ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2019
PROGRAM Masters of Business Administration - MBA
SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MBA201
Production & Operation Management
ASSIGNMENT SET-1
Q.1 :Explain
Implementation of operations Activities
Implementation
of operations 5 x 2
Answer :
Implementation
of operations :
All
functions in the organisation including administration, finance, materials,
purchase, marketing, production, logistics, communication, and others can be
considered as operations. The reason is that all of them use some inputs like
materials or information either on a person-to-person basis or through a flow
line. They are required to use some process and convert them into outputs
usable in the next stage of the value chain. For example, when an invoice is
received for payment, it contains information about the following:
·
Material or a
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Q.2 What is the
strategic importance of Forecasting? List various methods of Forecasting.
1. The Strategic
Importance of Forecasting 4
2. Qualitative
methods 3
3. Quantitative
methods 3
The Strategic
Importance of Forecasting :
Forecast
is very much required for all types of industrial activity and also for those
industries which are purely in the service sector like healthcare and
education. Good forecasts are of critical importance in all aspects of a
business: The forecast is the only estimate of demand until the actual demand
becomes known. Therefore, forecast is said to drive decisions in many business
areas. Forecast influences three key activities. They are:
·
Human resources
·
Capacity
·
Supply chain
Q.3 Explain
various types of Layouts.
1. Process
layout 2.5
2. Product
layout 2.5
3. Group
technology layout 2.5
4. Fixed
position layout 2.5
Answer :
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 layout is also called as functional layout. Process layout typically
uses general purpose machines that can be changed over rapidly to new
operations for different product designs. Consider
ASSIGNMENT SET-2
Q.1 : Explain
the different models of business processes
Logical process
modelling 5
Physical process
modelling 5
Answer :
Logical
process modelling :
Logical process modelling 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 nodes for making the workflow smooth. The steps to be followed
to make the work smoother
Q.2: Explain the
concept of Rating Method for Location decision sequence. Discuss different
types of Rating methods.
A. Phase of
analysis and evaluation 1
B.1
Specification Requirements Analysis (SRA)
1.5
B.2 Feasibility
study 1.5
B.3 Trade-off
analysis 1.5
B.4
Estimation 1.5
B.5 System
design 1.5
B.6 Project
evaluation 1.5
Answer :
Concept of
Rating Method for Location decision sequence :
Analysis
and evaluation phase is the initial phase of any project. In this phase,
information is collected from the customer pertaining to the project. From the
collected information, the requirements of the project are analysed. According
to the customer requirement, the entire project is planned in a strategic
manner. The project manager conducts the analysis of the problem and submits a
detailed report to the top management. The important tasks of the
Q.3 Elaborate
four major decision areas in supply chain management
Location
Decisions 2.5
Production
Decisions 2.5
Inventory
Decisions 2.5
Transportation
Decisions 2.5
Answer :
There
are four major decision areas in supply chain management: location, production,
inventory, and transportation. There are both strategic and operational
elements in each of these decision areas as depicted in figure :
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ASSIGNMENT
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PROGRAM
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- MBA
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT
CODE & NAME MBA 202 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SET-1
Q.1 Capitalisation of a firm refers
to the composition of its long-term funds and its capital structure.
Explain the theories of
Capitalisation:
a) Cost Theory 5
b) Earning Theory 5
Answer :
Theories of
Capitalisation :
Capitalisation of a firm refers to the composition
of its long-term funds and its capital structure. It has two components – Debt
and Equity. After
estimating the financial requirements of a firm, the next decision that the management has to take is to
arrive at the value at which the company
has to be \
Q.2
a) Write on Zero Coupon Bond. 5
b) Concept of Yield to
Maturity 5
Answer :
Zero Coupon Bond :
Zero
coupon bonds
In
India, zero coupon bonds are alternatively known as Deep Discount Bonds (DDBs).
