SEM 3 FINANCE FALL 2013


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SEM 3 FINANCE FALL 2013

MF0010 & SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

1 Financial markets bring the providers and users in direct contact without any intermediary. Financial markets permits the businesses and governments to raise the funds needed by sale of securities. Describe the money market/capital market – features and its composition.
A
Money market- features and composition
Capital market-features and composition
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5
10

2Risk is the likelihood that your investment will either earn money or lose money. Explain the factors that affect risk.
Mr. Rahul invests in equity shares of Wipro. Its anticipated returns and associated probabilities are given below:
Return -15 -10 5 10 15 20 30
Probability 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.30 0.10 0.05
You are required to calculate the expected ROR and risk in terms of standard deviation.
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Explanation of all the 4 factors that affect risk
Calculation of expected ROR and risk in terms of standard deviation
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6
10

3Explain the business cycle and leading coincidental & lagging indicators. Analyse the issues in fundamental analysis.
A
Explanation of business cycle-leading coincidental and lagging indicators
Analysis and explanation of the issues in fundamental analysis all the four points
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4
10
4
Discuss the implications of EMH for security analysis and portfolio management.
A
Implications for active and passive investment
Implications for investors and companies
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10
5
Explain about the interest rate risk and the two components in it.
An investor is considering the purchase of a share of XYZ Ltd. If his required rate of return is 10%, the year-end expected dividend is Rs. 5 and year-end price is expected to be Rs. 24, Compute the value of the share.
A
Introduction of interest rate risk
Explanation of two components of interest rate risk
Calculation of value of the share
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4
4
10
6
Elucidate the risk and returns of foreign investing. Analyse international listing.
A
Explanation of all the points in risks and returns from foreign investing
Introduction of international listing
7
3
10

MF0011 & MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

1
Give the meaning of advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions. Explain the types of Mergers and Acquisitions.
A
Advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions
Explanation of types of mergers and acquisitions
5
5
10
2
Write a note on the five-stage model of mergers and acquisitions.
A
Explanation on five stage model of mergers and acquisitions
10
10
3
What do you understand by creating synergy? Give the prerequisites for the creation of synergy.
Describe the important forces contributing to mergers and acquisitions.
A
Introduction of creating synergy
Pre requisites for the creation of synergy
Important forces contributing to mergers and acquisitions
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3
5
10
4
Demerger results in the transfer by a company of one or more of its undertakings to another company.
Give the meaning of demerger. What are the characteristics of demerger? Explain the structure of demerger with an example.
A
Introduction of demerger
Characteristics of demerger
Structure of demerger with example
2
3
5
10

5
Explain Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP). Write down the rules of ESOP and types of ESOP.
A
Introduction of ESOP
Rules of ESOP
Types of ESOP
2
6
2
10
6
Explain the factors in Post-merger Integration. Write down the five rules of Integration Process.
A
Factors in Post-merger Integration
Five rules of Integration Process
5
5
10

MF0012 & TAXATION MANAGEMENT

1
Explain the concept of tax planning and the factors to be considered in tax planning. Give the difference between tax planning and tax evasion.
A
Concept of tax planning
Factors in tax planning
Differences between tax planning and tax evasion
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3
5
10
2
Explain the process of tax payment.
A
Explanation of whole process of tax payment through:
Individuals
Partnerships
Companies
4
2
4
10
3
Write short notes on:
Capital gain
Cost of acquisition
Cost of improvement
Expenditure on transfer
Transfer
A
Each short note carries 2 marks each-(5*2= 10 marks)
10
10
4
Explain the computations of Tax in two aspects given below:
Tax provision for Computation of Total income of firms
Computation of partnership firms’ book profit.
A
Steps to be explained for the computation of total
income of firms
Steps for computation of partnership firms
5
5
10
5
Explain the service tax law in India. Give the concept of negative list.
A
Introduction of service tax law in India
Concept of negative list
5
5
10
6
Identify and explain the major considerations in capital structure planning. Explain two approaches in dividend policy and factors affecting dividend decisions.
A
Major considerations in capital structure planning
Two approaches in dividend policy
Factors affecting dividend decisions
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2
2
10

