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MUJ MBA SEM 1 – 2024 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA101 & Management Process and organisational behaviour

Assignment Set – 1

Define the concept of Decision Making along with BCG model of planning and decision making.
Discuss the concept of Organizing while having light on the importance of the concept.
Write the concept of Controlling along with prerequisites of Effective Control.

Assignment Set – 2

Define the term Motivation? Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.
Detail the concept of ‘Team’, also discuss seventeen characteristics of an Effective Team.
Define the concept of Leadership. Discuss different dimensions- Authoritarian, Democratic & Laissez Faire in detail.

DMBA105 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Assignment Set – 1

Why demand curve slopes downwards? What are its exceptions?
Why demand curve for a firm in perfectly competitive market is horizontal whereas it is downward sloping in imperfectly competitive market.
Explain the different types of cost with suitable example.

Assignment Set – 2

Write down the ways to control inflation of a country.
Summarize the different objectives of pricing policies.
Define and discuss the importance of consumption function and saving function in detail.

DMBA102 – BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Assignment Set – 1

What are the various types of Non-Verbal Communication? Support your answer with examples.
Explain Listening and its various types.
Illustrate the different barriers of Communication.

Assignment Set – 2

Define the components of a Resume. Create an innovative resume of your own using the components.
Expand the different types of Corporate Advertising.
Describe the writing methodology.

DMBA104- FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Assignment Set – 1

Explain different types of accounting concepts in detail.
Write a detailed note on different types of subsidiary books and their importance in recording accounting transactions. Also demonstrate specimen of any 2 types of subsidiary books.
For the following balances extracted from a trial balance, prepare a trading account.

Particulars Amount in Rs.

Stock on 1-1-2004 70700

Returns inwards 3000

Returns outwards 3000

Purchases 102000

Debtors 56000

Creditors 45000

Carriage inwards 5000

Carriage outwards 4000

Import duty on materials received from abroad 6000

Clearing charges 7000

Rent of business shop 12000

Royalty paid to extract materials 10000

Fire insurance on stock 2000

Wages paid to workers 8000

Office salaries 10000

Cash discount 1000

Gas, electricity, and water 4000

Sales 250000

Assignment Set – 2

Following is the balance sheet for the period ending 31st March 2018 and 2019. If the current year’s net loss is Rs.38,000, calculate the cash flow from operating activities.

31st MARCH

2018 2019

Short-term loan to employees 15,000 18,000

Creditors 30,000 8,000

Provision for doubtful debts 1,200 –

Bills payable 18,000 20,000

Stock in trade 15,000 13,000

Bills receivable 10,000 22,000

Prepaid expenses 800 600

Outstanding expenses 300 500

Define Marginal Costing. Discuss in detail the assumptions and limitations of Marginal Costing.
What is meant by budgetary control? Elaborate essential features of budgetary control.

DMBA106 & HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Outline the historical progression in the development of Human Resource Management.
Describe Human Resource Planning. Elaborate on the process of Human Resource Planning
Explain the concept of succession planning. State the advantages that a structured Succession Planning System brings to an organization.

Assignment Set – 2

Describe competency mapping. Discuss the steps involved in competency mapping with a result of job evaluation.
Explain the concept of Employee Welfare. Also, discuss the benefits of Employee Welfare.
“Addressing grievances promptly and fairly not only resolves conflicts but also strengthens trust and morale within the organization”. Explain the significance of implementing a formal grievance procedure within organisations.

DMBA103 Statistics for Management

Assignment Set – 1

Discuss Binomial Distribution. What are the assumptions under which binomial distribution is applied? Give examples
Discuss meaning, definition, functions and requisites for classification.
A clerk calculated arithmetic mean of 50 values as 39.2. However, it was found that instead of taking two values as 25 and 32, he took them as 52 and 23. Find the corrected arithmetic mean.

Assignment Set – 2

What is sampling? Explain the importance in solving business problems. Critically examine the well-known methods of probability sampling and non-probability sampling
What do you mean by index number? Explain the characteristics and uses of index numbers in detail.
In a singing competition, two judges assigned the ranks for seven candidates which is depicted in table given below. Find Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient.

Competitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Judge I 5 6 4 3 2 7 1

Judge II 6 4 5 1 2 7 3

MUJ MBA SEM 2 – 2024 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA201 – PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. a. Briefly explain any two steps involved in increasing labour productivity.

b. Explain the following factors that help strategic decision making.

(i) Environmental Scanning

(ii) Core Competencies

2. a. What are the factors to be considered for the selection of forecasting method? Explain briefly.

b. What are the factors to be considered while developing layout for manufacturing facilities?

3. a. Explain the important factors that improve product quality

b. Write short note on logical process modelling.

Assignment Set – 2

1. a. Discuss project management philosophy

b. How do you control quality during project implementation?

2. a. What is aggregate planning? Explain the steps in developing aggregate plan.

b. What are the objectives of Supply Chain Management?

3. a. Why value analysis is conducted? List the benefits of value engineering.

b. Discuss the concept of 5S with reference to Just-In-Time.

DMBA202 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. The consequences of “over-capitalization” are far more serious than “under capitalization”. Discuss the statement by elaborating on the causes and effects of over-capitalization and Undercapitalization.

2. Zubi wants to invest in bonds in given alternative situations, as stated below. You are required to advise her in selecting the best option:

Bond Price =Rs.500

Coupon rate= 8%

Life of bond = 5 Years

Redemption value = Rs.500

Rate of return = 10%

Options:

i. Interest accrued Annually

ii. Interest accrued Bi-Annually

iii. Interest accrued Quarterly

3. a) Differentiate between Operating and Financial Leverage.

b) If you contribute Rs. 2,400 every year to a retirement account. Calculate what will be the future value of this annuity in 30 years if 7% is the annual rate of return.

Assignment Set – 2

4. Do you think that different factors affecting capital structure decisions will be viewed differently by different companies? Support your answer with suitable examples.

5. You are required to prepare a statement showing the working capital required to finance the level of activity of 18000 units per year from the following information: –

Particulars Rs.

Raw material per unit 12

Direct Labor per Unit 3

Overheads per unit 9

Total Cost per unit 24

Profit per unit 6

Selling price per unit 30

Additional Information:

1. Raw material is in stock on average for 2 months

2. Materials are in process on an average for half a month

3. Finished goods are in stock on an average for two months

4. Credit allowed by creditors is two months in respect of raw materials supplied.

5. Credit allowed to debtors is three months. Debtors are calculated on the selling price.

6. Lag in payment of wages in half a month. Cash on hand and at the bank is expected to be Rs.7000

7. You are informed that all activities are evenly spread out during the year.

6. a) A manufacturing company places a semi-annual order of 24,000 units at a price of Rs.20 per unit. Its carrying cost is 15% and the order cost is Rs.12 per order. What is the most economical order quantity? And how many orders need to be placed?

b) Differentiate between hard and soft capital rationing.

DMBA203 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

What is Marketing? Explain its Scope
What is Marketing Information System? What are its disadvantages
Explain the Internal factors affecting the business

Assignment Set – 2

Explain Poter’s five model
What is pricing? Explain the forms of pricing.
What are the factors to be considered for selecting distribution channel. Explain any 4 of it

DMBA204 -MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Assignment Set – 1

Discuss the history of Computing.
What is IT interaction model? Explain.
How are management information systems different from transaction processing systems?

Assignment Set – 2

What are the different ways of making online payments? Explain
What are the facilities an organization could have from ‘Customer Relationship Management System’?
Why is vendor management important? What are the key issues to consider for managing vendors carefully?

DMBA205- OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is Operations Research? Explain the Methodology used to solve Operations Research Problems in brief.

2. Solve the following linear programming problem using its Dual form:

Minimize Z = 3×1 + 4×2

Subject to: 4×1 + x2 ≥ 30

-x1 – x2 ≤ -18

x1 +3×2 ≥ 28

where x1, x2 ≥ 0

3. A firm marketing a product has four salesman S1, S2, S3 and S4. There are three customers to whom a sale of each unit to be made. The chance of making a sale to a customer depend on the salesman customer support. The data depicts the probability with which each of the salesman can sell to each of the customers.

Salesman

Customer S1 S2 S3 S4

C1 0.7 0.4 0.5 0.8

C2 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.7

C3 0.3 0.9 0.6 0.2

If only one salesman is to be assigned to each of the customers, what combination of salesman and customers shall be optimal. Give further that the profit obtained by selling one unit of C1 is Rs. 500, whereas it is respectively Rs 450 and Rs. 540 for sale to C2 and C3. What is the expected profit?

Assignment Set – 2

4. What is Monte Carlo simulation? Explain Monte Carlo Simulation Procedure in brief.

5. A small project is composed of seven activities, whose time estimates are listed in the table below:

Activity (i – j) Estimated Duration (Weeks)

Optimistic Most Likely Pessimistic

1 – 2 1 1 7

1 – 3 1 4 7

1 – 4 2 2 8

2 – 5 1 1 1

3 – 5 2 5 14

4 – 6 2 5 8

5 – 6 3 6 15

i) Draw the network diagram of activities in the project.

ii) Find the expected duration and variance for each activity. What is the expected project length?

iii) Calculate the variance and standard deviation of the project length. What is the probability that the project will be completed atleast 4 weeks earlier than expected time.

Z 0.67 1.00 1.33 2.00

Prob. 0.2514 0.1587 0.0918 0.0228

6. There is a game between the two players A and B where A is maximizing player and B is minimizing player. Player A wins B’s coin if the two coins total are equal to odd number and losses his coin if total to two coins is even. It is game of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50 rupees coins. Determine the payoff matrix, the optimal strategies for each player and the value of the game to A.

DMBA206 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Explain the most common types of organisation structures.
Elaborate on the Development of Project Network
What is scheduling and its benefits?

Assignment Set – 2

Explain Project Management Information System (PMIS) in detail.
Elaborate on Project manager’s responsibilities.
What are the steps for Closing the Project?

MBA MUJ AUG-SEP 2023 SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA205 OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is Operations Research? Write the nature and scope of Operations Research.
2. Solve the following linear programming problem using Two Phase Method:
Minimize Z = x1 – 2×2 -3×3
Subject to: -2×1 + x2 +3×3 = 2
2×1 + 3×2 + 4×3 =1
where x1, x2, x3 ≥ 0
3. a) Find the total transportation cost using Vogel’s Approximation Method when the unit transportation costs, demands and supplies are as given below:
Destination
Origins
D1 D2 D3 D4 Supply
O1 6 1 9 3 70
O2 11 5 2 8 55
O3 10 12 4 7 70
Demand 85 35 50 45
b) There are four jobs to be assigned to five machines. Only one job can be assigned to one machine. The amount of time in hours required for the jobs per machine are given in the following matrix:
Machines
Jobs
A B C D E
1 4 3 6 2 7
2 10 12 11 14 16
3 4 3 2 1 5
4 8 7 6 9 6
Find an optimum assignment of jobs to the machines to minimize the total processing time and also find out for which machine no job is assigned. What is the total processing time to complete the jobs?

Assignment Set – 2

4. a) In a supermarket, the average arrival rate of customers is 10 every 30 minutes, following Poisson process. The average time taken by a cashier to list and calculate the customer’s purchase is two and a half minutes following exponential distribution. What is the probability that the queue length exceeds six? What is the expected time spent by a customer in the system?
b) A project schedule has the following characteristics:
Activity Time (Weeks) Activity Time (Weeks)
1-2 4 5-6 4
1-3 1 5-7 8
2-4 1 6-8 1
3-4 1 7-8 2
3-5 6 8-10 5
4-9 5 9-10 7
1) Compute earliest start time (Es) and latest finish time (Lf) for each event.
2) Compute Total float and critical path.
5. What is Monte Carlo Simulation? Write in brief about the Monte Carlo Simulation Procedure.
6. Write short note on Tow-Person Zero Sum Game. Reduce the following game by dominance property and find optimal strategies for each player. Also find the value of game.:
Player B
1 2 3 4 5
Player A
I 1 3 2 7 4
II 3 4 1 5 6
III 6 5 7 6 5
IV 2 0 6 3 1

DMBA202 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. a) Describe various functions of financial management.
b) Mr. Shivam Goyal deposits Rs. 2000 at the end of every year for five years into his account. Interest is being compounded annually at a rate of 5%. Determine the amount of money he will have at the end of the fifth year.
2. Describe the factors that need to be considered while planning a company’s financial needs. Also, deliberate on the
advantages and disadvantages of financial planning.
3. Estimate and interpret the degree of operating, financial, and combined leverage of A Ltd. And B. Ltd. based on the
following data:
A Ltd. (Rs.) B Ltd. (Rs.)
Sales 16,00,000 20,00,000
Fixed Costs 5,00,000 10,00,000
Variable expenses are 40% of sales for firm A and 25% for firm B. Interest expenses are ₹ 1,60,000 for A Ltd. and ₹
2,00,000 for B Ltd.

