Monday, November 24, 2014

II year MBA - 3 Semester - First Mid Exam Papers

RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : PRODUCTION & OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Components of Production System
(ii)               Process of Planning Design
(iii)             Classification of Production System
(iv)             Value chain Analysis / Value Engineering
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Explain significance and scope of Production & Operation Management.
  2. Define Productivity. Discuss about types and strategies for improving productivity.
  3. Explain various steps involved in New Product Development.
  4. a)         Explain about responsibilities of Process Planning Engineer.
b)         In a work sample study, the pilot study indicated that the percentage occurrence of an activity is 20%. Use a suitable formula and decide the number of observations to be made for a confidence level of 95% with a relative accuracy of 5%.        
     6.    Write short notes on (i) Corporate Generic Competitive strategies
(ii) Standardization  

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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Models of O.B
(ii)               Types of Organizational Design
(iii)             Functions of attitude
(iv)             Motivation
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. What are the approaches and challenges of O.B.
  2. Discuss about various techniques of measurement of Job satisfaction.
  3. Discuss about implementation of Diversity management and strategies.
  4. Explain about Process and factors influencing Perception.
      6.   Write short notes on (i) Decision making in organisation
(ii) Theories of Personality  

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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Vision / Mission / Objectives / Goals
(ii)               Competitive Advantage
(iii)             Technology and Technological Change
(iv)             Outsourcing
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. What is strategic Management. Explain its major phases
  2. Explain Porter’s five force model to evaluate competitiveness.
  3. Discuss about Business Level Strategy.
  4. Discuss on Mode of competitive Rivalry.
      6.   Write short notes on (i) Drivers of competitive behaviour
(ii) Value chain analysis.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Consumer Behaviour (Elective – 1 ; Marketing)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Demographic segmentation
(ii)               Sub culture and cross culture
(iii)             Positioning and Repositioning
(iv)             Neo-Freudian theory
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Define Consumer Behaviour. What is social stratification. Explain it with examples.
  2. What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. How do you differences in need priorities influence consumer behavior..
  3. What is the role played by family, reference groups, personal influence in moulding the behavior of consumer.
  4. Describe the trait factor theory of personality and assess its importance in Marketing Research.
           
  1. Do people first form belief or attitudes. Do people change attitude before changing behavior. Explain.           
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Sales and Distribution (Elective – 2 ; Marketing)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Selling and Marketing
(ii)               Functions of sales management
(iii)             Sales Budget
(iv)             Sales territory
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Write a brief noted on emerging trends in Sales management.
  2. Mention salient features and steps involved in Personal selling.
  3. What are the different approaches in Sales forecasting.
  4. What is the sales force design process in sales strategy.
           
