MS11 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS - 11

COURSE TITLE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-11/TMA/SEM - II/2015

Question 1: Chose an organization of your choice from the manufacturing sector. Perform a SWOT analysis on the organization. Based on the SWOT analysis performed, list out the challenges the organization is facing, which can be converted into opportunities.

Question 2: How does Focus strategy create competitive advantage for an organization? Illustrate your answer with the help of an example.

Question 3:  List and explain various strategic issues arising when an organization follows diversification as a part of its growth strategy.

Question 4: Describe different leadership styles of Top Management with the help of real world examples.

MS10 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS – 10

COURSE TITLE: ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-10/TMA/SEM-II/2015

Question 1: Describe the factors that affect organisational design and explain different approaches in assessing organisational effectiveness with the help of examples.

Question 2: Discuss the concept of ‘process-based change’. Cite organizational examples where process based change has taken place successfully.

Question 3: Describe and discuss the trends in the present day work organisations and the role of management in ‘quality of work life’.

Question 4: Explain the concept of organizational diagnosis. Describe any two methods of diagnosis and its benefits and limitations with the help of examples.

Question 5: What are the different sources of resistance to change? Describe the process of overcoming resistance to change. Discuss with examples.

MS09 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS-9

COURSE TITLE: MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-9/TMA/SEM-II/2015

Question 1: “The traditional objective of the firm has been profit maximization. It is still regarded as the most common and theoretically the most plausible objective of business firms.” Discuss.

Question 2: With reference to the marketing approach of demand measurement explain any two important sources of data used in demand forecasting.

Question 3: Given the total cost function: C=16q2 + 10q+36 (where q is the output)

Find: (i) values of q for which ATC is falling, and

(ii) values of q for which ATC is rising.

Question 4: “A Tata Sky Direct - to - Home (DTH) service provider charges a base fee for booking into its system and then charges extra for base packs, add-on packs, active packs and special packs.” Explain this statement in terms of the Two- Part Tariffs used as pricing strategy by the company.

Question 5: Explain the profit maximizing output for a perfectly competitive firm in the long run.

Question 6: Write short notes on the following:

(a) Breakeven output level

(b) Marginal rate of technical substitution

(c) Average variable cost

MS97 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS-97

COURSE TITLE: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-97/TMA/SEM-II/2015

Question 1: Discuss the factors which influence foreign investment decisions. Explain how a firm makes choices of location for doing business.

Question 2: Classify the planning modes adopted by the MNEs. Give illustrations.

Question 3: Explain the need for control in multinational operations. Examine the interrelationship between ownership and control of foreign subsidiaries.

Question 4: Select a multinational enterprise (name and describe the MNE) and discuss the management practices adopted by it.

Question 5: What are the objectives of trade groupings? Briefly discuss their individual success in achieving these objectives.

MS91 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS-91

COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-91/TMA/SEM-II/2015

Question 1: Define corporate policy and explain the policy formulation process.

Question 2: Read the case study on ‘Corporate Governance at TISCO’. Highlight the policies and practices adopted by TISCO which appeal to you most and what suggestions would you like to offer for TISCO to adopt good Corporate Governance practices.

Question 3: What are the various pricing strategies available/suitable for different market structures? Discuss.

Question 4: Describe the techniques which have been developed to enhance creativity.

Question 5: Discuss the nature of Corporate Philanthropy and the relevance of Strategic Philanthropy for business organizations.

Question 6: Write short notes on the following:

a) Business Ethics and Internal Environment

b) Competitive Advantage and R&D

MS95 Solved Assignment JULY-DEC 2015 (Call at +91-9911899400) What's App

COURSE CODE: MS - 95

COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS

ASSIGNMENT CODE: MS-95/TMA/SEM - II /2015

Question 1: Discuss the various experimental designs as powerful tools to study the cause and effect relationships amongst variables in research.

Question 2: Explain Stratified Random Sampling. Describe proportional allocation and optimum allocation with the help of an example.

Question 3: A physical instructor claims that a particular exercise when done continuously for 7 days, reduces body weight at least by 3.5kg. Five overweight girls did the exercise for 7 days and their body weights were found as under:

Girls	1	2	3	4	5
Weight before exercise	70	72	75	71	78
Weight after exercise	66	70	72	66	72

Making use of the sign test, verify the claim at α = 0.05 that the exercise reduces weight by at least 3.5kg.

Question 4: Explain the different parts of a typical research report. Also prepare a sample Index page of such report.

Question 5: Write short notes on:

i) Dependent and Independent variable

ii) Copy Reading

iii) Discriminant Analysis

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MU0018 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT

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DRIVE – SUMMER 2015

PROGRAM – MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)

PGDHRMN (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – MU0018 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT

1.      Define the term ‘organizational transformation’. Discuss the various strategies to manage transformation in organizations.

2.      Describe Integrative Model for Planned Change.

3.      The key purpose of communication of change is to ensure that the individuals understand what is going to happen and what is expected from them. Explain some other important needs for communicating change. Also explain the major methods and techniques for communicating change.

