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ANNAMALAI
UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. SECOND YEAR
Academic Year : 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers as specialisation.
Last date for submission : 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each
Topic the answer should not exceed 15 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(2 topics).
Dr. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
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2.1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1."HR outsourcing has become a common practice throughout the world"-Discuss
the implications of HR outsourcing functions.
2. Identify the Paramount barriers for effective training programme in IT field and
how to crush them". Explain with real life examples.
3. What type of interview techniques do you adopt for selecting an Executive in a
FMCG company for the post of Marketing Manager?
4. Assume that you are responsible for evaluating the employees’ performance in
the public sector manufacturing company. Discuss the appraisal process. Also
explain techniques you apply for various levels and give reasons.
2.2 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the recent trends in marketing concepts, also discuss the factors that a
marketing manager must take into account while developing the marketing mix
for the below mentioned products. 1. Female Cosmetics, 2. Children Health
Drinks and 3. Adult Bike.
2. ‘Every change in the political and legal environment creates an adjustment
problem for the marketers’ – as a budding manager what is your opinion about
this statement and suggest a suitable strategy to adopt successful and smooth
running of your business.
3. In designing an advertising campaign for a soft drink, which would you find
more useful; information about consumer demographics or information about
consumer life style? Give an example of how would you use each type of
information.
4. Suggest a successful way to segment the market for the following products
a) Detergent Soap b) Designer Jewellery c) Breakfast Cereals.
2.3 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. It is usual to declare good dividends when the company is making good
profit. It is profitable for companies not to declare any dividend even when
they are making good profits? What will be the reaction of the shareholder?
Discuss.
2. If you are working as a financial manager in an organization, what are your
policies to make profit for the organization?
3. Assume that you are new entrepreneur to start the business, which financial
resources you opt? Justify with your views.
4. “The success of a business concern depends upon the way in which it
earnings are computed, distributed and retained”- comment on this
statement.
2.4 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1. Prepare step by step Supply Chain network layout for any manufacturing
company.
2. List the various factors to be considered for locating Atomic Power plant.
3. Prepare PERT network for assembling a Motor Bike.
4. Visit any production plant and list various Material Handling devices with
photographs. Explain its advantages and disadvantages.
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2.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. ABC & CO Ltd wishes to setup a paper manufacturing unit in the sub urban
area of your city. You have been assigned to examine the preliminary
requirements and to conduct a feasibility study. What factors you will consider
to study the technical and economic feasibilities of the project. Give an outline
of the feasibility report.
2. ‟Detailed project report forms the foundation on which the entire super
structure of the project is built,” if it is weak, the project cannot withstand the
turbulent times ahead. Discuss bringing out the do’s and don’ts of a good
report.
3. Discuss about the infrastructure projects in the context of present day’s
economic developments of the country. Brief out the common problems
associated with it and the efforts made by the government to solve the same.
4. Why do role models impact the decision of people to become the entrepreneurs?
Do you think that a person whose parent was an entrepreneur of a failed
business is more or less likely to start his or her own business than a person
whose parents were managers of large established companies?
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and
analyse the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was
the vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify
it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies
be viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
2.7.1 HRM : (a) LABOUR WELFARE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1. Do you think that the rules laid down on the various Acts pertaining to labour
welfare are employer friendly or employee friendly? Justify your stand with valid
examples.
2. What is your view that a small organization having an employee strength of 10 -
30 cannot implement employee welfare measures as per the prescribed Act or
beyond the purview of the Act? Discuss with supportive evidences.
3. “Providing too many benefits to employees leads to industrial unrest hence they
should be kept within certain limit”. Do you agree? Justify your stand.
4. “The Government plays an important role in establishing a better industrial
relations and it passes various laws to protect the interest of both employers
and employees”-Discuss.
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2.7.1 HRM: (b) TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Briefly explain business case for e-learning. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of e-learning in Indian scenario.
2. Prepare a training schedule for a newly joined salesman in a pharma company.
3. Assume that you are training an employee to diagnose and repair a loose wire in
an electrical socket. After demonstrating the procedures to follow, you let the
trainee show you how to do it. The trainee correctly demonstrates the process
and repairs the connection on the first attempt. Has learning occurred? Justify
your Answer.
4. Many employees are unwilling to relocate geographically because they like their
current community and because spouses and children prefer not to move, as
the result, it is difficult to develop employees through job experiences that
require relocation. How could an employee’s current job be changed to develop
that employee’s leadership skills?
2.7.2 MM : (a) SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
1. Sales Manager’s dilemma is mainly in using the Sales Management Information.
System towards hiring, training and allocating tasks – Discuss.
2. Explore new marketing and distribution channel for online e-marketing
Companies.
3. Middleman cannot be eliminated in distribution network – Discuss.
4. Sales management and distribution management are parallel functions –
Elucidate.
2.7.2 MM : (b) MARKETING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
1. Marketing research is undertaken to guide managers in the analysis of
marketing problems. Elucidate.
2. If you have to conduct interviews in a field survey, describe how you would
establish a rapport with respondents.
3. “Knowledge about individual’s exposure to various media of communication will
enable the marketer to understand consumer social behaviour:” Do you agree
with this statement? Why?
4. How dogmatism and cognitive personality factors affect the purchase behaviour
of consumer.
2.7.3 FM : (a) INVESTMENT, SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
1. “The most important index in financial market is the stock index, which uses a
set of stock that is representation of the whole market, or a specified sector, to
measure the change in the overall behaviour of the market or sector over a
period of time”. Do you agree or disagree? Give your views by taking the present
situation.
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2. The technical analyst places a great deal of importance on supply and demand
in stock pricing. Presumably the fundamental analyst also believes that supply
and demand are important. In what ways do the two groups disagree on the
subject? Give your comments with suitable examples.
3. The efficient market theory has major implications for the practice of portfolio
management. One obvious implication is the determination of superior analyst.
Another is how to carry out the management of portfolios, assuming no success
to superior analysts. Assume that none of the analysts to whom you have
access is superior, what specific investment practices you would implement for
your clients?
