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MS-01

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT

SECOND SEMESTER 2010

MS-01: Management functions and Behaviour

School of Management Studies

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI � 110 068

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MS- 01: Management functions and Behaviour

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01 Course Title : Management functions and Behaviour Assignment Code : 01/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Explain the tasks of a professional Manager. Discuss the professional manager�s role in managing survival and growth of the organization. Give example from the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Explain the different types of managerial decisions. Describe the decisions made

under different states of nature. Explain with an example of your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. Explain the Sources and Process of conflict. Discuss various conflict-avoidance

strategies being followed by an organization, citing example from the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Explain the importance of Communication. Describe the channels and barriers of

communication of an organization with the help of examples from the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

5. Explain various leadership styles. Critically evaluate the leadership styles being

followed in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.


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MS-02: Management of Human Resources



MS- 02: Management of Human Resources

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-02 Course Title : Management of Human Resources Assignment Code : 02/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Discuss the need and objectives of Human Resource planning (HRP). Describe the salient features and the process of Human Resource Planning undertaken by the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Explain the concept of Human Resource Accounting (HRA). Describe the process

of Human Resource Accounting of your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Bring out the advantages and limitations of HRA. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. Discuss the concept of Team. Explain various approaches to team development

you have came across with respect to your own organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Explain the major components of industrial wage structures in India. Discuss the

salient features of the compensation system of the organization you are working in or any organization you are familiar with.

5. Discuss the changing role of HRM. Explain the challenges associated with HRM

effective policies and practices in the context of present business scenario citing examples from your organization or any other organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

MS-03


ASSIGNMENT


MS-03: Economic and Social Environment



MS- 3: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-3 Course Title : Economic and Social Environment Assignment Code : 3/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. �The economic environment of business exercises a strong influence on the non-economic environment.� Discuss this statement with the help of examples.

2. Analyze the Growth and Structure of the Private Sector in India with

special reference to the informal sector. .

3. Briefly discuss why the Industrial Policy of 1956 is referred to as the �Economic Constitution� of the country?

4. Briefly explain the latest trade policy measures for 2008-09 and 2009-

10. Refer to the recent Economic Survey.

5. What are the functions of Development Banks? Describe its Quantitative

and Qualitative roles.

6. Write short notes on the following:-

a) Restructuring b) Current Account Convertibility c) Industrial Location

MS-04


ASSIGNMENT


MS-04: Accounting and Finance for Managers



MS- 04: Accounting and Finance for Managers

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-04 Course Title : Accounting and Finance for Managers Assignment Code : 01/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions. Ques.1 Explain the following accounting concept

1. Concept of conservatism 2. Cost Concept 3. Periodicity Concept 4. Money Measurement Concept

Ques.2: The following is the Trial Balance of a trader as at 31st December, 2001: Debit Balances Rs. Credit Balances Rs.

1,08,090 2,89,600 5,800 14,800 20,000 250 4,190

Stock (1-1-2001) Sales returns Purchases Freight and carriage Rate, Rent etc. Salaries and wages Sundry debtors Bank Interest Printing and advertisement Cash at Bank Investments Furniture and fittings Discounts General expense Audit Fees Insurance Travelling expenses Postage and telegrams Cash in hand Deposit with Pran Drawing Account

46,800 8,600

2,43,100 18,600 5,700 9,300 24,000 900 14,600 8,000 5,000 1,800 7,540 3,910 700 600

2,330 870 380

30,000 10,000

4,42,730

Neeru�s capital account Sales

Purchases returns Sundry creditors Bank loan at 6%

Income from investments Discounts

4,42,730

Adjustments: (i) Stock at the end was Rs. 78,600 (ii) Included amongst the debtors is Rs. 3,000 due from Zeenat and included

amongst the creditors is Rs. 1,000 due to her. (iii) The effect of advertising not yet expired, a quarter of the amount �Printing and