These bonds became very popular in India for over a decade because of issuance
of such bonds at regular intervals by IDBI and ICICI. Zero coupon bonds have no
coupon rate, that is, there is no interest to be
3. Determine the value of assets of
the two projects, A and B, with a discount rate of 12%.
|
Year
|
Cash Flows of A
|
Cash flows of B
|
|
1
|
20000
|
15000
|
|
2
|
50000
|
25000
|
|
3
|
30000
|
45000
|
a) Calculate Value of asset A
b) Calculate Value of Asset B
Answer:
Value of asset A
= 20000 PVIF(12%, 1) + 50000 PVIF (12%, 2) + 30000
PVIF (12%, 3)
= 20000*0.8929 + 50000*0.7972 +
30000*0.7118
=
17858+39860
SET-II
1 Briefly explain types and sources
of Risk in Capital budgeting
Types of Risks. 5
Sources of Risks. 5
Answer :
Types
and 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. Figure 9.1 depicts the risks
involved
Q.2 ABC Ltd current dividend is Rs
6. It expect to have a supernormal growth period running to 4 Years during
which the growth rate would be 25%. The company expects normal growth rate of
8% after the period of supernormal growth period. The Investor is required rate
of return is 15%. Calculate What the value of one share of this company is
worth.
Calculate the value of one
share 10
Answer:
Solution:
D0
= 6, n = 4y, ga (ABC
growth) = 25%, gn (normal growth) = 8%,
Ke
= 15%
Q.3 An Investment will have an
initial outlay of Rs 150,000. It is expected to generate cash inflows.
|
Year
Cash Inflow
|
|
1 50,000
|
|
2 50,000
|
|
3 20,000
|
|
4 30,000
|
If the Risk Free rate and the Risk
Premium is 15%. Then Compute:
a. Compute the NPV using the risk
free rate 5
b. Compute NPV using Risk-Adjusted
discount rate. 5
PV
Using Risk Free Rate :
|
Year
|
Cash
flows (inflows) Rs.
|
PV factor
at 15%
|
PV of
cash flows (inflows)
|
|
1
|
50,000
|
0.870
|
43,500
|
|
2
|
50,000
|
0.756
|
37,800
|
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ASSIGNMENT
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PROGRAM
Master of Business Administration - MBA
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT
CODE & NAME MBA203
Marketing
Management
Assignment
Set -1
Q.1 :Explain the concept of
Marketing. What are the various functions of marketing?
7Ps of Marketing Mix 4
Marketing Planning Process 6
Answer :
7Ps of Marketing Mix
:
The 7 Ps of marketing : The
7 Ps are a set of recognised marketing tactics, which you can use in any
combination to satisfy customers in your target market. The 7 Ps are
controllable, but subject to your internal and external marketing environments.
Combining these different marketing tactics to meet your customers' needs and
wants is known as using a 'tactical marketing
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Q.2: What are the various micro
environment of a company?
Explain micro environment. 10
Answer :
Micro
environment is the immediate environment in which marketers have to take
decisions. The players of this environment are called actors as they have a
direct bearing on the marketing decisions. This
Q.3 Write short notes on:
i. Henry Assael Model for buying
decision behaviour. 5
ii. Buyer decision process for new
product. 5
Answer :
Henry Assael Model for
buying decision behaviour :
Henry
Assael has come up with an explanation to analyse why consumers buy the goods
they buy. He explained the relationship between the level of involvement by the
consumers in the purchase of goods and services and the level at which diverse
goods or services differ from one another. He therefore came up
Assignment
Set -2
Q.1 What do you mean by Durable and
Non-durable goods? What are the seven levels of product hierarchy?
Explain Durable and Non-durable
goods. 3
Explain seven levels of product
hierarchy. 7
Answer :
Durable and Non-durable
goods :
Products
can be classified on the basis of durability and tangibility. On the basis of
durability they can be grouped as non-durable and durable products. On the
basis of tangibility, they can be classified as physical
Q.2 Explain various price adjustment
options adopted by the companies.
Explain various price adjustment
options adopted by the companies. 10
Answer :
Various price
adjustment options adopted by the companies :
Companies
are required to adjust their base prices due to fierce competition and also
based on the situations. The various price adjustment options adopted by the
companies may be listed as follows:
·
Psychological
Q.3 Explain the various steps
involved in the development of Integrated Marketing Communication process
? 10
Answer :
Steps involved in the
development of Integrated Marketing Communication process :
Development
of communication process directly or indirectly influences individuals, groups,
and organisations to facilitate exchanges by informing and persuading one or
more audiences to accept a company’s products and/or services. Communication
process involves both interdependent and interrelated elements
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PROGRAM
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MBA)
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
MBA204– MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
SET 1
Qus:1
What are the different challenges a manager face in managing Information
systems?
