Management Programme
ASSIGNMENT
FIRST SEMESTER
2018
MS - 92: Management of Public Enterprises
School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
MS-92
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 92
Course Title : Management of Public Enterprises
Assignment Code : MS-92/TMA/SEM - I/2018
Coverage : All Blocks
Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2018 to the
coordinator of your study center.
1. How is Ownership and Management decided for Public Sector Enterprises? Why is coordination and control an important aspect of Public Enterprises? Explain.
2. Describe the three phases of development of Public Sector Enterprises in India. Explain in detail
the reasons for disinvestment of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) with reference to any
particular PSU of your choice.
3. What are the distinct modes and services of India’s transport system. Explain the role of
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the development of Road Transport and
Highways.
4. “Wage Policy is part of Compensation Management.” Trace the evolution of Wage Policy in
India from Payment of Wages Act 1936 to Pay Commissions keeping in mind the institutions
related to compensation for private sector and public sector.
5. What are the oldest and the traditional form of Public Enterprises and how does the government
undertake and perform various economic and social strategic functions? Cite examples from any
two of the PSUs.
(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
(b) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
(c) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)