4.      What do you mean by resistance to change? Discuss some of the reasons for individual (employee’s) resistance.

5.      List the types of change management strategies. Explain any two of them.

6.      Write short notes:

a. Kolb’s Learning Cycle

b. Psychodynamic Approach

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MU0017 - TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION

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Program – MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)

PGDHRMN (SEM 2)

Subject code & name – MU0017 - TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION

1.      Explain the need for Talent management. What are the consequences of failure in Managing Talent?

2.      What are the building blocks of effective talent management system? Explain any one.

3.      Define talent planning. What are objectives and steps of Talent Planning?

4.      What is meant by talent acquisition? Explain some of the talent acquisition strategies.

5.      Why ‘Employee engagement’ is important? What are the factors of Employee engagement? Describe some of the best practices in Talent engagement.

6.      Describe some of the major challenges in Talent Management.

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MU0016- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL

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PROGRAM – MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)

PGDHRMN (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – MU0016- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL

1.      What is “Performance management planning”? How does planning affect a manager?

2.      Define performance appraisal. What are the dimensions of performance appraisal? Describe the characteristics of performance appraisal.

3.      Describe the traditional methods of performance appraisal.

4.      What is performance feedback? Why is it used? What are the levels of performance feedback?

5.      What is meant by “360 Degree feedback”? Explain its purpose. What are the advantages and disadvantages of 360 degree feedback?

6.      Write a brief note on Ethics in performance management.

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MU0015 – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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PGDHRMN (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – MU0015 – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

1.      Explain compensation as a retention strategy. Describe the significant compensation issues.

2.      Explain the steps involved in designing a salary structure. List the components of pay structure.

3.      Define the term ‘wage’. Write a brief note on ‘wage policy’.

4.      Explain the concept of ‘tax planning’ with an example. Explain its role in Compensation Benefits.

5.      Define ‘reward management’. What are its aims? Explain the factors affecting reward management policies in service sector.

6.      Who are ‘Expatriates’? What are the objectives of ‘Expatriate compensation’? Differentiate between Financial (extrinsic) compensation and Non-financial (intrinsic) compensation.

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MB0053 –International Business Management

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DRIVE SUMMER 2015

PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4

PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/

PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/

PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – MB0053 –International Business Management

1.      “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement and list the benefits of globalization.

2.      Hofstede said “Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy”. Discuss this statement and explain the five cultural dimensions.

3.      Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations.

4.      Write short note on:

a) Foreign currency derivatives

b) bases of international tax systems

5.      Strategic planning involves allocation of resources to firms to fulfil their long term goals. What are the types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up planning.

6.      Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method and why?

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS SUMMER DRIVE 2015 MB0052 - Strategic Management and Business Policy

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Drive – SUMMER 2015

Program MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4

PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/

PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/

PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2

Subject code & name – MB0052 - Strategic Management and Business Policy

1.      Describe the role of five major participants in the Strategic Management Process (SMP) of a company.

2.      Differentiate between mission and vision of a company? Explain with examples.

3.      Explain in detail Porter’s four generic strategies.

4.      Differentiate between core competence and distinctive competence.

5.      Define the term ‘industry’. List the types of industries. How do you conduct an industry analysis?

6.      What is meant by ‘structure of an organisation’? Describe the five major structural types or forms of an organisation.

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS 2015 SUMMER DRIVE OM0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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DRIVE – SUMMER 2015

PROGRAM – MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)

PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – OM0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

1.      Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.

2.      Write short notes on Line of Balance (LOB) technique.

3.      Answer the following questions:

a. Explain the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.

b. Explain the process of aggregate planning

4.      What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling equipment?

5.      Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.

6.      Write a note on Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS 2015 SUMMER DRIVE OM0012 – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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DRIVE – SUMMER 2015

PROGRAM – MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)

PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – OM0012 – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1.      Write short notes on:

·         Intermodal transportation

·         Capacitated plant location model

·         Bulk shipments

·         Purchasing strategies

2.      Discuss the steps involved in the measurement of supplier performance.

3.      Write short notes on:

·         Lead time reduction

·         Cross docking

·         Distributor integration

·         e-sourcing

4.      What are the issues faced in global supply chain?

5.      What is standardisation? Explain the four approaches to standardisation?

6.      Discuss the impact of e-commerce on SCM.

SMU MBA SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS 2015 SUMMER DRIVE OM0011 – ENTERPRISES RESOURCE PLANNING

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PROGRAM – MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)

MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)

PGDOMN (SEM 1)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME – OM0011 – ENTERPRISES RESOURCE PLANNING

1.      a. Explain the different types of business processes.

b. What are the different components of an information system

2.      Write short notes on

a. Customer relationship management

b. Data warehousing

c. Data Mining

d. OLAP

3.      Elaborate the different modules under manufacturing and production planning

4.      Discuss the various terminologies of ERP purchase system

5.      CRM is a powerful tool used by an organization to acquire new customers and retain the existing ones. Explain various types of CRM.

6.      a. Explain main application suite provided by JD Edwards World Solutions Company.

b. Explain the different modules under MFG/PRO application