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DRIVE-FALL 2014

PROGRAM-MBA/ MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ PGDBAN2

SEMESTER-II

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MB 0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT

BK ID-B1627

CREDIT & MARKS-4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS

Q1. People's productivity key to Indian manufacturing competitiveness: Boston Consulting Group

Namrata Singh, TNN | Mar 14, 2013, 09.34PM IST

MUMBAI: People productivity is the key to Indian manufacturing competitiveness, says a report

by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In most global people productivity surveys, not only does

people productivity of Indian manufacturing sector lags developed nations such as US and Japan,

but also lags in most manufacturing sectors to China. While earlier, many explained this to

differences in technology, level of automation, etc., the report suggests such differences are not only

rapidly shrinking, but they do not fully explain the significant gaps in productivity that exists.

Skill gap and engagement gap are the two critical factors that explain lower people productivity.

Under gap in skill, Indian manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in attracting quality

manpower that is 'right' skilled prior to entering the workforce. In addition, continuous skill

development efforts are required for the work force, throughout their careers, as processes and

technologies evolve.

On the other hand, many manufacturing studies have indicated a direct correlation between

workforce engagement and productivity. For most Indian manufacturing companies, the level of

engagement and alignment with corporate vision, amongst their union work force and contract

labour is extremely low, when compared to their global peers.

"An improvement in people productivity can be beneficial across all levels of an organization. At

the employee level, it results in higher wages and enhanced job satisfaction. At company level, the

direct correlation between profits and resource productivity has been established through research

multiple times. And at industry level, increased people productivity leads to improved skills and

better working environment—thus paving the way for higher investments and faster economic

growth. Therefore, it is critical for the Indian manufacturing sector to work toward enhancing

people productivity to achieve the goals it has set for itself," the report says.

The subject gains importance in the backdrop of a slowdown in western economic countries and

China, as well as cost increases in China. Indian manufacturing sector stands at the cusp of a

tremendous opportunity.

After reading the case study answer the following questions:

a. What do you think are the reasons for low people productivity in India?

b. Compare and analyze India’s productivity with respect to other countries?

c. What suggestions do you offer to improve the situation?

Answer.

Reasons for low productivity in India

Skill gap and engagement gap are the two critical factors that explain lower people productivity. Under

gap in skill, Indian manufacturing sector faces significant challenges in attracting quality manpower that

is 'right' skilled prior to entering the workforce. There are many factors responsible for the low

productivity in India. Companies with low levels

Q2. List the elements of operations strategy. Explain any TWO elements of operations strategy.

(Listing the elements of operations strategy) (0.5 marks for each element))

Answer.

Elements of operations strategy

The six elements of operations strategy are:

1) Designing of the production system

Q3. What are the basic capacity (production) options a company can choose?

(Explanation of various capacity options) 10 (2 marks for each option)

Answer.

Basic capacity (production) options

A company can choose from the following basic capacity (production) options:

a) Changing inventory levels: Under this option the inventory is increased during periods of low

demand to meet high

Q4. Write short notes on:

a. Qualitative methods of forecasting

b. Taguchi’s quality loss function

(a. Brief explanation of any FIVE qualitative methods of forecasting, b. Taguchi’s quality loss

function)

Answer.

a. Qualitative methods of forecasting

The different qualitative methods of forecasting are as follows:

Market surveys

Nominal group testing

Historical analysis

Jury of executive opinion

Life cycle analysis

Q5. Describe the process of value analysis.

(Description of the steps in the process of value analysis) 10 (2.5 marks each)

Answer.

Steps in the process of value analysis

The process of value analysis can be divided into the following four steps:

1. Data gathering

2. Analysis and valuation of functions

3. Idea generation and evaluation of substitutes

Q6. Write short notes on

a. Tools for implementation of operations

b. Fixed position layout

(a. Tools for implementation of operations, Listing and brief explanation of tools for

implementation of operations, b. Fixed position layout- explain with examples and when to use

fixed layout)

Answer.

a. Tools for implementation of operations

Gantt charts developed by Henry Gantt long back for the purpose of visualising the work assignments and

sequence and timings are used to record progress comparing the actual against the planned activities and

to keep track of the flow of the material. In its simplest form, a Gantt chart consists of horizontal bar

graphs on time scales.