Advertising� is to be carried forward to the next year. (iv) Reserve 2 per cent for discount on Debtors and create a bad debts reserve at 5

percent. (v) A depreciation of 10% p.a. is to be written off Furniture and fittings. (vi) Wages owing on 31st December, 2001 is Rs. 300, salaries owing Rs. 500 and

carriage owing Rs. 100. (vii) Prepaid insurance is Rs. 80. (viii) Furniture which stood at Rs. 600 in books Ist January, 2001 was disposed of at

Rs. 290 on June, in part exchange for new furniture costing Rs. 520. A net invoice at Rs. 230 was passed through the purchase-day book.

(ix) Purchase Invoice amounting to Rs. 400 had been omitted from the books. (x) A Neon-sign costing Rs. 100 is included in Advertising. (xi) Two dishonored cheques for Rs. 200 and Rs. 300 respectively has not been

entered in the cast book. The first for Rs. 200 is known to be bad. In the case of a second cheque for Rs. 300, it is expected that 75% of it would be realized.

(xii) Private purchase amounting to Rs. 600 had been included in the Purchase Day Book.

(xiii) Charge full year�s interest on Deposit with Pran at 7% p.a. (xiv) Provide for interest on Bank loan for the amount due. Prepare Final Accounts.

Q.3 : From the following Balance Sheets of Sriramco, prepare (a) Statement of Changes in Working Capital, and (b) Funds Flow Statement: Balance

Sheet of Sriramco as on 31st December� 2000. 2001

Rs. 90,000

2,80,000 1,00,000

30,000 1,80,000

80,000 40,000 20,000

Rs. 80,000

2,00,000 2,00,000

40,000 2,10,000 1,20,000

45,000 10,000

8,20,000 9,05,000

Assets Goodwill Land and Buildings Plant Investments Book Debts Stock Cash in hand and at Bank Preliminary Expenses Liabilities Share Capital Equity Share Capital

4,00,000

5,00,000

2,00,000 -

60,000 30,000 60,000 30,000 40,000

1,00,000 30,000 80,000 45,000 60,000 45,000 45,000

10% Red. Pref. Share Capital Capital Reserve General Reserve P. and L. Account Proposed Dividend Sundry Creditors Provision for Taxation 8,20,000 9,05,000

The following additional information is also available (a) A machine has been sold for Rs. 40,000 whose written down value was Rs. 36,000.

Depreciation of Rs. 15,000 has been charged on plant in 2001; (b) A piece of land had been sold out in 2001 and the profit on the sale has been credited

to capital reserve;

(c) An interim dividend of Rs. 30,000 has been paid in 2001; (d) Income tax paid during 2001 amounts to Rs. 45,000; (e) Preference Shares were redeemed at 5% premium.

Ques. 4 : The capital structure of Bombay Refrigeration Company Ltd. Consists of an

equity share capital of Rs. 3, 00,000 (share of Rs. 10 par value) and Rs. 3,00,000 10% debentures. Sales increased by 20% from 30,000 to 36,000 units, the selling price is Rs. 10 per unit. Variable cost Rs.6 Per unit and fixed costs amount to Rs. 50,000 The company�s tax rate is 50%.

You are required to compute the degree of operating leverage, degree of financial leverage and degree of combined leverage.

Ques. 5: The following details relates to the two machines X and Y:

Machine X Machine Y

Rs. 56,125 Rs.56,125 5 years 5 years

Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000

Cost Estimated Life Estimated salvage value Working Capital required in the beginning Rs.10,000 Rs. 20,000

Annual income after tax and depreciation:

Year Rs. Rs. I 3,275 11,375 II 5,375 9,375 III 7,375 7,375 IV 9,375 5,375 V 11,375 3,375

Overhauling charges at the end of third year Rs. 25,000 on machine X. Depreciation has been charged at straight line method. Discount rate is 10%? P.V.F. at 10% for five years are 0.909, 0.826, 0.751, 0.683 and 0.621. Suggest which project should be accepted. Ques. 6: Discuss the concept of working capital what shall be the repercussions if the firm has

a) Shortage of working capital b) Excess of working capital

Ques 7: What is dividend and why is dividend decision important?