Answer: Managing IS in organisations is a
highly challenging and complex task. One reason for this complexity is that
neither organisations nor the IS they use remain static over time – both change
continuously, and it is the job of management to ensure that the systems remain
useful and relevant for their organisational goals at
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Qus:2
Explain the concepts of
a)
Transaction Processing System
b)
Management Information System
Answer: a) Transaction Processing System
A transaction is any activity of the
organisation that generates information. For example, the activities related to
buying a ticket from the Indian Railways generates many transactions, each of
which produces information that is recorded by the systems. Some transactions
involve exchange of goods or services while others may be purely informational.
A transaction processing system records all the transactions as they happen. In
this sense, such systems are considered to be
Qus:3
How Information system can be used to support Competitive strategy?
Substantiate with suitable examples.
Answer: The promise of information systems is that they enable the
competitive strategy of commercial fi rms. The competitive strategy of a
commercial firm is its longterm competitive position, such as of being a
low-cost player or a differentiator, which the fi rm adopts. A fi rm’s strategy
is the set of activities it engages in as part of its long-term competitive
goals. Strategies lead to
Set 2
Qus:1
Explain the following concepts
a)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
b)
Online Payment Technology
c)
Mobile Commerce
Answer: a) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Before the growth of the common
standards for the Internet and the growthof Extranets, firms exchanged data
electronically through private networks.
This process was called electronic
data interchange (EDI). The EDI standards were initiated in the 1960s in the
USA and Europe to allow transportation firms to exchange data across national
boundaries. Later, many trade bodies evolved further standards for exchange of
commerce-related data. EDI standards are not similar to the data standards used
by the Internet; they are based on different,
Qus:2
What is DSS? How it is different from MIS? How DSS helps in Decision making?
Answer: Decision support systems (DSS) are used extensively across
organisations to assist managers with making decisions. DSS are different from
management information systems as they are used on an as-needed basis and
created for solving special types of decision
Qus:3
Explain why privacy is important for individuals in the organizations? How
workplace electronic monitoring is done in the organizations?
Answer: Information systems are used widely across organisations,
and they enable data and information to be widely distributed for use. When the
data pertains to individuals (relating to their work, personal habits, or
personal life), and it resides on organisational information systems, the
question of privacy that arises here is: Whose data is this – of the individual
or of the organisation?
Owing to the complex nature of
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ASSIGNMENT
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PROGRAM
MBA
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT
CODE & NAME MBA205 & OPERATIONS RESEARCH
SET-I
Q.1 Explain the Concept of Concept
of Linear Programming. List down various Assumptions of linear programming
A Concept of Linear
Programming 5
Assumptions of linear
programming 5
Answer :
Concept of Linear
Programming :
In
organisations, managers are required to make judicious use of scarce resources,
such as men, materials, machines and capital, to minimise costs and maximise
profits. A technique that is used to select the best alternative from a set of
feasible ones in situations where the objective function and constraints are
expressed in linear form is linear programming. For example, a manager has to
take decisions related to the development of four new products. Here, the
objective function is the maximisation of profits obtained from new products,
while constraints can be the availability of raw materials, labour supply and
market demand. In such a case, linear
Q.2 Write short note on
a) Least Cost Method for finding
initial solution of transportation problem.
5
b) Sequencing ‘n’ Jobs on Two
Machines 5
Answer :
Least Cost Method :
The
matrix minimum method, also known as Least Cost Method (LCM), is used to
calculate a basic feasible solution of a transportation problem by considering
the lowest cost in the matrix. This is one of the most efficient methods as it
determines the optimal solution quickly and requires less calculation. The
3 ABC Pvt. Ltd. is currently using
a machine that was purchased for Rs 36,000. The resale value of the machine is
Rs 12,000. Maintenance cost of machine is 3,000 Rs for first year and then
increases by 500 Rs every year. Calculate total and average cost for 12 Years
and find the best time to replace the machine.
A Calculation of Total and Average
cost 8
Replacement Year 2
Answer :
Machine cost is C= 36,000
|
Year
(1)
|
Maintenance cost (Rs.)
(2)
|
Cumulative Maintenance cost (Rs.)