DRIVE-FALL 2014


SEMESTER-II

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MB0045

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BK ID-B1628

CREDITS-4

MARKS-60

Q1. Explain the liquidity decisions and its important elements. Write complete information on

dividend decisions.

(Explanation of liquidity decisions with its important elements, Explanation of dividend decisions)5,

5

Answer.

Liquidity decisions with its important elements

The liquidity decision is concerned with the management of the current assets, which is a pre-requisite to

long-term success of any business firm. This is also called as working capital decision. The main

objective of the current assets management is the trade-off between profitability and liquidity, and there is

a conflict between these two concepts. If a

Q2. Explain about the doubling period and present value. Solve the below given problem:

Under the ABC Bank’s Cash Multiplier Scheme, deposits can be made for periods ranging from 3

months to 5 years and for every quarter, interest is added to the principal. The applicable rate of

interest is 9% for deposits less than 23 months and 10% for periods more than 24 months. What

will be the amount of Rs. 1000 after 2 years?

(Explanation of doubling period, Solving the problem, Explanation of present value) 2, 3, 5

Answer.

Doubling period

A very common question arising in the minds of an investor is “how long will it take for the amount

invested to double for a given rate of interest”. There are 2 ways of answering this question:

Q3. Write short notes on:

a) Operating Leverage

b) Financial leverage

c) Combined leverage

Answer.

a) Operating Leverage

Operating leverage arises due to the presence of fixed operating expenses in the firm’s income flows. It

has a close relationship to business risk. Operating leverage affects business risk factors, which can be

viewed as the uncertainty inherent in estimates of future operating income.

Q4. Explain the factors affecting Capital Structure. Solve the below given problem:

Given below are two firms, A and B, which are identical in all aspects except the degree of leverage

employed by them. What is the average cost of capital of both firms?

(Explanation of factors affecting capital structure, Solution for the problem, Interpretation) 6,3,1

Answer.

Factors affecting Capital Structure

The major factor affecting the capital structure is leverage. There are also a few other factors affecting

them. All the factors are explained briefly here.

Q5. Explain all the sources of risk in capital budgeting with examples.

Solve the below given problem:

An investment will have an initial outlay of Rs 100,000. It is expected to generate cash inflows. Cash

inflow for four years.

If the risk free rate and the risk premium is 10%,

a) Compute the NPV using the risk free rate

b) Compute NPV using risk-adjusted discount rate

Answer.

Sources of risk in capital budgeting

Capital budgeting involves four types of risks in a project: stand-alone risk, portfolio risk, market risk and

corporate risk.

Q6. Explain the objectives of Cash Management. Write about the Baumol model with their

assumptions.

(Explanation of objectives of cash management, Explanation of Baumol model with

assumptions)5,5

Answer.

Objectives of cash management

The major objectives of cash management in a firm are:

Meeting payments schedule

Minimising funds held in the form of cash balances

DRIVE-Fall 2014

PROGRAM-MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2/ PGDBAN2

SEMESTER-2

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MB0046- Marketing Management

BK ID-B1629

CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks

Q1. Personal selling focuses in on ‘personal’ or ‘one to one’ selling. It involves an individual

salesman or a sales team establishing and building a profitable relationship with customers

over a period of time through a series of steps. Explain the steps in the personal selling

process which helps in the successful sales.

(Definition of Personal Selling, Explanation of steps in the Personal selling process) 2, 8

Answer.

Definition of Personal Selling

Personal selling is an activity which involves a face-to-face interaction with the customers

wherein there is a quick response and personal confrontation. This allows for more specific

adjustment of the message. Here, the communication message can be adjusted as per the

customer’s specific needs or wants. It offers you the opportunity to develop long-term familiarity

and relationship.

Q2. A brand is a composite set of beliefs and associations in the mind of consumers. In

brand development, as a part of branding strategy decision, the brand manager can decide

to create new brand elements for the new products, apply some of the existing brand

elements to the new product, or use a combination of existing and new brand elements to

the existing and new products. Explain the different branding strategies used by the

companies for their range of products.

(Definition of Brand, Advantages of Brand, Explanation of different branding strategies

adopted by companies)2,2,6

Answer.

Definition of Brand

Brand is name linked to one or more items in the product line that is employed to recognise the

source or character of item(s).

Example: prudential help in recognising the source or character of an item of a product line.

