MB0040 – STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT- 4 Credits

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions

1. (a) What is the difference between a qualitative and quantitative variable? [5 Marks]
(b) A town has 15 neighbourhoods. If you interviewed everyone living in one particular neighbourhood,
would you be interviewing a population or a sample from the town? Would this be a random sample? If you
had a list of everyone living in the town, called a frame, and you randomly selected 100 people from all
neighborhoods, would this a random sample? [5 Marks]

2. a) Explain the steps involved in planning of a statistical survey? [5 Marks]

b) What are the merits & Demerits of Direct personal observation and Indirect Oral Interview? [5 Marks]

3. a) Draw Ogives from the following data and measure the median value.Verify it by actual calculations.
Central size 5 15 25 35 45
Frequency 5 11 21 16 10
b) Complete the following distribution, if its Median is 2,600 and compute the value of Arithmetic Mean.
Size 1000-1500 1500-2000 2000-2500 2500-3000 3000-4000 4000-5000 5000-6000 Total
Frequency 120 ? 400 500 ? 50 20 1500
4. a) What is the main difference between correlation analysis and regression analysis? [5 Marks]
b) In a multiple regression model with 12 independent variables, what are the degrees of freedom for
error? Explain? [5 Marks]
5. a) Discuss what is meant by Quality control and quality improvement. [5 Marks]
b) What are the limitations of a quality control charts? [5 Marks]
6. a) Suggest a more suitable average in each of the following cases: [5 Marks]
(i) Average size of ready-made garments.
(ii) Average marks of a student.
b) State the nature of symmetry in the following cases: [5 Marks]
(i) When median is greater than mean, and
(ii) When Mean is greater than median.

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks.

1. What are the characteristics of a good measure of central tendency? [5 Marks]
(b) What are the uses of averages? [5 Marks]
2. For each one of the following null hypothesis,determine if it is a left-tailed, a right-tailed, or a two-tailed
test. [10 Marks}
a. μ ≥ 10 b. P ≤ 0.5 c. μ is at least 100. d. μ ≤ -20 e. p is exactly 0.22

3. What is test statistic? Why do we have to know the distribution of a test statistic? [10 Marks]
4. Suppose you are sampling from a population with mean μ= 1,065 and standard deviation σ = 500. The
sample size is n=100. What are the expected value and the variance of a sample mean ̅ ? [ 10 Marks]

5. The time it takes an international telephone operator to place an overseas phone call is normally
distributed with mean 45 seconds and standard deviation 10 seconds. [10 Marks]
a) What is the probability that my call will go through in less than 1 minute?
b) What is the probability that I will get through in less than 40 seconds?

6. The following data are the number of tons shipped weekly across the pacific by a shipping company.
398, 412, 560, 476, 544, 690, 587, 600, 613, 457, 504, 477, 530, 641, 359, 566, 452, 633, 474, 499, 580,
606, 344, 455, 505, 396, 347, 441, 390, 632, 400, 582
Assume these data represent an entire population. Find the population mean and the population standard deviation.
Subject Code – MB0041 Financial and Management Accounting
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Assure you have just started a Mobile store. You sell mobile sets and currencies of Airtel, Vodaphone,
Reliance and BSNL. Take five transactions and prepare a position statement after every transaction. Did you
firm earn profit or incurred loss at the end? Make a small comment on your financial position at the end.
Q.2a. List the accounting standards issued by ICAI. [5 Marks]
2b. Write short notes of IFRS. [5 Marks]
Q.3 Prepare a Three-column Cash Book of ”M/s Thuglak & Co. from .” The following particulars: [10 Marks]
20X1 JAN
1. Cash in hand Rs. 50,000, Bank Overdraft Rs. 20,000
2. Paid into bank Rs. 10,000
3. Bought goods from Hari for Rs, 200 for each
4. Bought goods for Rs. 2,000 paid cheque for them, discount allowed 1%
5. Sold goods to Mohan for each Rs. 1.175
6. Received a cheque from Shyam to whom goods were sold for Rs. 800.Discount allowed 12.5%
7. Shyam’s cheque deposited into bank
8. Purchased an old typewriter for Rs. 200 , Spent Rs. 50 on its repairs
9. Bank notified that Shyam’s cheque has been returned dishonored and debited the account in respect of
charges Rs. 10
10. Received a money order Rs. 25 from Hari
11. Shyam settled his account by means of a cheque for Rs. 820, Rs. 20 being for interest charged.
12. Withdrew from the bank Rs. 10,000
18. Discounted a B/E for Rs. 1,000 at 1% through bank
20. Honored our own acceptance by cheque Rs. 5,000
22. Withdrew fir personal use Rs. 1,000
24. Paid tread expenses Rs. 2,000
25. Withdrew from bank for private expenses Rs. 1,500
26. Purchased machinery from Rajiv for 5,000 and paid him by means of a bank draft purchased for Rs. 5,005
27. Issued cheque to Ram Saran for cash purchased of furniture Rs. 1,575
28. Received a cheque for commission Rs. 500 from R.& Co. and deposited into bank
29. Ramesh who owned us Rs. 500 became bankrupt and paid us 50 paise in the rupee
30. Received payment of a loan of Rs. 5,000 and deposited Rs. 3,000 out of into bank
31. Paid rent to landlord “Mohan” by cheque of Rs. 220
31. Interest allowed by bank Rs. 30
31. Half-yearly bank charges Rs. 50