MF0013 & INTERNAL AUDIT & CONTROL

1
Define and explain the term auditing. “Personal qualities of an auditor are important for the successful conduct of audit”. Comment
A
Definition of auditing
Explanation of auditing
Qualities of an auditor
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3
5
10
2
Write the key objectives of a good internal audit system. Narrate the points of dissimilarities between external audit and internal audit.
A
Key objectives of a good internal audit system
Dissimilarities between external audit and internal audit.
5
5
10
3
Give the role of internal auditor in the Company’s Management. List down the duties of auditor Under Section 581ZG.
A
Role of internal auditor in the company’s management
Duties of auditor u/s 581ZG
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3
10
4
The effectiveness of the internal control system can be ensured if the important aspects of the company’s operations are kept in mind.
Explain the characteristics of an effective internal control system. Write the elements of internal control.
A
Characteristics of an effective internal control system
Elements of internal control
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10
5
Describe general EDP controls. Explain the appraisal of accounting system and related internal control.
A
General EDP controls
Appraisal of accounting system and related internal control.
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6
10
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Explain the internal control systems in insurance companies. Write down about the reporting internal control weaknesses.
A
Internal control systems in insurance companies
Reporting internal control weaknesses
5
5
10
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SEM 3 BANKING FALL 2013


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SEM 3 BANKING FALL 2013
MA0036-FINANCIAL SYSTEM AND COMMERCIAL BANKING

1
Visit website of any life insurance company and list the products for different age groups .
Products
differences-
5
5
10
2
Discuss whether issuing letter of credit, issuing guarantee are financial services. If so, in which category, will it come under? Differentiate between financial services offered by banks as well as other financial institutions.
Financial services
Differences between banks and other financial institutions
5
5
10
3
Discuss the role played by Bharti AXA Investment Managers Private Limited with reference to intermediary services.
Explain Intermediation
Role played by Bharti AXA Investment Managers Private Limited with reference to intermediary services.
5
5
10
4
Discuss the latest Monetary Policy statements released by the RBI for the year 2013 and list the salient features.
Explain Monetary Policy
Features of Monetary Policy
5
5
10
5
Discuss the CTS-2010 Standards and its effect on the customers.
CTS-2010 Standards
Effect on customers
5
5
10
6
Corporate Governance in banks is different from corporate governance in corporate world. Elaborate this statement.
Corporate governance
Difference between banks and corporate world in corporate governance
5
5

MA0037-BANKING RELATED LAWS AND PRACTICES

1
Refer a bill of exchange and discuss its features. Elucidate the difference between a cheque and a bill of exchange.
Bill of exchange and its features
Difference between cheque and bill of exchange
5
5
10
2
A person deposits some jewellery with a bank as a security for a debt. After repaying the debt, he demands the return of the jewellery. He owes some other debts to the bank. Is he entitled to recover the jewels from the bank?
Discuss the lien and differentiate types of lien. Explain Rule in clayton’s case.
Lien and different types of liens
Rule in clayton’s case
5
5
10
3
A mortgage a certain plot of building land to B and afterwards erects a house on the plot. For the purpose of his security, B is entitled to the house as well as the plot. Discuss the right of mortgager and mortgagee.
10
Rights of mortgager
Rights of mortgagee
5
5
4
Bangalore based Janalakshmi Financial Services has recently completed a securitization transaction worth INR 250 million with IFMR Capital. Closed on August 18th, IFMR Capital’s latest transaction Delta Pioneer IFMR Capital 2010, is backed by 35,560 microloans originated by Janalakshmi, a microfinance NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company). Explain registration of securitisation company or reconstruction company. Discuss the documents involved in this transaction.
A
Securitisation registration
documents
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3
10
5
Are digital records admitted as evidence under Banker’s book of evidence act?
Discuss the conditions in the printout.
A
Banker’s book of evidence act
conditions in the printout
5
5
10
6
Rohit is not a customer of the bank. He is a university student. He applies for a banker’s cheque at the extension counter of a bank. He was refused at the first instance but the bank realised its mistake and agreed to issue the banker’s cheque. The process took more than 4 hours. What is the recourse available to Rohit? What type of documentary evidence can Rohit produce? What is the procedure for redressal of grievances under Banking ombudsman scheme?
A
Recourse available to Rohit
Documentary evidence
Banking ombudsman scheme
2
2
6
10