Q3. Describe the international market entry strategies in brief. (Joint ventures, Strategic

alliances, Direct investment, Contract manufacturing, Franchising) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

Answer: International Market Entry Strategies There are two methods to entry into foreign markets. They are indirect exporting and direct

exporting. In the first method, the manufacturers take the help of merchant exporters to get products exported to foreign markets.

In direct exporting, the manufacturers decide to export themselves. Thus, the manufacturers have to decide, whether they will go directly for exports or take the help of merchant exporters who are very often recognised as export houses, trading houses, etc. Some government trading organisations like State Trading Corporation, MMTC, and National Small Industries Corporations also act as trading houses.

Q4. Personal selling focuses in on ‘personal’ or ‘one to one’ selling. It involves an individual

salesman or a sales team establishing and building a profitable relationship with customers

over a period of time through a series of steps. Explain the steps in the personal selling

process which helps in the successful sales.

(Definition of Personal Selling, Explanation of steps in the Personal selling process) 2, 8

Answer.

Definition of Personal Selling

Personal selling is an activity which involves a face-to-face interaction with the customers

wherein there is a quick response and personal confrontation. This allows for more specific

adjustment of the message. Here, the communication message can be adjusted as per the

customer’s specific needs or wants. It offers you the opportunity to develop long-term familiarity

and relationship.

Q5. Describe the stages in consumer decision making process. (Explanation of the stages in consumer decision making process) 10 Answer. Stages in consumer decision making process Consumer buying decision process is explained through a number of stages and is influenced by

one’s psychological framework comprising the individual’s personality, learning process, levels of motivation, perception towards products and brands, and formation of positive attitude towards the brand. Figure below depicts the process of consumer decision-making in detail.

Q6. Do you think the argument of some theorists that the traditional Ps are not enough for

services marketing? Give suitable examples to prove your point.

(Define Service Marketing, Explanation of 4p’s, Explanation of Additional 3 p’s) 2, 4, 4

Answer.

Define Service Marketing

Service sector is one of the key contributing factors for the growth of our economy and

civilisation. Though marketing literature is dominated by manufacturing and product-centric

business practices, service marketing constitutes a strategic area, which has propelled growth and

success for many organisations. Pure services and products are hypothetical extremes as every

product today is associated with some level of service.

DRIVE –Fall DRIVE 2014


SEMESTER-II

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MB0047 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

BK ID-B1968

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.

Q1. In the current e-world any organisation’s massive operations are managed by various types of

information systems that help them to achieve their goals of servicing their clients. This can be done

by the growth of modern organization. Discuss some of the essential features of modern

organisation.

(Listing the features, Explaining each of them in brief)2,8

Answer.

Essential features of modern organisation

Some essential features of modern organisations:

IT-Enabled organisation

Q2. Marketing managers are keener to look for a least cost route that also allow a sales person to

meet all his customers. Identifying a least cost route with these features is slightly complicated.

Therefore, managers depend on decision support tools to find the most cost effective routes to cover

the market. The travelling salesman problem is one of such tool. Describe the tool with a diagram.

(Graphical representation of Travelling salesman problem, Describing the problem)4, 6

Answer.

Graphical representation of travelling salesman problem

Figure depicts the travelling salesman problem which is an example of an operational decision. The

salesman has to cover all the cities in one tour at the lowest possible cost.

Q3.

There are many examples of digital goods. Companies such as Amazon.com are selling digital

versions of books over their site. These digital books can be read on special readers that display the

pages on a screen.

a. List the important properties of information goods

b. Explain positive feedback with diagrams

(a. Listing the properties, b.) Explain positive feedback with diagrams) 4, 6

Answer.

a. List the important properties of information goods

Information goods have certain properties that make them distinct from physical goods. Information

goods are typically expensive to produce but very cheap to reproduce. For example, the original cost of

producing a music track by a professional band may run into millions of rupees. However, once the

digital version of the track is available, it can be reproduced or copied for almost no cost or at a very low

cost.

Q4. Decision support systems (DSS) are used extensively across organisations to assist managers

with making decisions. Decision making by managers involves the phases of intelligence, design,

and choice, and DSS help mainly with the choice part as they support structured and unstructured

types of decisions.

a. What is it that managers do when they make decisions?

b. Explain the different types of decisions

(a. Explaining decision making process, b. List and describing the different types of decisions)5,5

Answer.

a. What is it that managers do when they make decisions?