Q.4 Choose an Indian Company of your choice that has adopted Balance Score Card and detail on it. [10 Mark
Q.5 From the following data of Jagdish Company prepare (a) a statement of source and uses of working capital
(funds) (b) a schedule of changes in working capital
Assets 2008 2007
Cash 1,26,000 1,14,000
Short-term investment 42,400 20,000
Debtors 60,000 50,000
Stock 38,000 28,000
Long term Investment 28,000 44,000
Machinery 2,00,000 1,40,000
Building 2,40,000 80,000
Land 14,000 14,000
Total 7,48,400 4,90,000
Liabilities and Equity
Accumulated depreciation 1,10,000 60,000
Creditors 40,000 30,000
Bills Payable 20,000 10,000
Secured loans 2,00,000 1,00,000
Share capital 2,20,000 1,60,000
 Share premium 24,000 Nil
Reserves and surplus 1,34,400 1,30,000
Total 7,48,400 4,90,000
Income statement
Sales 2,40,000
Cost of goods sold 1,34,600
Gross Profit 1,05,200
Less Operating expenses: 92,000
Depreciation – machinery 20,000 ,Depreciation – building 32,000, Other expenses 40,000
Net profit from operation 13,200
Gain on sale on long-term investment 4,800
Total 18,000
Loss on sale of machinery 2,000
Net Profit 16,000
Adjustments:
1) Machinery worth Rs.70000 was purchased and worth Rs.10000 was sold during the year [Accumulated
depreciation on machinery is Rs.18000 after adjusting depreciation on machinery sold]. Proceeds from the sale
of machinery were Rs.6000
2) Dividends paid during the year Rs.11600 [ 10 Marks]
Q.6 What is a cash budget? How it is useful in managerial decision making?

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Q.1 Selected financial information about Vijay merchant company is given below:
2010 2009
Sales 69,000 43,000
Cost of Goods Sold 57,000 32,500
Debtors 7,200 3,000
Inventories 11,400 5,500
Cash 1,500 800
Other current assets 4,000 2,700
Current liabilities 16,000 11,000
Compute the current ratio, quick ratio, average debt collection period and inventory turnover for 2009 and 2010.
State whether there is a favorable or unfavorable change in liquidity from 2009 to 2010. At the beginning of
2009, the company had debtors of Rs..2500 and inventory of Rs.3000. [10 Marks]
Q.2 Explain different methods of costing. Your answer should be studded with examples (preferably firm name
and product) for each method of costing. [10 Marks]
Q.3 State the importance of differentiating between the fixed costs and variable costs in managerial decision.
Q.4 Following are the extracts from the trial balance of a firm as at 31st March 2009.
Name of the account Dr Cr
Sundry debtors 2,05,000
Bad debts 3,000
Additional Information
1) After preparing the trial balance, it is learnt that Mr.X a debtor has become insolvent and nothing could be
recoverd from him and, therefore the entire amount of Rs.5,000 due from him was irrecoverable.
2) Create 10% provision for doubtful debt.
Required: Pass the necessary journal entries and show the sundry debtors account, bad debts account,
provision for doubtful debts account, P&L a/c and Balance sheet as at 31st March 2009. [10 Marks]

Q.5 A change in credit policy has caused an increase in sales, an increase in discounts taken, a decrease in the
amount of bad debts, and a decrease in investment in accounts receivable. Based upon this information, the
company’s (select the best one and give reason)
1) Average collection period has decreased 2) Percentage discount offered has decreased
3) Accounts receivable turnover has decreased 4) Working Capital has increased. [10 Marks]
Q.6 Identify the users of accounting information. [10 Marks]
MB0042 – Managerial Economics - 4 Credits

Assignment Set- 1 ( 60 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Price elasticity of demand depends on various factors. Explain each factor with the help of an example.