4. Reported earnings typically differ, sometimes considerably from economic
earnings. Nevertheless, it is often argued that reported earnings are intended
simply to provide source information to investors about the value of the firm. If
so, might there not be alternative accounting procedures of equal use to
investors? How might one go about evaluating the usefulness of such
procedures?
2.7.3 FM: (b) MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
1. Outline the features of the framework of regulation of the credit information
companies in India. What are the regulatory and supervisory objectives of the
RBI in relation to the NBFCs? Discuss the main elements of the RBI framework
of NBFC regulation.
2. I like to invest Rs 2 laths for long term in share market. Will you suggest
investing it right now or should I wait for further correction. Justify your views
in detail.
3. Discuss the process of selecting an investment in venture capital financing.
Explain briefly the framework of the scheme of regulation of venture capital
funds by the SEBI.
4. Discuss the structure and working of Indian banking industry. What
suggestions would you offer for improvement of their performance?
2.7.4 PM: (a) PRODUCTION, PLANNING, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
1. Identify two industries of your choice. When one industry practices TQM and
the other practice six SIGMA. What will be the defective rate of the two
industries?
2. Visit a manufacturing industry find out the areas in which control chart are
used. Prepare a detailed report.
3. Visit a manufacturing organization. Monitor the organization structure and
functions of the production planning and control department. Prepare your
detailed report.
4. Visit a manufacturing organization. Collect all relevant information regarding
vendors of the organization. Prepare a detailed report on the vendor
management practice of the organization.
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2.7.4 PM : (b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT
1. Quality and profitability are incompatible objectives.'' Do you agree? Write the
quality and profitability factors for FORD motor.
2. How would you provide for quality assurance in financial services being offered
by a NBFC?
3 How a quality awards can be planned and the formalities can be achieved? Write
the ISO awards in automobile manufacturing industry.
4. How the core competencies its reliability of the strategic alliances for ensuring
quality? Write the factors on health care industry in India.
2.7.5 SYSTEMS: (a) PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
1. For what purpose the Macros are used in MS-Word. Give two examples with
including the procedures to be followed while inserting Macros with step by step
instruction.
2. What are the methods adopted to draw various types of Charts in Excel. Draw
any three Charts of your choice. (Attach the printout copy of the charts from
Excel sheet).
3. Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) role in e-mail is important – do you agree, bring out
the types and issues in it.
4. An organization wants to computerize the HR department and network their
activities. Prepare a presentation on the merits and demerits of computerizing
and prepare the slide animation and transition explaining the challenges of
network activities. (Attach the print out copy of PPT).
2.7.5 (b) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. List and explain the issues involved in development of a business website.
2. Describe the various methodologies used in Business Process Reengineering
and compare these methodologies.
3. Discuss the issues to be considered in planning, design and implementation of
Cross Functional Integrated ERP Systems.
4. Manufacturers of a mobile phone may assume unique name, address, contact
details with model number and type. One manufacturer made one product and
different manufacturers may have different products with the same model
number. But no manufacturer would have two products with the same model
number. With the help of unique identity number customers are identified and
have email id and physical address. Many customers may live at the same
physical address, but to assume that no two customers have the same mail id.
One customer placed an order with unique order number and date. For each
order there are one or more products ordered and there is a quantity for each
product on the order. Draw an E/R diagram to capture the above information.
M.B.A. – 2nd Year – Assignment- UAP/551/C-700
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 -2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission: 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each
topic the answer should not exceed 15–pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
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2.1 ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
1. “Change is easy to devise but difficult to implement and nearly impossible to
sustain”. – Discuss with live examples from any industry of your choice.
2. Mr. Ramesh, CEO of a company is going to introduce mechanization in his
company to speedup the production process. This leaves 10% of employees to be
unemployed. The casual laborers resist this mechanization process. Assume
that you are consultant; intervene in this issue and act as consultant to both
Mr. Ramesh and the employees.
3. Discuss the major interventions. In your opinion, Which OD interventions are
most effective? Why?
4. Bring out an essay on the OD in Multinational companies after 2010.
2.2 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Briefly explain business case for e-learning. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of e-learning in Indian scenario.
2. Prepare a training schedule for a newly joined salesman in a Parma company.
3. Assume that you are training an employee to diagnose and repair a loose wire in
an electrical socket. After demonstrating the procedures to follow, you let the
trainee show you how to do it. The trainee correctly demonstrates the process
and repairs the connection on the first attempt. Has learning occurred? Justify
your Answer.
4. Many employees are unwilling to relocate geographically because they like their
current community and because spouses and children prefer not to move, as
the result, it is difficult to develop employees through job experiences that
require relocation. How could an employee’s current job be changed to develop
that employee’s leadership skills?
2.3 LABOUR WELFARE
1. A Workman under the influence of drink touched a live wire while working at a
machine and instantaneously died. His wife claimed compensation, but the
employee took the plea that he was not liable as the accident arouse out of a
default by the workman. Critically, evaluate and comment on the incident.
2. Write the various statutes enacted by Indian parliament from time to time and
various schemes implemented by the government for the welfare of the child,
female and contract labourers in India.
3. Give a detail note on voluntary welfare facilities provided by the Indian
organization of your choice.
4. The services of employer were terminated due to closure. But the apex court
held that the services to be continued on same terms and conditions either in
the government or in the government operations. Discuss.
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2.4 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1. Critically evaluate the existing statutory machinery available for settling
industrial dispute in India. Are they effective? Give your suggestion.
2. “Grievance handling has been called day-to-day collective bargaining. It involves
the continuing interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement but usually
not its renegotiation.” – Converse the statement with suitable examples.
3.) “Disciplinary proceedings must be treated as the means for an end”- Explicate
the statement clearly identifying the “means” and “ends”.
4. “For peaceful evolution of the economic system in a democratic basis, it is
essential that workers participation in management should be accepted as a
principle and urgent need.” – Do you agree with the statement? Justify your
answer.
2.5 WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
1. Compare the Salary template of Three Companies and find out the one that has
the most amount of Tax Saving schemes.