Assignment Set – 2

4. a) You are planning to start a project. If the required initial outlay of the project is ₹ 70,000 and estimated annual cash inflows are ₹ 30,000, ₹ 20,000, ₹ 18,000, ₹ 18,000, and ₹ 15,000 for the next 5 years respectively. Estimate the payback period of the project.
b) You have received a project proposal with a life expectancy of 5 years:
Particulars Years
Amount in ₹
Initial Investment 0
6,00,000
Cash inflows 1 1,20,000
2 1,20,000
3 1,80,000
4 1,80,000
5 2,20,000
Calculate the Net Present Value of the project using the discount rate of 9%.
5. A) Explain various motives for holding cash in an organization.
B) X Ltd. Produces a product which has an annual demand of 48000 units. The product requires a component
beta which is produced at Rs.20. For every finished product, one unit of the component is required. The ordering cost is Rs.120 per order and the holding cost is 10% p.a. Execute EOQ Calculation.
6. Describe in detail the factors that need to be taken into consideration while estimating working capital requirements by an organization.

DMBA204 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Assignment Set – 1

1. Discuss the history of Computing.

2. What is IT interaction model? Explain.

3. How are management information systems different from transaction processing systems?

Assignment Set – 2

4. What are the different ways of making online payments? Explain

5. What are the facilities an organization could have from ‘Customer Relationship Management System’?

6. Why is vendor management important? What are the key issues to consider for managing vendors carefully?

DMBA101 – MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Assignment Set – 1

Explain the concept of Planning along with various types of Planning.
Define Organizing while having light on the importance of the concept.
Define Controlling along with prerequisites of Effective Control.

Assignment Set-2

Discuss the concept of Motivation. Explain Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.
Discuss the concept of ‘Team’. Also discuss seventeen characteristics of an Effective Team.
Detail the concept of Leadership. Discuss Trait theory of Leadership in detail.

DMBA102–BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Assignment Set-1

Enlist the steps of delivering a successful oral presentation. Explain.
Explain the various types of Non-Verbal Communication while giving examples as how you will use NV Communication when appearing for a job interview.
Imagine that you are the sales representative of your organization and you are asked to effectively demonstrate a newly launched product/service in front of a target audience. Explain the communication process while including the relevance of context and how the communication can go wrong even if a few elements are missed.

Assignment Set-2

What are different types of Reading? Explain.
Illustrate the different components of a Resume. Create an innovative resume of your own using the components.
What is the basic difference between Product Advertising and Corporate Advertising? Explain the different types of Corporate Advertising

DMBA103-STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set-1

Define statistics. Explain various functions of statistics. Also discuss the key limitations of statistics.
Define Measurement Scales. Discuss Qualitative and Quantitative data in detail with examples.
Discuss the basic laws of Sampling theory. Define following Sampling techniques with help of examples:

Stratified Sampling

Cluster Sampling

Multi-stage Sampling

Assignment Set-2

Define Business Forecasting. Explain various methods of Business Forecasting.
What is Index number? Discuss the utility of Index numbers
Discuss various types of Estimators. Also explain the criteria of a good estimator.

DMBA104- FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Assignment Set – 1

Explain different types of accounting concepts in detail.
Write a detailed note on different types of subsidiary books and their importance in recording accounting transactions. Also demonstrate specimen of any 2 types of subsidiary books.
For the following balances extracted from a trial balance, prepare a trading account. 10

Particulars Amount in Rs.

Stock on 1-1-2022 70700

Returns inwards 3000

Returns outwards 3000

Purchases 102000

Debtors 56000

Creditors 45000

Carriage inwards 5000

Carriage outwards 4000

Import duty on materials received from abroad 6000

Clearing charges 7000

Rent of business shop 12000

Royalty paid to extract materials 10000

Fire insurance on stock 2000

Wages paid to workers 8000

Office salaries 10000

Cash discount 1000

Gas, electricity, and water 4000

Sales 250000

Assignment Set – 2

Following is the balance sheet for the period ending 31st March 2018 and 2019. If the current year’s net loss is Rs.38,000, calculate the cash flow from operating activities.

31st MARCH

2018 2019

Short-term loan to employees 15,000 18,000

Creditors 30,000 8,000

Provision for doubtful debts 1,200 –

Bills payable 18,000 20,000

Stock in trade 15,000 13,000

Bills receivable 10,000 22,000

Prepaid expenses 800 600

Outstanding expenses 300 500

Define Marginal Costing. Discuss in detail the assumptions and limitations of Marginal Costing.
Define budgetary control? Elaborate essential features of budgetary control.

DMBA105 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Assignment Set – 1

What is Law of Demand? What are its exceptions?
Describe the features of various market structures.
Explain the different types of cost with suitable example.

Assignment Set – 2

Outline the characteristics and causes of business cycle
Summarize the different objectives of pricing policies.
Define and discuss the importance of consumption function in detail.

DMBA106 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Briefly describe the different roles of HR professional in business.
Discuss selection process outcomes and its effect in the selection of candidates.
What is succession planning? What are the benefits of having a formal Succession Planning System in an organization?

Assignment Set – 2

Describe competency mapping. Discuss the steps involved in competency mapping with a result of job evaluation.
Define wage and salary. What are the factors for effective wage administration?
What is a workplace grievance, and why is it important for organizations to have a structured grievance procedure in place?

MUJ MBA SEM 3 IT AUG/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CODE: DMBA301

Set – 1

Describe in detail each step of the Research Process
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires and interviews as data collection methods.
Explain any four of the different probability sampling techniques.

Set – 2

Discuss any four Scaling Techniques of your choice.
Provide illustrative explanations for the ideas of validity and reliability, focusing on why these concepts are important.
A brand manager is concerned that his brand’s share may be unevenly distributed throughout the country. In a survey in which the country was divided into four geographical regions, a random sampling of 100 consumers in each region was surveyed, with the following results:

REGION

North East North West South East South West TOTAL

Purchase the brand 40 55 50 45 190

Do not purchase 60 45 50 55 210

TOTAL 100 100 100 100 400

Calculate the sample chi-square (ꭓ2) value and find at Alfa (α) = 0.05 and test whether the brand share is the same across the four regions. The tabular value of Chi-Square for Degree of Freedom = 3 and α = 0.05 is 7.815

DMBA302 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

Assignment Set – 1

All agreements are not contracts but all contacts are agreements. Comment.
Define contract of indemnity. Describe the rights of the indemnifier and the indemnity holder.
What is meant by dissolution of a firm? Is it different from the dissolution of partnership?

Assignment Set – 2

Define negotiable instruments? What are the various types of negotiable instruments recognised by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
Describe the main features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Describe the objectives of IT Act, 2000.

DITF301 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Assignment Set – 1

What is data model? Compare hierarchical. network and relational data model giving example?
What do you understand by ER-Diagram? Create an ER-Diagram for Employee Management System.
What is the significance of indexing in database management systems? Discuss any two types of indexing.

Assignment Set – 2

Explain database anomalies and its types. Comment the significance of normalization in database design.
Explain the concept of Transaction Processing. What are the states of a transaction?
What do you understand by Serializability and Recoverability? Illustrate how to manage rollbacks by locking.

DITF302 – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Assignment Set – 1

Explain the concept of layered approach of Software Engineering. Illustrate the various process activities in detail.
Write a detailed note on phases of Project management. Discuss process and project metrics in detail.
Define SCM Process. Further to explain the tasks of SCM process.

Assignment Set – 2

Describe Software Design. Illustrate the software design process stages and explain.
Explain the concepts of White Box Testing with its components.
What is the purpose of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)? Explain the levels of CMM in detail.

DITF303-TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Give some background on the significance of technology management. Please also provide an explanation of the process framework for managing technology.
Give an explanation of the significance of the adaptation, diffusion, and absorption of technology. Also, discuss the positive aspects of being absorption of technology in an organization.
Describe the significance of the acquisition of new technology. In the event that any technology is acquired, discuss the entire procurement process.

Assignment Set – 2

Explore the rationale behind the practice of technology transfer. Describe in detail the process that will be used to transfer the technology.
If you have access to a particular piece of technology, how do you plan to evaluate it in terms of how it will affect the productivity of any given organization?
Provide an overview of the progression of technology for any organization. Also, discuss the major factors that had an impact on the development of the technology.

DITF304 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND TOOLS

Assignment Set – 1

1. (a) Define Business Intelligence (BI). Discuss brief history of BI.

(b) Discuss the needs for Decision Support System and Analytics in today’s world.

2. (a) Discuss the architecture of BI in brief.

(b) Define data mining. Discuss data mining techniques in brief.

3. (a) Define data warehousing and discuss its characteristics.

(b) Discuss the difference between Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP).

Assignment Set – 2

4. (a) Discuss different types of business models.

(b) Discuss need and significance of knowledge management.

5. (a) Discuss data extraction process and techniques.

(b) Discuss Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) framework.

6. (a) Discuss the applications of dashboards.

(b) Discuss various factors that need to be considered while designing Business Intelligence strategy.

MUJ MBA SEM 3 OPERATIONS AUG/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CODE: DMBA301

Set – 1

Describe in detail each step of the Research Process
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires and interviews as data collection methods.
Explain any four of the different probability sampling techniques.

Set – 2

Discuss any four Scaling Techniques of your choice.
Provide illustrative explanations for the ideas of validity and reliability, focusing on why these concepts are important.
A brand manager is concerned that his brand’s share may be unevenly distributed throughout the country. In a survey in which the country was divided into four geographical regions, a random sampling of 100 consumers in each region was surveyed, with the following results:

REGION

North East North West South East South West TOTAL

Purchase the brand 40 55 50 45 190

Do not purchase 60 45 50 55 210

TOTAL 100 100 100 100 400

DMBA302 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

Assignment Set – 1

All agreements are not contracts but all contacts are agreements. Comment.
Define contract of indemnity. Describe the rights of the indemnifier and the indemnity holder.
What is meant by dissolution of a firm? Is it different from the dissolution of partnership?

Assignment Set – 2

Define negotiable instruments? What are the various types of negotiable instruments recognised by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
Describe the main features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Describe the objectives of IT Act, 2000.

DOMS301 ADVANCE PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Define Operation Management. Discuss the current trends in business for operations management with an example
Explain the 6 P’s of operations mix.
Explain the factors affecting productivity.

Assignment Set – 2

What is Forecasting? Differentiate qualitative and quantitative forecasting approaches.
Define capacity planning and material handling. Describe the use of lean operation in the retail sector.
What is cycle counting? Explain various ways of measuring failure.

DOMS 302: ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNIG

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is ERP. Explain the benefits of ERP.

2. Write short note on following:

1. Effectiveness of ERP and related technologies in terms of Supply Chain Management.

2. Different types of ERP tools and its application

3. Write notes on the following:

1. Advantage of ERP in Manufacturing

2. Limitation in Sales & Distribution and Production planning module

Assignment Set – 2

1. Explain in detail the implementation and Transaction of inventory management in Web ERP.

2. Write a detail note on:

1. Major ERP vendor & their market share

2. Overview of Disruptive face of ERP

3. Write notes on the following:

1. ERP in CRM perspective

2. Industry 4.0 trends in HRM-Finance in terms of ERP implementation

DOMS303: LOGISTICS & SCM

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is Supply Chain Management. Explain the application of technology in SCM.

2. Write short note on following:

1. Significance of Logistics.

2. Supply Chain Integration.

3. Write notes on the following:

1. Implementation of CPFR process.

2. Reverse Logistics.

Assignment Set – 2

1. What is Procurement Management? Explain its types.

2. Write a detail note on:

1. Need for assessment of SCM.

2. Benefits of Mapping of SCM.

3. Write notes on the following:

1. Components of Marketing Supply Chain.

2. GSCF in Supply Chain Management.

DOMS304 – APPLICATIONS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Assignment Set – 1

A firm makes product x and y and has a total production of a capacity of 9 tonnes per day x and y requiring the same production capacity. The firm has a permanent contract to supply atleast 2 tonnes of x and atleast 3 tonnes of y per day to another company. Each tonne of x requires 20 machine hours production time and each tonne of y requires 50 machine hours production time. The daily maximum possible number of machine hours is 360. All the firms output can be sold, and the profit made is Rs. 80 per tonne of x and Rs. 120 per tonne of y. Formulate the above as Linear Programming Problem ad solve it by graphical method.
Solve the following linear programming problem using Revised Simplex Method:

Maximize Z = 3×1 + 5×2

Subject to: x1 ≤ 4

2×2 ≤ 12

3×1 + 2×2 ≤ 18

where x1, x2 ≥ 0

Solve the following Linear Programming problem using its Dual:

Minimize Z = 40×1 + 200×2

Subject to: 4×1 + 40×2 ≥ 160

3×1 + 10×2 ≥ 60

8×1 + 10×2 ≥ 80

and x1, x2 ≥ 0

Assignment Set – 2

A car hire company has one car at each of the five depots a, b, c, d, & e. A customer in each of the five towns A, B, C, D & E requires a car. The distance (in miles) between the depots (origins) and the towns (destinations) where the customers are given in the following distance matrix.