MS - 05


ASSIGNMENT


MS-05: Management of Machine & Materials



ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS - 5

Course Title : Management of Machine & Materials

Assignment Code : MS-57/SEM - II/2010

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Please attempt all the questions and send them to the Coordinator of the Study Centre you

are attached with.

1) Discuss the Linkage among the volume, variety, Production System and Plant

Layout. Elaborate your understanding about assembly line balancing.

2) Define value engineering & analysis. Discuss briefly the various approaches

for VE and VA.

3) List the important factors that must be addressed in job design and briefly

discuss the importance of each one.

4) What are the distinct features of job production as compared to mass and

batch production Systems?

5) Write Short notes on the following

i) Waste Management

ii) Work Measurement

iii) Acceptance Sampling.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-06: Marketing for Managers



MS - 06

MS- 06: Marketing for Managers

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-06 Course Title : Marketing for Managers Assignment Code : 06/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Please attempt all the questions and send it to the Coordinator of the study center you are attached with

1 a) Explain the term Marketing and distinguish it from �Selling� with suitable illustrations.

b) Enumerate and briefly explain the elements of marketing mix for services by taking an example of banking services.

2 a) Explain the significance of marketing research for a FMCG company marketing hair care products for working women.

b) Taking the example of any 100 c.c motorcycle of your choice, discuss the various stages involved in the buyer decision process.

3 a) What is new product development strategy? As a product manager, discuss the various steps that you would consider in the development process of a new product.

b) What are the considerations involved in designing a marketing organisation? 4 a) Discuss the stages in New Product Development process giving suitable examples b) What is cyber marketing and how is it different from conventional marketing?

Discuss the limitations of cyber marketing.


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MS-07: Information Systems for Managers



MS-07

MS- 07: Information systems for Managers

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-07 Course Title : Information Systems for Managers Assignment Code : 07/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Define the Internet, Intranet and E-Commerce. Discuss the advantage of E-commerce over conventional business. Briefly describe the different generation of E-business.

2. What is computerized maintenance management? Explain the conceptual

model through which the maintenance function can s achieve its objectives on a sustained basis

3. Describe the functions that MIS supports in an organization. What are the

various ways of assessing the value of information? Explain each method briefly.

4. What are integrated software applications? Discuss about their advantages &

business application. What is the most common form of IT-enabled organizational change?

5. Differentiate between DSS, MIS & EIS with the help of suitable example.

Discuss the various phases of System Development life cycle.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-08: Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications



MS - 08

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS 08 Course Title : Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Applications Assignment No. : 08/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Note: Attempt all the questions and send it to the coordinator of the study centre, you are

attached with.

1. �The manager should seek some balance between quantitative and qualitative factors in

decision making�. Elaborate the statement giving the situations in which various

statistical tools are used.

2. Among the examinees in an examination 30%, 35% and 45% failed in Statistics, in

Mathematics, and in at least one of the subjects respectively. An examinee is selected at

random. Find the probabilities that

a. He failed in Mathematics only

b. He passed in Statistics, if it is known that he has failed in Mathematics

3. From a set of 1000 observations known to be normally distributed, the mean is 534 cm

and SD is 13.5 cm. How many observations are likely to exceed 561 cm? How many

will be between 520.5 cm and 547.5 cm? Between what limits will the middle 50% of the

observations lie?