2. Do a Web Search of Indian Industries using the term salary survey, find out the
most relevant and up-to-date information on the same.
3. Give the SWOT – Analysis report on the 7th Pay Commission Recommendations.
4. How to impose rules and policies on compensation in terms of salary and other
benefits for managerial personnel. What process would you adopt in revision of
existing salary structure of an organization?
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and analyse
the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was the
vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies be
viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
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2.7.1 E-COMMERCE
1. Enumerate Security of Internet hosts and networks, Public key infrastructure,
Safety of E-Commerce applications, Electronic payment systems, Trust and
reputation in E-Commerce.
2. Discuss about the prevention procedures of the firewall to avoid the attack of
Hackers.
3. “Online Shopping generate new economy”- Comment your opinion with proper
Justification.
4. Discuss the role played by E-commerce in providing customer service at the
various stages (product selection to post purchase) in an online buying
transaction.
2.7.2 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
1. “Empirical research in India creates so many problems for the researchers”.
State the problems that are usually faced by young researchers.
2. Using the different measurement scales, prepare a questionnaire, on a topic of
your choice and indicate the statistical tools can be used for analysis of the
questionnaire.
3. Critically examine the following statements.
(a) Interviews cause more bias than the use of questionnaire while collecting
data.
(b) Projective technique is reliable and authentic method of data collection.
4. “Majority of the researches makes use of primary sources of data and secondary
data sources do not really contribute to a scientific enquiry”. Do you agree (or)
disagree with the statement? Explain.
M.B.A.[H.R.M.] – 2ND YEAR - Assignment- UAP/551/C-1900
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 - 2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. E. BUSINESS
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission : 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned
and not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand
corner on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For
each Topic the answer should not exceed 15 pages. Each assignment carries
25 marks (2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
2
2.1 E-COMMERCE
1. Enumerate Security of Internet hosts and networks, Public key infrastructure,
Safety of E-Commerce applications, Electronic payment systems, Trust and
reputation in E-Commerce.
2. Discuss about the prevention procedures of the firewall to avoid the attack of
Hackers.
3. “Online Shopping generate new economy”- Comment your opinion with proper
Justification.
4. Discuss the role played by E-commerce in providing customer service at the
various stages (product selection to post purchase) in an online buying
transaction.
2.2 E-COMMERCE: APPLICATION AND SECURITIES
1. Is the e-payment system secured? How? and why not? Discuss different types
of e-commerce payment systems available globally.
2. Elaborate the Past, Present and Future of the World Wide Web.
3. The Emerging Role of Banks in E-Commerce and Application of E-commerce in
Banking.– Discuss
4. Security Issues & Challenges to E- Commerce, Looking Ahead to the Future of
E-Commerce Security-Elaborate.
2.3 INTERNET AND JAVA PROGRAMMING
1. “The Internet has no single owner, yet everyone owns (a portion of) the Internet. The
Internet has no central operator, yet everyone operates (a portion of) the Internet” –
Discuss.
2. Can DHTML be used to create website? Create a website for an online marketing
company. Explain the process.
3. “Application security features are built into the JAVA language”. Discuss on how to
take advantage of these features and several other simple measures to ensure Java
Application Security”.
4. “Java Database Connectivity is an application programming interface (API) which
allows the programmer to connect and interact with databases” - Discuss.
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2.4 ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN TOOLS
1. What is Java Script. Explain the following of Java Script with suitable
examples?
a. Operations
b. Statements
c. Functions
d. Event handling
e. Objects
f. Frames and windows
g. Cookies
h. Creating links
i. Using images
j. Doing maths
2. Explain various HTML tags used for creating a web page with suitable example.
Elaborate the procedure to convert XML to HTML and HTML to XML.
3. What is a Java Bean? Discuss the architectural overview of Java Bean. Explain
the components of Java Bean. Explain the properties of Java Bean with suitable
coding.
4. What is servlet? Explain the lifecycle of a servlet. Explain the methods to read
HTTP header. Explain the methods to set HTTP Response Header.
2.5 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
1. How will you execute the Gap Analysis phase of ERP implementation for a very
large manufacturing industry? Discuss the steps involved in this scenario.
2. Explain the Planning and Execution Model based on integrated process for a
service industry.
3. Discuss the common myths about ERP and find practical solutions for dispelling
them in your organization.
4. Most companies today have made significant investments in information
technology systems. Write a case study of Integrating ERP, CRM and SCM
creates a single view of organizational profitability.
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and
analyse the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was the
vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies
be viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
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2.7.1 GLOBAL MARKETING
1. Discuss the various terms of trade and explain about the concept and
components of Balance of payments.
2. Elucidate the tariff and non tariff barriers and discuss about reasons for foreign
exchange control.
3. Explain the functions and responsibilities of IMF and IBRD.
4. Write the export licensing procedure and forms required for exports.
2.7.2 STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
1. Draw the context diagram and a set of data flow diagrams for developing a
library management system with the following functionalities. List the
assumptions made in your analysis.
a. Inquiring the availability of a book by giving the ISBN or title or author's
name
b. Renting a book that is available
c. Returning a book after use
d. Reserving a book when it is not available
e. Collection of overdue charges
f. Maintaining book details
g. Maintaining supplier details who supply the goods.
2. Design a set of files for supporting a common payroll system. Comment on the
data security issues of the file system you have designed.
3. Assume that you are in charge of designing software to be installed in bank
ATM. Which kind of architecture would you choose? Give reasons for your
selection and draw the architecture diagram of the system.
4. Assume that you are given the following details of a small mail order catalogue
system that allows people to shop from home:
When a customer receives the catalogue and wants to buy something, he can
telephone, fax or email his order to the company. The company gets the order
and sends the goods and an invoice. When the customer receives the goods with
a delivery note, he sends payment and receives a receipt for payment. Draw the
context diagram and data flow diagrams up to level-2 to analyze the
requirements of this system. Also, give the data dictionary.