Depots

Towns a b c d E

A 160 130 175 190 200

B 135 120 130 160 175

C 140 110 155 170 185

D 50 50 80 80 110

E 55 35 70 80 105

How should the cars be assigned to the customers so as to minimize he distance travelled.

Solve the following integer programming problem using Branch and Bound method:

Maximize Z = 2×1 + 3×2

Subject to: 6×1 + 5×2 ≤ 25

x1 + 3×2 ≤ 10

and x1, x2 are non-negative integers

6. Write detail notes on the following:

i) Tabu Search Method

ii) Genetic Algorithm

MUJ MBA SEM 3 FINANCE AUG/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CODE: DMBA301

Set – 1

Describe in detail each step of the Research Process
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires and interviews as data collection methods.
Explain any four of the different probability sampling techniques.

Set – 2

Discuss any four Scaling Techniques of your choice.
Provide illustrative explanations for the ideas of validity and reliability, focusing on why these concepts are important.
A brand manager is concerned that his brand’s share may be unevenly distributed throughout the country. In a survey in which the country was divided into four geographical regions, a random sampling of 100 consumers in each region was surveyed, with the following results:

REGION

North East North West South East South West TOTAL

Purchase the brand 40 55 50 45 190

Do not purchase 60 45 50 55 210

TOTAL 100 100 100 100 400

DMBA302 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

Assignment Set – 1

All agreements are not contracts but all contacts are agreements. Comment.
Define contract of indemnity. Describe the rights of the indemnifier and the indemnity holder.
What is meant by dissolution of a firm? Is it different from the dissolution of partnership?

Assignment Set – 2

Define negotiable instruments? What are the various types of negotiable instruments recognised by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
Describe the main features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Describe the objectives of IT Act, 2000.

DFIN301 – SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. Due to global uncertainty and geopolitical impact and anticipating recession in the wester countries, it is assumed that HUL may delivery the return based on the Indian Economic Condition. RBI projected the Indian Economic growth as follows.

Projected Indian Economic Condition Probability of occurrence Possible Return from HUL (in %)

Extremely Good 10% 22%

Good 20% 18%

Average 40% 15%

Poor 20% 8%

Severely Poor 10% 4%

In this situation, if we invest in HUL, how much return can be expected? Also, suggest the possible risk involved in this investment.

2. a. Explain the types of instruments traded in the money market.

b. Explain the different forms of market efficiency.

3. Discuss the basic assumptions of Dow Theory.

Assignment Set – 2

1.i. Explain the types of Risk.

ii. List the assumptions of Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)

2. An investor owns a portfolio composed of five securities with the following characteristics.

Security Beta Standard Deviation of random error (per cent) Proportion

ITC 1.35 5 0.10

HUL 1.05 9 0.20

INFY 0.80 4 0.15

RIL 1.50 12 0.30

HDFC 1.12 8 0.25

If the standard deviation of BSE Sensex is 20 per cent, what is the total risk of the portfolio?

3. i. Explain the efficient set of portfolios.

ii. List the limitation of Markowitz portfolio selection model.

DFIN302 – MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Assignment Set – 1

What do you understand by the concept of mergers & acquisitions? Discuss the different types of mergers & acquisitions with suitable example?
Define Synergy. Explain different types of synergy.
Discuss in brief Master Limited Partnership. Explain the characteristics and various types of MLPs.

Assignment Set – 2

Summarize the content which should be included in Public Announcement of Offer.
Discuss the different basis of valuation in detail with suitable example.
Write a short note on challenges present in mergers & acquisitions. Justify your answer with suitable examples.

DFIN303 – TAXATION MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

Discuss the various types of direct taxes.
Explain the concept of double taxation. Also, discuss the provisions made for double taxation relief.
Elucidate deduction under 80D and 80C.

Assignment Set – 2

Explain Carry forward and set off of capital
List and briefly describe the various types of GST returns.
Elaborate on tax planning, tax avoidance, and tax evasion

DFIN304 – INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL

Assignment Set – 1

Elaborate the various qualities required in an Internal Auditor.
Discuss the key clauses of ISO 31000:2009.
State the features of Internal Audit. Also narrate the various types of Internal controls.

Assignment Set – 2

Describe Internal control procedure for Inventory.
Explain the various Internal control schemes.
Narrate the scope of Audit in computerized environment.

MUJ MBA SEM 4 HRM AUG/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA401 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Set-1

Discuss PESTEL analysis.
Explain the strategic management process. Write short notes on SBUs.
Describe the types of Strategic Controls.

Set-2

1. Explain the steps involved in framing business policies.

2. Elaborate on the various types of strategic alliances.

3. Write notes on the following:

A. Business Ethics

B. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

DMBA402 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1. What is International Business. Explain the reasons of doing international trade.

2. Write short note on following:

1. Political Environment in IB

2. Impact of Culture on IB

3. Write notes on the following:

1. World Trade Organization

2. International Labor Organization

Set-2

1. What is International Marketing? Explain the types of Global marketing strategies

2. What is FDI? Elaborate on the various types of foreign investment.

3. Write notes on the following:

1. Strategic Planning Process

2. Code of conduct in MNCs

DMBA403-BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Set-1

Define Leadership. What are Personal Characteristics of an Effective Leadership?
What is Contingency Theory? Discuss in detail.
Who coined the term Group and what do you mean by Group Dynamics?

Set-2

What is Motivation? Discuss impact of Motivation on Personality and Organisation.
What is the significance of organisational culture? What is the outcome-oriented culture in an organization?
Discuss Ethical leadership and its dark sides in detail.

DHRM402-PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & APPRAISAL

Set-1

Differentiate between Performance Management and Performance Appraisal
Explain control theory with its application in performance management.
Describe the principles of performance management in brief.

Set-2

Explain the components of feedback.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Model 4 of performance management.
Enumerate four advantages of automation of PM.

DHRM403 – TALENT MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RETENTION

Set-1

Describe the major activities of Talent Management.
Discuss five elements that can be useful for firms to meet industry needs in the post recession era.
Enumerate the steps involved in the Recruitment process.

Set-2

What are the top strategies to improve employee retention?
Describe the top talent management challenges.
What are the ways to ensure Employee Safety at Workplace?

DHRM404– CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Set-1

“Process of Organisational transformation helps the company to build a better future to get the best results.” Explain the above statement in detail.
Discuss the role of Senior Management in Communicating Change.
Explain 5 stages of Kubler-Ross Change Curve in detail.

Set-2

Elaborate Kotter and ADKAR leadership frameworks which can be used for the change process.
Describe various types of organisational culture.
“Employees in a learning organisation must have certain skills as an individual”. What are those skills required as per the above statement?

MUJ MBA SEM 4 MARKETING AUG/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA401 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Set-1

Discuss PESTEL analysis.
Explain the strategic management process. Write short notes on SBUs.
Describe the types of Strategic Controls

Set-2

1. Explain the steps involved in framing business policies.

2. Elaborate on the various types of strategic alliances.

3. Write notes on the following:

a. Business Ethics

b. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

DMBA402 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1. What is International Business. Explain the reasons of doing international trade.

2. Write short note on following:

a. Political Environment in IB

b. Impact of Culture on IB

3. Write notes on the following:

a. World Trade Organization

b. International Labor Organization

Set-2

1. What is International Marketing? Explain the types of Global marketing strategies

2. What is FDI? Elaborate on the various types of foreign investment.

3. Write notes on the following:

a. Strategic Planning Process

b. Code of conduct in MNCs

DMBA403-BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Set-1

Define Leadership. What are Personal Characteristics of an Effective Leadership?
What is Contingency Theory? Discuss in detail.
Who coined the term Group and what do you mean by Group Dynamics?

Set-2

What is Motivation? Discuss impact of Motivation on Personality and Organisation.
What is the significance of organisational culture? What is the outcome-oriented culture in an organization?
Discuss Ethical leadership and its dark sides in detail.

DMKT401 SERVICE MARKETING & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Set-1

Explain the differences between services and products.
Identify the strategies to cope with the problems of gap1.
Customer delight is an extension of customer satisfaction. How to delight a customer?

Set-2

Write down the strategies used to match the service capacity with the service demand.
Based upon consumer requirements, how would you differentiate between service marketing strategies adopted in Airlines with the marketing strategies used in the healthcare sector?
Explain the role of CRM in customer retention.

DMKT402– ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

Set-1

Define the term ‘advertising’. What are the objectives of advertising?
Describe the shifting patterns of consumption. What role does advertising play in this?
Write a brief note on evolution of advertising agency.

Set-2

What is DAGMAR? How is it useful in establishing objectives?
Describe the AIDA model of consumer response hierarchy.
What is Gestalt psychology? Explain with examples how it resembles the way a person fits in the advertising message with his/her existing knowledge.

DMKT403 – E-MARKETING

Set-1

Elaborate on the key objectives of E-Marketing.
What are the various E-Marketing Techniques? Give suitable examples.
(a)Identify the fears and phobias of online customers. (b)Explain the 2P+2C+3S Formula in E-Marketing

Set-2

1. Explain the perquisites required to adopt E-CRM.

2. Why is it necessary to have legal protection for online businesses? Explain.

3. Write notes on the following:

A. Digital Property

B. E-Metrics

DMKT404– INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Set-1

Explain the concept of International Marketing. Also, to detail difference between Domestic and International Marketing, add suitable examples to support your answer.
Write a detailed note on different International Market Entry Strategies.
What is the Scope of International Marketing Research? Elaborate International Marketing Research Process.

Set-2

What is International Logistics Planning? Discuss the challenges of International Distribution and Logistics?
State the various documents required in export.
What is Foreign Exchange? In brief, mention Organization of the foreign exchange market.

MUJ MBA SEM 3 JULY 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CODE: DMBA301

Set – 1

1. Write the steps of Research Process in detail?

2. Give merits and demerits of Questionnaire and Interview method of data collection.

3. Illustrate any four Probability Sampling Techniques

Set – 2

1. Discuss any four Scaling Techniques of your choice.

2. Explain the concepts of Validity and Reliability with suitable examples.

3. A brand manager is concerned that his brand’s share may be unevenly distributed throughout the country. In a survey in which the country was divided into four geographical regions, a random sampling of 100 consumers in each region was surveyed, with the following results:

REGION

North

East

North

West

South

East

South

West TOTAL

Purchase the

brand 40 55 45 50 190

Do not purchase 60 45 55 50 210

TOTAL 100 100 100 100 400

Calculate the sample chi square (ꭓ2) value and find at Alfa (α) = 0.05 and test whether brand share is the same across the four regions. Tabular value of Chi Square for Degree of Freedom = 3 and α = 0.05 is 0.352

DHRM302, MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. Explain Lewin’s model of Organisational Change.

2. Describe the steps in OD process.

3. Discuss the factors influencing ethical judgements with the help of examples.

Assignment Set – 2

4. Explain the types of techno-structural interventions with the help of suitable examples.

5. Write short notes on the following concepts:

a) Emerson’s Power-Dependence Theory

b) Mintzberg’s Genesis of Power

6. Discuss the different types of qualitative evaluation methods available to managers.

DHRM301-MANPOWER PLANNING & SOURCING

Assignment Set – 1

1. Discuss the steps in manpower planning process.

2. Explain the Delphi technique of demand forecasting.

3. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of E-recruitment.

Assignment Set – 2

4. Write short notes on the following concepts:

a) Competency Mapping

b) Knowledge Management

5. Elaborate the selection process in selecting the right candidate.

6. Describe the causes of employee turnover in an organization.

DMBA302 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is “Competency of Contract ”?How “discharge of contracts” occurs?

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

3. (a) What is a partnership?

(b) Briefly state special features of a partnership on the basis of which its existence can be determined under the Indian Partnership Act?

