Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1206)

Assignment Set - 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Define Research. What are the features and types of Research?

2. How is a research problem formulated? What are the sources from which one

may be able to identify research problems?

3. What are the types of Observations? What is the utility of Observation in

Business Research?

4. What is Research Design? What are the different types of Research Designs?

5. Explain the Sampling Process and briefly describe the methods of Sampling.

6. What is a Research Report? What are the contents of Research Report?

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3

MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1206)

Assignment Set - 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Differentiate between nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio scales with an example

of each.

2. What are the types of Hypothesis? Explain the procedure for testing Hypothesis.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Case Study Method? How is

Case Study method useful to Business Research?

4. What are the Primary and Secondary sources of Data?

5. Differentiate between Schedules and Questionnaire. What are the alternative

modes of sending Questionnaires?

6. Explain the various steps in processing of Data.

Fall/August 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

MB 0051: “Legal Aspects of Business

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1207)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Discuss the nature and significance of business law?

2. Define contract of indemnity. Describe the rights of the indemnifier and the indemnity

holder.

3. What is Partnership? Briefly state special features of a partnership on the basis of

which its existence can be determined under the Indian Partnership Act?

4. What remedies are available to a seller for breach of contract of sale?

5. Examine the rights of a consumer enshrined under the Consumer Protection Act,

1986.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Copy right

b. License

Fall/August 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

MB 0051: “Legal Aspects of Business

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1207)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. “All agreement are not contracts but all contacts are agreements”.

Comment.

2. What do you mean by bailment? What are the requisites of a

contract of bailment? Explain.

3. What do you mean by del credere agent?

4. What do you mean by Memorandum of Association? What does it contain?

5. Name the instruments which are recognized as negotiable

instruments by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Digital Signature

b. Information Technology Act

Fall/August 2012

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1232 )

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. “From the perspective of Operations Management, the separation is between

manufacturing and services are artificial”. Comment on this statement.

2. Explain the product process matrix method of viewing operations management.

3. Describe the link of Operations Strategy with other strategies of the company

4. Briefly explain the important techniques based on which planning and execution of

operational process is conducted.

5. Explain the various criteria in selecting a suitable location

6. The table on the below presents the data regarding actual demand and forecasts for

two products, X and Y, in the six months from January 2012 to June 2012. Using

moving average (6 months), make demand estimates for products X and Y for the

months July 2012, August 2012 and September 2012.

Month Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12

Actual Demand

Product X Demand 2680 2600 2350 2630 2400 2620

Product Y Demand 1280 1290 1200 1290 1220 1280

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0010 - Operations Management (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1232 )

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. What do you understand by Ergonomics? How does it help the production manager?

2. Describe the various algorithms for balancing material flow.

3.

a. Differentiate between EDI, EPOS and Bar Coding

b. Explain in brief the four way classification in generic operations strategies

4. Discuss the various approaches used to determine the quality of the product/services

5. Explain two different Independent demand item techniques

6.

a. How do we calculate mean of given quantities?

b. Mention the four ways to improve the operations reliability

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1233 )

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Summarise the advantages of ERP systems

2. Evaluate the importance of integrated information systems in an organisation’s success

3.

a. List the technologies that increase the power and effectiveness of an ERP

system.

b. Differentiate between commercial and open source ERP

4. Explain the major functions of the Manufacturing and Production Planning module.

5. Discuss the three types of information essential for a successful ERP system

6.

a. What is CAD/CAM and what are its advantages?

b. Briefly explain the need for Sales and Distribution module

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0011 – Enterprise Resource Planning (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1233 )

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. Describe the ERP inventory module.

2.

a. Explain the three types of CRM

b. Summarise the various features of ERP financial module

3.

a. Illustrate the role of ERP systems in Human Resources

b. What is the purpose of gap analysis and how are the gaps fixed?

4. How does an ERP system facilitate better decision-making

5. What are the modules available in SAP R/3?

6.

a. Who is an end-user and why are they so critical for the success of the ERP

implementation

b. Explain the various factors to consider while choosing application platform

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1234)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Define Supply Chain. Discuss the various supply chain elements.

2. Discuss the elements of Logistics

3.

a. “The utility of forecasts can be enhanced through collaborative forecasting

among supply chain partners.” Explain?

b. Discuss the role of Transportation in Supply Chain

4. Evaluate the supply chain strategies for purchasing items

5. How can differential advantage be achieved through Supply Chain Management?

6. Name and explain the two types of Purchase Enquiry

(August 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0012 – Supply Chain Management (4 credits)

(Book ID:B1234)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1.

a. List the ten steps of assessment of supply chain management

b. Explain the different types of business process links.

2. Explain the traditional objectives of SCM with diagram

3. Evaluate the E-business impact on Supply Chain

4. Summarise the role of marketing in Supply Chain Management.

5. Explain the need and importance of Reverse Supply Chain Management

6.

a. List the guidelines for implementing GSCF framework

b. Briefly explain the EDI technology.

(May 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1235)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Explain the impact of product or service life cycle on operation strategy

2.

a. Explain the major competitive dimensions of operations strategy.

b. List the different types of benchmarking that could contribute to performance

improvement

3. Explain the various automated systems for transfer of materials in the production plant?

4.

a. Compare Logical and Physical Modelling

b. Differentiate between process and product layout

5. Explain the impact of internet on new product development.

6. What are the systems views that must be considered while planning a project?

(May 2012)

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 3

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0013 – Advanced Production (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1235)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. List out the inventory decision rules for MRP

2. Describe the different types of waiting line models

3. List the pre-requisites of Just in Time implementation.

4. Explain the aggregate planning process.

5. Explain V4L Principles

6. What are special features of the software used for operations management?