M.B.A.[E.B.] – 2ND YEAR – Assignment - AUP/551/C-200
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 - 2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission: 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned
and not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand
corner on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For
each topic the answer should not exceed 15–pages. Each assignment carries
25 marks (2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
2
2.1 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. How does the environment concerning human resource management in India
vary from that of developed countries? Elaborate.
2. Manpower planning is considered as the most primary and important task of HR
department internationally. Why is it not so in India? Also discuss the
consequences of not planning manpower requirements.
3. Your Organisation is a multinational company based at India. Simultaneously
three executives looking after three geographical area decides to quit. The top
Management is asking you to conduct the exit interview for those tendered their
resignation. How would you organize the exit interview? Will you impress upon
them to continue? If “Yes” why? If “No” Why Not?
4. Oil Refinery Company in Riyadh is recruiting supervisory staff for its refinery
operation. Suggest suitable recruiting process for the company.
2.2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. “Major environmental influences always have an impact on International
marketing” – Discuss the above statement with recent live examples.
2. Discuss briefly, modes to enter international market and recommend mode of
entry and its implications for success of a new product across multiple markets.
3. “Modern marketing concept is applicable to all business organisations
irrespective of their size or nature of the goods or services marketed”- Do you
agree or disagree? Give your justification.
4. Branding is hot topic in board rooms around the world because most CEOs
recognise that the strong brand is a powerful driver in shareholder value. In this
connection, what are the key elements that contribute to brand equity? Is it
possible to quantify brand equity? If so How? Give recent examples.
2.3 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the foreign exchange market, procedure for quotation and arbitrage.
Narrate current situation of Euro currency and Euro Credit.
2. Elaborate the different criteria and difficulties in evaluating foreign projects
while making international investment decision for developing countries
investors.
3. Critically evaluate the International Financial Market Instruments. Discuss the
internal and external techniques of risk involved in the International Business.
4. What do you understand by International Portfolio Investment? Critically
evaluate the key elements of taxation with suitable examples.
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2.4 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
1. Mr. Sarath, CEO of a Multinational company has decided to construct a
warehouse in the central part of the India. He approaches you for designing the
warehouse. Counsel Mr. Sarath in designing the warehouse with different sizes
and shapes and explain its relationship with material-handling system. Suggest
the reason for constructing different designs of warehouses by explaining its
advantages and disadvantages.
2. Mr. Puneeth has recently opened a logistical service agency. When he enters into
the business, many agencies face different legal problems related to logistical
operations. Mr. Puneeth does not know how to run the business without any
legal problem. As a logistical legal consultant, advise Mr. Puneeth about various
transport regulations to overcome legal problems.
3. You are assigned the position of Chief Manager in a logistics company located at
Mumbai. You have customers across globe. Your responsibility is to collect the
goods from various sources and export it from the nearest port. How do you do
the operation, and explain the problems you may face during the logistical
operations?
4. “Supply chain management is need of the hour for current business scenario” –
Substantiate your views for the above statement by explaining the real time
success stories of any three business firms of your choice.
2.5 GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. AMUL is the India’s largest food products organization and the market
leader in whole milk, condensed milk, milk powder, butter, cheese, ice
cream, dairy whitener and sweets. “Amul-Diversifying for Growth” looks at
how the co-operative integrated approach adopted by Amul has been
successfully used to dominate the dairy products market and how it is
utilizing its strong brand name to diversify into non-dairy products,
processed foods, and other products. Discuss.
2. India’s strict regulations against allowing FDI in retail sector prevent the
entry of the foreign retailers to our country. Discuss the attempt of foreign
retailers to enter the land of opportunities through different strategies.
3. Explain the Leadership Re-organization. Discuss about Wipro’s Co-CEO
model. Will Wipro achieve what it set out to do by appointing Co-CEOs?
4. Transformation of an Indian Family Business into a globally competitive
Firm: Illustrate how companies from emerging market like Mahindra &
Mahindra (M&M) from India are competing globally by leveraging on their
core competencies.
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2.6 INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES AND DOCUMENTATION
1. Briefly explain the Export and Import policy (2002-2017) of India. Identify the
gains and losses of those policies.
2. Enumerate the procedures to establish a new Export Oriented Units and explain
the terms of shipment and processing of export order.
3. Elucidate the risks involved in export and also discuss about the export
incentives and Duty exemption schemes for importing capital goods.
4. Elaborate the impact of current monetary policies on India’s International trade.
2.7.1 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
1. A company manufacturing electronic goods wants to know how best it can
satisfy its potential buyers in the Asian market. Give your suggestions for
formulating an appropriate marketing research proposal.
2. According to your understanding, is the process of product research is
important in International marketing? Justify.
3. Discuss the major ethical issues in International marketing with three
examples.
4. Assume you are appointed as a marketing head in a leading FMCG company in
India. As part of the development process the company wants to expand its
business operations internationally to its neighboring countries. You are given
the task as following. a) Identifying the market and its segmentation b) Studying
the consumer behavior c) Do product research d) Examining the market
opportunities. Narrate your role to carry out the above task by doing market
research.
2.7.2 EXPORT AND IMPORT FINANCE
1. Line of Credit is a short term sources of finance for exporter & importer – will
you accept? Explain with examples.
2. Inflation rate as well as interest rates will affect the value of currency rates –
Discuss and also explain the reasons for variation of the inflation rate.
3. “Export incentives are major factors to encourage the EXIM business”- Do you
agree? Explain with suitable examples.
4. “Credit Insurance agencies will help the exporter & importer in financial
payments” – Prove it.
M.B.A. [I.B.] – 2ND YEAR – Assignment - AUP/551/C-350
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS - 2018 -2019
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ANNAMALAI
UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. SECOND YEAR
Academic Year : 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers as specialisation.
Last date for submission : 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each
Topic the answer should not exceed 15 – pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(2 topics).
Dr. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
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2.1 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1."HR outsourcing has become a common practice throughout the world"-Discuss
the implications of HR outsourcing functions.
2. Identify the Paramount barriers for effective training programme in IT field and
how to crush them". Explain with real life examples.
