ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY MBA FIRST YEAR AND SECOND YEAR ASSIGNMENT ANSWER
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M.B.A.
SECOND YEAR
Academic
Year : 2017 - 2018
ASSIGNMENT
TOPICS
2.1 HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
1.
“The field of HRM changes so rapidly that had become necessary for one to
constantly
review procedures and laws to that the practices will be effective and
legal”.
Critically evaluate this statement.
2.
“Majority of the testing techniques for selection do not accurately assess the
characteristics
of the job. In fact most of the executives would divulge that the
testing
had no impact on future job performance. Do you accept or not?
Discuss
with justification.
3.
“Identify the paramount barriers to effective training programme in IT field
and
how
to crush them”. Explain with real life examples.
4.
Technological advancements and automation are causing high stress and burn
out
among employees, which results negatively and unable to reap the benefit of
automation”.
Do you agree or disagree? State your view.
2.2 MARKETING
MANAGEMENT
1.
“Chinese computer and electronic products possess advantages in design,
innovation,
rapid response and global market flexibility”- comment.
2.
“Legal aspects protect competitors and consumers from many unethical pricing
strategies
that unscrupulous marketers may wish to attempt”. Critically analyse
the
statement.
3.
“Advertising on the internet has changed significantly over the past decade and
some
might argue that it is for the worse" Do you agree or disagree? Discuss
with
practical illustrations.
4.
Examine the challenges encountered by the pharmaceutical wholesale distributor
for
surviving
and thriving in this new and ever changing environment
2.3 FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
1.
“The consequences of over- capitalisation are far more serious and fatal than
under-capitalisation.”
– Discuss.
2.
“An optimal combination of the decisions relating to investment, financing
and
dividends will maximise the value of the firm to its shareholders”. –
Examine
3.
“Efficiency inventory management is reflected in the liquidity and
profitability
of
the firm.” – Explain.
4.
“A low dividend payout Ratio promotes the welfare of stock holders because
long-term
capital gains are treated more favourably than dividend income
from
the tax point of view.” – Justify
3
2.4 OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
1.
Operations management is the area of creating competitive advantage. Do you
agree?
Justify your answer.
2.
A manufacturer requires 10,000 items per year. Price
discount as follows:
a) Rs.4
up to 2000 items, Rs. 3.80 between 2000 and 4000 items. Rs.3.70
for
quantities above 4000. Ordering cost = Rs. 50.
b) Comparative inventory cost = 25% per year of average
inventory price.
c)
Determine the optimum purchase policy under discount.
3.
Explain JIT. Do you think it is practically feasible in India? What is your
suggestion
for implementing JIT?
4.
Operations personnel usually have a large volume and variety of resources at
their
command. They should endeavour to make effective and efficient use of
these
resources to achieve the largest outputs. Comment! What are the
approaches
for enhancing the utilization of resources?
2.5 PROJECT
MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1.
Describe two areas in a manufacturing project where there is a high level of
uncertainty.
How do you tackle these uncertainties?
2.
Explain how to break the total project works and some major parts of the works
into
smaller and manageable item. Relate your answer to project phases, cost
account,
work package, activities and project schedule.
3.
Sensitivity to environmental factors is crucial for an entrepreneur. Explain
with
your
own experience relevant to the statement.
4.
(a) Evaluate the support programmes undertaken by the Government for the
promotion
of entrepreneurship in India.
(b)
Explain how the women entrepreneurship plays major role in improving the
economy
of India
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