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DRIVE
Winter 2016
PROGRAM
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER
III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
OM0011- ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

1. Define Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Briefly explain the major benefits of an
ERP system.
Define ERP
Explain any 8 major benefits of an ERP system

Answer: ERP is a packaged business software system that enables a company to manage the
efficient and effective use of resources (materials, human resources, finance, etc.) by providing a
total, integrated solution for the organisations information-processing needs

2. Write short notes on the following:

a. Decision Support System (DSS)
b. Executive Information System (EIS)
c. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
d. Management Information System (MIS)

Answer: Decision Support System

DSS is an interactive information system that provides substantial support to managers while
taking critical business decisions. It is a computerised information system that is capable of
performing logical data analysis and testing hypothesis. Some of the popular definitions of DSS
are as follows: According to Hicks, DSS is an integrated set of computer tools that allow a
decision-maker

3. Explain the different phases of an ERP implementation life cycle.

Explain 11 phases of an ERP implementation life cycle

Answer: ERP Implementation Lifecycle

Pre-evaluation screening
Pre-evaluation screening is the first phase of the ERP implementation lifecycle. It includes
examining all the available ERP systems. Among these systems, those that are able to meet the

4. Explain the role of manufacturing and production planning module of an ERP system.
Briefly explain the sub-modules of the manufacturing module.
Explain the role of manufacturing and production planning module of an ERP system
Explain any 8 sub-modules of the manufacturing module

Answer: The manufacturing and production planning module of an ERP system helps an
organisation plan and perform its production activities effectively by providing accurate and
timely information. Some of these activities include MRP, shop-floor control, inventory
management

5. Explain the role of ERP in sales and distribution.

Briefly explain the sub-modules of the sales and distribution module.
Explain the role of ERP in sales and distribution
Briefly explain the sub-modules of the sales and distribution module

Answer: An organisation generates revenue by selling its products and services. These products
and services

6. Define the role of vendors and consultants in ERP implementation.

Define vendor and role of vendors in ERP implementation
Define consultant and the role of consultants in ERP implementation

Answer: Role of a vendor

A vendor provides ERP systems to client organisations as per their requirements at a mutually
agreed price. Generally, a contractual agreement is signed between a vendor and a client
organisation

SMU MBA WINTER 2016-2017

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