3. What type of interview techniques do you adopt for selecting an Executive in a
FMCG company for the post of Marketing Manager?
4. Assume that you are responsible for evaluating the employees’ performance in
the public sector manufacturing company. Discuss the appraisal process. Also
explain techniques you apply for various levels and give reasons.
2.2 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. Explain the recent trends in marketing concepts, also discuss the factors that a
marketing manager must take into account while developing the marketing mix
for the below mentioned products. 1. Female Cosmetics, 2. Children Health
Drinks and 3. Adult Bike.
2. ‘Every change in the political and legal environment creates an adjustment
problem for the marketers’ – as a budding manager what is your opinion about
this statement and suggest a suitable strategy to adopt successful and smooth
running of your business.
3. In designing an advertising campaign for a soft drink, which would you find
more useful; information about consumer demographics or information about
consumer life style? Give an example of how would you use each type of
information.
4. Suggest a successful way to segment the market for the following products
a) Detergent Soap b) Designer Jewellery c) Breakfast Cereals.
2.3 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. It is usual to declare good dividends when the company is making good
profit. It is profitable for companies not to declare any dividend even when
they are making good profits? What will be the reaction of the shareholder?
Discuss.
2. If you are working as a financial manager in an organization, what are your
policies to make profit for the organization?
3. Assume that you are new entrepreneur to start the business, which financial
resources you opt? Justify with your views.
4. “The success of a business concern depends upon the way in which it
earnings are computed, distributed and retained”- comment on this
statement.
2.4 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1. Prepare step by step Supply Chain network layout for any manufacturing
company.
2. List the various factors to be considered for locating Atomic Power plant.
3. Prepare PERT network for assembling a Motor Bike.
4. Visit any production plant and list various Material Handling devices with
photographs. Explain its advantages and disadvantages.
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2.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. ABC & CO Ltd wishes to setup a paper manufacturing unit in the sub urban
area of your city. You have been assigned to examine the preliminary
requirements and to conduct a feasibility study. What factors you will consider
to study the technical and economic feasibilities of the project. Give an outline
of the feasibility report.
2. ‟Detailed project report forms the foundation on which the entire super
structure of the project is built,” if it is weak, the project cannot withstand the
turbulent times ahead. Discuss bringing out the do’s and don’ts of a good
report.
3. Discuss about the infrastructure projects in the context of present day’s
economic developments of the country. Brief out the common problems
associated with it and the efforts made by the government to solve the same.
4. Why do role models impact the decision of people to become the entrepreneurs?
Do you think that a person whose parent was an entrepreneur of a failed
business is more or less likely to start his or her own business than a person
whose parents were managers of large established companies?
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and
analyse the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was
the vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify
it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies
be viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
2.7.1 HRM : (a) LABOUR WELFARE AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1. Do you think that the rules laid down on the various Acts pertaining to labour
welfare are employer friendly or employee friendly? Justify your stand with valid
examples.
2. What is your view that a small organization having an employee strength of 10 -
30 cannot implement employee welfare measures as per the prescribed Act or
beyond the purview of the Act? Discuss with supportive evidences.
3. “Providing too many benefits to employees leads to industrial unrest hence they
should be kept within certain limit”. Do you agree? Justify your stand.
4. “The Government plays an important role in establishing a better industrial
relations and it passes various laws to protect the interest of both employers
and employees”-Discuss.
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2.7.1 HRM: (b) TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Briefly explain business case for e-learning. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of e-learning in Indian scenario.
2. Prepare a training schedule for a newly joined salesman in a pharma company.
3. Assume that you are training an employee to diagnose and repair a loose wire in
an electrical socket. After demonstrating the procedures to follow, you let the
trainee show you how to do it. The trainee correctly demonstrates the process
and repairs the connection on the first attempt. Has learning occurred? Justify
your Answer.
4. Many employees are unwilling to relocate geographically because they like their
current community and because spouses and children prefer not to move, as
the result, it is difficult to develop employees through job experiences that
require relocation. How could an employee’s current job be changed to develop
that employee’s leadership skills?
2.7.2 MM : (a) SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
1. Sales Manager’s dilemma is mainly in using the Sales Management Information.
System towards hiring, training and allocating tasks – Discuss.
2. Explore new marketing and distribution channel for online e-marketing
Companies.
3. Middleman cannot be eliminated in distribution network – Discuss.
4. Sales management and distribution management are parallel functions –
Elucidate.
2.7.2 MM : (b) MARKETING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
1. Marketing research is undertaken to guide managers in the analysis of
marketing problems. Elucidate.
2. If you have to conduct interviews in a field survey, describe how you would
establish a rapport with respondents.
3. “Knowledge about individual’s exposure to various media of communication will
enable the marketer to understand consumer social behaviour:” Do you agree
with this statement? Why?
4. How dogmatism and cognitive personality factors affect the purchase behaviour
of consumer.
2.7.3 FM : (a) INVESTMENT, SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
1. “The most important index in financial market is the stock index, which uses a
set of stock that is representation of the whole market, or a specified sector, to
measure the change in the overall behaviour of the market or sector over a
period of time”. Do you agree or disagree? Give your views by taking the present
situation.
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2. The technical analyst places a great deal of importance on supply and demand
in stock pricing. Presumably the fundamental analyst also believes that supply
and demand are important. In what ways do the two groups disagree on the
subject? Give your comments with suitable examples.
3. The efficient market theory has major implications for the practice of portfolio
management. One obvious implication is the determination of superior analyst.
Another is how to carry out the management of portfolios, assuming no success
to superior analysts. Assume that none of the analysts to whom you have
access is superior, what specific investment practices you would implement for
your clients?
4. Reported earnings typically differ, sometimes considerably from economic
earnings. Nevertheless, it is often argued that reported earnings are intended
simply to provide source information to investors about the value of the firm. If
so, might there not be alternative accounting procedures of equal use to
investors? How might one go about evaluating the usefulness of such
procedures?