4. Write a note on �standard error. Distinguish between Standard error and Sampling error.

5. Compute the two regression equations on the basis of the following data:

X Y Mean 40 45 Standard Deviation 10 9

Given that the coefficient of correlation between X & Y is 0.50. Also estimate the value of Y for X=48?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-09: Managerial Economics



MS-09

MS- 09: MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS- 09 Course Title : Managerial Economics Assignment Code : 9/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. �A close relationship between management and economics has led to the development of managerial economics.� Explain this statement

2. Given a firm�s demand function, P = 24 - 0.5Q and the average cost

function, AC = Q2 � 8Q + 36 + 3/Q, calculate the level of output Q which a) maximizes total revenue

b) maximizes profits

3. Briefly describe the Optimal Combination of inputs with the help of an example.

4. Does Price Discrimination exist in the real world? Discuss with

reference to any particular product or service.

5. Write short notes on the following :-

a) Market Demand Schedule b) Peak Load Pricing c) Income Elasticity of Demand


ASSIGNMENT


MS-10: Organizational, Design, Development & Change



MS - 10

MS- 10: Organizational, Design, Development & Change

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-10 Course Title : Organizational, Design, Development & Change Assignment Code : 10/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Describe any three organizational structures and their advantages and limitations. Illustrate with reference to an organization you are familiar with how restructuring help in the effectiveness of their organization. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Discuss the importance of quality of work life in the present day work � situation.

Comment on the quality of working life at your present workplace or a workplace you are familiar with and discuss how it could be improved. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. Explain how organizational analysis helps in the development of an organization. Illustrate an intervention which is used for the development of the organization which you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Discuss how resistance to change could be managed in an organization. Briefly

describe with reference to an organization how change was managed successfully. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

5. Briefly describe the competencies required for a change agent and discuss the

diverse roles of a change agent.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-11: Strategic Management



MS - 11

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-11

Course Title : Strategic Management

Assignment No. : 11/TMA/SEM-II/2010


Note: There are five questions in this assignment. Attempt all the questions and send them

to the Coordinator of the Study Centre you are attached with.

1. What do you understand by �mission�? Explain why it is necessary at the starting point in

the process of formulating a strategy?

2. Using the published information about Dell Computers, write a brief case study showing

the strategic development and its current strategic position.

3. Identify a firm of your choice which is a single business unit. Read the published

information available on the firm identified, explain the advantages and disadvantages of

the corporate profile the company has.

4. Identify two companies which have recently merged. Try to read the published

information on the two companies. Based on your study identify the present status of the

merged company and its efforts in combining the respective organizational cultures.

What in your opinion can be other issues which might arise in future?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-25: Managing Change in Organizations



MS-25

MS-25: Managing Change in Organizations

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-25 Course Title : Managing Change in Organization Assignment Code : 25/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Briefly discuss the relevance of change in organizations and describe the factors contributing to change.

2. Discuss the importance of cultural change and its process in an organization.

Briefly describe how cultural change was managed successfully with reference to an organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. What is �Turnaround Management�? Describe how turnaround was used to

bring change in an organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Explain the concept of organizational diagnosis. Describe any two methods of

diagnosis and its benefits and limitations.

5. Why do individuals resist change? Explain with suitable examples. Briefly

discuss how resistance to change is managed in an organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.


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MS-26: Organizational Dynamics



MS - 26

MS-26: Organizational Dynamics

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-26 Course Title : Organizational Dynamics Assignment Code : 26/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. What is Alienation? Briefly describe and discuss different approaches to Alienation.

2. What is organizational Stress? Briefly describe the strategies to cope with stress at

individual and organizational levels.