(3)
|
Resale value (Rs.) (4)
|
Depreciation (5)= 36000-(4)
|
Total cost (6)=(3+5)
|
Average cost = (6)/(1)
|
SET-II
Q.1 a. Define the meaning of
Simulation. 2
b. Explain different Types of
simulation 8
Answer :
Simulation :
Simulation
is a representation of real-life situations. It is a method in which a replica
of a real-world process or system is developed over a period of time. The
simulated model acts in the same manner as the selected physical or abstract
process or system behaves in reality. For example, aircraft pilots are given
training through simulation models as training with real aircrafts can incur
huge costs as well as involve various risks. Similarly, in education sector,
teachers are
2 Define following criteria’s used
for decision making under Uncertainty
a. Optimism (maximax or minimin)
criterion 2
b. Pessimism (maximin or minimax)
criterion 2
c. Equal probabilities (Laplace)
criterion 2
d. Coefficient of optimism
(Hurwicz) criterion 2
e. Regret (salvage) criterion 2
Answer :
The decision maker has to arrive at a decision only on the basis
of the actual conditional payoff values. The following is the list of different
criteria used for decision making under such a situation:
·
Optimism (maximax or
minimin) criterion
·
Pessimism (maximin or
minimax) criterion
·
Equal probabilities (
3. a. Explain the importance and utility of
the replacement model in business organizations.
b. There are six jobs, each of which must go
through two machines A and B in the order AB. The processing time of machines
(in hours) is given in Table
Determine a sequence for the six jobs that
will minimise the elapsed time. Also calculate the idle time for Machine A
& Machine B.
Importance and utility of the replacement
model 4
Optimal Sequence 2
Total Ellapsed Time 2
Idle time for Machine A 1
Idle time for Machine B 1
Answer:
a) Importance and utility of the
replacement model:
In an organisation, replacement problems arise when fixed assets,
such as machines, equipment, and other tools, need to be replaced due to
reduced efficiency, failure or breakdown. Sometimes, replacement takes place
when more efficient equipment is available in the market or the maintenance of
the existing equipment is incurring a huge cost on an organisation. However, an
organisation needs to decide when the replacement of new equipment would be
economical. Replacement models help an organisation to determine when to
replace equipment in a cost-effective manner so that the overall productivity
of the organisation is not
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ASSIGNMENT
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PROGRAM
Masters of Business Administration - MBA
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT
CODE &
NAME
MBA206
Project
Management
ASSIGNMENT
SET-I
Q.1 Identify the impact of delays
in project completions. 10
Answer :
Impact
of Delays in Project Completions :
Project delays can plague any industry, any team and
any individual project. One industry notorious for experiencing frequent and
costly delays is the building and construction industry. A project delay can
represent a costly occurrence for any organization. Therefore, it is important
for an organization to understand what causes a delay and how to prevent delays
from occurring. Delay in implementation of projects and cost increase are
common phenomena in projects worldwide. However, these are especially severe in
developing countries. Delayed
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Q.2 Describe the steps in project
identification.
Four steps in project
identification 2.5X4 10
Answer :
Steps
in project identification :
Project
ideas are like other ideas don’t take concrete shape immediately. An idea is
first born, it is under incubation for some time, and consequently, it begins
to take some definite shape. This process of project identification can be
Q.3 Define the advantages &
disadvantages of Functional-type organization
Advantages 5
Disadvantages 5
Answer :
Advantages &
disadvantages of Functional-type organization :
The
functional type structure organises teams of employees based upon the specific
jobs within the organisation. The employees work in departments based on what
they have to do such as marketing department, purchasing department,
maintenance department, HR department and finance departm
ASSIGNMENT
SET-II
Q.1 Define Resource Scheduling
& its benefits
Resource Scheduling 5
Benefits of Resource
Scheduling 5
Answer :
Resource
Scheduling :
Resource
scheduling refers to the different algorithms that service providers use to
deliver and allocate the different resources in a virtual environment. The
premise is that resources are very limited so tenants and users do not actually
own or reserve the resources that have been allocated to them, but rather
Q.2 Detail Quality characteristics.
Quality characteristics 10
Answer :
Quality
characteristics :
Quality
characteristics such as performance, functionality, suitability, reliability,
and consistency are commonly used to measure the project deliverables. These
quality characteristics are not only applicable to the deliverable itself, but
also to the processes or methods used to deliver the final product, such as
equipment or computers. Therefore, the required quality characteristics
Q.3 Explain project procurement
process.
Project procurement process 10
Answer :
Project procurement
process :
An
effective procurement process plays in important role in the successful
implementation of a project. A procurement process starts with the
identification of the required materials and equipments. Delayed delivery,
manufacturing defects, incorrect specifications, belated replacement, pilferage,
shortage, etc are common problems in almost all projects. An efficient project
management can
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