2.7.3 FM: (b) MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
1. Outline the features of the framework of regulation of the credit information
companies in India. What are the regulatory and supervisory objectives of the
RBI in relation to the NBFCs? Discuss the main elements of the RBI framework
of NBFC regulation.
2. I like to invest Rs 2 laths for long term in share market. Will you suggest
investing it right now or should I wait for further correction. Justify your views
in detail.
3. Discuss the process of selecting an investment in venture capital financing.
Explain briefly the framework of the scheme of regulation of venture capital
funds by the SEBI.
4. Discuss the structure and working of Indian banking industry. What
suggestions would you offer for improvement of their performance?
2.7.4 PM: (a) PRODUCTION, PLANNING, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
1. Identify two industries of your choice. When one industry practices TQM and
the other practice six SIGMA. What will be the defective rate of the two
industries?
2. Visit a manufacturing industry find out the areas in which control chart are
used. Prepare a detailed report.
3. Visit a manufacturing organization. Monitor the organization structure and
functions of the production planning and control department. Prepare your
detailed report.
4. Visit a manufacturing organization. Collect all relevant information regarding
vendors of the organization. Prepare a detailed report on the vendor
management practice of the organization.
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2.7.4 PM : (b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT
1. Quality and profitability are incompatible objectives.'' Do you agree? Write the
quality and profitability factors for FORD motor.
2. How would you provide for quality assurance in financial services being offered
by a NBFC?
3 How a quality awards can be planned and the formalities can be achieved? Write
the ISO awards in automobile manufacturing industry.
4. How the core competencies its reliability of the strategic alliances for ensuring
quality? Write the factors on health care industry in India.
2.7.5 SYSTEMS: (a) PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
1. For what purpose the Macros are used in MS-Word. Give two examples with
including the procedures to be followed while inserting Macros with step by step
instruction.
2. What are the methods adopted to draw various types of Charts in Excel. Draw
any three Charts of your choice. (Attach the printout copy of the charts from
Excel sheet).
3. Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) role in e-mail is important – do you agree, bring out
the types and issues in it.
4. An organization wants to computerize the HR department and network their
activities. Prepare a presentation on the merits and demerits of computerizing
and prepare the slide animation and transition explaining the challenges of
network activities. (Attach the print out copy of PPT).
2.7.5 (b) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. List and explain the issues involved in development of a business website.
2. Describe the various methodologies used in Business Process Reengineering
and compare these methodologies.
3. Discuss the issues to be considered in planning, design and implementation of
Cross Functional Integrated ERP Systems.
4. Manufacturers of a mobile phone may assume unique name, address, contact
details with model number and type. One manufacturer made one product and
different manufacturers may have different products with the same model
number. But no manufacturer would have two products with the same model
number. With the help of unique identity number customers are identified and
have email id and physical address. Many customers may live at the same
physical address, but to assume that no two customers have the same mail id.
One customer placed an order with unique order number and date. For each
order there are one or more products ordered and there is a quantity for each
product on the order. Draw an E/R diagram to capture the above information.
M.B.A. – 2nd Year – Assignment- UAP/551/C-700
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 -2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission: 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each
topic the answer should not exceed 15–pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
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2.1 ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
1. “Change is easy to devise but difficult to implement and nearly impossible to
sustain”. – Discuss with live examples from any industry of your choice.
2. Mr. Ramesh, CEO of a company is going to introduce mechanization in his
company to speedup the production process. This leaves 10% of employees to be
unemployed. The casual laborers resist this mechanization process. Assume
that you are consultant; intervene in this issue and act as consultant to both
Mr. Ramesh and the employees.
3. Discuss the major interventions. In your opinion, Which OD interventions are
most effective? Why?
4. Bring out an essay on the OD in Multinational companies after 2010.
2.2 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Briefly explain business case for e-learning. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of e-learning in Indian scenario.
2. Prepare a training schedule for a newly joined salesman in a Parma company.
3. Assume that you are training an employee to diagnose and repair a loose wire in
an electrical socket. After demonstrating the procedures to follow, you let the
trainee show you how to do it. The trainee correctly demonstrates the process
and repairs the connection on the first attempt. Has learning occurred? Justify
your Answer.
4. Many employees are unwilling to relocate geographically because they like their
current community and because spouses and children prefer not to move, as
the result, it is difficult to develop employees through job experiences that
require relocation. How could an employee’s current job be changed to develop
that employee’s leadership skills?
2.3 LABOUR WELFARE
1. A Workman under the influence of drink touched a live wire while working at a
machine and instantaneously died. His wife claimed compensation, but the
employee took the plea that he was not liable as the accident arouse out of a
default by the workman. Critically, evaluate and comment on the incident.
2. Write the various statutes enacted by Indian parliament from time to time and
various schemes implemented by the government for the welfare of the child,
female and contract labourers in India.
3. Give a detail note on voluntary welfare facilities provided by the Indian
organization of your choice.
4. The services of employer were terminated due to closure. But the apex court
held that the services to be continued on same terms and conditions either in
the government or in the government operations. Discuss.
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2.4 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
1. Critically evaluate the existing statutory machinery available for settling
industrial dispute in India. Are they effective? Give your suggestion.
2. “Grievance handling has been called day-to-day collective bargaining. It involves
the continuing interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement but usually
not its renegotiation.” – Converse the statement with suitable examples.
3.) “Disciplinary proceedings must be treated as the means for an end”- Explicate
the statement clearly identifying the “means” and “ends”.
4. “For peaceful evolution of the economic system in a democratic basis, it is
essential that workers participation in management should be accepted as a
principle and urgent need.” – Do you agree with the statement? Justify your
answer.
2.5 WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
1. Compare the Salary template of Three Companies and find out the one that has
the most amount of Tax Saving schemes.
2. Do a Web Search of Indian Industries using the term salary survey, find out the
most relevant and up-to-date information on the same.
3. Give the SWOT – Analysis report on the 7th Pay Commission Recommendations.
4. How to impose rules and policies on compensation in terms of salary and other
benefits for managerial personnel. What process would you adopt in revision of
existing salary structure of an organization?