3. Briefly discuss the need for Transformational Leaders and their importance. 4. Discuss the growing importance of Business, ethics. Illustrate with reference to an

organization you are familiar with, where good ethics is followed. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

5. Briefly describe the Process and the forces influencing delegation. Discuss the

advantages and limitation of delegation.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-27: Wage and Salary Admin



MS-27

MS-27: Wage and Salary Administration

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-27 Course Title : Wage and Salary Administration Assignment Code : 27/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Define compensation. Describe the compensation programme in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Explain how compensation programme is useful in improving employee performance. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Define Wages under Various Labour legislation. Explain the norms for

fixation of wages in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. Describe the concept of fringe-benefits in your organization or any

organization you are familiar with. Discuss how fringe-benefits are linked to social security. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. Explain the concept of pay-packet composition. Why is dearness allowance

an integral part of pay-packet. Explain how it is administered with reference to your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

5. Explain different types of incentive systems. Discuss, the incentive scheme

being followed in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Highlight the advantages and limitations of this scheme. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-28: Labour Laws



MS-28

MS-28: Labour Law

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-28 Course Title : Labour Law Assignment Code : 28/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. How labour laws have been used to safe guard the interest of the workers of the organization in India. Explain the welfare measures that are being provided under labour laws to the workers of your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

2. Discuss the scope and applicability of the Factories Act, 1948. Explain the

provisions relating to Hazardous process that are being implemented in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. Why payment of wages Act, 1936 was enacted? Explain the provisions of

this Act. Discuss the provisions that are being implemented in your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

4. What is the defect of the workmen�s Compensation Act, 1923? Explain the

process of settlement of disputed claim under the workmen�s Compensation Act related to the workers of your organization or any organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

5. Explain the Concept of Bonus. Describe the determination process of Bonus

in your organization or any other organization you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-44: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management



MS-44

MS- 44: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-44 Course Title : Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Assignment Code : 44/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Explain the salient features of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act 1956. How are the stock exchange regulated in India? Discuss.

2. What are the basic premises of Technical Analysis? Explain the difference

between Technical Analysis and Fundamental Analysis.

3. �The portfolio of a Mutual Fund Scheme depends on the objectives of the scheme�. Explain this statement and discuss the various aspects which a Fund Manager takes into consideration while investing the funds. Are there any regulatory guidelines in this respect? Discuss.

4. (a) What do you understand by Formula Plans? Critically examine the formula plans and discuss their limitations.

(b) Consider the following data for a particular period: Portfolio (P) Market (M) Average return 35% 28% Beta 1.2 1.0 Standard deviation 4.2% 30% Non-systematic risk 18% - Calculate the following performance measures for portfolio P and the market (M) by using Sharpe, Jensen and Treynor methods. The T-bill rate during the period was 6% by which measures did portfolio P outperform the market?

5. �The Institutional investors have emerged as the most important group of

investors in corporate securities�. Discuss this statement fully. Also identify the different categories of institutional investors operating in the Indian Securities Market.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-45: International Financial Management



MS-45

MS- 45: International Financial Management

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-45 Course Title : International Financial Management Assignment Code : 45/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Explain in detail the evolution of International Financial Architecture. 2. What were the different Exchange Rate Arrangements? Explain the

present system of exchange Rate.

3. Explain the structure of balance of payments. What are the basic

principles governing recording of the flows? 4. Explain the Purchasing Power Parity Relationship and Interest Rate

Parity Relationship.

5. Explain the different types of Exchange Rate exposures and discuss

how they are managed. 6. Explain the various product and services offered by export Credit

Guarantee Corporation.

7. Describe some of the barriers to international portfolio diversification.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-46: Management of Financial Services



MS-46

MS- 46: Management of Financial Services

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-46 Course Title : Management of Financial Services Assignment Code : 46/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. List & explain the nature of risk associated with financial services companies.

2. Explain the various types of debt instruments that are trade in Indian

Debt Market. Discuss how the settlement of trades in debt securities is done?

3. What are depositories? Explain the functioning of a depository. 4. What do you mean by corporate advisory service? Explain the main

corporate advisory services.

5. Explain the process and mechanism of securitization and discuss

about the instruments of securitization. 6. Explain in detail the concept of leasing and hire purchase.

