Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 4

MB0036 – Strategic Management & Business Policy

3 Credits (60 Marks)
(BKID : B0854)
Assignment Set- 1
60 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Explain the different circumstances under which a suitable growth strategy should be selected
by any company to improve its performance (i.e., intensive, integrative or diversification growth).
You may select an example of your choice to substantiate your views (10 marks).

2. What are the components of a good Business Plan and briefly explain the importance of each.
(10 marks).

3. You wish to start a new venture to manufacture auto components. Explain different stages in
the process of starting this new business.(10 marks).

4. Explain the process of due Diligence and why it is necessary.(10 marks).

5. Is Corporate Social Responsibility necessary and how does it benefit a company and its
shareholders? (10 marks).

6. Distinguish between a Financial Investor and a Strategic Investor explaining the role they play
in a Company. (10 marks).
Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 4
MB0036 – Strategic Management & Business Policy
3 Credits (60 Marks)
( BKID: B0854)
Assignment Set- 2
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What is the purpose of a Business Plan? Explain the features of the component of the Plan
dealing with the Company and its product description.(10 marks)

2. Write short notes on : a) sales projections b) importance of creativity in Business. (10 marks).

3. What factors are to be taken into account in a crisis communications strategy?(10 marks).

4. What elements should be included in a Marketing Plan under Due Diligence while seeking
investment in for your Company? (10 marks).

5. Distinguish between Joint Ventures and Licensing, explaining the relative advantages and
disadvantages of each.(10 marks).

6. You wish to commercialize your invention. What factors would you weigh in choosing an
appropriate course? (10 marks).
 Master of Business Administration – MBA Semester 4
MB0037 – International Business Management - 3 Credits
(Book ID: B0861)
Assignment Set- 1
60 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 a. How has liberalizing trade helped international business? (6 marks)
b. What are the merits and demerits of international trade? (4 marks)
Q. 2 Discuss the impact of culture on International Business. (10 marks)
Q.3. a. Explain the brief structure of WTO. (5 marks)
b. Highlight the drawbacks of GATT. (5 marks)
Q.4. a. Give a short note on the regional economic integration. (5 marks)
b. Mention the benefits of WTO. (5 marks)
Q. 5 a. Explain five-element product wave model. (7 marks)
b. What do you mean by globalization? (3 marks)
Q. 6. Give some examples of companies doing international business and discuss how they have
they have managed their business in the international markets. (10 marks) Fall 2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MB0037 – International Business Management - 3 Credits
(Book ID: B0861)
Assignment Set- 2
60 Marks
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Evaluate the monetary system and currency markets in international business management. (10
marks)
Q.2 a. Mention the different entry strategies to enter international markets. (4 marks)
b. How has E-commerce helped in international marketing? (6 marks)
Q.3 a. Explain Bill of Lading and Letters of credit. (8 marks)
b. What is UNCITRAL and what it does? (2 marks)
Q.4. Explain the importance of STP in international markets. (10 marks)
Q. 5 a. Write a short note on branding and trademarks. (6 marks)
b. What are the features of exchange and currency markets? (4 marks)
Q. 6 Discuss the various International product and pricing decisions. (10 marks)
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0006 – Maintenance Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1148
Assignment Set-1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Preventive Maintenance is an approach developed to reduce the likelihood of the failure of
critical equipment to the minimum possible. Elaborate with an example.

2. Explain briefly with examples, six maintenance scheduling principles.

3. Write a note on:

a) Productive Maintenance.
b) Predictive Maintenance.
c) Condition Based Maintenance. Fall 2010
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0006 – Maintenance Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1148
Assignment Set-2 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions
1. Explain Master Production Schedule. Take any product around you and prepare a detailed Bill
of materials for the same.

2. Describe Close Work in Work Management Process. Explain components of work execution.

3. Explain in detail by taking an example the difference between Preventive and Breakdown
Maintenance. Which of them is preferred? Justify your choice.
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0007 – Quality Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1155
Assignment Set-1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Elucidate a relationship between strategy and data quality.

2. Write a note on the evolution of quality. Briefly explain the philosophies of Joseph Juran and
Philip Crosby.

3. Take any product, currently in the market and describe how DMAIC problem solving
techniques can be used to improve quality.
Fall 2010
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0007 – Quality Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1155
Assignment Set-2(30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. With relevant examples, discuss frequently used types of measurement of reliability by
industries.

2. List out different quality standards used in industries. Briefly explain the need to use these
quality standards.

3. With examples, explain Cause and Effect diagram and Pareto Analysis.
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0008 – Advanced Production Planning & Control – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1162
Assignment Set-1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. To optimize and ensure smooth production, Production Planning and Control works as an
integrated system. Explain briefly how this integrated working will benefit the manufacturing unit.

2. List the various elements of Flexible Manufacturing System and explain each of them briefly.

3. Explain briefly production processes and characteristics that facilitates achieve set goals that
are to be analysed by planners for synchronous production.
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0008 – Advanced Production Planning & Control – 2 Credits
Book ID: B1162
Assignment Set-2 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. From the supply data given below develop a linear regression equation with the help of a least
square method and calculate the constants a’ and ‘b’ in the regression equation. Also forecast a
trend value for the year 2009 and 2015 (Hint: Refer Unit 4 section 4.13)
Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Supp 4 5 8 12 10 9 14 16 16 20 22
ly

2. What is meant by Economic Order Quantity? Explain with the help of a sketch the relationship
matrix of EOQ with annual inventory cost, annual inventory carrying cost, and annual ordering
costs?

3. Explain with an example how Production cost could be minimized through proper scheduling.
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0009 – Technology Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B0893
Assignment Set-1 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. Discuss various Technology Acquisition alternatives. List the important points to
be kept in mind while managing an acquisition of technology.

2. What are the ten tenets? Discuss. With the help of examples, show how we have
become /are becoming servants of technology.

3. Explain the five stages of innovation process which is based on the pioneering
work of Edward B. Roberts. What are the steps involved in measuring innovative
performance?
Fall 2010
Masters in Business Administration-MBA Semester IV
OM0009 – Technology Management – 2 Credits
Book ID: B0893
Assignment Set-2 (30 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
1. What is Technology Strategy and what is its importance at the corporate level?
What are the steps involved in planning Technology Strategies?

2. What is Technology Forecasting? Explain its role at national and enterprise level.
What purpose does a technology forecast serve?

3. How does technology affect business plan of an organization? Explain with

examples. Do you agree that technology and technology management are part of
the total business activity or business plan of an enterprise?
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