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and analyse
the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was the
vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies be
viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
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2.7.1 E-COMMERCE
1. Enumerate Security of Internet hosts and networks, Public key infrastructure,
Safety of E-Commerce applications, Electronic payment systems, Trust and
reputation in E-Commerce.
2. Discuss about the prevention procedures of the firewall to avoid the attack of
Hackers.
3. “Online Shopping generate new economy”- Comment your opinion with proper
Justification.
4. Discuss the role played by E-commerce in providing customer service at the
various stages (product selection to post purchase) in an online buying
transaction.
2.7.2 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
1. “Empirical research in India creates so many problems for the researchers”.
State the problems that are usually faced by young researchers.
2. Using the different measurement scales, prepare a questionnaire, on a topic of
your choice and indicate the statistical tools can be used for analysis of the
questionnaire.
3. Critically examine the following statements.
(a) Interviews cause more bias than the use of questionnaire while collecting
data.
(b) Projective technique is reliable and authentic method of data collection.
4. “Majority of the researches makes use of primary sources of data and secondary
data sources do not really contribute to a scientific enquiry”. Do you agree (or)
disagree with the statement? Explain.
M.B.A.[H.R.M.] – 2ND YEAR - Assignment- UAP/551/C-1900
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 - 2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. E. BUSINESS
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission : 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/- : 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own handwriting of the student concerned
and not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand
corner on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For
each Topic the answer should not exceed 15 pages. Each assignment carries
25 marks (2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
2
2.1 E-COMMERCE
1. Enumerate Security of Internet hosts and networks, Public key infrastructure,
Safety of E-Commerce applications, Electronic payment systems, Trust and
reputation in E-Commerce.
2. Discuss about the prevention procedures of the firewall to avoid the attack of
Hackers.
3. “Online Shopping generate new economy”- Comment your opinion with proper
Justification.
4. Discuss the role played by E-commerce in providing customer service at the
various stages (product selection to post purchase) in an online buying
transaction.
2.2 E-COMMERCE: APPLICATION AND SECURITIES
1. Is the e-payment system secured? How? and why not? Discuss different types
of e-commerce payment systems available globally.
2. Elaborate the Past, Present and Future of the World Wide Web.
3. The Emerging Role of Banks in E-Commerce and Application of E-commerce in
Banking.– Discuss
4. Security Issues & Challenges to E- Commerce, Looking Ahead to the Future of
E-Commerce Security-Elaborate.
2.3 INTERNET AND JAVA PROGRAMMING
1. “The Internet has no single owner, yet everyone owns (a portion of) the Internet. The
Internet has no central operator, yet everyone operates (a portion of) the Internet” –
Discuss.
2. Can DHTML be used to create website? Create a website for an online marketing
company. Explain the process.
3. “Application security features are built into the JAVA language”. Discuss on how to
take advantage of these features and several other simple measures to ensure Java
Application Security”.
4. “Java Database Connectivity is an application programming interface (API) which
allows the programmer to connect and interact with databases” - Discuss.
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2.4 ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN TOOLS
1. What is Java Script. Explain the following of Java Script with suitable
examples?
a. Operations
b. Statements
c. Functions
d. Event handling
e. Objects
f. Frames and windows
g. Cookies
h. Creating links
i. Using images
j. Doing maths
2. Explain various HTML tags used for creating a web page with suitable example.
Elaborate the procedure to convert XML to HTML and HTML to XML.
3. What is a Java Bean? Discuss the architectural overview of Java Bean. Explain
the components of Java Bean. Explain the properties of Java Bean with suitable
coding.
4. What is servlet? Explain the lifecycle of a servlet. Explain the methods to read
HTTP header. Explain the methods to set HTTP Response Header.
2.5 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
1. How will you execute the Gap Analysis phase of ERP implementation for a very
large manufacturing industry? Discuss the steps involved in this scenario.
2. Explain the Planning and Execution Model based on integrated process for a
service industry.
3. Discuss the common myths about ERP and find practical solutions for dispelling
them in your organization.
4. Most companies today have made significant investments in information
technology systems. Write a case study of Integrating ERP, CRM and SCM
creates a single view of organizational profitability.
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for Reliance Jio 4G services in Indian market and
analyse the strategic approach of reliance communication in this regard.
2. What were the major strategic drawbacks of Kingfisher Airlines? What was the
vital reason for its dropdown? Consider the strategic issues and justify it.
3. Illustrate with examples of hyper competition and competitive dynamic
approaches in strategic marketing.
4. Why would management adopt a stability strategy? Can stability strategies
be viable over a lengthy period of time? Why or Why not?
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2.7.1 GLOBAL MARKETING
1. Discuss the various terms of trade and explain about the concept and
components of Balance of payments.
2. Elucidate the tariff and non tariff barriers and discuss about reasons for foreign
exchange control.
3. Explain the functions and responsibilities of IMF and IBRD.
4. Write the export licensing procedure and forms required for exports.
2.7.2 STRUCTURED SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
1. Draw the context diagram and a set of data flow diagrams for developing a
library management system with the following functionalities. List the
assumptions made in your analysis.
a. Inquiring the availability of a book by giving the ISBN or title or author's
name
b. Renting a book that is available
c. Returning a book after use
d. Reserving a book when it is not available
e. Collection of overdue charges
f. Maintaining book details
g. Maintaining supplier details who supply the goods.
2. Design a set of files for supporting a common payroll system. Comment on the
data security issues of the file system you have designed.
3. Assume that you are in charge of designing software to be installed in bank
ATM. Which kind of architecture would you choose? Give reasons for your
selection and draw the architecture diagram of the system.
4. Assume that you are given the following details of a small mail order catalogue
system that allows people to shop from home:
When a customer receives the catalogue and wants to buy something, he can
telephone, fax or email his order to the company. The company gets the order
and sends the goods and an invoice. When the customer receives the goods with
a delivery note, he sends payment and receives a receipt for payment. Draw the
context diagram and data flow diagrams up to level-2 to analyze the
requirements of this system. Also, give the data dictionary.