Q.2 A company is selling a particular brand of tea and wishes to introduce a new flavor. How will the company
forecast demand for it ?

Q.3 The supply of a product depends on the price. What are the other factors that will affect the supply of a
product.

Q.4 Show how producers equilibrium is achieved with isoquants and isocost curves.

Q.5 Discuss the full cost pricing and marginal cost pricing method. Explain how the two methods differ from each
other.
Q.6 Discuss the price output determination using profit maximization under perfect competition in the short run.

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks) : Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Income elasticity of demand has various applications. Explain each application with the help of an example.

Q.2 When is the opinion survey method used and what is the effectiveness of the method. Q.3 Show how price
is determined by the forces of demand and supply, by using forces of equilibrium.

Q.4 Distinguish between fixed cost and variable cost using an example.
Q.5 Discuss Marris Growth Maximization model and show how it is different from the Sales maximization model.
Q.6 Explain how fiscal policy is used to achieve economic stability.

MB0043 Human Resource Management

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Write down the difference between Personnel management and Human Resource management.[10 Marks]
Q.2 Write a note on scope of HR in India. [10 Marks]
Q.3 Explain the critical steps in Human Resource Planning system .[10 Marks]
Q.4 With reference to the compensation and salary system what are the systems that are helpful to raise the
effectiveness of employees.[10 Marks]
Q.5 What is competency? How it can be linked to the HR system? [10 Marks]
Q.6 “Dynamic Learning” is an organization that wants to revise the HR policies. It has conducted a survey and
the results of survey indicated that r=there is employee unrest, tardiness, absenteeism, more grievances. This all
clearly indicates low morale. Suggest the measures that can be taken to improve employee morale. [10 Marks]

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 List and explain the sources of recruitment? [10 Marks]
Q.2 Write a note on objectives of training? [10 Marks]
Q.3 What are the different career development activities? Explain.[10 Marks]
Q.4 Discuss some steps that are commonly practiced for motivating employees. [10 Marks]
Q.5 Describe the grievance handling procedure. [10 Marks]
Q.6 Write a note on types of groups. [10 Marks]
MB0038 – Management Process and Organization Behavior
Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)
Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Write a note on the managerial roles and skills. [10] [10]
Q.2 Explain the social learning theory in detail. [10] [10]
Q.3 Explain the Big 5 model of personality. [10]
Q.4 What are the different factors influencing perception? [10] [10]
Q.5 Write a note on contemporary work cohort. [10]
Q.6 What are the special issues in motivation? Discuss

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.
Q.1 Explain the theories of emotion. [10]
Q.2 . Discuss the techniques of decision making in groups. [10]
Q.3 Elaborate the different stages in process of conflict. [10]
Q.4 Write a note on GAS ( General Adaptation Syndrome). [10]
Q.5Discuss the power and influence tactics .[10]
Q.6 Explain the characteristics of organization Development. [10]

MB0039 – Business Communication - 4 Credits

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) : Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain the different types of communication with relevant examples. (10 marks)
Q.2 What are the general principles of writing especially business writing? (10 marks)
Q.3 How would you prepare yourself for an oral business presentation? (10 marks)
Q.4 You are a team manager having 15 members in your team. Two of your key team members are on 3-weeks
leave. You have to call for a monthly team meeting within a week. How effectively you would plan and carry out
this meeting? (10 marks)
Q. 5 Distinguish between circulars and notices along with formats. (10 marks)
Q. 6 You are a sales manager for a particular brand of mixer and blender. Frame a sample bad news letter
telling a customer about that her claim for the product replacement is rejected on the grounds that the product
didn’t have any defect during the sale. (10 marks)

Assignment Set- 2 (60 Marks) : Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 As a part of top management team, how would you communicate to your shareholders about the company’s
expansion plans? (10 marks)

Q.2 ABC Ltd. wants to communicate about its corporate image to all its stakeholders and also to the general
public. As an advisor, how do you recommend them to do it? (10 marks)

Q.3 What is oral business communication? Explain its benefits to the organisation and to the individual
employee. (10 marks)
Q.4. Give short notes on communication network in the organisation. (10 marks)

Q. 5 What are the different types of business letters? Explain with example. (10 marks)

Q. 6 Prepare your resume highlighting your personal achievements, job experience if any and educational
background. Also prepare a cover letter to the organisation where you want to apply and the position to be
applied for. (10 marks).