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mb0044 smu mba summer 2014 IInd sem assignment

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MBA
II SEMESTER
MB 0044 - PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT - 4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1627)
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. Explain the four basic varieties of layouts for manufacturing facilities. (Description of each basic type of layout) 10 marks
Answer.
Four basic varieties of layouts for manufacturing facilities:
The four basic varieties of layouts for manufacturing facilities are:
1.  Process layout
This type of layout is concerned with the grouping of machines, process, or services according to their function. This grouping of machines by function is characteristic of job shops and batch type production facilities. Hence this type of


Q2. The major decision areas in supply chain management have both strategic and operational elements. Explain these decision areas in detail. (Location decisions; Production decision; Inventory decisions; Transportation decisions- 10 marks, i.e 2.5 marks each) 10 marks
Answer.
Supply chain decisions
Strategic and Operational Decisions as depicted in figure.
·         Strategic decisions are made typically over a longer time horizon.These are closely linked to the corporate strategy and guide supply chain policies from a design perspective.
·         Operational decisions are short term and focus on activities over a day-to day basis. The effort in these types of
Q3. Business process is a total response that a business undertakes utilizing the resources and delivering the outputs that create a value for the customer. Business process modeling refers to a set of activities undertaken to optimize the business process. Business process modeling can be categorized into two parts – Logical processing modeling and physical process modeling. Explain in detail of the two processes of modeling. (Logical processing modeling: Definition – 1 mark , Steps to be followed to make the work smoother – 2 marks, Explanation of logical process model including what it consists of , represents, improves and identifies; logical modeling formats ;ways of representing logical process modeling – 4 marks; physical process modeling including definition, what it deals with , why objects during physical modeling vary on the database software being used, outcomes- 3 marks) 10 marks
Answer.  
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Business Process Modelling
Business process modeling can be categorized into two parts – Logical processing modeling and physical process modeling. Figure depicts the types of modeling.
Logical process modeling
Logical process modeling is the representation of putting together all the activities of business process in detail and making a representation of them. The initial data collected has to be arranged in a logical manner so that, links are made between

Q4. Write short notes on:
a) Dimensions of quality
b) Characteristics of project mindset
Answer:
a) Dimensions of quality
Quality is inherent in the product or service that is rendered to the customer. Since we are attempting to measure the same, we will look into those aspects of quality, called dimensions of quality.
·         Quality of design – A product is designed keeping in view the customers’ requirement. For designing a product, the manufacturer or service provider should be aware of the specifications of different features required to incorporate

Q5. It is possible to work according to the project plan only by careful monitoring of the project progress. There are various steps involved in monitoring and controlling a project from start to end. One of the steps is progress control of a project which can be achieved by completing certain steps. Explain the steps of progress control. (Monitor performance, Update schedule, Update costs, Re-plan stage schedule, Conduct team status review, Create status report, Create flash report, Project status reports - 10 i.e. 1.25 marks each) 10 marks
Answer.
Progress control: The progress control of a project can be achieved by considering the following aspects. Figure depicts the phases of progress control.

Monitor performance: The first step for any project control mechanism is to monitor the progress. There are numerous ways to monitor and measure various project parameters. For example, the team members log in details of actual start date, actual finish date, actual hours worked per task, estimated hours to complete the task, elapsed time in hours to complete the


Q6. Write short notes on
a) Pure strategies employed to assist in aggregate planning
b) Approaches to scheduling
(Pure strategies, Approaches to scheduling) 6, 4
Answer:
a) Pure strategies
Three focused or pure strategies are:
Vary production to match demand by changes in employment
(Chase demand strategy): This strategy permits hiring and layoff of workers as required. When the output is to be increased more workers are added and when the output is to be decreased, workers are removed.
Produce at a constant rate and use inventories (Level production strategy): This strategy retains a stable work force
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