7. Explain the concept of Factoring, Forfaiting and Bill discounting. 8. Explain the broad attributes of a Life Insurance Products.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-55: Logistics and Supply Chain Management



MS - 55

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ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-55 Course Title : Logistics and Supply Chain Management Assignment Code : 55/TMA/Sem-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Answer all the questions.

1. �Logistics is the function that is responsible for the flow of materials into, through and out

of an organisation�. Elaborate? Take the case of a Restaurant. Describe the input process

and output of materials from the Logistics point of view.

2. Why is it important for a firm to periodically review its logistics network design? How do

a firm�s requirements for its logistics network change over time.

3. How can firms cope with huge variability in customer demand? Discuss the impact of

lead time variability on inventory levels.

4. Discuss the trade-off between the product quality and price in traditional and on-line

retailing.

5. What is the impact of web service technology on supply chain management? Specifically,

how can a third-party logistics provider use this technology to either improve services or

provide new services?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-56: Material Management



MS - 56

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-56 Course Title : Materials Management Assignment Code : 56/TMA/Sem-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Answer all the questions.

1. What is your understanding of the concept of Materials logistics management (MLM)?

Does the MLM stand validated in present business circumstances too? Comment.

2. Differentiate between

a. Purchasing and subcontracting

b. Controllable and Non-controllable cost characterizations

3. How does JIT differ from MRPII? Briefly discuss the basic requirements and assumptions

of JIT implementation.

4. Consider a product such as a car or a computer or a lock that is being manufactured. Make

a simple sketch of this product and identify the following:

a. Independent and dependent demand items

b. Raw materials inventory

c. Work-in-process inventory

d. Finished goods inventory

5. What do you understand by the term codification? What type of information should be

built into a code?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-57: Maintenance Management



MS - 57

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 57

Course Title : Maintenance Management

Assignment Code : MS-57/SEM - II/2010


Note: Please attempt all the questions and send them to the

Coordinator of the Study Centre you are attached with.

1) What is Terotechnology? Explain its relationship with maintenance Management.

2) Enumerate your understanding about maintenance strategies. Also discuss the

various types of maintenance organization.

3) What is total employee involvement? How is maintenance management related to

TQM with reference to employee involvement?

4) Define failure rate, Reliability and Availability quantitatively. Explain also

FMEA.

5) Write short notes on

i) Spare Parts Inventory

ii) Reliability Centered Maintenance.

iii) Total Productive Maintenance.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-58: Management of R & D and Innovation



MS - 58

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 58

Course Title : Management of R & D and Innovation

Assignment Code : MS-58/SEM - II /2010


Note: Please attempt all the questions and send them to the Coordinator of the Study

Centre you are attached with.

1) Define Invention, Innovation and Design and explain how they are interrelated.

Why is design important in the market context.?

2) Discuss the Linkage between R & D, Innovation and Economic Development.

Briefly explain the various facets of R & D.

3) What could be different types of partnerships for innovation and R & D? Discuss.

4) Describe the process of learning in an organization. What are the benefits of

learning organization specifically for R & D and innovation?

5) What are the emerging issues which should be taken into account in

conceptualizing and implementing R & D projects?


ASSIGNMENT SECOND SEMESTER

2010

MS-66: MARKETING RESEARCH


Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi � 110 068

MS-66

The University has decided to have only one assignment per course w.e.f. January 2007 session onwards for Students of MBA and MBA (Banking and Finance). Please attempt the assignment questions given in the leaflet/booklet and submit it to the Coordinator of the Study Centre, you are attached with, on or before 31st October, 2010.

MS-66: MARKETING RESEARCH

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-66 Course Title : Marketing Research Assignment Code : 66/TMA/SEM-2/2010 Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Answer all the Questions.

1. What is marketing research? Explain the different stages of marketing research with the help of an example. Identify the various problems in conducting marketing research in India?

2. (a) Explain the four types of research designs with the help of suitable examples.

(b) What are the two sources of data? Define primary and secondary data. Discuss the main sources of primary and secondary data and the advantages and limitations of both primary and secondary data.