Assignment Set – 2

4. What do you mean by negotiable instruments? What are the various types of negotiable instruments recognised by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

5. Describe the main features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

6. Explain the rights available to citizens under the RTI Act, 2005.

DHRM303– EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set – 1

1. What is ERM? Explain the New challenges for ERM in the modern workplace.

2. What do you mean by Employee Engagement? Explain the factors affecting Employee Engagement in detail.

3. Write short notes on the following:

a) Common Disciplinary Procedures

b) Grievance Redressal Procedure within an Organisation

Assignment Set – 2

4. What do you mean by employee rewards? Explain the need of employee rewards in detail.

5. Write short notes on the following:

a) Employee Wellness Plan

b) Collective Bargaining

6. What do you mean by Trade Union? Explain the reasons for joining Trade Union.

DHRM304- HR AUDIT

Assignment Set – 1

1. Elucidate upon components of HRD audit.

2. What are the various approaches to HR audit?

3. What should you keep in mind while scheduling employee meetings/ events? What should the HR auditor do to ensure best practices in the team building systems?

Assignment Set – 2

4. Do you think HR scorecard is an important tool? Why or why not?

5. What are the different types of competencies? Explain with examples.

6. List the major findings in the study of the relationship between HR practices and business performance.

MUJ MBA SEM 2 DEC 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA201 – PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Set-1

What is meant by productivity? Explain labour, capital, system, and personal productivity.
Explain the importance of decision-making in organisation. What are the factors affecting decision-making?
How do you develop an operations strategy? Explain briefly the relationship that exists between corporate strategy, business strategy, and operations strategy.

Set-2

Explain the Nominal group testing method of forecasting along with the expert opinion method of forecasting.
What are the steps to be considered to set data in the logical order?
Explain in detail all the methods used to determine the most likely plant location.

DMBA202 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1. a) “A rational human being has time preference for money” Give reasons.

b) Differentiate between compounding and discounting technique of time value of money.

2. Cost of various types of capital of Radha Ltd. is given below along with weight and cost of capital.

Sources of Funds Amount (Rs.) Proportion (W) in total capital structure Cost of Capital (k)

Debts 240000 30% 5.68

Preference share capital 80000 10% 9.33

Equity Share capital 400000 50% 13.30

Cost of retained earnings 80000 10% 13.00

Compute weighted average cost of Capital as per:

1. Book value proportion.

2. What would be WACC in your opinion if company wants to change WACC approach from book value to market value? In market value the price of Equity share is Rs.250 per share instead of Rs.100 in book value.

3. Write short notes on (any two)

NI approach of Capital structure
NOI approach of Capital structure
Modigliani and Miller approach of Capital structure

Set-2

4 a. Elucidate the factors leading to Capital rationing.

b. Explain in brief the phases of operating cycle.

5. “Efficient cash Management will aim at maximising the cash inflows and slowing cash outflows.” Discuss Identify the motives for holding cash by an organization.

6. Solve and suggest which of the two projects should be accepted assuming a discount rate of 10% based on net present value of the two projects.

Detail Project X Project Y

Initial Investment Rs.20000 Rs.30000

Estimated Life 5 Years 5 Years

Scrap Value Rs.1000 Rs.2000

The net cash flows are as follows:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Project X 5000 10000 10000 3000 2000

Project Y 20000 10000 5000 3000 2000

The Discounted rate of return@10% is as follows:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

PV@10% Discount factor 0.909 0.826 0.751 0.683 0.621

DMBA203 – MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Set-1

Explain the various Marketing Orientations and Concepts.
What is Marketing Information Systems? Write down the characteristics of MKIS.
Determine various Buying Motives. Also explain the influences of these motives on the consumer purchase process.

Set-2

How do you define Brand Equity? Also elaborate its Components.
Demonstrate the various types of Advertisement.
Describe the various International Market Entry Strategies.

DMBA204 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Set-1

Discuss the history of Computing.
What is IT interaction model? Explain.
How Information Technology could be used for competing in market?

Set-2

Discuss the properties of Information goods.
What are the facilities an organization could have from ‘Customer Relationship Management System’?
Can you write brief outline on any two Business Intelligence techniques?

DMBA205 – OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Set-1

1. What is Operations Research? Explain the role of Operations Research in Decision Making.

2 a) Solve the following linear programming problem using Two Phase Simplex Method:

Minimize Z = x1 – 2×2 – 3×3

Subject to: -2×1 + x2 + 3×3 = 2

2×1 + 3×2 + 4×3 = 1

Where x1, x2, x3 ≥ 0

b) Solve the following transportation problem using Matrix Minima Method? Also find the corresponding cost of transportation.

Warehouses

W1 W2 W3 W4 Supply

Factory F1 21 16 25 13 21

F2 17 18 14 23 23

F3 32 27 18 41 19

Demand 11 15 17 20

3. Five wagons are available at stations 1,2 3,4 and 5. These are required at five stations A, B, C, D and E. The distance in km between various stations are given in the table below. How should the wagons be transported to minimize the total distance travelled?

Stations

A B C D E

Stations 1 10 5 9 18 11

2 13 9 6 12 14

3 3 2 4 4 5

4 18 9 12 17 15

5 11 6 14 19 10

Set-2

4. a) Write any five differences between Critical Path Method [CPM] & Program Evaluation and Review Technique [PERT]

b) Customers arrive at a sales counter managed by a single person according to a poisson process with a mean rate of 20 per hour. The time required to serve a customer has an exponential distribution with a mean of 100 seconds. Find the average waiting time of customer in queue and in system.

5. A project manager has obtained the following optimistic, pessimistic and most likely times, in weeks, relating to the various activities related to the construction of a power project:

Activity Optimistic time

(in weeks) Most likely time

(in weeks) Pessimistic time

(in weeks)

1-2 6 9 18

1-3 5 8 17

2-4 4 7 22

2-5 4 7 10

3-4 4 7 16

3-5 2 5 8

4-5 4 10 22

i) Draw a PERT diagram and mark clearly the Critical Path

ii) Determine the expected project length?

iii) What is the probability that the project would be successfully completed in 32 weeks?

6. What is Principle of Dominance in Game Theory? Reduce the following game by dominance property and solve it:

Player B

1 2 3 4 5

Player A I 1 3 2 7 4

II 3 4 1 5 6

III 6 5 7 6 5

IV 2 0 6 3 1

DMBA206 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Set-1

Write down the principles of project management.
What is the application of the leadership style narrated by Daniel Goleman?
Explain all the factors affecting the risk analysis of any country.

Set-2

What is Project Management Information System (PMIS)? What are its uses?
Write down the types of project performance evaluation techniques.
Differentiate between CPM and PERT.

MUJ MBA SEM 1 JUL/AUG 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA105 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Set – 1

Define the term ‘managerial economics’. Explain significance of the study of managerial economics.
Define production function. State types and functions of production function.
Explain different types of cost.

Set – 2

Explain causes of inflation in detail.
Explain different objectives of pricing policies.
Define monetary policy. State the objectives of monetary policy in developing countries.

DMBA104 – FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Set – 1

Discuss 5 accounting concepts with suitable example of each concept.
Prepare trading account of XYZ for the year ending 31 March 2019 from the following information:

Purchases 13,00,000

Sales 15,00,000

Stock (April 1, 2006) 40,000

Wages 30,000

Carriage inwards 14,000

Returns outwards 3,000

Returns inwards 2,500

Freight 15,000

Additional information: Stock on 31 March 2007 was Rs. 1,70,000

Distinguish between management accounting and financial accounting.

Set – 2

The Balance Sheet of Punjab Auto Limited as on 31‐12‐2020 was as follows:

Particulars

Rs.

Particular

Rs.

Equity Share Capital

40,000

Plant and Machinery

24,000

Capital Reserve

8,000

Land and Buildings

40,000

8% Loan on Mortgage

32,000

Furniture & Fixtures

16,000

Creditors

16,000

Stock

12,000

Bank overdraft

4,000

Debtors

12,000

Taxation:

Current

Future

4,000 4,000

Investments (Short‐term)

4,000

Profit and Loss A/c

12,000

Cash in hand

12,000

1,20,000

From the above, compute (a) Debt‐Equity Ratio and (b) Proprietary Ratio.

State the purpose or objective of preparing a cash flow statement. Also give any two examples of cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities.
Discuss the steps involved in standard costing. Also state the Differences between Standard Costing and Budgetary Control.

DMBA101 – MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Set – I

Define the term Planning. Discuss various steps in Planning. 2+8 10
Discuss the concept of Organizing along with importance of the concept. 3+7 10
What is Controlling? Detail the concept Control as a Feedback System. 3+7 10

Set – II

What is meant by Motivation? Explain any one theory of Motivation. 2+8 10
Write a detailed note on the term ‘Team’ along with characteristics of an Effective Team.
Discuss the concept of Leadership. Detail any one theory of Leadership.

DMBA106 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SET-I

Define Selection and discuss the process of Selection
Describe Human Resource Planning. Elaborate the process of Human Resource Planning
Explain the meaning and types of Appraisal Methods

SET-II

Define discipline. Enumerate the steps for disciplinary procedure
Describe the concept of Competency and it’s linkage to various HR systems.
Elaborate on Rewards & Incentives.

DMBA102 – BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Set – I

What is communication barrier? Describe various kinds of communication barriers and methods to overcome barriers in organizations.
“Premature evaluations and hurried conclusions distort listening.” Discuss in Detail.
What do you understand by communication flow? Discuss the formal and informal lines of organizational communication with suitable examples.

Set – II

What is the basic outline of a persuasive letter? Justify the structure of ideas in a persuasive letter.
Describe various types of reports? Elucidate the elements of a formal business report.
Discuss various types of resumes. Describe the salient features of a good resume.

DMBA103-STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

SET-I

1. Mr. Vijay, a retired government servant, is considering investing his money in two proposals. He wants to choose the one that has higher average net present value and lower standard deviations. The relevant data are given below. Can you help him choosing the proposal?

Proposal A Net present value (NPV)

Chance of the possible outcome of NPV

1559

5662

9175

0.30

0.40

0.30

Proposal B Net present value (NPV)

Chance of the possible outcome of NPV

-10050

5812

20584

0.30

0.40

0.30

2. A manufacturing firm produces steel pipes in three plants with daily production volumes of 500, 1000 and 2000 units respectively. According to past experience, it is known that the fraction of defectives output produced by the three plants are respectively 0.005, 0.008 and 0.010. If a pipe is selected from a day’s total production and found to be defective, find out (a) from which plant the pipe comes (b) what is the probability that it comes from first plant?

3. Explain the following:

Probability Sampling and Non-Probability Sampling
Systematic sampling and Cluster Sampling
Advantages of Probability Sampling over Non-probability Sampling
Census vs. sample
Primary and Secondary Data

SET-II

4. A report says that 80% of India’s females aged 15-59 are not currently engaged in the workforce. A national agency has an opinion that this percentage may be even more. To validate its opinion, the agency did a survey of randomly chosen 1200 females of the age group 15-59 from the different parts of the country and found 228 females working. Do the figures of the survey help the agency in validation of its opinion?

5. What is regression analysis? Explain steps of performing regression analysis in detail?

The following data shows the yearly sales (in million Rs.) of A2Zcorporation for the last nine years. Develop a regression model.

Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Sale 2.3 5.3 5.1 3.5 3.4 2.7 2.8 4.1 2.9

6. Four observers determine the moisture content of samples of a powder, each man taking a sample from each of six consignments. Their assessments are given below:

Observers Consignments

1 2 3 4 5 6

Discuss whether there is any significant difference between consignments. (Useful data: Ftab(5,15):2.96, Ftab(3,15):3.29)

MUJ MBA SEM 2 JUL/SEP 2022 ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA201 – PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Set – I
1. Is there a difference between the terms “production management” and “operations management”? If yes, what is it?
2. Write a note on (a) Delphi technique of demand forecasting (b) Moving Averages Method of demand forecasting.
3. What is the Deming approach to the Total Quality Management?

Set – II
4. Differentiate between logical and physical database modelling.
5. What is Just-In-Time production? What are its aims and advantages?
6. Explain the factors which should be considered before scheduling an operation. How could you schedule a service?

DMBA202 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Set – I
1. What are the steps involved in Financial Planning? What factors need to be taken into consideration while financial planning?
2. A) Explain Operating leverage and financial leverage with their application.
B) Shivam Ltd. has Total Capital of ₹ 60 Lakh. Out of which ₹ 20 Lakh is Equity Capital and ₹ 40 lakh is debt. Rate of interest payable on debt is 12%. The Sales Revenue of YZ Ltd is ₹ 100 lakh. Variable cost is 20% of Sales revenue and ₹ 30 lakh is the fixed cost of operation. Required: Calculate Financial, Operating and Combined Leverages.
3. Write short note on (any two)
1. Profit Maximization Vs. Wealth maximization
2. Time value of Money- Compounding and Discounting technique
3. Cost of different sources of Finance

Set – II
4. a. Explain various inventory management techniques in detail.
b. Describe relevant model of Dividend policy in detail by explaining Walter and Gordon Model.
5. A limited company is considering investing a project requiring a capital outlay of 2,00,000. Forecast for annual income after depreciation but before tax is as follows:
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Year
Rs.
1
100000
2
100000
3
80000
4
80000
5
40000
Depreciation may be taken as 20% on original cost and taxation at 50% of net income. You are required to evaluate the project according to each of the following methods:
a) Pay-back method
b) Average Rate of return on original investment method
c) Net present value index method at 10% discount factor
d) Profitability index
e) Internal rate of return method.
6. a) Describe in detail the factors that need to be taken into consideration while estimating working capital requirement by an organization.
b) How working capital requirement can be estimated by an organization?