      6.   Suggest a promotional strategy on (i) Detergent Powder
(ii) Computer System           
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Integrated Marketing Communications (Elective – 3 ; Marketing)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Communication mix
(ii)               Advertisement Budget
(iii)             DAGMAR approach
(iv)             Measures of communication effectiveness
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Define Marketing Communications. What is the importance of IMC in marketing mix.
  2. What are the steps involved in communication process.
  3. Write a short note on communication objectives.
  4. What are the steps should be taken in selecting an Advertising Agency.
      6.   What is creative Advertising. Discuss about the new trends involved in Advertising.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Performance Management (Elective – 1 ; HR)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Performance Management Process
(ii)               Performance Appraisal
(iii)             Effective Counseling
(iv)             Mentoring
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Define Performance Management. Discuss the scope and concerns of PM.
  2. What is the purpose and objectives of Performance analysis.
  3. What are the different measurement approaches related to PM.
  4. How is performance Mgt System data is used in HR decisions.
6.   What are three basic principles given by Pfetter which effective leader use to transform their organization into high commitment models of management.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Management of Industrial Relations (Elective – 3 ; HR)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Causes of disputes
(ii)               Type of Unions
(iii)             Rights of recognized Unions
(iv)             Settlements of disputes
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. Define Industrial relation. Mention its features and state its advantages.
  2. Explain about the different approaches to Indian Industrial relations.
  3. What is  a Trade Union and what are its objectives.
  4. Explain about Grievance procedures.
6.   Explain the salient features of Trade Union Act-1926.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (Elective – 2 ; Finance)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Functions of Financial Markets
(ii)               Primary Securities
(iii)             Concept and causes for Risk
(iv)             Investment process
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. What do you understand by Stock markets. What is the role of BSE and NSE in price discovery .
  2. a).        What is Sharpe’s Single Index model.
b)         Explain the features of EMH-1, EMH-2 & EMH-3 are Indian markets are really efficient.
  1. What are the different measurements of Risk
  2. A financial Analyst analyzing two investments of X and Y. Estimated Rates of Return and chances of occurrence for the next year are given as follows
Probability of occurrence
Rates of Return in %
X
Y
0.2
22
5
0.6
14
15
0.2
- 4
25
Determine (i) Each alternative expected ROR, variance and S.D.
(ii) Is X is comparatively riskless
(iii) If financial analyst wishes to invest half in Y and half in X, would it reduce Risk.
  1. Define Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). What are its assumptions.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Financial Institutions, Markets & Services (Elective – 3 ; Finance)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Capital Market
(ii)               Monetary Control
(iii)             Treasury Bill market
(iv)             Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. What are financial instruments. What are its characteristics.
  2. How does SEBI protect the interest of investors. Explain
  3. Explain variances that occur between Banks with respect to (i) Interest rates         (ii) NPA’s
  4. State the steps taken by RBI to promote the bill market in market.
6.   Explain about  any one of the following.
(i) Functions and regulatory activities of IRDA
(ii) Listing Trading and Settlement.
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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year -M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam  (November – 2014)
Subject : Cost & Management Accounting  (Elective – 1 ; Finance)
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                               Max. Marks : 40
Note    : Answer Part – A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from  Part – B

PART – A                            ( 4 * 4 marks = 16 marks)

  1. Write short notes on the following:
(i)                 Management Accounting
(ii)               Management Costing
(iii)             Cost centre and cost unit
(iv)             Life Cycle Cost
           
PART – B                            ( 3 * 8 marks = 24 marks)
Note:   Answer any 3 (Three) of the following:

  1. What are the tools and techniques used in Cost Accounting.
  2. What is a cost sheet. Explain the purpose served by it.
  3. A company manufacturing two products and provide the following data for a year.
Product
Annual output
Total machine hours
Total no. of purchase orders
Total no. of setups
A
1000
4000
32
4
B
6000
12000
64
20
The Annual overheads are :
Volume related activity costs            :           50,00,000
Setup related cost                              :           8,00,000
Purchase related cost                        :           6,00,000
Calculate cost per unit of each product A and product B based on Activity based costing method.
  1. Discuss the problems of Controlling the selling and distribution heads.
  2. State the features and characteristics of Process Costing.


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RAJA MAHENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – IBRAHIMPATNAM
Department of Management of Studies (M.B.A.,)
II year – M.B.A., - 3 Semester – First Mid Exam (November -2014)
Subject :  TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ( Elective -2 ; HR specialization)
Time: 2 hrs                                                                                                   Max Marks: 40

Note:  PART- A Compulsory. Answer any 3 (Three) from PART-B

PART – A                                          ( 4* 4marks = 16 marks)

1.             (i)            The objectives of Training Programmes? 
                (ii)           Difference between Training and Development
                (iii)          Learning Principles
                (iv)          Objectives of Training Design

PART – B                                          ( 3* 8marks = 24 marks)
Answer any 3 (Three) of the following.
2.             What are the various methods of determining training needs. Discuss briefly.

3.              Explain Training Process Model? 
           
            4.         Explain Facilitation of learning focus on Trainee & Training Design
                5.             (a)           What is TNA? Why it is to be conducted.
(b)        Explain different approaches to TNA.

            6.         Explain outcomes of Training Design         

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