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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 00 C Term-End Examination June, 2015 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". MS-52 1 P.T.O. 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.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination 0 June, 2015 oo 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. MS-44 1 P.T.O. 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

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 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. MS-43 1 P.T.O. 5. Define Budgetary Control and the steps involved in budgetary control system. In what way is standard costing different from budgetary control ?

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 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.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination N June, 2015 MS-41 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

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination O June, 2015 O ° 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. MS-27 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following :

 (a) Tax planning

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME O Term-End Examination June, 2015 O 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. MS-26 1 P.T.O. 5. Explain the relevance of ethics in modern organizations. Briefly discuss the issues involved in business ethics.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME O Term-End Examination June, 2015 O 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. MS-26 1 P.T.O. 5. Explain the relevance of ethics in modern organizations. Briefly discuss the issues involved in business ethics.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination 0 0 9 9 1 June, 2015 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

MS-24 : EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS  1. Define industrial relations. Discuss Dunlop's approach to industrial relations. 2. Briefly explain the evolution of Managerial Unionsin India. Describe the factors influencing          the   formation of Managerial Unions in India. 3. Define Collective Bargaining. Examine the uniquefeatures of Collective Bargaining in Indian    

contextwith illustrations. 4. Discuss the need for Workers Participation in Management (WPM). State the issues involved     in participative forums in India. MS-24 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following. (a) Voluntary arbitration (b) Acts of misconduct (c) The "Red - Hot Stove" Rule (d) Managing Trade Unions (e) Discipline in Industry

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 01880 MS-23 : HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING  1. What are the objectives of Human Resource Planning ? How does HRP help in determining      and evaluating future organisational capabilities and needs ? 2. What is competency mapping ? Briefly describe the approaches to competency mapping. 3. Describe the process of Recruitment. Briefly discuss the methods of sourcing manpower, with      examples. 4. What is Human Resource Audit ? Discuss the essential steps in auditing. MS-23 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Orientation Programme

 (b) Flexi – time

 (c) HR Inventory

 (d) Job evaluation

 (e) Helping dislocated employees

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 3 -1 3 0 MS-22 : HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 1. Define and discuss the concept and objectives of Coaching and Mentoring. Briefly discuss their applications in organisational context, with suitable examples.

2. What is Organisational Development ? Discuss various dimensions and operational goals of OD, with suitable examples.

 3. Define and describe objectives and advantages of Multisource Feedback and Assessment Feedback Systems (MAFS). Discuss what are the indicators of an organisation's readiness to participate in MAFS.

 4. Define and describe Diversity and Power. Briefly discuss the cultural, structural, and behavioural influences on Diversity and Power, with examples. MS-22 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following

 (a) Technology and Work

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 MS-21 : SOCIAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES  1. Describe the process of Perception and the external and internal factors influencing selective attention. Explain how perception plays an important role in organizations. 2. Distinguish between group and team. Briefly discuss guidelines for developing effective teams and their sustenance. 3. Discuss the importance of Behaviour modification in organisations and ethical issues related to it with examples. 4. Describe the nature of functional and dysfunctional conflicts and discuss the positive and negative consequences of conflict withsuitable examples. MS-21 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Learning organisations. (b) Attributes of work culture. (c) Structural sources of power. (d) Porter and Lawler's Model of motivation. (e) Dynamics of downsizing.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 'Term-End Examination rt June, 2015 MS-10 : ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE  1. Briefly discuss the basic purpose oforganizational analysis, and discuss any two      perspectives which could be used for analyzing organizations. 2. What is T-Group training ? Explain the benefits of T-Group training at individual, group and     organizational levels with suitable examples. 3. Describe various roles of a change agent and how they help in creating a desired change. 4. Discuss the various changes taking place in the present-day work environment due to     Globalization. How does it affect the quality of work life of employees ? MS-10 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Task Force (b) MC Kinsey 7S model (c) Principles of Scientific Management (d) Assessment Centres

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 'Term-End Examination rt June, 2015 MS-10 : ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE  1. Briefly discuss the basic purpose oforganizational analysis, and discuss any two      perspectives which could be used for analyzing organizations. 2. What is T-Group training ? Explain the benefits of T-Group training at individual, group and     organizational levels with suitable examples. 3. Describe various roles of a change agent and how they help in creating a desired change. 4. Discuss the various changes taking place in the present-day work environment due to     Globalization. How does it affect the quality of work life of employees ? MS-10 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Task Force (b) MC Kinsey 7S model (c) Principles of Scientific Management (d) Assessment Centres

