ASSIGNMENT

MBA III

61302 : PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. Explain the process of risk management of a project..

2. Discuss the Investment Strategies of an Organisation.

3. Explain the principles that should be followed while estimating cash flows of a project.

4. What is project analysis ? Explain the facets of project analysis.

5.

Activity Duration

(1-2) 5

(1-3) 4

(2-4) 6

(3-4) 7

(4-7) 9

(3-5) 12

(4-6) 11

(6-7) 7

(7-9) 6

(5-9) 13

(a) Construct a network diagram.

(b) Identify the critical path.

6. What is abandonement analysis ? Discuss its steps.

7. Explain the different types of risk involved in a project.

8. Write a short note on ‘Technical Analysis’ of a project.

9. Explain the importance of ‘Project Management’.

10. Explain BCG Matrix and GE’s Stoplight Matrix as portfolio planning tools.

11.Which are the sources that are available for identifying good project ideas. Explain

12. What aspects are to be looked into for preliminary screening of project ideas ?

13. Describe the process of ‘Marketing Analysis’ of a project.

14(a) Ram deposits Rs.300000 in a bank which pays 15 %p.a. annual interest. How

much can he withdraw annually for a period of 5 years ?

(b)Calculate the present value of Rs. 10000 invested each year for a period of 5 years at

an interest rate of 8% p.a.

15. Why is a capital expenditure decision considered to be of prime importance ?

16. Explain the factors to be considered in deciding the location and site of a project.

17.

Activity Normal Time Crash Time Normal Cost Crash Cost

1-2 6 4 6000 7800

1-3 7 4 3000 4200

2-3 4 1 5000 9200

2-5 6 5 6000 7500

3-4 7 3 2000 6800

4-5 3 1 2000 4000

 4-6 7 3 4000 5600

5-6 5 4 3000 4100

(a)Draw the network diagram.

(b) Determine the critical path.

(c) Find the minimum cost project schedule if the indirect cost is Rs.1500 per week.

18. Explain the difficulties faced while making project management decisions.

19. What are the various aspects of ‘Project Appraisal’ ? Explain.

20. Explain the components of cost of capital in brief.