This is a fundamental question that needs to be answered before one can think of using DSS to support

decision making in any meaningful manner. Herbert Simon, the Nobel Prize winning researcher, showed

that humans went through three essential stages in the act of problem solving. He called these the

Intelligence, Design, and Choice stages. Decision making can also be considered as a type of problem

solving. When making a decision, humans tend

Q5. What is crowdsourcing? How does the site Galaxy Zoo manage crowdsourcing?

(Crowdsourcing definition, Explaining site Galaxy Zoo management)2,8

Answer.

Crowdsourcing

The phrase crowdsourcing is often used to describe projects that encourage collaboration. The term refers

to the idea that a ‘crowd’ of people, not necessarily known to each other, participate in working on a

project.

Many critics have argued that crowdsourcing works for some kinds of tasks, but for others it is not

effective. For

Q6. Data and information relating to individuals could be of sensitive nature. Give some examples

of such kind of data

(Explaining five examples)10

Answer.

Examples

Data and information relating to individuals could be of sensitive nature. Some examples of such kind of

data are as follows:

1. Employees, who work extensively with computers, log in every morning when they come to

work and log out in the evening when they leave. During the working day, every time they leave

their desk or are not working on the computer, the system logs their inactivity at work. For

example, a United Airlines worker, in the USA, was

DRIVE- Fall 2014

PROGRAM-MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / PGDBAN2 / MBAFLEXSEMESTER- II

SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MB0048 OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Q1 Explain the types of Operations Research Models. Briefly explain the phases of Operations Research. (Meaning of Operations Research, Types of Operations Research Models, Phases of Operations Research) 2,4,4 Answer:

Definitions of operations researchChurchman, Aackoff, and Aruoff defined operations research as “the application of scientific methods, techniques and tools to the operation of a system with optimum solutions to the problems” where 'optimum' refers to the best possible alternative.The objective of OR is to provide a scientific basis to the decision-makers for solving problems involving interaction with various components of the organisation. This can be achieved by employing a team of

Q2. a. Explain the graphical method of solving Linear Programming Problem.

b. A paper mill produces two grades of paper viz., X and Y. Because of raw material restrictions, it cannot produce more than 400 tons of grade X paper and 300 tons of grade Y paper in a week. There are 160 production hours in a week. It requires 0.20 and 0.40 hours to produce a ton of grade X and Y papers. The mill earns a profit of Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 per ton of grade X and Y paper respectively. Formulate this as a Linear Programming Problem.

Answer: a.

Graphical Methods to Solve LPPWhile obtaining the optimal solution to an LPP by the graphical method, thestatement of the following theorems of linear programming is used:

The collection of all feasible solutions to an LPP constitutes a convex set whose extreme points correspond to the basic feasible solutions.

There are a finite number of basic feasible regions within the feasible solution space. If the convex set of the feasible solutions of the system of simultaneous equation is a convex

polyhedron, then at least one of the extreme points gives an optimal solution. If the optimal solution occurs at more than one extreme point, the value of the objective function

will be the same for all convex combination of these extreme points.

Q3. a. Explain how to solve the degeneracy in transportation problems.

b. Explain the procedure of MODI method of finding solution through optimality test.

(a. Degeneracy in transportation problem, b. Procedure of MODI method ) 5, 5

Answer:

a. Degeneracy in transportation problemA basic solution to an m-origin, n destination transportation problem can have at the most m+n-1 positive basic variables (non-zero), otherwise the basic solution degenerates. It follows that whenever the number

of basic cells is less than m + n – 1, the transportation problem is a degenerate one. The degeneracy can develop in two ways:Case 1 - The degeneracy develops while determining an initial assignment via any one of the initial

Q4.

a. Explain the steps involved in Hungarian method of solving Assignment problems.

b. What do you mean by unbalanced assignment problem? How do you overcome it?

Answer.a.) Hungarian Method AlgorithmHungarian method algorithm is based on the concept of opportunity cost and is more efficient in solving assignment problems. The following steps are adopted to solve an AP using the Hungarian method algorithm.Step 1: Prepare row ruled matrix by selecting the minimum values for each row and subtract it from the other elements of the row.Step 2: Prepare column-reduced matrix by subtracting minimum value of the column from the other values of that column.

Q5. A) Explain Monte Carlo Simulations.