DMBA203 – MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Set – I
1. What are the various marketing concepts? Explain.
2. What is Marketing Information Systems? Write down the characteristics of MIS.
3. Discuss various buying motives. What are the influences of these motives on the purchase process?

Set – II
4. Define Brand Equity. Elaborate its components.
5. Discuss the various types of advertisement.
6. Describe any four international market entry strategies.

DMBA204 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Set – I
1. a. What are Information Systems? Distinguish between Information Technology and Information Systems with the help of an example.
b. Explain evolution of computing over decades with diagram. How does the internet and web differ?
2. Discuss IT Interaction model with diagram. How Information Systems are proved to be a positive outcome for organizations?
3. What are the three components of a modern information technology infrastructure of an organization? Explain with the help of diagram.

Set – II
4. Discuss the following management systems:
a. Supply chain management systems (SCM)
b. Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRM)
5. What is E-Commerce and Mobile Commerce? Explain Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with an example.
6. Discuss the major goals of database systems, emphasizing the need and challenges of data management.

DMBA206 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Set – I
1. What is project management? Explain the phases of project management life cycle.
2. What do you mean by work breakdown structure? Explain with the help of suitable format.
3. Differentiate between PERT and CPM.

Set – II
4. Explain the tools and techniques of quality planning along with its outcome.
5. What is contract management? What are its Phases?
6. Project termination has negative impact, how can we avoid it?

DMBA205 – OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Set – I
1. What is Operations Research (O.R.)? Discussed the significance and scope of O.R.
2. a) Solve the following linear programming problem:
Max. Z = 20×1 + 10×2
Subject to: x1 + x2 = 150
x1 ≤ 40
x2 ≥ 20
where x1, x2 ≥ 0
b) Discuss in brief “Duality” in linear programming problem. How to interpret the primal dual relationship?
3. a) A car hire company has one car at each of the five depots D1, D2, D3, D4 & D5. Customers in each of the five towns A, B, C, D & E requires a car. The distance (in miles) between the depots (origins) and the towns (destinations) where customers are given in the following distance matrix:
Depots
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
Person
A
160
130
175
190
200
B
135
120
130
160
175
C
140
110
155
170
185
D
50
50
80
80
110
E
55
35
70
80
105
How should the cars be assigned to the customers so as to minimize the distance travelled?
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b) Solve the following transportation problem using Vogel’s Approximation Method:
Destination
D1
D2
D3
D4
Supply
Source
S1
7
3
8
6
60
S2
4
2
5
10
100
S3
2
6
5
1
40
Demand
20
50
50
80

Set – II
4. a) Solve the following Integer programming problem using Gomory’s Fractional Algorithms:
Maximize Z = 5×1 + 7×2
Subject to: -2×1 + 3×2 ≤ 6
6×1 + x2 ≤ 30
where x1, x2 ≥ 0 are integers.
b) Solve the following game using Dominance rule:
Player B
B1
B2
B3
Player A
A1
5
20
-10
A2
10
6
2
A3
20
15
18
5. Write short notes on the following concepts:
a) Erlang M/M/1: ∞/FCFS Queuing Model
b) Program Evaluation and Review Technique [PERT]
6. The Cargo Honda Ltd. Manufactures around 150 scooters. The daily production varies from 146 to 154 depending upon the availability of raw materials and other working conditions:
Production Per day
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
Probability
0.04
0.09
0.12
0.14
0.11
0.10
0.20
0.12
0.08
The finished scooters are transported in a specially arranged lorry accommodating 150 scooters. Using following random numbers: 80, 81, 76, 75, 64, 43, 18, 26, 10, 12, 65, 68, 69, 61, 57. Simulate the process to find out:
i) the average number of scooters waiting in the factory.
ii) average number of empty spaces on the lorry.

MUJ/SMU MBA SEM 1 FEB/MAR 2021ASSIGNMENTS

DMBA101 – MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Set – 1

1 Organization is a social system of people who are structured and managed to meet some goals. Explain with help of relevant examples

2. Define Management. Discuss the evolution of management.

3. Leading is regarded as “Life spark of an enterprise”. Comment. Explain the importance of leading with supporting examples.

Set-2

1 What is motivation? Define & explain its importance for business. Further, explain theories of motivation – Maslow, theory X & Y, Herzberg’s 2 factor theory.

2. Explain the concept of leadership. Are leaders born or made? Critically comment. Explain leadership styles as per managerial grid.

3. What is change? Define. Explain Kotter’s 8 steps of change process. Support your answer with relevant examples.

DMBA 102 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Set – 1

1 Discuss the Communication Process and elaborate various barriers to Communication

2. What is Non-verbal Communication? Explain the classification of Non-verbal Communication

3. Discuss the general principles of writing and methodology involved in it.

Set-2

1. Discuss various types of Meetings and guidelines to be followed for the conduction of meetings.

2. Explain the salient features of Memo, Circular and Notices that are used in an organisational workplace.

3. Explain the effectiveness of Communication in the organisations through advertisement.

DMBA103-STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

Set – 1

1 Define statistics. Explain different characteristics of statistics.

2. Define statistical survey. Explain different methods of data collection.

3. Explain different types of sampling techniques.

Set-2

1 Describe main steps in construction of index numbers.

2. Explain advantages and disadvantages of business forecasting.

3. Describe utility and components of time series analysis.

DMBA104 – FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Set – 1

1 a) Briefly explain the concepts of accounting. (Any five)

b) Briefly explain the users of accounting information. (Any five)

2. Differentiate between: (With examples)

a) Cash discount & trade discount

b) Tangible assets & intangible assets

c) Accounting & book-keeping

d) Errors of omission & errors of commission

e) Accrued income & income received in advance

2. John started his own delivery service. The following transactions took place in June 2020:

S.no Date Particulars

1 01-06-2020 John as a stockholder has invested $25,000 cash in business

2 02-06-2020 John purchased a used van for $ 13000 for deliveries. He paid $ 2,000 cash and signed a note payable for the remaining balance.

3 03-06-2020 He paid $ 900 for office rent for the month.

4 05-06-2020 Services worth $ 3,000 were performed on account.

5 12-06-2020 Purchased supplies for $ 400 on account

6 15-06-2020 Received a cash payment of $ 750 for services provided on June 5.

7 17-06-2020 Purchased gasoline for $ 350 on account

8 20-06-2020 Received a cash payment of $ 350 on account for services provided on June 5.

9 23-06-2020 Received a cash payment of $ 1900 on account for services provided on June 5.

10 26-06-2020 Paid $450 for utilities

11 29-06-2020 Paid for the gasoline purchased on account on June 17

12 30-06-2020 Paid $ 600 for employee salaries

Prepare the following:

(a) An income statement for the month of June 2020.

(b) A balance sheet as at 30 June 2020.

Set-2

1. Explain the difference between financial accounting & management accounting. (Any five)

2. Ms. Torna Hawkins was interested in controlling her company’s inventory because she knew that excess inventories were expensive in that they tied up funds. On the other hand, insufficient inventory levels could result in lost sales. Ms. Hawkins obtained the following inventory information from her trade association, which reported average figures for companies similar to hers:

Days’ Inventory 38 days

Inventory turnover 11 times

Ms. Hawkins had the following information from last year, which she considered to be a typical year for her company:

Cost of goods sold $ 300,000

Beginning inventory $ 58,160

Ending inventory $ 62,880

Required:

a) How does Ms. Hawkins company’s inventory compare with other similar companies?

b) If required, provide suitable suggestions to Ms. Hawkins. (Any two)

3. The following information is from Solid Rock’s financial records:

Month	Sales	Purchases
July	$180,000	$105,000
August	$165,000	$120,000
September	$150,000	$90,000
October	$195,000	$135,000

Collections from customers are normally 70 percent in the month of sale, 20 percent in the month following the sale, and 9 percent in the second month following the sale. The balance is expected to be uncollectible. All purchases are on account. Management takes full advantage of the 2 percent discount allowed on purchases paid for by the tenth of the following month. Purchases for November are budgeted at $150,000, and sales for November are forecasted at $165,000. Cash disbursements for expenses are expected to be $36,000 for the month of November. The company’s cash balance on November 1 was $55,000.

Required: Prepare the following schedules.

Expected cash collections during November.
Expected cash disbursements during November.
Expected cash balance on November 30.

DMBA105 – MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Set – 1

1 Define the term ‘managerial economics. Explain scope of managerial economics.

2. Define demand. Explain different elasticity of demand.

3. Explain different types of cost.

Set-2

1 Explain different phases of trade cycle.

2. Explain different objectives of pricing policies.

3. Explain causes of inflation in detail.

DMBA106 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Set – 1

1 Explain the term ‘Recruitment’. Explain the various sources of recruitment.

2. Define Human Resource Management. Explain the various functions of Human Resource Management.

3. Elaborate the various methods of training.

Set-2

1 Explain the term ‘Job Evaluation’. Explain the advantages and limitations of Job Evaluation.

2. Explain the theories of wage determination.

3. Define ‘Job Analysis’. Elaborate the process of job analysis

SEMESTER 2

MBA201 – Production & Operation Management

ASSIGNMENT SET-1

1 Differentiate between Production Planning and Production Control. Point out various functions of Production Planning and Production Control.

Functions of Production Planning

Functions of Production Control

2 What do you mean by Strategic management process? Differentiate between Environmental scanning & Differentiation strategies

Strategic management process
Environmental scanning
Differentiation strategies

3 Explain various Elements or Components of Operations Strategy in detail.

Elements of operations strategy:

1) Designing of the production system

2) Facilities for production and services

3) Product or service design and development

4) Technology selection, development, and process development

5) Allocation of resources

6) Focus on facilities planning

ASSIGNMENT SET-2

1 Explain The Strategic Importance of Forecasting.

Strategic Importance of Forecasting in term of Human Resource

Strategic Importance of Forecasting in term of Supply Chain Management.

2 Explain the concept of Rating Method for Location decision sequence. Discuss different types of Rating methods.

Rating plan method

Factor rating method

Point rating method

Break-even analysis

Centre of gravity method

3 What do you mean by Quality? Point out, various dimensions of quality?

Meaning of Quality

Dimensions of Quality

MBA202 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Assignment Set -1

Financial planning means deciding in advance the financial activities to be carried on to achieve the basic objective of the firm. Explain the objectives, benefits and guidelines for financial Planning.
a) Objectives
b) Benefits
c) Guidelines

Explain the ‘Rule of 69’ and ‘Rule of 72’.

The below depicts the interest rates offered by the fixed deposit scheme of a bank.

Period of deposit Rate per annum

<45 days 9%

46 days to 179 days 10%

180 days to 365 days 10.5%

365 days and above 11%

What will be the status of Rs. 1,00,000 after four years if it is invested at this point of time?

a) Explanation of ‘Rule of 69’ and ‘Rule of 72’

b) Solution to the problem

3. Calculate the upper and lower limits, and the return point as per MO (Miller-Orr) model for Gupta Industries which have a policy of maintaining Rs. 500000 minimum cash balance. The standard deviation of the company’s daily cash flows is Rs. 200000. The interest rate is 14%. The company has to spend Rs. 150 per transaction.

Assignment Set -2

1 Roy Ltd. has an expected usage of 50,000 units of a certain product during the next year. The cost of processing an order is Rs 20 and the carrying cost per unit per annum is Rs 1. Lead time for an order is seven days and the company will keep a reserve of three days usage. Calculate EOQ and Re – order point. Assume 250 days in a year.

a) Calculation of EOQ
b) Calculation of Re-order point

2 List and explain the various costs associated with Maintaining Receivables.

Costs associated with Maintaining Receivables

3 Stability of dividends is the consistency in the stream of dividend payments. This method relates to the payment of certain amount of minimum dividend to the shareholders. List and explain the advantages because of it?

Advantages which are due to Stability of dividend

MBA203 -Marketing Management

Assignment Set -1

1 Write short notes on 7Ps of Marketing Mix and Marketing Planning Process.

7Ps of Marketing Mix

Marketing Planning Process

2 Explain Marketing Information System (MIS). What are the various characteristics of MIS?

Explain MIS.