MA0038-BANKING OPERATIONS

1
David is a money lender and lends money to the needy. Will David lend money charging market rate of interest or more?
Explain the intermediation process of banks.
Differences in lending
Intermediation process
5
5
10
2
Assess the business potential for opening an extension counter of your bank in a medical college. List the possible benefits and infra requirements for the branch.
A
possible benefits and
infra requirements for the branch.
5
5
10
3
Please refer any commercial bank and write down the interest rates on deposits as quoted by the bank in the notice board.
Discuss the basic objectives which the banks pursue while pricing their business loans?
A
Interest rates
Basic objectives while pricing the business loans
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7
10
4
In every bank, there are many schemes for managing investments made by the clients. The banks provide a wide range of plans and schemes for investment. The banks deposit the money collected
through their clients in many government projects apart from lending. Can the banks invest in liquidity plans of mutual funds?
Discuss the composition of investments and investment policy guidelines.
A
Can the banks invest in liquidity plans of mutual funds
composition of investments
investment policy guidelines
2
4
4
10
5
List out the banks that were merged during the financial year 2010-2012. Discuss the factors that affect mergers and acquisitions
A
List the mergers
factors
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5
10
6 BoI, was the first to cut its minimum rate of lending or the base rate by 0.25 per cent after a finance ministry diktat last week, is targeting to take domestic NIM up to 3.10 per cent for FY14 from previous year's 3 per cent. Discuss the factors that contribute to NIM.
A
Explain NIM
factors
5
5
10

MA0039-RETAIL BANKING

1
Log on to any commercial bank’s website and discuss the features of deposits and personal loan
Features of deposits
Personal loans
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5
10
2
When your card is stuck in the ATM, discuss what action would you take? In this context, write a short note on ATM card.
Action taken
Note on ATM card
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4
10
3
Discuss how Aadhaar card is used as a valid KYC norm.
KYC norms
Aadhar card
5
5
10
4 Conduct a need analysis in your area and list customer’s preferences with respect to banking products.
10
Need analysis
Banking products
6
4
5
A customer of the bank remits into his account Rs 1000. The currency notes are soiled and mutilated. Will the bank accept the cash? Discuss the RBI policy on currency chest and functions of the currency chest.
Action taken
RBI policy on currency chest and
functions of the currency chest
2
4
4
10
6
Discuss the elements involved in transfer of funds
Transfer of funds process
elements
5
5
10





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SEM 1 MBA FALL 2013


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MB0038 – Management Process and Organisational Behaviour

1(a) A vision statement is a formal statement of what a business wants to be. According to Collins and Porras, a vision statement should have four parts. What are those four parts?

(b) Differentiate between ‘process’ and ‘tasks’

2Planning is called as the cornerstone of management. Define planning and describe the importance of planning. Explain the types of planning.

3What is meant by ‘span of control’? Differentiate between narrow span of control and wide span of control. What are the factors that influence the span of control?

4Define Organisational behaviour. What are the various approaches to Organisational behaviour?

5Perception is the way we see and interpret things. Explain the importance of such ‘perception’. What are the factors affecting perception?

6Give the definition and importance of ‘motivation’. Describe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory.



MB0039 –Business Communication

1Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. Explain the statement with example. Also discuss in brief the types of non-verbal communication.

2What are the strategies for effective listening? Discuss each of them in short.

3How does general writing differ from business writing in terms of language style and tone?

4One has to decide whether it is necessary to have a meeting and then start planning for it. What types of meetings you can call for your business related activities?

5What is memo? When you write a memo, what language and writing style will you follow? Explain.