M.B.A.[E.B.] – 2ND YEAR – Assignment - AUP/551/C-200
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS 2018 - 2019
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2018 - 2019
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted Project and
Viva-Voce.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.7.2) as specialisation.
Last date for submission: 28-02-2019
Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-: 15-03-2019
NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2019 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned
and not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on A4 paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand
corner on all pages) should be put in an envelop with superscription “MBA
Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For
each topic the answer should not exceed 15–pages. Each assignment carries
25 marks (2 topics).
DR. M. ARUL
DIRECTOR
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2.1 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. How does the environment concerning human resource management in India
vary from that of developed countries? Elaborate.
2. Manpower planning is considered as the most primary and important task of HR
department internationally. Why is it not so in India? Also discuss the
consequences of not planning manpower requirements.
3. Your Organisation is a multinational company based at India. Simultaneously
three executives looking after three geographical area decides to quit. The top
Management is asking you to conduct the exit interview for those tendered their
resignation. How would you organize the exit interview? Will you impress upon
them to continue? If “Yes” why? If “No” Why Not?
4. Oil Refinery Company in Riyadh is recruiting supervisory staff for its refinery
operation. Suggest suitable recruiting process for the company.
2.2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
1. “Major environmental influences always have an impact on International
marketing” – Discuss the above statement with recent live examples.
2. Discuss briefly, modes to enter international market and recommend mode of
entry and its implications for success of a new product across multiple markets.
3. “Modern marketing concept is applicable to all business organisations
irrespective of their size or nature of the goods or services marketed”- Do you
agree or disagree? Give your justification.
4. Branding is hot topic in board rooms around the world because most CEOs
recognise that the strong brand is a powerful driver in shareholder value. In this
connection, what are the key elements that contribute to brand equity? Is it
possible to quantify brand equity? If so How? Give recent examples.
2.3 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
1. Discuss the foreign exchange market, procedure for quotation and arbitrage.
Narrate current situation of Euro currency and Euro Credit.
2. Elaborate the different criteria and difficulties in evaluating foreign projects
while making international investment decision for developing countries
investors.
3. Critically evaluate the International Financial Market Instruments. Discuss the
internal and external techniques of risk involved in the International Business.
4. What do you understand by International Portfolio Investment? Critically
evaluate the key elements of taxation with suitable examples.
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2.4 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
1. Mr. Sarath, CEO of a Multinational company has decided to construct a
warehouse in the central part of the India. He approaches you for designing the
warehouse. Counsel Mr. Sarath in designing the warehouse with different sizes
and shapes and explain its relationship with material-handling system. Suggest
the reason for constructing different designs of warehouses by explaining its
advantages and disadvantages.
2. Mr. Puneeth has recently opened a logistical service agency. When he enters into
the business, many agencies face different legal problems related to logistical
operations. Mr. Puneeth does not know how to run the business without any
legal problem. As a logistical legal consultant, advise Mr. Puneeth about various
transport regulations to overcome legal problems.
3. You are assigned the position of Chief Manager in a logistics company located at
Mumbai. You have customers across globe. Your responsibility is to collect the
goods from various sources and export it from the nearest port. How do you do
the operation, and explain the problems you may face during the logistical
operations?
4. “Supply chain management is need of the hour for current business scenario” –
Substantiate your views for the above statement by explaining the real time
success stories of any three business firms of your choice.
2.5 GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. AMUL is the India’s largest food products organization and the market
leader in whole milk, condensed milk, milk powder, butter, cheese, ice
cream, dairy whitener and sweets. “Amul-Diversifying for Growth” looks at
how the co-operative integrated approach adopted by Amul has been
successfully used to dominate the dairy products market and how it is
utilizing its strong brand name to diversify into non-dairy products,
processed foods, and other products. Discuss.
2. India’s strict regulations against allowing FDI in retail sector prevent the
entry of the foreign retailers to our country. Discuss the attempt of foreign
retailers to enter the land of opportunities through different strategies.
3. Explain the Leadership Re-organization. Discuss about Wipro’s Co-CEO
model. Will Wipro achieve what it set out to do by appointing Co-CEOs?
4. Transformation of an Indian Family Business into a globally competitive
Firm: Illustrate how companies from emerging market like Mahindra &
Mahindra (M&M) from India are competing globally by leveraging on their
core competencies.
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2.6 INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICIES AND DOCUMENTATION
1. Briefly explain the Export and Import policy (2002-2017) of India. Identify the
gains and losses of those policies.
2. Enumerate the procedures to establish a new Export Oriented Units and explain
the terms of shipment and processing of export order.
3. Elucidate the risks involved in export and also discuss about the export
incentives and Duty exemption schemes for importing capital goods.
4. Elaborate the impact of current monetary policies on India’s International trade.
2.7.1 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
1. A company manufacturing electronic goods wants to know how best it can
satisfy its potential buyers in the Asian market. Give your suggestions for
formulating an appropriate marketing research proposal.
2. According to your understanding, is the process of product research is
important in International marketing? Justify.
3. Discuss the major ethical issues in International marketing with three
examples.
4. Assume you are appointed as a marketing head in a leading FMCG company in
India. As part of the development process the company wants to expand its
business operations internationally to its neighboring countries. You are given
the task as following. a) Identifying the market and its segmentation b) Studying
the consumer behavior c) Do product research d) Examining the market
opportunities. Narrate your role to carry out the above task by doing market
research.
2.7.2 EXPORT AND IMPORT FINANCE
1. Line of Credit is a short term sources of finance for exporter & importer – will
you accept? Explain with examples.
2. Inflation rate as well as interest rates will affect the value of currency rates –
Discuss and also explain the reasons for variation of the inflation rate.
3. “Export incentives are major factors to encourage the EXIM business”- Do you
agree? Explain with suitable examples.
4. “Credit Insurance agencies will help the exporter & importer in financial
payments” – Prove it.
M.B.A. [I.B.] – 2ND YEAR – Assignment - AUP/551/C-350
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY PRESS - 2018 -2019
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