Explain the various characteristics of MIS.

3 Write short notes on Difference between Consumer and Business Market and Buying Roles in Industrial Marketing.

Difference between Consumer and Business Market

Buying Roles in Industrial Marketing.

Assignment Set -2

1 What do you mean by Market Segmentation? What are the various requisites of effective market segmentation?

Explain Market segmentation.

Explain various requisites of effective market segmentation.

2 Explain Brand? What are the various advantages of Branding?

Define and Explain Brand.

Explain the various advantages of Branding.

3 Explain the concept of E-Marketing or Online Marketing. Explain various types of Internet Advertising.

Explain the concept of E-Marketing.

Explain various types of Internet Advertising.

MBA204 – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Assignment Set – 1

1 What are the different challenges a manager face in managing Information systems?

Challenges faced by the manager in Managing Information systems

2 Explain the concepts of

a) Transaction Processing System
b) Management Information System
a) Transaction Processing System
b) Management Information system

3 How Information system can be used to support Competitive strategy? Substantiate with suitable examples.

Information system to support competitive strategy

Examples

Assignment Set – 2

1 Explain the following concepts

a) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
b) Online Payment Technology
c) Mobile Commerce
a) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
b) Online Payment Technology
c) Mobile Commerce

2 What is DSS? How it is different from MIS? How DSS helps in Decision making?

Decision Support System

Differences between MIS and DSS

DSS in Decision making

3 Explain why privacy is important for individuals in the organizations?

How workplace electronic monitoring is done in the organizations?

Explaining the reasons why privacy is important in the organizations

Explaining the ways in which electronic monitoring is done in the organizations

MBA205 & OPERATIONS RESEARCH

SET-I

1 Explain the process of Operation Research.

Process of Operation Research

2 Write short note on

a) Concept of Duality in Linear Programming problem.
b) North-West Corner Method in Transportation problem
c) Benefits of holding inventory
d) Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model
Concept of Duality in Linear Programming problem.
North-West Corner Method in Transportation problem
Benefits of holding inventory
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model

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.

Calculation of Total and Average cost

Replacement Year

SET-II

1 a. Define the meaning of assignment problem in operation Research.

In a manufacturing unit, time required by machineries to perform jobs is given in following matrix.

		JOBS
		1	2	3	4	5
MACHINES	A	15	12	20	18	22
	B	18	20	17	22	27
	C	20	18	17	19	18
	D	25	22	18	30	25
	E	24	22	28	25	30

How should the jobs be allocated to machinery to minimize the total man-hours?A Description of assignment problem

Optimum allocation through Hungarian method

2 Define following criteria’s used for decision making under Uncertainty

Optimism (maximax or minimin) criterion
Pessimism (maximin or minimax) criterion
Equal probabilities (Laplace) criterion
Coefficient of optimism (Hurwicz) criterion
Regret (salvage) criterion

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

JOB	PROCESSING TIME
JOB	MACHINE A	MACHINE B
1	12	9
2	20	12
3	8	7
4	16	14
5	7	13
6	14	8

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

Optimal Sequence

Total Ellapsed Time

Idle time for Machine A

Idle time for Machine B

MBA206 – Project Management

ASSIGNMENT SET-I

1 Define Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Detail nine knowledge areas of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

Nine knowledge areas of PMBOK

2 Elaborate five project life cycle phases.

Five project life cycle phases

3 Define the determination of the Critical Path

Earliest Occurrence Time (EOT)

Latest Occurrence Time (LOT)

The slack for each event

The critical and slack paths

The activity floats

ASSIGNMENT SET-II

1 Illustrate strategies to control the project risk.

Risk avoidance

Risk reduction

Risk retention

Risk transfer

2 Detail the planning process of PMIS.

Identify the information needed
Capture data
Process data into information and store it
Communicate information to stakeholders

3 What is Project Performance Evaluation? Elaborate types of project performance evaluation.

Project Performance Evaluation

Process (or implementation) evaluation
Outcome evaluation
Impact evaluation
Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses

Semester 3

MBA301 – Research Methodology

SET 1

1 Elaborate Research Applications in Social and Business Sciences.

Research Applications in Social and Business Sciences

2 Elaborate Descriptive Research Designs.

Cross-sectional Studies

Longitudinal Studies

3 Describe four types of Measurement Scales.

Nominal Scale

Ordinal Scale

Interval Scale

Ratio Scale

SET 2

1 Elaborate all the types of Probability Sampling Design.

Simple random sampling with replacement (SRSWR),

Simple random sampling without replacement (SRSWOR),

Systematic sampling

Stratified random sampling

2 What is Central Tendency? Elaborate measures of Central Tendency.

Central Tendency

Mean

Median

Mode

3 Define Chi-square Test for the Goodness of Fit.

Chi-square Test for the Goodness of Fit

Chi-square Test for Independence of Variables

MBA302-Legal Aspects of Business

SET 1

1 What is fiduciary relationship in a contract of guarantee? Explain the kinds of guarantees.

Fiduciary relationship 3 10

Kinds of guarantees 7

2 i) Do you think contract with a minor is valid? Narrate with the help of the facts and judgement in the case: Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose.

ii) Explain the rules and remedies for discharge of contract by breach Contract with a minor Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose

Rules and remedies for discharge of contract by breach

3 i) Narrate the facts and judgement in the case Howell vs. Coupland.

ii) Who is an unpaid seller? What are the rights enjoyed by an unpaid seller under the extant provisions of law?

Howell vs. Coupland 3 10

Unpaid seller and his rights

SET 2

1 The Banking Regulation Act, 1949, provides various methods of regulation of the banking business. Elaborate the key areas of regulation.

Regulation of banking business

2 Explain the nature and scope of complaints under the Consumer Protection Act?

Persons competent to make complaints

Place of complaint

Procedure for filing a complaint

Admission of complaint

Power of the District Forum

3 a) Differentiate between a holder and a holder in due course.

b) Explain the privileges enjoyed by a holder in due course

Holder and holder in due course

Privileges of a holder in due course

Semester 3 MARKETING

MKT301- Sales Distribution and Supply Chain Management

Assignment SET-I

1 Explain the process of Personal selling.

Explain the process of Personal selling

2 What are the various recent trends in International Sales Management?

Elaborate the various recent trends in International Sales Management

3 i. Define Wholesaler

Explain the functions of Wholesaler

iii. Explain the applications of IT in various areas of wholesaling

Define Wholesaler
Explain the functions of Wholesaler

iii. Explain the applications of IT in various areas of wholesaling

Assignment Set -2

1 Write short notes on Vertical Marketing System (VMS) and Horizontal Marketing System (HMS)

Vertical Marketing System (VMS)

Horizontal Marketing System (HMS)

2 What do you mean by Demand Management? Explain Demand Management Model.

Explain Demand Management

Explain Demand Management Model

3 Explain Logistics Management. What are the various Determinants of DesigningLogistical System?

Explain Logistics Management

Explain various Determinants of Designing Logistical System.

MKT 302-CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

SET-I

1 Explain Market Segmentation. Describe the important bases on which markets are segmented.

Market Segmentation.

Explain the important bases on which markets are segmented.

2 Write short notes on Psychoanalytic Theory/Freudian Theory and Trait Theory and Consumer Behaviour

Psychoanalytic Theory/Freudian Theory

Trait Theory and Consumer Behaviour.

3 Write short notes on Tri Component Attitude Model and Katz functional theory and attitude change.

Tri Component Attitude Model

Katz functional theory and attitude change.

SET-II

1 Explain the Consumer decision Making process.

Elaborate Consumer Decision Making process.

2 Explain any five factors affecting diffusion of innovation. What are the five categories of adopters classified by time of adoption?

Elaborate any five factors affecting diffusion of innovation.

Explain five categories of adopters classified by time of adoption.

3 Write short notes on Nicosia Model of Consumer Decision-Making (Conflict Model) and Howard Sheth Model

Nicosia Model of Consumer Decision-Making (Conflict Model) and Howard-Sheth Model

MKT 303- RETAIL MARKETING

SET-I

1 What is Retail Marketing Environment? Define elements in a Retail Marketing Environment.

Retail Marketing Environment

Elements in a Retail Marketing Environment

2 Define consumer decision behavior. Explain types of decision behavior.

Consumer Decision Behavior

Types of Decision Behavior

3 Critically examine types of Store Layout.

Racetrack form

Grid form

Free flow

Dead block format

SET-II

1 What are Private Label Brands? Elaborate growth drivers of Private Label Brands.

Private Label Brands

Growth Drivers of Private Label Brands

2 Elaborate Customer Relationship Management Strategies.

Personalization

Communication

Rewards

Special treatment benefits

3 Describe the four stages of International Business.

Domestic focus

Ethnocentric

Polycentric

Geocentric

MKT 304-MARKETING RESEARCH

SET-I

1 What do you mean by research? State some of its characteristics.

Definition

Characteristics

2 Write a short note on the criteria of choosing a good research design.

Explanation

3 Explain comparative scales and its types.

Explanation of the meaning

Explanation of types

SET-II

1 Explain various types of probability sampling techniques with suitable examples.

Explanation

2 Analyse the steps involved in hypothesis testing.

Explanation

3 Write short notes on:

a) Media planning
b) Copy Testing

Media planning

Copy Testing

Semester 3 IT

ISM301 – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SET – I

1 Write short notes on the following agile processes:

Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
Adaptive Software Development (ASD)
Scrum
Feature-Driven Development (FDD)

A Concept of Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) 3 10

Concept of Adaptive Software Development (ASD) 2.5

Concept of Scrum 2.5

Concept of Feature-Driven Development 2

2 Explain the concept of “software project life cycle” with a suitable example.

A Explain the concept of software project life cycle 8 10

Example 2

3 a. Explain function-oriented metrics

How do you calculate function points?

A a. Explain the meaning of function-oriented metrics along with the five information domain value calculation methods

Calculation of function points

SET – II

1 a. Explain the system architecture

Explain System specification review

A a. Explain the four main components of system architecture 4

Explain the system specification review with different segments of system specification review

2 Explain the different methods of integration testing

At least 5 methods of integration testing

3 Explain the code inspection technique. What are the different steps followed to conduct code inspection

Explain the code inspection technique

Steps followed to conduct code inspection

ISM302 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Set 1

Q1 What are the properties of DBMS?

Q2 Describe various notations of ER Model.

Q3 Describe the construction of hard disk drive.

Set 2

Q1 Identify the advantages of client applications

Q2 Explain the basics of OOD.

Q3 Explain kinds of joins are: simple equi-join, self-join, outer join.

ISM303 – COMPUTER NETWORKS

Set 1

1 Cryptography is the process of writing the cipher text. Explain its uses and goals.

a) Uses of Cryptography
b) Goals of Cryptography

2 Explain WAN (Wide Area Network). Elaborate its characteristics & further classification.

a) Explanation of WAN
b) Characteristics of WAN
c) Architecture of WAN

3 Write Short notes on:

a) Transceivers
b) Network Interface Cards (NIC)
c) Repeaters
d) Hubs

Set 2

1 List and briefly explain the Seven Layered OSI Model

Explanation of OSI Model 10 10

2 Explain Bluetooth Technology. Its features and its working

a) Explanation of Bluetooth Technology
b) Features of Bluetooth Technology
c) Working of Bluetooth Technology

3 What is Cloud Computing? Explain its benefits and limitations

a) Explanation of Cloud Computing.
b) Benefits of Cloud Computing.
c) Limitation of Cloud Computing.

ISM304 – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & TOOLS

Set 1

1 Write short note on the types of approaches for Development of Business Intelligence Solutions and Differentiate between Waterfall & Agile Approach

a) Short note on the types of approaches for Development of Business Intelligence Solutions b) Difference between Waterfall & Agile Approach

2 There are different types of roles in a programme team. Explain each.

Roles in BI Programme team.3 OLAP is a technology that is used to analyse data stored at different network locations or data warehouses. Explain its Characteristics and types.

a) Characteristics of OLAP b) Types of OLAP

Set 2

1 Business intelligence (BI) is a process by which an organisation analyses raw data so that it can take informed decisions about its future in a timely manner. Explain the keys to ensure success of BI in organisations

The keys to ensure success of BI in organisations

2 Elaborate on the Business Intelligence (BI) applications in Finance

Business Intelligence (BI) applications in Finance

3 Business intelligence tools are software programs and applications that are used for comprehensive and detailed data analysis. Explain the “Tools supporting information integration capability” and “Tools supporting presentation capability”.

a) Tools supporting information integration capability

b) Tools supporting presentation capability

Semester 3 HR

HRM 301- MANPOWER PLANNING AND RESOURCING

SET 1

1 What are the key human resource elements?

Explaining the key human resource elements

2 What do you mean by Human Resource Accounting (HRA)? Discuss the objectives and advantages of HRA.

Definition of Human Resource Accounting

Describing the objectives of HRA

Describing the major benefits of HRA

3 What is Manpower Planning? Mention five essential elements/steps of manpower planning.

Defining manpower planning

Explanation of the five essential elements/steps of manpower planning

Set-2

1 Discuss in details the Employee Exit Process

Explaining the Employee Exit process in detail

2 What are the benefits of setting up a training academy?

Benefits of setting up a training academy

3 Write short notes on the following:

a) Competency Mapping
b) Succession Planning
a) Explain Competency Mapping
b) Concept of Succession Planning

HRM 302- MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

SET 1

Define Organizational Development (OD).What are the characteristics of OD?