6Write short notes on:
a) Business letters
b) Group discussions
b) Meaning and role of GD

MB0039 –Business Communication

1Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. Explain the statement with example. Also discuss in brief the types of non-verbal communication.
2What are the strategies for effective listening? Discuss each of them in short.
3How does general writing differ from business writing in terms of language style and tone?
4One has to decide whether it is necessary to have a meeting and then start planning for it. What types of meetings you can call for your business related activities?
5What is memo? When you write a memo, what language and writing style will you follow? Explain.
6Write short notes on:
a) Business letters
b) Group discussions

MB0040- STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

1A statistical survey is a scientific process of collection and analysis of numerical data. Explain the stages of statistical survey. Describe the various methods for collecting data in a statistical survey.

2Analysis of daily wages of workers in two organisations A and B yielded the following results:
Organisation
A B
No. of workers 10 20
Average daily wages (Rs) 30 15
Variance 25 100
Obtain the average daily wages and the standard deviation of wages of all workers in the two organisations taken together. Which organisation is more equitable in regard to wages?

3a. State the addition and multiplication rules of probability giving an example of each case.

b. In a bolt factory machines A, B, C manufacture 25, 35 and 40 percent of the total output. Of their total output 5, 4 and 2 percent are defective respectively. A bolt is drawn at random and is found to be defective. What are the probabilities that it was manufactured by machines A, B and C?

4a. What is a Chi-square test? Point out its applications. Under what conditions is this test applicable?

b. Discuss the types of measurement scales with examples.
5Explain the Components of Time series.

6a. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique?

b. Three samples below have been obtained from normal populations with equal variances. Test the hypothesis at 5% level that the population means are equal.
A B C
8 7 12
10 5 9
7 10 13
14 9 12
11 9 14
[The table value of F at 5% level of significance for 1 = 2 and 2 = 12 is 3.88]


MB0041 & FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

1Inventory in a business is valued at the end of an accounting period, at either cost or market price, whichever is lower. This is accepted convention or a practice in accounting.
Give a small introduction on accounting conventions and elucidate all the eight accounting conventions.


2Write down a table with the accounts involved / the nature of account/its affects/ debit or credit.
Please have the transactions given below and prepare the table as per the instructions given above for each transaction.
a. 1.1.2011 Sunitha started his business with cash Rs. 5,00,000
b. 2.1.2011 Borrowed from Malathi Rs. 5,00,000
c. 2.1.2011 Purchased furniture Rs. 1,00,000
d. 4.1.2011 Purchased furniture from Meenal on credit Rs. 1,50,000
e. 5.1.2011 Purchased goods for cash Rs. 50,000
f. 6.1.2011 Purchased goods from Ram on credit Rs. 2,50,000
g. 8.1.2011 Sold goods for cash Rs. 1,25,000
h. 8.1.2011 Sold goods to Shyam on credit Rs. 55,000
i. 9.1.2011 Received cash from Shyam Rs. 25,000
j. 10.1.2011 Paid cash to Ram Rs. 90,000
3From the given trial balance, draft an Adjusted Trial Balance.
Trial Balance as on 31.03.2013
DEBIT BALANCES RS. CREDIT BALANCES RS.
Furniture and Fittings 15000 Bank Over Draft 16000
Buildings 500000 Capital Account 400000
Sales Returns 1000 Purchase Returns 4000
Bad Debts 2000 Sundry Creditors 35000
Sundry Debtors 25000 Commission 5000
Purchases 90000 Sales 235000
Advertising 20000
Cash 10000
Taxes and Insurance 5000
General Expenses 7000
Salaries 20000
695000 695000
1. Charge depreciation at 10% on Buildings and Furniture and fittings.
2. Write off further bad debts 1000
3. Taxes and Insurance prepaid 2000
4. Outstanding salaries 5000
5. Commission received in advance1000


4The reports prepared in financial accounting are also used in the management accounting. But there are few major differences between financial accounting and management accounting.
Explain the differences between financial accounting and management accounting in various dimensions.


