment.

DRM26 : 2.6. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1. Explain INCO Terms

2. Discuss International Labor strategy in the present day context.

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DRM27 : 2.7. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT


assessment.



BUSINESS.


(EDPs) in India.


example.

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TITLE OF THE PROJECT

A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the awards

of the degree of Master of Business Administration of the Manonmaniam

Sundaranar University.

By

Name of the Candidate

Register Number :

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guide

Designation of the Guide

With institutional address

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION


TIRUNELVELI – 627 012

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Suggestive Format for Project Report

1. Prefixes

a. Cover page

b. Declaration

c. Certificate from the Company

d. Certificate from the Department

e. Acknowledgement

f. Table of Contents.

2. Introduction

3. Objectives

a. Objectives of your field work

4. Research Methodology

5. Scope and Limitations

6. Analysis and Interpretation

7. Findings

8. Conclusion

9. Suggestions

10. Bibliography

11. Annexure

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CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE

This is to certify that the Project work entitles Title of the Project is a

bonafide work of Name of the Candidate (Enrolment No. …………..) in partial

fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of MASTER OF

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

under my guidance during the year ……………………………. This Project work

is original one and not submitted earlier for the award of any degree / diploma

elsewhere.

Signature of the Guide

Date:

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DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I Name of the Candidate hereby declare that the project titles Title of the

Project submitted to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in partial

fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of MASTER OF

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION is a record of original project done by me under

the supervision of Name and Designation with Institutional address of the Guide.

Signature

Date:

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