Production Management -1) Define Methods study and demonstrate the steps in method study by means of an illustrative example.

Also explain the 5 primary questions asked in method study with objective for each question? (2002,2003,2004,2009) 2) Key difference between BPR and Kaizan? Short note on Kanban & Kaizan (2003, 2007-2009) 3) Explain in brief how quality circles function and explain the structure of Quality circles? (2004,2007,2009) 4) Explain PDCA cycle (product life cycle) and how its is related to various productions systems? (2007,2009) 5) Explain in brief any 5 of the 7 simple QC tools? Quality Control & Quality planning-SN Explain in brief how quality circles work in an organization? (2009, 2004, 2007)

6) What are the principles of plant layout? Draw a plant layout for a garment manufacturing company? (Draw & explain various types of Factory Layout) Explain the types of plant layouts with suitable examples? (2003, 2007-2009)

7) What is value engineering? What are the types of values? You have been invited to speak to a group of 25 engineering trainees in a medium size organization on the topic-Value Engineering for about 20 minutes only. You will carry some notes to help you guide through this talk. Prepare the note that you will carry with you? (2002-2009)

8) Explain the difference between P & Q system of inventory management? Describe in brief importance of inventory control and explain various scientific techniques of Inventory control. (2009-2007)

9) Discuss how TQM works. How will you use TQM to improve JBIMS? Explain any one TQM gurus approach to TQM (2003, 2004-2007)

10) Write Short Note On Ergonomics, QC Tools & Demings 14 Principles of TQM 11) Describe various production Systems & state at least 2 examples where they are used. Show its relation with product life cycle. 12) Explain in brief various factors to be considered for selecting a site for a sugar factory. Justify your selection.

Hi Everyone

The scanned Question papers uploaded earlier has been analysed the various teams. The contributions are as follows: -

Subject Managerial Economics Production Management Financial Management Personnel Law & Management Marketing Management

Teams Vidya Malgi Prachi Dahibhavkar Jaysree Samla Sarita Gupta Jiffy Johny Smruti Krishnan Leo Ferns Vaishali Jambotkar Natasha Joshi Akash Kotak Bhavita Bankar Namrata MIM

These are only the theory questions. The numerical questions will be individually solved and uploaded later

Managerial Economics (2000 2009)

1. Explain the concept of Ceteris Paribus. OR Short Note on Ceteris Paribus

(2005,2009)
2. With the help of examples, explain the use of the concepts of Price elasticity of demand and income elasticity of demand in business decisions. (2009) OR Define the term price elasticity of demand. Write note various methods of measuring price elasticity. Also explain how the concept of price elasticity is different from the concept of income elasticity. (2008) OR Define Price elasticity of demand and Income elasticity of demand (2007)

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What do you understand by price elasticity of demand? Write short notesIncome elasticity of demand(2003)

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Discuss the concept of price elasticity of demand & income elasticity of demand (2002)

3. Elaborate how the concept of Consumer Surplus is useful to a business manager in his decision making. (2009) (2001)

4. What are the essential features of a perfectly competitive market? Illustrate a firm making a short- run loss. Why is this situation unlikely to persist in the long run? (2009)

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Perfectly competitive market in the short run allows even the less efficient to survive for some time. Discuss. (2009)

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Which of the following industries would you say is close to being perfectly competitive market and why: Brewing and wine making, taxi driving, Airlines, copper mining, Potato Farming, Car Manufacturing (2007)

5. Firms maximize profit where marginal cost equals marginal revenue(MC = MR).Using a diagram explain why this is the case. (2006,2007)

6. Why are most cartel doomed to failure in the long run if they use their cartel power? (2009)

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Cartels are beneficial because they reduce uncertainty. Discuss (2006)

7. Explain the nature and managerial uses of the Production Function (2009)

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Define Production Function (2005)

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What is production function (2002)

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Define Production Function & explain its uses in business (2000)

8. Opportunity Cost(2009,2002,2001,2000) OR Opportunity Cost Principle (2003) OR

Related Questions
What is opportunity cost of doing part time degree? (2000)

What is opportunity cost of funds lying unutilized in the firm? (2000) What is the opportunity cost of labor which is working 6 hours a day against 8 hours a day?(2000)

9. Short Note: Business Cycle (2009,2005) OR Explain with help of any contemporary economic model the reasons for emergence of business cycle. (2008) OR Describe what Business cycle is. What are the economic explanations of the causes of business cycle? (2007) OR State and explain nature & scope of Business cycles and its utility to practicing manager.(2009,2001)

Related Questions Explain different phases of Business cycle. Is business cycle essentially monetary phenomenon? Why?(2002) What is the prescription of J.M Keynes for smoothening business cycle?