(e) Bench-Marking

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 'Term-End Examination rt June, 2015 MS-10 : ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE  1. Briefly discuss the basic purpose oforganizational analysis, and discuss any two      perspectives which could be used for analyzing organizations. 2. What is T-Group training ? Explain the benefits of T-Group training at individual, group and     organizational levels with suitable examples. 3. Describe various roles of a change agent and how they help in creating a desired change. 4. Discuss the various changes taking place in the present-day work environment due to     Globalization. How does it affect the quality of work life of employees ? MS-10 1 P.T.O. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Task Force (b) MC Kinsey 7S model (c) Principles of Scientific Management (d) Assessment Centres (e) Bench-Marking

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination 1 June, 2015 MS-8 : QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERIAL APPLICATIONS  SECTION - A 1. The cost accountant of a company has derived 15the following expression relating total cost C to the number of units (x) of a product. C=1440 +125x + 0.1x2Find : (a) The number of units (x) that will minimisethe average cost. (b) The value of average cost and total cost corresponding to above number of units. MS-8 1 P.T.O. 2. The residents of Lucknow city were surveyed 15 recently to determine readership of newspapers available. 55% of the residents read the morning paper, 65% read the evening paper, and 30% read both newspapers. Find the probability that a resident selected reads either the morning or evening paper or both the papers. 3. In a factory, four workers are assigned to complete 15 an order received for dispatching 2000 boxes of a particular commodity. Worker A takes10 minutes per box, B takes 15 minutes per box,C takes 20 minutes per box and D takes 25 minutes per box. Find the average time taken per box by the group of workers. 4. An auto company decided to introduce a new six 15 cylinder car whose mean petrol consumption is claimed to be lower than that of the existing autoengine. It was found that mean petrol consumption for the 100 cars was 15 km per litrewith the standard deviation of 5 km per litre.Test for the company at 5% level of significance whether the claim that the new car petrol consumption is 14.50 km per litre on the average is acceptable. The critical value of Z at 5% level of significance is 1.96. 5. Define Hypothesis. Explain various types of errors 15 in testing of Hypothesis. Describe various steps involved in the "Hypothesis Testing".

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 MS-07 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS  1. (a) What are Plug and Play devices ? Explain the role of Operating system in the working            of these devices.     (b) Explain the client/server architecture. What is a thin client and a fat client ? 2. (a) What are the main reasons for failure of aninformation system ?     (b) Discuss the role of MIS at various management levels. 3. (a) What are integrated software applications? Talk about their business utility ?     (b) What are non - programmed decisions ?Describe the steps by which one can arrive          at a conclusion in such case. 4. (a) Can an information system be used to ensure quality ? Give reasons for your answer.     (b) Describe the important features of Microsoft Excel. Why is it called the most versatile and          popular spreadsheet programs ? MS-07 1 P.T.O. 5. (a) How can you use the Web as a data sourcefor your data warehouse ?     (b) Define a Decision Support System (DSS).Why is DSS more of a facility than a system ?

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2015 MS-6 : MARKETING FOR MANAGERS  SECTION - A 1. (a) Explain the reasons for the growth of theservice sector. (b) Explain the unique characteristics ofservices that differentiate them from goods, giving suitable examples. 2. (a) What do you understand by the term'marketing research'? Briefly outline the marketing research process. (b) How do social factors like reference groupsand family affect consumer decision ? Explain with the help of suitable examples. MS-6 1 P.T.O. 3. (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantagesof 'branding'. Suggest a suitable brand name for a new chocolate cream based biscuittargeted at children. Justify your choice. (b) What is marginal cost pricing ? What areits advantages and disadvantages ? 4. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Perceptual mapping technique. (b) Considerations involved in designing the market organisation. (c) Types of purchase decision behaviour. (d) Product Life cycle. (e) Promotion Mix.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Term-End Examination 1- June, 2015 MS-5 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND MATERIALS   1. (a) Depict the Material Flow characteristics ofa typical production process. Explain the various types of production systems. (b) Explain the concept of system life cycles ? Give suitable examples. 2. (a) How do you select the material fordeveloping a new product. Explain the product selection process. (b) What is meant by "Capacity" ? How would you predict the future capacity requirements ? 3. (a) Explain the concept of work Design ? How would you correlate with the "Method Study". Explain with suitable examples. (b) Explain the meaning of "Design Factor" ?Illustrate it in the context of automobile Industry. MS-5 1 P.T.O. 4. (a) How would you determine the optimum batch size ? Explain it briefly.

 (b) Briefly explain the technique of PERT. What managerial information can be obtained from PERT analysis. 5. (a) Explain the concept of Value Engineering. List the various phases of 'Value Engineering Job Plan'.

 (b) Write short notes of any two of the following. (i) Acceptance Sampling (ii) Cost of quality (iii) Statistical Process Control