3. Define sampling and explain the importance and limitations of sampling in marketing

research with the help of suitable example.

4. Explain the four different levels of measurement. Describe the criteria for good measurement.

5. What is the importance of questionnaire in the marketing research? Explain the different

steps involved in designing a questionnaire. Prepare a questionnaire for a car manufacturing company which wants to obtain information about how customers select the different brands of cars.

6. What is the significance of qualitative research in the marketing research? Explain the

advantages and limitations of qualitative research. Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research with suitable examples.

7. Define cluster analysis. Write the different approaches to cluster analysis with the help

of an example. Also, what are the factors to be considered while using cluster analysis technique?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-91: Advanced Strategic Management



MS-91

MS- 91: ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-91 Course Title : Advanced Strategic

Management Assignment Code : 91/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Who are the Strategists? Explain their role in Corporate Management. 2. �Good Corporate Governance as a system of governance is essential from

legal, social, ethical and economic points of view.� Discuss this statement with the help of an example.

3. Explain how are markets classified? Describe the characteristics of a Perfectly Competitive market.

4. How does the input function in services help in forecasting customer

demands? Explain this with special reference to Information Technology (IT) in Service Sector.

5. Critically examine the systems model of a business used in the

measurement of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

6. Write short notes on the following:-

a) Experience Curve b) Customer Defections c) Joint Ventures


ASSIGNMENT


MS-94: Technology Management



MS - 94

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-94

Course Title : Technology Management

Assignment No. : 94/TMA/SEM-II/2010

Coverage : All blocks

Note: There are five questions in this assignment. Attempt all the questions and send them to

the Coordinator of the Study Centre you are attached with.

1. Technology has become an integral part of any business unit. Keeping this statement in

mind discuss the role of technology in designing the business strategies of a firm.

Illustrate your answer with the help of an example.

2. Briefly discuss various routes of technology transfer. Take an organization of your

choice, which has adopted a specific route of technology transfer for its product. Discuss

the merits and demerits of adopting the specific route by the organization for its product.

3. What are the major benefits that an organization can have from effective absorption of

imported technology? Give example in support of your answer.

4. Explain the concept of �linkages�? Also explain why they are essential for an

organization having Technology Management Group?

5. Explain in brief the various sources of procuring technology information. Discuss the

advantages of any two of the information sources.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-95: Research Methodology for Management Decisions



MS - 95

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-95 Course Title : Research Methodology for Management Decisions Assignment No. : 95/TMA /SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Note: Attempt all the questions and send it to the coordinator of the study centre, you are attached with.

1. You have drafted a questionnaire to find out the reasons for decline in sales of a product. Pretest your questionnaire with hypothetical data. Suggest the modifications required based on the results in the drafted questionnaire.

2. What is a Semantic Differential Scale? Explain the steps in construction of the scale.

When will you use this scale?

3. Discuss the role of modeling in research in managerial decisions making with an appropriate illustration. How is model validation done?

4. Write short note on the following:

a. Factor loading and factor analysis b. Different types of experimental design

5. A sample of 48 tools produced by a machine shows the following sequence of good (G) and defective (D) tools:

G G G G G G D D G G G G G G G G G G D D D D G G G G G G D G G G G G G G G G D D G G G G G D G G

Test the randomness at the 0.05 significance level.


ASSIGNMENT


MS-96: Total Quality Management



MS - 96

ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS-96 Course Title : Total Quality Management Assignment No. : 96/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All blocks Note: There are five questions in this assignment. Attempt all the questions and send them to

the Coordinator of the Study Centre you are attached with.

1. TQM application has its limitations. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer giving examples.

2. Discuss in brief the philosophies of Deming and Juran and do the comparative

assessment of the two.