(2001)

10.Short Note: Capital Budgeting (2009) OR Importance of Capital Budgeting

Problem of Capital Budgeting. (2000)

Related Questions:

Evaluate Capital Budgeting with reference to risk and uncertainty Why is demand analysis essential for successful production planning and capital budgeting?

11.Short Note: Profit Maximization (2005) OR Explain what is meant by the term profit maximization in economic theory and how it can be achieved. Explain why Profit gets maximized at the point where MR=MC?

(2008)

Related Questions: Write brief note on alternative objectives of forms, besides the objective of profit maximization.(2008) Besides profit Maximization business firms have other goals like sales maximization, growth maximization, managers utility maximization etc. Discuss.(2007) In normal & formal economic theory we can often assume profit maximization. In reality, the firms do not maximize profit , in fact they cannot(2000) What are the alternatives to the hypothesis of profit maximization? How far would it be correct to prefer satisficing as an alternative to profit maximization?(2000)

12. J.M Keynes (British Economist) What was the solution suggested by John Maynard Keynes to deal with the Great Depression of 1929?(2009) What are the ideas of Keynes which can be utilized to tackle the Global Recession of 2008-2009?(2009) In what region of Short Run Aggregate supply curve will Keynes Prescription work?

What is the prescription of J.M Keynes for smoothening business cycle?

(2007)

13.Write brief note on degrees of Price discrimination. (2008) OR Price Discrimination- Short Note (2007,2006,2005)

14. Oligopoly Explain the relevant economic models of oligopoly, which explain the following 2 oligopoly market conditions: a) Emergence of price war and war for market share b) Price being sticky for some products in oligopoly market (2008) Game theory and its application in oligopoly market. (2005) Why is the behavior of firms in oligopoly difficult to predict? (2006) Explain the nature and characteristics of oligopoly market structure. Give at least an example of oligopoly existing in any one industry in India(2006) How is the price and output decision taken by a firm operating in an industry, which has a few large producers/sellers? (Oligopoly) (2003)

15. Monopoly (2006,2005) Define monopoly. Discuss various methods to measure concentration of economic (2002) Compare and contrast alternative methods of dealing with monopoly.

(2007,2006)

What are the various methods of dealing with Monopoly? (2007) In what sense does monopoly lead to a misallocation of resources?

(2009)
Price determination under monopoly. (2008)

16. With the help of examples, explain the use of the concepts of Price elasticity of demand and income elasticity of demand in business decisions(2009) Define Price elasticity of demand and Income elasticity of demand (2007) What do you understand by price elasticity of demand? Write short note on Income elasticity of demand (2003) Discuss the concept of price elasticity of demand & income elasticity of demand(2002)

PERSONNEL LAW AND MANAGEMENT

Questions on Acts
Year 2009 2007 Questions What is a closure and a layoff? How is the mechanism to resolve a dispute under The Industrial Disputes Act 1947? What is ID Act? Why is this Act crucial for the harmony between both the management and workmen. Explain the salient features. How are the disputes settled under the Industrial Disputes Act?

2006, 2004

2009, 2004 Explain the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and its applications. 2007 Explain the main functions of Factory Act. Show the importance of this Act in todays context of modern factories. What are the main features of Factory Act 1948? Elaborate the main aspects under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. What are the key features of the Employee Provident Fund and Family Pension Fund Act 1952? What is the purpose and objective of Workmens compensation Act 1923? Under what circumstances is the workman entitled to claim the compensation from the Employer under the said act? What do you understand by minimum wages? Explain the procedure for fixing minimum rates of wages under the Minimum wages act, 1948

2006, 2004 2006 2006 2004

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2009, 2007 What are the objectives of the laws related to payment of wages, minimum wages, payment of bonus and payment of gratuity? 2007, 2006 orders. How to resolve a dispute? Explain the importance of standing

2009 What and how does the law protect an employee in a factory having 1000 employees? 2009 What steps does one have to take to ensure that the action we take against an employee is not void ab initio?

2009 What are the causes of misconduct and describe the procedure to handle a grievance?

2006 What are the steps or action you will take when a worker has committed a grievance offence?

Short Notes:
2009 2007 2007 2007, 2006 2007 2007 2004 2004 Act, 1936 2004 Gratuity PF Act and Gratuity Act Minimum Wages Act Layoffs Workmens Compensation Act Trade Union Act Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 Deductions and Payments under the payment of Wages Employment Exchange Act, 1959 Strikes and lockouts

2009,2007,2006,2004 2009 2006 2004

Apprentice

2009 2007 2006 2004 Maternity Benefit 2007, 2006 2004 2004 2009 Voluntary Retirement Registration of Trade Union Disciplinary Action Procedure Assessment Centre

2009 2009 2009 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2009 2007

Broad Banding Performance related pay 360 degree feedback Salary and wage structure Appraisals Employee Morale Strategy to attract talent at campuses Compensation and Benefits Morale and Attitude Personnel challenges in the service sector Absenteeism Set off and set on HRIS

Personnel Management
2009 What are the functions and outcomes of the personnel function and the HRD function? How has it evolved and what are the current trends?

