ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 3
PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/
PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/
PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 1
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME MB0050
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
BK ID B1700
CREDITS 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 Research is a sequential method of enquiry, directed towards a clear implicit or
explicit objective. Describe in detail the steps to be carried out in a typical research
study.
Meaning of Research
Listing the steps
Explanation of the steps in a research study
2
2
6
10
2 What are descriptive research designs? Explain the different kinds of descriptive
research designs.
Meaning of Descriptive Research designs
Kinds of Descriptive research designs
5
5
10
3 The procedure of testing hypothesis requires a researcher to adopt several steps.
Describe in brief all such steps.
Meaning of hypothesis
Steps in testing hypothesis
4
6
10
4 a. Distinguish between:
i. Schedules and Questionnaires
ii. Open ended and closed ended questions
b. Explain the questionnaire design process.
a. Differences
b. Questionnaire design process
4
6
10
5 a. What is the analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?
Give a few examples where the techniques could be used.
b. The following data represents the number of units produced by four operators
during three different shifts:
Shifts Operator
A B C D
I 10 8 12 13
II 10 12 14 15
III 12 10 11 14
Perform a two-way analysis of variance and interpret the result.
a. Meaning, Assumptions and examples
b. Formulas, Calculation, Solution and Interpretation to the
problem
4
6
10
6 Explain the Structure of the Research Report. What are the guidelines for effective
report writing?
Explanation of the Structure of the Research Report
Guidelines for effective report writing
5
5
10
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 3
PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/
PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/
PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 1
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
MB0051-Legal Aspects of Business
BK ID B1725
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 “Discharge refers to the termination of contractual relationship between the parties”. Explain the statement along with different modes of discharging a contract.
Explanation of service positioning Explanation of modes
2 8
10
2 Explain the meaning of Power of Attorney, its types and clause related to registration.
Meaning Types Registration
2 2 6
10
3 Explain the procedure of registration of partnership firms.
Explanation
10 10
4 What are the circumstances under which breach of condition is treated as breach of warranty?
Explanation
10 10
5 Explain the procedure for filing a complaint and admission of complaint in consumer protection act.
Filing a complaint Admission of complaint
5 5
10
6 Write short notes on: a) Shares and its classification b) Meetings and its classification
a) Meaning and classification b) Meaning and classification
5 5
10
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM0010 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1934
CREDITS AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 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 and Evaluation Scheme Marks Total Marks
1. Define operations strategy. What are the differences between manufacturing and
service organisations in terms of operations strategy?
A Definition of operations
List and explain differences between manufacturing and
service organisations in terms of operations strategy
1 9( 3 marks each)
10
2. Explain the characteristics of services.
A Explanation of characteristics of services 10 (2.5 marks each)
10
3. What is inventory control? Explain the factors considered in inventory control.
A Definition of inventory control Explanation of factors considered in inventory control
1.25 8.75 (1.25 marks each)
10
4. Explain the applications of queuing models
A 10
Give the different applications of the queuing models 10 (2 marks each)
5. Write short notes on Markov analysis.
A Definition of Markov analysis. Characteristics of Markov analysis. Assumptions of Markov analysis.
Applications of Markov analysis.
1
3
3
3
10
6. Describe the various types of decision making models.
A List the models Describe the 3 decision making models
1
9 (3 marks
each)
10
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL DRIVE 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
OM0011- ENTERPRISES RESOURCE PLANNING
BK ID B1964
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 Explain the relationship between business functions and business processes in the
insurance sector
A Explaining the terminologies business function
and business processes
4
10
Explaining the relationship with insurance
example
5
Drawing the relationship with a diagram 1
2 Explain ERP selection process
A Explaining ERP selction process 10 10
3 Earlier payroll systems used the systems which were more than process time sheets,
print payroll checks and keep total so f annual wages and deductions. Present day
systems used computer-based system that optimises the collection, collation, transfer
and presentation of information throughout an organisation. Explain the various
Roles of MIS. Explain decision support system and its advantages and disadvantages A 4 roles of MIS 4
10 Defining decision Support system 2
Advantages and disadvantages of DSS 4
4 Evaluate the role of vendor evaluation sub-module of the materials management module
A explaining vendor evaluation 5 10
Explaining the role of vendor evaluation sub
module
5
5 Write short notes on
a. Sub-modules of CRM
b. Features of human resource management module
A a. Explaining the 3 sub-modules of CRM 6 10
b. Listing atleast 4 features 4
6 a. Explain some of the technologies provided by PeopleSoft Inc.
b. Explain the different modules under MFG/PRO application A a. Explaining 3 technologies 6 10
b. Explaining 4 modules 4
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM0012 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1542
CREDITS AND MARKS 4 CREDITS AND 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 and Evaluation Scheme Marks Total Marks
1 Write short notes on:
Intermodal transportation
Capacitated plant location model
Bulk shipments
Purchasing strategies
Intermodal transportation
Capacitated plant location model
Bulk shipments
Purchasing strategies
10 (2.5 marks each)
10
2 Discuss the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance.
Listing of the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance Explanation of the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance
2 8
10
3 Write short notes on:
Lead time reduction
Cross docking
Distributor integration
e-sourcing
Lead time reduction
Cross docking
Distributor integration
e-sourcing
10 (2.5 marks each)
10
4 What are the issues faced in global supply chain?
Explanation of the issues faced in global supply chain 10 (1.25 marks each)
10
5 What is standardisation? Explain the four approaches to standardisation?
Explanation of standardization Description of the approaches to standardization
2 8 (2 marks for each approach)
10
6 Discuss the impacts of e-commerce on SCM.
Listing of the impacts of e-commerce on SCM Explanation of impacts of e-commerce on SCM
1
9 (1 mark
for each
impact)
10
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3) PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1935
CREDITS & MARKS 4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.
A Describe the 2 methods commonly used by an
organisation to improve its productivity
Job analysis
Work study
10(5 marks each) 10
2 Write short notes on Line of Balance(LOB) technique.
A Where is LOB used Definition of LOB Steps in LOB technique
1.5 1 7.5(1.5 marks for each step)
10
3 a. Discuss the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.
b. Describe the process of aggregate planning
A a.
Discuss the role of the government in deciding
and selecting a plant location in the backward
regions of India
Discuss the role of the government in balancing
the regional development – with reference to
organisation locating their bases in developed
areas
b.
explain the aggregate planning process with
the help of an example
2.5 2.5 5
10
4 What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling equipment?
A Explanation of the various factors an organization considers while selecting material handling
10( 2 marks each) 10
5 Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.
A Explanation of steps
Advantages
6 (1 mark each) 4( 1 mark each)
10
6 Write short notes: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
A Explanation of VSM Advantages of VSM Steps the organization performs to create VSM
2 3 5
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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