5Draw the Balance Sheet for the following information provided by Sandeep Ltd..
a. Current Ratio : 2.50
b. Liquidity Ratio : 1.50
c. Net Working Capital : Rs.300000
d. Stock Turnover Ratio : 6 times
e. Ratio of Gross Profit to Sales : 20%
f. Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio : 2 times
g. Average Debt collection period : 2 months
h. Fixed Assets to Net Worth : 0.80
i. Reserve and Surplus to Capital : 0.50


6Write the main differences between cash flow analysis and fund flow analysis.
Following is the balance sheet for the period ending 31st March 2011 and 2012. If the current year’s net loss is Rs.38,000, Calculate the cash flow from operating activities.
31st MARCH 2011 2012
Short-term loan to employees 15000 18000
Creditors 30000 8000
Provision for doubtful debts 1200 -
Bills payable 18000 20000
Stock in trade 15000 13000
Bills receivable 10000 22000
Prepaid expenses 800 600
Outstanding expenses 300 500
A
Differences between cash flow and fund flow analysis
Preparation of statement showing cash flow from operating activities
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10

MB0042- MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

1Economic stability implies avoiding fluctuations in economic activities. It is important to avoid the economic and financial crisis. The challenge is to minimise the instability without affecting productivity, efficiency, employment. Find out the instruments to face the challenges and to maintain an economic stability.

2Explain any eight macroeconomic ratios.

3Define Inflation and explain the types of inflation.

4Define Fiscal Policy and the instruments of Fiscal policy

5Investment is a part of income which can be used for various purposes. It is necessary to create employment in an economy and to increase national income. To understand the benefits of income, study the various types of investment.

6Discuss any two law of returns to scale with example.

MB0043 – Human Resource Management

1The success of HR plans depends on the accuracy of HR forecasts. What is the meaning of this HR forecasting? Describe the following HR forecasting techniques: (a) Index/ Trend analysis and (b) Expert forecasting

2Write a brief note on: (i) Selection test and (ii) Interviews

3What do you mean by management development? What are its objectives and methods?

4Suppose you have joined as HR executive in a software company. The first task you have been assigned is to work on Career planning. What are the various career programs will you consider?

5Define performance review. What are the types of appraisal methods? Describe the ways to evaluate an employee individually.

6Many organisations maintain a disciplinary policy or system to regulate the behaviour of the employees and deal with acts of indiscipline. Describe such various disciplinary action – penalties in business organisations.
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MB0048 - OPERATIONS RESEARCH




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ASSIGNMENT



DRIVE FALL
2013
PROGRAM
MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / PGDBAN2 / MBAFLEX
SEMESTER
II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME
MB0048 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
BK ID
B1631
CREDITS
4
MARKS
60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

1. Discuss the methodology of Operations Research. Explain in brief the phases of Operations Research.
Answer : Meaning of Operations Research
 Operations research (OR) is an analytical method of problem-solving and decision-making that is useful in the management of organizations. In operations research, problems are broken down into basic components and then solved in defined steps by mathematical analysis.

Methodology of Operations Research :

1. Operational Research Techniques. Some methodological aspects of operational research, and some of the main OR techniques, including: Critical Path Analysis, Production, Scheduling, Markov Chains, Queueing Theory, Replacement, Simulation, Stock Control, Dynamic Programming, Decision Theory, Theory of Games. OR202.
2.  Mathematical Programming. Linear programming: from the most basic introduction to sufficient conditions for optimality; duality; sensitivity of the solution; discovery of the solution to small problems by graphical methods, and proof of optimality by testing the sufficient conditions; solution to larger problems by using a computer package. The transportation programme: properties of solution, connection with graph theory, an



2. a. Explain the graphical method of solving Linear Programming Problem.
Answer :
1.       Initially we draw the coordinate system correlating to an axis the variable x, and the other axis to variable y, as can see in the figure.

2.       We mark, in these axis, a numerical scale appropriate to the values it can take the variables according to the constraints of the problem. To do this work, for each constraint we must to void all variables except the related to a certain axis, so we establishing the right value for such axis. This process must be done for every axis.