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What is job description, job analysis, job satisfaction and explain a scientific method of job evaluation.

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2009 Describe the principles and steps you will use in designing an induction program. 2007, 2006 Explain the process of induction and orientation of newly joined employees in the organization of your choice. *********************************************************************************

2009, 2006 How will u develop a strategy for recruitment across all levels in the organization? ********************************************************************************* 2009 How will you develop a scientific interviewing process for successful selection? *********************************************************************************

2007 What is manpower planning? Discuss the various stages involved in manpower planning 2007 involved. What is manpower planning and discuss the various stages

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Man Management has evolved into a strategic business function as India gears up to be globally competitive. Examine.

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Describe a scientific value to determine the worth and value of

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Marketing Management
200 6 200 7 200 8 200 9 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Steps involved in Strategic marketing planning Importance of good mission statement Boston consultancy Group approach to business portfolio analysis for each type of SBU Explain Process of new product development with Illustration Why would company segment a market?What factors to be considered for effective market segmentation Significance of product branding as compared to umbrella branding? Significance of packaging and labelling in modern day marketing Explain five methods of advertising Take a detailed note of environmental aspects in marketing in India What do you understand by Product? Explain in detail product classification and benefits of product line How does BCG matrix help in developing separate strategies and assign appropriate funding. Analyze needs and trends in Macro environment Core concepts of Marketing Challenges in new product development Micro environment Why is there increase in sales promotion Stages involved in development of new product Explain which factors are focused while analyzing marketing environment Functions of distribution channel What is new product? Why do new products fail
Explain the Ms of advertising in detail Short Notes : Packaging Branding & its Implications Micro Envionment Macro Environment Pricing Promotion Business Product Buying Process

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Short note on Repositioning Short note on Competitive advantage and core competence

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - THEORY

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What is research design? Detail some basic research designs. What is research design? What is research design? Explain and illustrate the following Research designs (i) Two group simple randomized design. (ii) Completely randomized design (CR) (iii) Simple factorial design

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You are a heading research activity for a Mens Magazine that is to be launched shortly. The management of the magazine is interested in knowing the preferences of the prospective readers of the magazine. Plan a research design to conduct this research about the expectation from the magazine Discuss the required aspect of the research design. What are the basic research design issues? Discuss them in details with examples.

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2(b). 1(b) 1(b). 7(a).

Explain what you understand by exploratory research and experimental (causal) research. Explain what do you understand by exploratory research, descriptive research? Explain what you understand by -exploratory research, descriptive research and experimental (causal) research. Explain the following. (a) Exploratory research (b) Case study method.

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What do you mean by sampling? Explain and distinguish systematic sample and cluster sampling methods. If probability sampling is not possible what other sampling methods are used? Discuss the sampling in research using examples. How is sample size determined? How is the sample size determined?

what do you mean by Sampling? Explain and Distinguish Systematic Sampling and Cluster Sampling methods. If probability sampling is not possible what other sampling methods are used? (2006 5(b). Distinguish between probability and non probability sampling and explain the ) probability sampling methods. (2006 7(c). The range of the responses the researcher is expecting is 1000-7000. She ) expects the 95% confidence level and the error allowed is 40. What should be the sample size for the population mean? ************************************************************************************

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2(a) 1. 4(b)

What are the issues that one must consider before starting the research process? When is it appropriate to commence the research? What do you mean by Research? Briefly Describe the different steps involved in research process. What are the steps in the research process? Elaborate with an example. What are the issue that one must consider before starting the research process? When is it appropriate to commence the research?

************************************************************************************ (2007 ) (2009 ) 2(b) What is the meaning of measurement in Research? Explain the measurement scales (i) Nominal and (ii) Ordinal with Suitable examples. 1. Define: a. Nominal scale b. Ordinal scale c. Interval scale d. Ratio scale Scalogram or Guttmann scale Discuss the ranking and rating scales used in data collection. Discuss the use of any four rating scales with examples.

