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MS-54 : MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
 
1. (a) What are the typical functional information subsystems in an organisation ? Distinguish
between physical structure and conceptual structure of information system.
(b) Explain a system. Why 'Systems' view is needed for organisational information
needs ?
2. (a) Describe the various stages of a system development life cycle. How are the efforts
distributed over these phases ?
(b) Explain how problems in real-time scheduling are resolved ?
3. (a) Discuss the methods used in data back-up and recovery. Why is it so important ?
(b) Discuss 'peopleware' in information technology.
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4. (a) What are 'multiplexers'and `concentrators' ? Explain the main functions of data
communication software.
(b) Describe the main disadvantages of separately developing application systems
and their associated data files.
5. (a) Why should an organisation be careful about placing over reliance on "benchmark"
tests in selecting a DBMS ?
(b) Explain how the computer has affected the individual in his life style and thinking ?

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MS-53 : PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
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1. (a) Define operations management. Givesystems view of production operations for
any service organisation.
(b) Explain some upcoming issues of production systems.
2. (a) Why are seven Q.C. tools important for process improvement. Explain each one of
them briefly.
(b) ISO - 9000 is important for Indian companies, why ? What help will it give to
organisations ? Discuss.
3. (a) Why is forecasting important for operations management ? Differentiate qualitative
types of techniques from quantitative types of techniques of forecasting.
(b) What is Delphi ? Explain advantages of using Delphi.
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4. (a) Elaborate different factors involved in selecting a suitable forecasting method.
(b) Give steps involved in planning and preparing the process layout.
5. (a) Differentiate time study from work sampling. Discuss steps required for
conducting work sampling.
(b) Why is assembly line important in mass production ? Explain with the help of
suitable example the balancing of assembly lines.

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MS-52 : PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 1. (a)Briefly describe the three distinct phases of the development process through which a
typical project goes.
(b) What is the need of demand forecasting ? Discuss various levels of demand forecasting.
2.(a) Explain the concept of Total slack, Free slackand Independent slack. Also give formula
for their computation.
(b) Justify the statement :"Meticulous management of activities on the critical path is crucial to completing projects on time".
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3. (a) What is a matrix organisation ? What are the advantages of this organisation design
when used for Project Management ?
(b) "Effective management of materials and equipment play a vital role in Project
Management". Comment !
4. (a) How can computers help in monitoring and control of projects ? Discuss.
(b) Describe the objectives of commissioning of projects. Name two ways of handling
commissioning in large organisations. How are Cybernetics concepts applied in
Project Management ? Explain.Mention some of the pre-requisites for asuccessful project.

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MS-44 : SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
 1. Define 'Investment'. Explain the process and purposes of investment by the investors.
2. What are the objectives of listing of securities ?Discuss the requirements for listing of securities in stock exchange.
3. (a) Discuss the different approaches for valuation of Common Stock.
(b) The book value per share of a company isZ. 145.50 and its rate of return on equity is10 percent. The company follows a dividendpolicy of 60% pay out. What is the price of
its share if the capitalization rate is12 percent ?
4. How does technical analysis differ from fundamental analysis ? Discuss the various
assumptions underlying in technical analysis.
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5. (a) What is Capital Asset Pricing Model ? What are the assumptions of the Capital Asset
Pricing Model ?
(b) From the following details, evaluate the performance of the portfolios of A and B by
using Treynor's and Sharpe's Indexes and rank them. Portfolio Return Sd. Risldess return Beta
(A)
(B)
6.00
3.30
15.24
4.92
3.0
3.0
1.00
2.85

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MS-43 : MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS

1. 'Management techniques such as Just In Time (JIT) and Benchmarking are in tune with the conceptual foundation of Management Control Systems'.Explain.
2. Explain the meaning of Business Process Re-engineering ? What are the rules laid down
for re-engineering and integration by Hammer ?
3. How does the top management in any organisation decide as to which particular unit
of the organisation be designated as cost centre, revenue centre, profit centre or investment
centre ?
4. What is transfer pricing ? Describe the traditional transaction methods for determining the transfer price.
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5. Define Budgetary Control and the steps involved in budgetary control system. In what way is
standard costing different from budgetary control ?

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MS-42 : CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND
FINANCING DECISIONS.
1. What is meant by cost of capital ? How is cost of long term debt and preference share capital
calculated ? Explain.
2. What is meant by a firm's capital structure ? Explain the Modigilian - Miller (MM) theory and
Traditional approach to capital structure of a firm.
3. Explain the concept of project life cycle ? How are the work breakdown structure and linear
responsibility chart prepared ?
4. What is Project Risk ? Briefly explain the techniques used for the measurement of project
risk.
MS-42 1 P.T.O. 5. (a) What do you understand by Asset Securitisation ? Explain the process involved in asset securitisation and its advantages to the parties concerned.

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MS-41 : WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the concepts of Gross and Net workingcapital. Discuss in detail different components of working capital.
2. Discuss the different approaches to the determination of working capital needs of an
organisation.
3. Why do organisations invest in securities ? Discuss the different types of marketable securities under the Debt category.
4. Explain the Cardinal Principles of Lending,followed by Commercial Banks. Discuss the
various methods of creating charge over the assets of the borrower's in case of secured advances.
5. Write short notes on the following :
(a) Syndication of credit
(b) Consortium Advances
(c) Inter-Corporate loans
(d) Commercial papers

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° MS-27 : WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
 1. Explain the concept of compensation. What are the functions and responsibilities of a compensation programme ?

 2. Explain the norms for fixation of wages and wage differentials. Discuss the salient features of Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

 3. Explain the concept of job evaluation. Briefly discuss the various methods of job evaluation.

 4. Explain the concept of performance linked reward system. Discuss the various steps involved in designing a performance linked reward system.
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5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

 (a) Tax planning

 (b) Stock options

 (c) Pay surveys

 (d) Executive compensation

 (e) Down sizing and VRS

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O MS-26 : ORGANISATIONAL DYNAMICS
 1. Distinguish between 'natural' and 'created' groups. How do they manifest in organizations and what are their importance ? Explain with suitable examples.
2. Explain organisation as a system of roles and illustrate with example as to how role systems can be mapped ?
3. Define delegation. Briefly describe the concept, process forces influencing delegation citing examples.
4. Discuss the concept and process of organizational learning.
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5. Explain the relevance of ethics in modern organizations. Briefly discuss the issues involved in business ethics.

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MS-25 : MANAGING CHANGE IN
ORGANISATIONS
 1. What are the factors which contribute to change in organisations ? Briefly discuss how organisations can prepare to adapt

 2. Describe the steps to be followed in Turnaround Management. Identify the situations    forcing Turn around.

 3. Discuss any two types of interventions and their impact on organisational functioning with suitable examples. MS-25 1 P.T.O.
4. Discuss the importance of role of leader in transition period and explain different stages in Transition with examples.

 5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

 (a) Leveraging systems

 (b) Weisbord's six box model

 (c) Role analysis technique

 (d) Cultural change

 (e) Managing Resistance