3.       Following, we represent all constraints. We take the first one and we draw the line that is obtained by considering the constraint as an equality. In the figure, this is represented with the A-B edge, and the region that



b. A firm produces three types of products viz., A, B and C, which are processed on three different machines viz., M1, M2 and M3. The time required to process on unit of each of the products and the daily capacities of machines available per day are given in the following table. The profit earned by selling one unit of type A, B and C is Rs.10, Rs.15 and Rs.20 respectively. It is assumed that what all is produced is consumed in the market. Formulate this as Linear Programming Problem to maximize the profit.


Machines


Time per unit (minutes)

Machine capacity available (min.)

Product A

Product B

Product C

M1

5
3
2
400
M2

4
-
3
500
M3

5
2
1
300

Answer :





3.Explain the steps involved in finding Initial Basic Feasible solution by the following methods:

a. North West Corner Rule method
Answer : North West Corner Rule:

Step 1: The first assignment is made in the cell occupying the upper left hand (North West) corner of the transportation table. The maximum feasible amount is allocated there, that is X11 = min (a1, b1).

So that either the capacity of origin O1 is used up or the requirement at destination D1 is satisfied or both. This value of X11 is entered in the upper left hand corner (Small Square) of cell (1, 1) in the transportation table.

Step 2: If b1 > a1 the capacity of origin O, is exhausted but the requirement at destination D1 is still not satisfied, so that at least one more other variable in the first column will have to take on a positive value. Move down vertically to the second row and make the second allocation of magnitude X21 = min (a2, b1 – x21) in the cell



b. Vogel’s approximation method
Answer : Vogel’s approximation method:

Steps of the Vogel’s Approximation Method to get the initial solution
1) Consider each row of the cost matrix individually and find the difference between two least cost cells in it. Then repeat this for each column. Identify the row or column with the largest difference (select any one in case of a tie).

2) Now consider the cell with minimum cost in that column (or row) and assign the maximal possible units to that cell.

3) Delete the row/column, if it is satisfied.

4) Again start with step 1 and calculate the differences, proceed in the same manner as stated in earlier paragraph and continue until all units have been assigned.




4. Explain Monte Carlo Simulation method. What are the advantages and limitations of Simulation?
Answer : Monte Carlo simulation is a computerized mathematical technique that allows people to account for variability in their process to enhance quantitative analysis and decision making. The technique is used by professionals in such widely disparate fields as finance, project management, energy, manufacturing, engineering, research and development, insurance, oil & gas, transportation, and the environment.

The expression "Monte Carlo method" is actually very general. Monte Carlo (MC) methods are stochastic techniques--meaning they are based on the use of random numbers and probability statistics to investigate problems. You can find MC methods used in everything from economics to nuclear physics to regulating the flow of traffic. Of course the way they are applied varies widely from field to field, and there are dozens of subsets of MC even within chemistry. But, strictly speaking, to call something a "Monte Carlo" experiment, all you need to do is use random numbers to examine some problem.



5. Explain the Characteristics and Constituents of a Queuing System.
Answer : Meaning of Queuing Theory:
In general, a queueing system involves customers who enter the system, wait in line (a queue), are served, and leave the system. While many familiar queueing situations involve only people as customers and servers, there are also many applications in which one or both of these entities is inanimate (e.g., an ATM could be the server’ parts on an assembly line could be the ‘customers’). Nevertheless, the terms customer and server are still used. The key features of queueing systems can be classified as characteristics of arrivals, service discipline, and characteristics of service.

Characteristics of a Queuing System
Two important issues relevant to a queue involve the timing and types of arrivals. Usually, the timing of arrivals is described by specifying the average rate of arrivals per unit of time (a), or the average interarrival time (1/a).

There are at least two issues related to the types of arrivals. First, the arrivals may occur one at a time or in batches (such as a carload, for example). Second, the arrivals might well be treated as essentially all the same, or they may




6.a. What do you mean by dominance? State the dominance rules for rows and columns.
Answer : Dominance in ethology is an "individual's preferential access to resources over another".[1] Dominance in the context of biology and anthropology is the state of having high social status relative to one or more other individuals, who react submissively to dominant individuals. This enables the dominant individual to obtain access to resources such as food or potential mates at the expense of the submissive individual, without active aggression. The absence or reduction of aggression means unnecessary energy expenditure and the risk of injury are reduced for both. The opposite of dominance is submissiveness.