[Definition of Organizational Development

Explain the characteristics of OD]

As an HR, you find that the OD professional in your organization is not competent enough. What are the competencies you will consider in a good OD professional?

[Explain any ten competencies required for OD professional]

3 Discuss the Ethical Dilemmas in practicing OD

Explain the ethical dilemmas in practicing OD

SET 2

What is Performance Appraisal? What are the purposes and characteristics of Performance Appraisal? Describe the steps in Performance Appraisal System.

[Definition of Performance Appraisal-1

Describing the purposes of Performance Appraisal-2

Describing the characteristics of Performance Appraisal-3

Explanation of the steps in Performance Appraisal System-4]

2 What is a Learning Organization? Discuss the attributes of a learning organization. Explain the various learning disciplines in learning organization

Definition of a Learning organization

Describing the attributes

Explaining the five basic learning disciplines

3 Write short notes:

a) Goal Setting
b) Managing Workforce Diversity

Explanation of Goal Setting

Explanation of Managing Workforce Diversity

HRM 303- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

SET 1

1 Define Strategy. Describe the different strategy levels in an organization

Definition of Strategy

Explain the different strategy levels in an organization

2 Write down the elements & dimensions of Organizational Culture

Explaining of the elements & dimensions of Organizational Culture

3 Explain the reasons for grievances? List out the various points that was considered as precautions while Handling Grievances.

The reasons for grievances

The various points that was considered as precautions while Handling Grievances

SET 2

Discuss the Collective Bargaining Process and its issues

[Explaining the Collective Bargaining process-5

Explaining the Collective Bargaining issues-5]

What is a Trade Union and what are its activities? Explain the functions of Trade Unions.

[Meaning of Trade Union-2

Describing the activities of Trade Unions-4

Explaining the Functions of Trade Unions-4]

3 Write a brief note on the following:

a) Decision Making and its types
b) Disciplinary procedure

Decision Making and its types

Disciplinary procedure

HRM 304- HR AUDIT

SET 1

1 Define Human Resource Planning (HRP). Discuss the objectives of Human Resource Planning.

Meaning of Human Resource Planning.

Explain the four main objectives of Human Resource Planning

2 Suppose you have joined as an HR and you are asked to carry out the HR Audit process in your organization. What are the methods you will consider while implementing the HR Audit process?

Explain the methods involved in the HR Audit process

What are the areas of HR Audit? Explain any four of them

[Listing the areas of HR Audit-1

Explaining any four of them.-9]

SET 2

What do you mean by HR Scorecard? Explain the steps undertaken to approach a Human Resource Scorecard.

[Definition of HR Scorecard-2

Explaining the steps in HR Scorecard Approach-8]

Write a brief note on effectiveness of Human Resource Development Audit as an intervention.

[Effectiveness of Human Resource Development Audit as an intervention- 10]

3 What do you mean by Employee Orientation Programmes? List out some points of Good employee orientation programmes.

Definition of Employee Orientation Programmes

List of Good employee orientation programmes

Semester 3 Finance

FIN 301- SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

SET – I

Explain the business cycle and leading coincidental & lagging indicators. Analyse the issues in fundamental analysis.

Explanation of business cycle-leading coincidental and lagging indicator

Analysis and explanation of the issues in fundamental analysis all the four points

2 Explain the Meaning and Benefits of Mutual Fund.

Explain the Meaning of Mutual Fund

Elucidate the various Benefits of Mutual Funds

1. Briefly explain Financial Derivatives.
Differentiate between Stocks and Bonds
Meaning and composition

2. Differences between Stocks and Bonds

SET – II

Probability	Return %
Probability	P	M
0.45	30	40
0.20	10	-10
0.35	20	30

This distribution of returns for share P and the market portfolio M is given above.

Calculate the Expected Return of Security P and the market portfolio, the covariance between the market portfolio and security P and beta for the security.

A Calculate

Expected Return of Security P and the market portfolio,
Covariance between the market portfolio and security P

3. Beta for the security.

Explain the four crucial criteria of Financial Ratio while judging financial performance.

Four Crucial Criteria of Financial Ratio

1. Distinguish between Business Risk and Financial Risk
Discuss the Factors affecting Industry analysis
Describe Business Risk and Financial Risk Separately

2. Factors affecting Industry Analysis

FIN 302- MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

SET – I

1 Explain the basis for arriving at Fair Price.

Explanation for the basis for arriving at Fair Price

2 List the goals of Merger. Explain the selection criteria

a) Goals of Merger

b) Explanation of the selection criteria

3 Explain Financial restructuring and Organizational restructuring. Explain their needs.

1) Financial restructuring and Organization restructuring

2) The need of Financial restructuring and Organization restructuring

SET – II

1 List and explain the various modes of Leveraged Buyouts (LBO) financing

Modes of LBO financing

2 Distinguish between Friendly and Hostile Takeover. Explain Reverse Takeover

a) Friendly and Hostile Takeover

b) Explanation of Reverse Takeover

3 The financial analysis required in the case of a merger is the valuation of assets or stocks of the target company in which the acquirer contemplates to invest. Explain the basis of Valuation

Explanation of the several basis of valuation

FIN 303- TAXATION MANAGEMENT

SET – I

1 Explain the objectives of tax planning. Discuss the factors to be considered in tax planning.

Objectives of tax planning

Factors in tax planning

2 Explain the categories in Capital assets.

Mr. C acquired a plot of land on 15th June, 2007 for 10,00,000 and sold it on 5^thJanuary, 2016 for 41,00,000. The expenses of transfer were 1,00,000. Mr. C made the following investments on 4th February, 2016 from the proceeds of the plot.

a) Bonds of Rural Electrification Corporation redeemable after a period of three years, 12,00,000
b) Deposits under Capital Gain Scheme for purchase of a residential house 8,00,000 (he does not own any house)

Compute the capital gain chargeable to tax for the AY2016-17.

3 Explain major considerations in capital structure planning. Write about the dividend policy and factors affecting dividend decisions.

A) Explanation of factors of capital structure planning
B) Explanation of dividend policy

C) Factors affecting dividend decisions

SET – II

4 X Ltd. has Unit C which is not functioning satisfactorily. The following are the details of its fixed assets:

Asset

Date of acquisition

Book value

(`Rs. In lakhs)

Land

Goodwill (raised in books on 31st March, 2005)

Machinery

Plant

10th February, 2003

5th April, 1999

12th April, 2004

The written down value (WDV) is ` 25 lakh for the machinery, and 15 lakh for the plant. The liabilities on this Unit on 31st March, 2016 are 35 lakh.

The following are two options as on 31st March, 2016:

Option 1: Slump sale to Y Ltd for a consideration of 85 lakh.

Option 2: Individual sale of assets as follows: Land ` 48 lakh, goodwill ` 20 lakh, machinery 32 lakh, Plant 17 lakh.

The other units derive taxable income and there is no carry forward of loss or depreciation for the company as a whole. Unit C was started on 1st January, 2010. Which option would you choose, and why?

5. Explain the Service Tax Law in India and concept of negative list. Write about the exemptions and rebates in Service Tax Law.

6 What do you understand by customs duty? Explain the taxable events for imported, warehoused and exported goods. List down the types of duties in customs.

An importer imports goods for subsequent sale in India at $10,000 on assessable value basis. Relevant exchange rate and rate of duty are as follows:

Particulars Date Exchange Rate Declared Rate of Basic

by CBE&C Customs Duty

Date of submission 18th March, 2016 67.45/$ 7.5%

of bill of entry

Date of entry 8th April, 2016 67.50/$ 7.5%

inwards granted to

the vessel

Calculate assessable value and customs duty.

FIN 304-INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL

SET – I

1 What do you mean by Financial Audit? What are the advantages of Financial Audit?

Define and Explain Financial Audit

Explain the various advantages of Financial Audit

2 Write short notes on Key Objectives of Internal Audit System and Essentials for effective Internal Audit

Objectives of Internal Audit System

Essentials for effective Internal Audit

3 What are the factors that are to be considered in Internal Audit Planning?

Explain the factors that are to be considered in Internal Planning Audit

SET – II

1 What are the basic principles that are governing internal control?

Explain the principles that are governing internal audit

2 What is Audit Risk? What are the various important elements that an insurance company should ensure for effective internal control system?

Elaborate Audit Risk

Explain the various important elements that an insurance company should ensure for effective internal control system

3 What the various important features of a good internal audit report

Explain the various features of a good internal audit report

Semester 4

MB0052- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Briefly discuss concept of strategy? Explain the various levels of strategy in an organization.
Meaning of strategy
Levels
How strategic planning and strategic management are interrelated to each other? Which comes first?

Strategic Planning and Strategic Management

What is a mission statement? Differentiate between a mission statement and vision statement.

Mission Statement

Mission and Vision

What is SWOT analysis in terms of Internal & External Analysis? Explain SWOT analysis in the form of a matrix?

SWOT Analysis

Define corporate turnaround? Distinguish between surgical and nonsurgical turnaround. Explain with some examples?

Turnaround Strategy

Surgical Turnaround and Non-surgical Turnaround

What are the major characteristics of an effective strategy evaluation system? Analyze these characteristics.

Characteristics of an Effective Evaluation System

MB 0053-INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1 Define international Business? What are the various factors affecting international Business?

Definition international Business

Various factors affecting international Business

2 Explain detail structure of WTO with diagram?

Structure of WTO with Diagram. 10 10

3 Write a short note on international regulatory bodies.

European Union

United nations

OECD

IASC

IFA

4 What are the four methods of payment for the international Transactions?

Payment Methods 10 10

5 Explain in detail about short term credit and long term credit.

Short term credit

long term credit

6 What are the various advantages of global sourcing?

Advantages of Global sourcing

MBA401 -STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Assignment Set -1

1 What according to David are the various reasons for poor or no strategic planning and management by companies?

Explain the various reasons for poor or no strategic planning and management by companies.

2 Write short notes on Business Continuity Planning and Business Impact Analysis.

Business Continuity Planning

Business Impact Analysis.

3 What is Competence Analysis? What are the four major types or levels of competence?

Explain Competence Analysis.

Explain the four major types or levels of competence.

Assignment Set -2

1 Write short note on BCG Portfolio Model and Porter’s Generic Strategy.

BCG Portfolio Model.

Porter’s Generic Strategy.

2 Write short notes on Ansoff product-market expansion matrix and Strategic Alliance

Ansoff product-market expansion matrix

Strategic Alliance

3 What do you mean by Structure of an Organisation? Explain some of the common structural forms.

Explain Structure of an Organisation.

Explain various structural forms.

MBA402 –INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SET – I

1 Define international Business? What are the various factors affecting international Business?

Definition international Business

Various factors affecting international Business

2 Explain detail structure of WTO with diagram?

Structure of WTO with Diagram.

3 Write a short note on international regulatory bodies.

European Union

United nations

OECD

IASC

IFA

SET – II

1 What are the four methods of payment for the international Transactions?

Payment Methods

2 Explain in detail about short term credit and long term credit.

Short term credit

long term credit

3 What are the various advantages of global sourcing?

Advantages of Global sourcing

Semester 4 FINANCE

FIN 401- INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1 Explain Globalization, Advantages of Globalization and Disadvantages of Globalization.

Explanation of globalization

Advantages of Globalization

Disadvantages of Globalization

2 In foreign exchange market many types of transactions take place. Discuss the meaning and role of forward, future and options market.

Forward market

Future

options

3 Explain Swap, its features and types of Swap.

Explanation of Swap

Explanation on features of swap

Types of swap

Set-2

1 Explain in detail the types of exposure and measuring economic exposure

Explanation on types of exposure

Explanation on measuring economic exposure

2 Elaborate on the tools of foreign exchange risk management and techniques of exposure management.

Explanation of the tools of foreign exchange risk management

Explanation on the techniques of exposure management

3 Write short note on:

Adjusted present value model (APV model)

b. Forced Disinvestment

FIN 402- TREASURY MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1 Give the meaning of treasury management. Explain the need for specialized handling of treasury and benefits of treasury.