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Develop a Like it and Semantic Different scale for measuring management faculty effectiveness at institutes as well as store loyally by consumers. Demonstrate by considering five variables. Define the appropriate unit of analysis and the sampling methods in each of the following cases. Also indicate the approximate sample size. Give justification for your answers. a) Local TV channel wants to determine households viewing preferences. b) The Bombay Management Association wants to test the effectiveness of its new membership drive.

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5A 6A. 6B. 4(a).

What are the types of variables? Explain with examples. Discuss guidelines for selection of variables and Hypotheses Explain the meaning of extraneous variables. What are the types of variables? Explain with examples

************************************************************************************ (2009 5B What is hypothesis? Explain in detail different types of Hypothesis and testing of ) Hypothesis. (2006 4(b). What is hypothesis? Explain in details different types of hypothesis ) ************************************************************************************************** (2006 ) (2008 ) (2007 ) (2005 ) (2006 ) (2004 3. 4(a) 4(a). 4. 6(b). 3. Distinguish between data and information, explain the role of technology in business research What is data? What are types of data? How are data collected? Explain different sources of collection of Primary and Secondary data. Explain their advantages and disadvantages. Your answer must contain the data collection methods that can be used in various types of researches. Compare methods of data collection by Personal Interview (PI), Telephone Interview (TI) & Mail Questionnaire (MQ). What are the methods of primary data collection? When and where their use is appropriate? Explain (a) What research purposes can secondary/data serve?

(b) What are the limitations of secondary research which are overcome by primary research? (c) Describe various secondary, data sources. (d) Secondary data search is complex and challenging Comment. 2(b). 5(a). 3(b). 9(a) Compare the survey and observational method of data collection. Communication based research may be conducted by Personal Interview Telephone Interview or Mail surveys. What are the considerations in the choice of these modes? Compare the survey and observational method of collection data What are the objectives of data analysis? Discuss the analysis for descriptive studies

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********************************************************************************************** (2008 ) (2004 ) (2006 ) 4(b) 5(c). 9(b) What is internal and external validity? What are the factors affecting validity? How the research design is selected depending upon the choice of the type of validity? What is experimental validity? What are the threats to internal validity of experiments conducted in market research? Explain how you would control of the threats to internal validity. Explain the importance of validity and reliability in research

******************************************************************************************************** (2008 ) (2007 ) 5(a) 5(b). What is research proposal? What are the content of research proposal? Why is it necessary to have research proposal in place? What issues are important in presenting the research report? Write note on research proposal.

*************************************************************************************** (2007 ) (2005 ) (2005 ) (2004 ) (2006 ) 5(a). 7(iii). 7(iv). 5(b). 8(b) Describe, in brief, the layout of Research Report, covering all relevant points. Report writing is more an art comment. Describe the brief layout of a research Report covering all important aspects. A written report is the culmination of Research Project. Enumerate the essential steps to be followed. Briefly discuss the contents of the research report.

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What are the important considerations for questionnaire design? Explain the different phases involved in operation of questionnaires Discuss important issues related to each of these phase. State the points to be remembered while developing an effective Questionnaire.

*********************************************************************************************** (2005 5. To identify a research problem it is necessary to observe a situation, collect ) preliminary data, survey literature, understand contributory factors before stating a research problem. Elaborate each of these stages. (2005 7(ii). It is through interpretation that researcher can expose the relations and ) process that underline his findings Comment. (2005 7(i). A researcher has to work as a judge and derive the truth and not as a pleader ) comment (2004 4(a) Though Exploration can develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, ) develop operational definition and improve the formal research design, yet exploratory research does not get the attention it deserves Comment **************************************************************************************************** (2004 ) 1(c) What research design seems appropriate for each of the following studies: (i). A manager notices the number of grievances is increasing and wishes to investigate this trend. (ii). A marketing manager wants to establish functional relationship between advertising and sales. (2003 ) 2(c).
What research design seems appropriate for each of the following studies? (i) A manager notices the number of grievances functional is increasing and wishes to investigate this trend. (ii) A marketing manager wants to establish functional relationship between advertising and sales. (iii) A personal manager wants to estimate the extent of job satisfaction in a company.

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Research as a process can help define research problems and provide information for Decision Making Detail the Research Process with examples.

Discuss the steps in business process with example.

************************************************************************************ (2008 ) (2004 ) 5(b) 5(b) What are experimental designs? Discuss the types of experimental designs and explain the difference between them. Explain when and why experiments are used in market research?

**************************************************************************************************** (2002 ) (2004 ) (2006 ) 30. 4(b) 8(a) The role of Ethics in Research is gaining in importance as that of ethics in business Discuss. Write briefly about any three approaches adopted for Exploratory Investigation Specify the need for theoretical framework