Dominance may be a purely dyadic relationship, i.e. individual A is dominant over individual B, but this has no implications for whether either of these is dominant over a third individual C. Alternatively, dominance may be




b. What are the differences between PERT and CPM?
Answer : CPM vs. PERT
Project management is an important part of every business enterprise. Whenever a new product or service is launched; when embarking on a marketing campaign; or when organizing any new projects; project management is needed to make everything organized and successful.

As all projects consume resources such as materials, time, people, and money; starting one would entail an effective project management team and the right techniques to accomplish them, especially those projects that are very complex ones.

A complex project would normally encounter several delays and may surpass the budget allocated for it making a project very costly and which may lead to losses. While many techniques fail in solving these problems, there are two

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SC0001 –SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT



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MBA (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
SEMESTER 3
SC0001 –SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -4 CREDITS
(BOOK ID B1542)


Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q1. Describe the important inventory management techniques that are used in business.
(Description of Just-In-Time , Drop shipping, Bulk shipments, Record
keeping, Physical inventory ,Cleaning out old inventory-10 marks)
Answer :  Inventory Management Techniques
The following ideas come from solutions I recommended to my small business clients including retail stores, auto service departments, service companies and contractors:
- Checklist for standard inventory
- Control access to the inventory
- Inventory staging ideas
- Use inventory groupings

Q2. Discuss the seven steps that comprise a process to develop and deploy supplier assessment.
(Alignment of goals-1.25 marks; Choose evaluation approach-2.5 marks;
Develop information collection method -1.25 marks; Design a robust assessment system-1.25 marks ; Deploy the system; -1.25 marks; Give actionable feedback -1.25 marks; Produce results-1.25 marks)
Answer :

Answer : GP Strategies’ Operational Excellence Practice has helped Fortune 100 companies develop effective supply chain development initiatives, and we know the key design considerations and tradeoffs. Our Supply Chain Development model helps you integrate operational, transactional,


Q3. Define distribution strategy. Explain the different types of distribution strategies that are widely used.
(Definition of distribution strategy – mark; Types of distribution strategies – 9 marks)
Answer : For product-focused companies, establishing the most appropriate distribution strategies is a major key to success, defined as maximizing sales and profits. Unfortunately, many of these companies often fail to establish or maintain the most effective distribution strategies. Problems that we have identified include:

·         Unwillingness to establish different distribution channels for different products
·         Fear of utilizing multiple channels,


Q4. E-Procurement is the business-to-business purchase and sale of supplies and services through the Internet. Write short notes on e-procurement.

(Types of e-procurement ; Various formats used in e-procurement; E-activities; Latest development in electronic procurement; Benefits of e-procurement – 2 marks each, total 10 marks)
Answer : Types :
·         The first (and most common) is integration into core ERP/MRP environments focused on core financials and inventory. We should note that rarely is any financials integration “vanilla,” even in the case of standard ERP/MRP integration, which often forms the connectivity between front line buying and procurement activity and IT/ finance systems. Even in this area, typical fields that
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Q5. Several factors add up to the success of mass customisation. These factors can be grouped into four categories. Discuss the four categories.

(Customer sensitivity; Process amenability; Competitive environment ;Organisational readiness – 2.5 marks each, total 10 marks)
Answer : The objective of mass customization is to produce goods and services meetingindividual customer’s needs with near mass production efficiency (Tseng and Jiao,2001). Mass customization is a hybrid manufacturing concept existing to providehighly value added products. It is about delivering the desired product after the needsof an individual customer have been expressed (Piller, 2004). A standard product thatbears certain flexibility, so

Q6. Discuss the three components of Decision Support System (DSS).

(Definition of Decision Support System1 mark; explanation of components-9 marks) Three
10 marks
Answer : Components of Decision Support Systems


Decision support systems vary greatly in application and complexity, but they all share specific features. A typical Decision support systems has four components: data management, model management, knowledge management and user interface management.

4.1 Data Management Component


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