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MS-22 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015 MS-22 : HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : There are two Sections A and B. Attempt any three questions from Section A. Each question carries 20 marks. Section B is compulsory and carries 40 marks. SECTION – A

1. "With global economy and the world becoming a global village, the business enterprises have became extremely cautious of the need for hiring competent human resources and developing core competencies for every organisation." Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying concept and process, with example.

2. What is Action Research ? How does it differ from OD ? Discuss the important factors to be considered in development of internal self-renewal facilitators, with suitable examples.

3. How does HRD Audit help development process of an organisation ? Explain the concept and discuss how HRD Audit is conducted in an organisation. 4. How does HRD help managing technological changes ? Discuss the role of HRD in developing the changed mindset. Justify with suitable example.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) 360 0 Appraisal (b) Mentoring (c) Role of Trade Unions in HRD (d) Career Transition and Choices (e) Horizontal re-skilling

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MS-21 December,

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMEDecember, 2015MS-21 : SOCIAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOURAL ISSUESTime : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%)Note : (i) There are two Sections A and B. (ii) Attempt any three questions from Section - A. Allquestions carry 20 marks each.(iii) Section - B is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

SECTION - A1. What are the strategies available to a manager in an organisational set to enhance employee motivation ?

2. Briefly describe the components of Emotional intelligence and its importance in organisations. Can emotional intelligence be learnt ? Discuss in brief.

3. Briefly discuss different group decision makingtechniques and their strengths and weakness.

4. Describe Johari Window Model and Transactional analysis. Discuss how these models help in strengthening interpersonal relations ?

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MS-11 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015

MS-11 : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : (i) There are two Sections : Section-A and Section-B. (ii) Answer any three questions from Section-A. All questions in Section-A carry 20 marks each. (iii) Section-B is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

SECTION - A (a)Differentiate strategy with policies and tactics giving examples. (b)Differentiate strategy with programmes, procedure and rules giving examples.

2. (a) What are different types of differentiation ? Explain each of them with the help of examples.     (b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of differentiation.

3. Describe Porter's five forces framework as the most widely used tool to analyze the competitive     environment. 4. What do you understand by 'International Expansion' ? Discuss the different ways through      which expansion into foriegn markets can be achieved. 5. Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) Forms of organisation structure. (b) Strategic alliance. (c) Dimensions of leadership styles. (d) Value chain.

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MS-10 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015 MS-10 : ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : (i) There are two Sections A and B. (ii) Attempt any three questions from Section-A. All questions carry 20 marks each. (iii) Section-B is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

SECTION - A 1. What is Organizational Development (OD) ? Describe various stages of OD and their relevance. 2. Differentiating organization and institution, describe what characterizes an institution and factors influencing institution building. 3. Describe any two diagnostic tools and their advantages and disadvantages. 4. Distinguish between job, occupation, and career and discuss any two approaches of job design and their merits and demerits. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Hybrid Structure (b) Time and Motion Study (c) Process Consultation (d) Process of Change (e) Organisations as Political Systems

 

SECTION - B 6. Read the following case carefully and answer the questions given at the end :

Since 1994, Boeing began the process of remaking the company for the next round of aircraft purchases. Every part of the company is involved, from engineering to manufacturing. The focus of the change is that Boeing is a manufacturing company rather than an engineering and technology company. Due to changes in the air travel business, the major commercial airlines are demanding lower airplane prices and significantly lower operating costs. Airbus continues to be a fierce competitor, so Boeing must meet the competition early and on every front. (Boeing bought Mc Donnell Douglas in 1997.)

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MS-9 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015 MS-9 : MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 Note : (i) There are two Sections : Section-A and Section-B. (ii) Attempt three questions from Section-A carrying 20 marks each. (iii) Section-B is compulsory and carries 40 marks.

SECTION - A 1. Explain the equi-marginal principle. Elucidate with the help of examples. 2. Discuss any five variables, which can be included in the demand function and can have a major impact on the demand. 3. Explain the production function with two variable inputs i.e. production isoquants giving examples. 4. What is Oligopoly ? Explain the important characteristics of Oligopoly. 5. Write short notes on the following : (a) Bundling (b) Cartels.