Answer: Monte Carlo simulations, a statistical technique used to model probabilistic (or “stochastic”) systems and establish the odds for a variety of outcomes. The concept was first popularized right after World War II, to study nuclear fission; mathematician Stanislaw Ulam coined the term in reference to an uncle who loved playing the odds at the Monte Carlo casino (then a world symbol of gambling, like Las Vegas today). Today there are multiple types of Monte Carlo simulations, used in fields from particle physics to engineering, finance and more.

B) A Company produces 150 cars. But the production rate varies with the distribution.

Production rate

147 148 149 150 151 152 153

Probability 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.30 0.15 0.05At present the track will hold 150 cars. Using the following random numbers determine the average number of cars waiting for shipment in the company and average number of empty space in the truck. Random Numbers 82, 54, 50, 96, 85, 34, 30, 02, 64, 47.

Answer.

Production rate and probability

Q6. a. Explain the dominance principle in game theory.

b. Describe the Constituents of a Queuing System. c. Differentiate between PERT and CPM

a.DominanceIn a rectangular game, the pay-off matrix of player A is pay-off in one specific row ( r row ) th exceeding the corresponding pay-off in another specific row( s row ) th . This means that whatever course of action is adopted by player B, for A, the course of action Ar yields greater gains than the course of action As . Therefore, Ar is a better strategy than As irrespective of B’s strategy. Hence, you can say that Ar dominates As . Alternatively, if each pay-off in a specific column ( p column ) th is less than the

DRIVE- FALL 2014

PROGRAM

MBA/ MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ PGDBAN2

SEMESTER

II

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

MB 0049 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Qus:1 Describe the CPM model.

Explain the main focus of CPM and how is it different from PERT List the assumptions of CPM Explain the procedure of CPM analysis

Answer:Explain the main focus of CPM and how is it different from PERT:

For projects considered uncertain, the PERT model was developed and for projects which are comparatively risk-free the CPM model was developed. Both the approaches start with the development of the network and a focal point on the critical path. Tthe PERT approach is 'probabilistic' while the CPM approach is 'deterministic'. This does not, however, mean that in

Qus:2 Write short notes on: The Shewhart Cycle Project procurement process Role of Risk Management in Overall Project Management Design of PMIS(Project Management Information System)

Answer: The Shewhart Cycle:

PDCA (plan–do–check–act) is an iterative four-step management method used by the companies to control and continually improve their processes and products. PDCA is also referred to as the Deming circle/cycle/wheel, Shewhart cycle, control circle/cycle, or plan–do– study–act (PDSA). Figure below depicts the Shewhart cycle.

Qus:3 As an investor, how will you choose the projects to invest in? List the cash flow techniques you will use Explain any four commonly used methods in brief- list the criteria for choosing a

project in each method Answer: List the cash flow techniques you will use: If there are many alternative projects, all of which, at first sight, appear to be more or less equal in profit earning capacity, the investor should make a comparative study of the return on the different alternative proposals before choosing one. Such financial analysis broadly falls under

Qus:4 Write a note on Earned Value Method (EVM). EVM explanation Parameters to calculate performance measures Plot of BCWS versus time Plots BCWS, ACWP, and BCWP for a typical project

Answer: EVM explanation:The Earned Value Method (EVM) is a useful tool that allows the calculations of cost and schedule performance measures including cost variance, schedule variance, cost and time over-runs for a project.

Qus:5 Discuss the various methods of conflict resolution.

• List and explain the methods of conflict resolution and with examples

• Argue if one method suits all situations or if project managers need to need to use different methods to resolve conflicts.

Answer:

List and explain the methods of conflict resolution and with examples:

Conflict in the workplace is common. Conflicts occur when different people have different goals and needs; when one party thinks that the other party has done something to block the completion of their goals. There are many methods of conflict resolution. Generally, there are

Qus:6 Answer the following questions:

a. What are the advantages of using PM software package?

b. What are the types of project performance evaluation techniques?

• List and briefly explain the key advantages of using project management software.

• List and explain types of project performance evaluation techniques

Answer: List and briefly explain the key advantages of using project management software: The following are the key advantages of using project management software:

Speed, effort, and accuracy: For a large project, manually carrying out activities like drawing a network, carrying out time analysis, reporting project progress, generation of various types of reports, updating network, and maintaining records is quite time and effo

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