Explanation of treasury management

Explanation of need for specialized handling of treasury

Explanation of benefits of treasury

2 Explain foreign exchange market. Write about all the types of foreign exchange markets. Explain the participants in foreign exchange markets.

Explanation of foreign exchange markets

Explanation of types of foreign exchange markets

Explanation of participants in foreign exchange markets

3 Write an overview of risk mitigation. Explain the processes of risk containment. Write about the tools available for managing risks.

Explanation of risk mitigation

Explanation of basic steps in a typical risk containment process

Explanation of tools available for managing risks

Set-2

1 What is Interest Rate Risk Management (IRRM)? Write the components and features of IRRM. Explain the macro and micro factors affecting interest rate.

Explanation of IRRM

Explanation of components and features of IRRM

Explanation of factors affecting interest rate (Macro and Micro)

2 Explain the contents of working capital. Write down the need for working capital.

Explanation of contents of working capital

Explanation of need for working capital

3 Explain the concepts and benefits of integrated treasury. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury as a profit center.

Explanation of concepts and benefits of integrated treasury

Explanation of advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury

FIN 403- MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Set-1

1 Explain Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA). What is the Procedure of Applying in IPO through ASBA?

Explain ASBA.

Explain the Procedure of Applying in IPO through ASBA.

2 Write short notes on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Depository Receipt.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Depository Receipt

3 What do you mean by a Depository? What are the functions performed by a Depository?

Explain Depository.

Explain the functions performed by a Depository

Set-2

1 Explain the concept of Hire Purchase? Give the difference between Hire Purchase and Leasing.

Explain Hire Purchase.

Explain the difference between Hire Purchase and Leasing

2 Write short notes on Traditional theory of Portfolio Management and Modern Theory of Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management

Modern theory of Portfolio Management

3 What do you mean by Venture Capital Fund? What are the various features of a Venture Capital Fund?

Explain Venture Capital Fund.

Explain the various features of Factoring Venture Capital Fund

FIN 404- INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Set-1

1 An organization is a legal entity, which is created to do some activity of some purpose. There are elements of a life insurance organization. Explain the following elements of life insurance organization.

Important activities

Internal organization

Distribution system

Functions of the agent

2 Business organizations and individuals take insurance policies. These insurance policies help them to cover the losses in case of any emergency. Explain how insurance works, the need for insurance and some examples.

How Insurance Works

The need for Insurance

Examples of Insurance

3 Briefly explain the marketing mix (7 P’s) for insurance companies.

Explanation on the marketing mix for insurance companies

Set-2

1 Elucidate the benefits of reinsurance. Elaborate on the application of reinsurance.

Benefits of reinsurance

Application of reinsurance

2 To assess some cases, the underwriter needs more additional information; it can beprocured from various sources. Explain them.

Explanation of the various sources

3 Explain the term ‘Agent’, ‘Criteria for appointment of an Agent’ and ‘functions of anAgent’.

Explanation of Agent

Explanation of Appointment of an Agent

Explanation of Functions of an Agent

Semester 4 HR

HRM 401 –COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

1 (i) What is meant by “compensation management”?

(ii) Organizations design out the employee compensation packages based on some ‘compensation’ and ‘non-compensation’ dimensions. Describe in brief the ‘compensation’ dimensions.

(I) Meaning of compensation management

(ii) Description of compensation’ dimensions

2 Explain the concept of Wage?

List down the pre-requisites of effective Incentive schemes?

Explain wage concept

Pre-requisites of effective Incentive schemes

3 What do you understand by VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme? Also list down reasons, merits and demerits of VRS?

Concept of VRS

Reason for adopting VRS by organization, Merits and demerits of VRS

4 Discuss the Organizational and External Factors Affecting Compensation strategies?

Organizational and External Factors Affecting Compensation strategies

5 Explain the elements of Managerial remuneration?

Elucidate some of the economic determinants of pay?

Elements of Managerial remuneration

Economic determinants of pay

6 Who are ‘Expatriates’? What are the objectives of ‘Expatriate compensation’? Differentiate between Financial (extrinsic) compensation and Non-financial (intrinsic) compensation.

Meaning of expatriates

Objectives of expatriate compensation

Difference between Financial compensation & Non-financial compensation

HRM 402 – PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL

1 Explain the aims and purpose of “Performance management’’?

Aims of Performance Management

Purpose of Performance Management

2 Define performance appraisal. What are the dimensions of performance appraisal? Describe the characteristics of performance appraisal.

Definition of performance appraisal

Dimensions of performance appraisal

Characteristics of performance appraisal

3 Explain 5 traditional and 5 modern methods of performance appraisal.

Traditional and modern methods of performance appraisal

4 What is performance feedback? List any 3 important principles of feedback? Explain some of the pitfalls of performance feedback?

Meaning of performance feedback

Three important principles of performance feedback

Pitfalls of performance feedback

5 What is meant by “360 Degree feedback”? Explain its purpose. What are the advantages and disadvantages of 360 degree feedback?

Meaning of 360 degree feedback

Purpose of 360 degree feedback

Advantages of 360 degree feedback

Disadvantages of 360 degree feedback

6 Write a brief note on Ethics in performance management.

Importance of ethics in PM

Concept of PM as related to ethical aspects

Role of ethics in PM

HRM 403 – TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION

1 What are competency characteristics? Describe some of them.

Explaining the competency characteristics.

2 Define Talent Management. Discuss the Talent management Approaches.

Definition of Talent Management

Explaining the Talent management Approaches

3 Briefly describe the different Talent Management Processes?

Description of Talent management processes

4 Explain the key Compensation principles. What do you mean by Total rewards? Describe the elements of Total rewards

Explaining the key compensation principles

Definition of Total rewards

Explaining the elements of Total rewards

5 Explain the role of IT in Talent Management Systems.

Explanation of role of IT in Talent Management Systems

6 Write short notes on:

a)Promoting ethics in workplace

b)Talent Review

A brief note on promoting ethics in workplace

Concept and importance of Talent review

HRM 404 – Change Management

1 Describe Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model.

Explaining Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model

2 What are OD interventions? How are they useful to the organizations?

Explaining OD intervention and their usefulness to the organizations

3 Discuss the reasons for employees’ resistance to change.

Explaining the reasons for employees’ resistance to change.

4 What do you mean by Organizational Effectiveness? Explain the approaches involved in achieving Organizational Effectiveness

Definition of Organizational Effectiveness

Explain the approaches to achieve Organizational effectiveness

5 What do you mean by Change Agent? Describe the characteristics of successful Change Agents.

Definition of Change Agent

Explaining the Characteristics of successful Change Agents

6 Write a brief note on the following:

a)Herzberg’s Motivation Theory

b)Kurt Lewin’s Model of Change

Explaining Herzberg’s Theory

Explaining Kurt Lewin’s Model of Change

Semester 4 MARKETING

MKT401-Services Marketing and Customer Relationship Management

Assignment Set -1

Q1 Write Short Notes on 7Ps of service marketing mix and Characteristics of service.

Explain 7Ps of service marketing mix

Elaborate the characteristics of Services

Q2 Write short notes on:

Frontal Attack
Flanking Attack
Bypass Attack
Guerrilla Attack

Frontal Attack

Flanking Attack

Bypass Attack

Guerrilla Attack

3 Explain Customer Relationship Management (CRM). What are the various types of CRM?

Elaborate CRM.

Explain types of CRM.

Assignment Set -2

1 What are the various opportunities and benefits of e-CRM? What are the various ways in which e-CRM can be leveraged as a source of competitive advantage?

Explain various benefits of e-CRM.

Explain the various ways in which e-CRM can be leveraged as a source of competitive advantage.

2 What do you mean by Customer Life Cycle? What are the various challenges faced by an organisation in implementing CRM?

Explain Customer Life Cycle.

Explain various challenges faced by an organisation in implementing CRM?

3 What are the various steps that should be taken to avoid the challenges and pitfalls in e-CRM?

Explain the various steps that should be taken to avoid the challenges and pitfalls in e-CRM.

MKT402 – ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT AND SALES PROMOTION

Assignment Set -1

1 What are the major factors that affect marketing and advertising in India?

Explain the major factors that affect marketing and advertising in India.

2 Write short notes on DAGMAR and Communication Process.

DAGMAR

Communication Process

3 What are the various factors that need to be considered while setting advertising budget?

Elaborate various factors that need to be considered while setting advertising budget.

Assignment Set -2

1 What are the various evolving consumer segments?

Explain the various evolving consumer segments.

2 Write short notes on The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969

3 What do you mean by Sales Promotion? What are the various Tools and Techniques of Consumer Sales Promotion?

Elaborate Sales Promotion.

Explain the various Tools and Techniques of Consumer Sales Promotion.

MKT403- E-MARKETING

SET-I

Discuss the history of e-marketing. What are the benefits of e-marketing?

History of e-marketing.

Benefits of e-marketing.

What is an e-storefront? Explain its importance in an e-business.

e-storefront.

Importance of e-storefront in an e-business.

Explain why situational analysis is important while formulating an e-marketing plan.

Importance of situational analysis while formulating an e-marketing plan.

SET-II

Explain the advertising media commonly used by businesses to implement their e-marketing plans.

Advertising media commonly used by businesses to implement their e-marketing plans.

What are the word-of-mouth marketing techniques?

What are the word-of-mouth marketing techniques?

Define patent & trade secrets in Digital Property. Differentiate between patents and trade secrets.

Patent in Digital Property

Trade secrets in Digital Property.

Difference between patents and trade secrets.

MKT404 – INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

SET – I

1 Differentiate between GATT and WTO

GATT

WTO

2 Write short notes on the following:

International franchising
International contract manufacturing
International franchising
International contract manufacturing

3 What are the stages in which international markets are screened and analysed?

4 Stages

SET – II

1 What is counter-trade? Describe the various types of counter-trade.

Explanation of the concepts

Types

2 Briefly discuss the role of sales promotion and personal selling in international marketing.

Sales promotion

Personal Selling

3 Write short notes on the following:

Bill of Exchange
Packing list
Air way bill
Certificate of origin
Consular invoice

Semester 4 ISM

ISM 401- ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

SET – I

What are the reasons for the growth of ERP market? And what are the reasons for the failure of ERP implementation?

Reasons for the growth of ERP market

Reasons for the failure of ERP implementation

Explain ERP implementation lifecycle

ERP implementation lifecycle

Explain briefly about Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Material requirement Planning

SET – II

Explain different submodules of Sales and distribution module.

Submodules of Sales and distribution module

Write short notes on the following:
Sub-modules of CRM
Features of Human Resource Management(HRM) module
Explaining the 3 sub-modules of CRM

b. Listing at least 4 features of HRM module

Who is an ERP consultant? Describe different types of ERP consultants, and the role of ERP consultant.

ERP consultant

Types of ERP consultants

Role of ERP consultant

ISM 402- E-COMMERCE

Set-1

Discuss the benefits and key challenges of e-commerce

Benefits of e-commerce

Key challenges of e-commerce

Recognize various electronic markets and online portals

Electronic markets

Online portals

Explain the concept of email-marketing, social media marketing, Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Management.

Email-marketing

Social Media Marketing

Search Engine Optimization

Search Engine Management

Set-2

Discuss the back-end support required for online banking

Back-end support required for online banking

Explain various approaches of Online Publishing.

Online Archive

New Medium

Publication Intermediation

Dynamic and Justin-Time

Describe open and closed loop payment systems

Open loop payment systems

Closed loop payment systems

ISM 403- TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Set-1

What is technology management? How it can be done at national level and firm level?

Technology Management definition

Technology management at national level

Technology management at firm level

What are the guiding principles of technology management?

Guiding principles of technology management

With a neat diagram, explain the various stages of technology life cycle.

Diagram

Various stages of technology life cycle

Set-2

4 a. What are the issues in strategic decision making in Technology Management?

b What are the 6 I’s of Strategic decision making?

5 What is technology transfer? Discuss the steps in technology transfer process.

a Technology transfer

b. Steps in technology transfer process

Discuss the emerging trends in Infrastructure and Facilities sector in India

Emerging trends in Infrastructure and Facilities sector in India

ISM 404- JAVA AND WEB DESIGN

Set-1

1 Explain the process of request processing by JSP

2 Define JavaScript and the process of embedding JavaScript in HTML

3 Describe the life cycle of a servlet.

Set-2

1 What are Applets? What are the restrictions of Applets? Describe about applet class.

2 Compare JDBC and ODBC.

3 Describe about Java Beans

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