SECTION - B 6. Assume a firm has the following total revenue and total cost functions : TR =320Q — 2Q2 TC =1800 +50Q + 3Q2 Determine : (a) The level of output at which the firm will be maximizing profits ; (b) The level of output at which total revenue will be maximum. 7. (a) Explain why a firm facing a downward sloping demand curve would never produce the inelastic (ep < 1) portion of the demand curve.    (b) When would the firm operate at the point where demand curve is unitary elastic ?

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MS-8 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination MS-8 December, 2015 MS-8 : QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERIAL APPLICATIONS Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : (i) Section A has six questions, each carrying 15 marks. Attempt any four questions from this Section. (ii) Section B is compulsory and carries 40 marks. Attempt both questions. (iii) Statistical tables may be supplied on request. (iv) Use of calculator is permissible.

SECTION - A 1. A person pays a total of Z 975 through monthly installments each less than the former by Z 5. The first installment is ! 100. In how many installments will the amount be paid ?

2. Calculate the harmonic mean from the following frequency distribution :

 

 

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MS-7 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMETerm-End ExaminationDecember, 2015MS-7 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERSTime : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100(Weightage 70%)Note : Answer any four questions. All questions carryequal marks.

1.(a) What is the purpose of a TPS ? How does itcompliment MIS in an organisation ?   (b) Discuss some of the benefits of using a Firewall for the LAN.

2.(a)What are the various ways of assessing the value of information ? Explain any one method briefly.   (b)What impact does the implementation of programmed decision - making have on the management system of an organisation ?

3. (a) Discuss the use of computers in decision - making for Human Resource Management.    (b) Give reasons for the statement - "Information Systems Contribute to Total Quality Management".

4. (a) What is Outsourcing Information System ? List its advantages and disadvantages.    (b) What are the phases of traditional system life cycle where users are highly involved ?

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MS-6 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination

MS-6 : MARKETING FOR MANAGERS

December, 2015 Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : (i) Attempt any three questions from Section-A. (ii) Section-B is compulsory. (iii) All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION - A Explain the three additional elements in the marketing mix specifically required for services.

What is market segmentation ? Suggest suitable bases for segmenting the markets for the following products : (i) Toothpaste (ii) Biscuits

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MS-5 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015 MS-5 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINESAND MATERIALS Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 (Weightage 70%) Note : (i) Answer any four questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) Explain the importantce of Management of materials in production system in modern manufacturing industry. (b) Distinguish between Strategic Decisions and Operational Decisions. Discuss.

2. (a) Describe the major quantitative models used for facility location.    (b) Briefly explain the 'continuous flow process'. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a continuous flow process.

3. (a) Describe the work measurement procedure. Discuss the major techniques of work measurement.    (b) "Environmental factor is necessary in modern industry." Do you agree ? Explain with examples. 4. (a) Describe 'Kilbridge - Wester' method and 'Helgeson - Birnie' method.    (b) How maintenance system can be profitable in a large -scale industry ? Discuss the various types of maintenance systems.

5. (a) What is value engineering ? Discuss its importance.    (b) Distinguish between 'quality control', 'quality assurance' and 'total quality management.'

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MS-4 December, 2015

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2015 MS-4 : ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR MANAGERS Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100 Note : (i) Attempt any five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii) Use of calculators is allowed.

1. (a) Explain the 'Accrual Concept' and the 'Consistency Concept' in accounting and signify their importance to an accountant.

(b) Distinguish between 'Operating Profit' and 'Net Profit'. Which is a measure of operational efficiency of a company ? Distinguish between Capital expenditure and Revenue expenditure. Which is taken into account for determining the Operating Profit ?

2. What do you understand by Fund Flow Statement ? How does it differ from a Cash Flow Statement ? Explain the main items which are shown in the fund flow statement and the purpose of preparing this statement. 3. What do you understand by Discounted Cash Flow Techniques of Capital Budgeting ? Briefly explain the Net Present Value Method and Internal Rate of Return Method of appraisal of projects. Which of the two would you rank better and why ?

4. Distinguish between : (a) Profitability Index and Profitability Ratios. (b) Earnings Yield and Dividend Yield. (c) Fixed Budget and Flexible Budget. (d) Direct Labour Rate Variance and Direct Labour Efficiency Variance.

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