3. Explain giving examples as to how ISO standards can benefit the society.

4. List out the conventional seven quality control tools. Explain any two in brief.

5. Suppose that you are working in an organization, which wants to develop an effective implementation methodology for ISO 9000 Quality Management System. How will you help your organization in developing an effective implementation methodology?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-97: International Business



MS -97

MS- 97: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-97 Course Title : International Business Assignment Code : 97/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Identify the Central Actors in International Business and discuss the differences between Domestic and International Business.

2. Briefly explain the mechanisms adopted by MNEs for achieving flexible

coordination in different countries. Give examples.

3. �An effective evaluation system must start from the beginning of the life

cycle of the investment.� Why? Explain with reference to Project Performance Evaluation.

4. Discuss the approaches adopted by multinational enterprises to meet its

manpower requirements. 5. Indicate the impact of FDIs on LDCs in terms of technology transfer and

local technological capability. 6. Write short notes on

a) Visible and Invisible Trade b) Environmental Scanning c) ASEAN


ASSIGNMENT


MS-422: Bank Financial Management



MS-422

MS- 422: Bank Financial Management

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-422 Course Title : Bank Financial Management Assignment Code : 422/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. Differentiate between Primary and Secondary Markets. Discuss the different debt instruments that are used in primary markets in India.

2. Identify and discuss the different sources from which banks borrow

funds for their operations. Explain the Reserve Bank of India�s Regulations in this regard.

3. Discuss the different methods of project appraisal used by the

banks with the help of a case example. 4. Explain the significance of Credit Risk Measurement and

Management. Describe how this risk is measured and managed in a Bank of your choice.

5. What is the need for Accounting Policies and Standards? Discuss

the important Accounting Standards that are relevant for a Bank?


ASSIGNMENT


MS-611: Rural Marketing



MS - 611

MS- 611: RURAL MARKETING

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS- 611 Course Title : Rural Marketing Assignment Code : 611/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Attempt All the Questions.

1. How do the following indicators/factors make the rural markets a different market? a. Socio economic indicators b. Cultural factors

2. You are a manufacturer of tea and want to make a foray into the rural markets in North

India. Your primary target, on the basis of available reports has been identified as the �middle income,18 to 50 age group� segment. Indicate the type of marketing research you would need to conduct in order to determine a. the variants of tea that are likely to be most popular, b. the prices that will be most attractive, c. the promotional appeals that will be effective for these segments.

3. What are the kinds of product adaptations that a marketer in the personal hygiene range of products will be required to make for the rural markets? Respond with reference to products like toilet soaps, shampoos, shaving creams and razors.

4. In your view, would the unique selling propositions for products and brands, need to be

changed when the products are being targeted to the rural market. For all the products, suggested in question 3, develop suitable unique selling propositions, and justify your choice.

5. In terms of distribution constraints, distance, dispersion and diversity present major

challenges for the rural marketers. Suggest the ways in which these constraints can be overcome for the following

a. Marketing of Life Insurance b. Marketing of consumer durables


ASSIGNMENT


MS-612: Retail Management



MS - 612

MS- 612: Retail Management

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-612 Course Title : Retail Management Assignment Code : 612/TMA/SEM-II/2010 Coverage : All Blocks Note: Please attempt all the questions and send it to the Coordinator of the study

center you are attached with 1 a) Discuss the importance of retailing in India. What are the key factors that contribute to the growth of the organized retailing in India? b) What are the benefits and limitations of store retailing versus on-line retailing?

2 a) Discuss Atmospherics, as a pull strategy in retail business. b) What is merchandising? Explain the various factors that affect merchandise mix decisions . 3 a) what are the objectives of sourcing function? Explain the various modern retail formats in India, with suitable examples. b) Discuss the various strategies of customer relationship marketing in retail sector.

4 a) Explain the different types of situation variables and explain their influence on the shopping behaviour of consumers in a planned shopping mall.

b) Of late Catalog retailing is gaining importance in India, what are the pros and cons of this method of marketing? Illustrate with suitable examples. .

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