ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ISBM ONGOING EXAM ANSWER SHEETS PROVIDED
CONTACT:
DR. PRASANTH MBA PH.D. DME MOBILE / WHATSAPP: +91 9924764558 OR +91 9447965521 EMAIL: prasanththampi1975@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.casestudyandprojectreports.com
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Note : All Questions are Compulsory
Each Cases Carries Equal Marks
GROUP A:
CASE 1
Q1) Imagine that you are in-charge of a major chemical plant, manufacturing points. At
present, the general awareness about the mandatory requirements for chemical
industry is very low. Even if the compliance record is maintained, it is not disclosed to
all employees. (25 marks)
In a recent seminar of the company, many experts from industry associations like
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), conducted the seminar. The dangers of noncompliance
of ISO 14001 EMS certification and Trade Sanctions, which are likely to
increase, were discussed. Even the senior managers were involved and a lot of serious
discussions took place.
After a span of one month, the In-charge (i.e. you!) received a call from the top
management, who want you to find out more about the ISO Certification. The
management, wants to help you, with the help of other employees to list the critical
aspects that have potential environmental impact.
You may be feeling that you have only some vague ideas about air pollution in
paint industry and water pollution, due to paint manufacture. You may also recall the
newspaper clipping on internationalization of paint manufacturing practices, which
states the following points:
i) What are the activities that are critical to the company’s environmental
management certification?
ii) List the activities which have potential environmental impacts in a pint industry.
iii) List the legal requirements.
iv) Is there a trade related issue involved in this case
v) Explain, how your company can prepare itself towards certification.
CASE 2 :
Q2) XYZ company is an equal opportunity employer. XYZ Co has always upheld the
spirits of freedom, human welfare, fair practices and fair treatment to all employees. It
has the image of a socially responsible company in India. XYZ Co., has never involved
itself in any study deals, even if it could bring good profits. (15 Marks)
Also, XYZ Co. is a major IT solution provider. XYZ has
immense consultancy services in the African nations
and South East Asian countries. from an African
country, stating that they have an assignment for two
conditions are to be fulfilled.
potential for
providing A
request was
received years.
The following
a) Employees should not bring families with them during the assignment.
b) Women managers should not accompany the team.
c) The country and the collaborating company are not responsible if any accident
or any other untoward incidents take place.
Please answer the following questions :
i) Should XYZ Co take up the assignment?
ii) How can XYZ Co maintain business viability and growth without compromising on
basic rights and values enshrined? In the mission statement of the company?
iii) What alterations may be sought in the agreement and why?
GROUP – B
Environmental Pollution:
CASE 3
Q3) On the night of December 23, 1983 a dangerous chemical reation occurred in the
Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, when a large amount of water got into the MIC i.e.
Methyl Isocyanate storage tank. When the leak was detected by workers at 11.30 pm,
their eyes began to tear and burn. The rest is history. About 40 tons of MIC poured out
of the tank for nearly 2 hours and escaped into air, spreading within 8 km down wind,
About 4000 people were killed in sleep or as they fled in terror, hundreds of thousands
were injured or effected the victims who were almost entirely the poorest members of
the population. The poisonous gas, caused death and left the survivors with lingering
disability and diseases.
The Bhopal disaster was a result of the combination of legal, technological,
organizational and human errors. The long term effects were made worse by the
absence of systems to care for and compensate the victims. Also, the safety standards
and maintenance procedure at the Union Carbide plant had been deteriorating and
ignored for months.
Questions :
i) From Bhopal Tragedy, what an industrial manager learns? What safety procedures
are to be followed. Study the case deeply and state what were the defects of MIL unit.
In view of this case, prepare a disaster management plan, which could cover be useful
to a chemical company. (10 Marks)
Q 4)
i) List the methods of waste management in the order of preference. (5
Marks)
ii) What are the advantages of solid waste incernaton? (5 Marks)
iii) Define hazardous waste
(5 Marks)
iv) List the legal provisions in the Environment Protection Act pertaining to hazardous
waste
(5 Marks)
Q 5)
i) Discuss the role of CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) in the pollution control
activities in
India. (2
Marks)
ii) Mention the salient points of the 3 Acts : (2
Marks)
The Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act 1981
The Water (prevention and control of pollution)
Act 1974 The Environment (Protection) Act 1986
iii) Explain the very elements of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) –
different types of Impact Assessments – the benefits of EIA – The EIA process, key
points to remember while
conducting an effective EIA. (2 Marks)
iv)
Compare and contrast “polluter pays principle” with “beneficiary pays
principle”. (2 Marks)
v)
What are the tenets of Risk management – explain the steps involved
through a chart. (2Marks)
Human Resource Management
Answer the following question.
Q1. What are the pay-surveys? And whats its usefulness? (10 marks)
Q2. What are the factors affecting Job Design? (10 marks)
Q3. Write short note on Manpower planning? Forecasting manpower requirements (10 marks)
Q4. What is compensation? And what are the main objectives of compensation? (10 marks)
Q5. Discus the role of employee referrals in recruitment? (10 marks)
Q6. Why there is need of Human Resource Planning? (10 marks)
Q7. Write short note on Executive pay. (10 marks)
Q8. What is Management By Objectives (MBO)? (10 marks)
Management Control System
Answer the following question.
Q1. Describe the various short-term and long-term incentive plans. (10
marks)
Q2. Define Transfer pricing. Describe the various transfer pricing methods in detail (10
marks)
Q3. What do you understand by the term responsibility center? (10
marks)
Q4. Explain, in detail, the various corporate level strategies and business unit, 'strategies with detail (10
marks)
Q5. Explain Mix and Volume Variance (10
marks)
Q6. Explain Balance Score Card (10
marks)
Q7.
25. Describe the need for MIS in a business organization focusing on Management Control System. Also explain the
important considerations in designing Management Information System (M l S) for the purpose of Management
Control
(10
marks)
Q8. Give performance measurement in service organisation. (10
marks)
CONTACT:
DR. PRASANTH MBA PH.D. DME MOBILE / WHATSAPP: +91 9924764558 OR +91 9447965521 EMAIL: prasanththampi1975@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.casestudyandprojectreports.com
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Note : All Questions are Compulsory
Each Cases Carries Equal Marks
GROUP A:
CASE 1
Q1) Imagine that you are in-charge of a major chemical plant, manufacturing points. At
present, the general awareness about the mandatory requirements for chemical
industry is very low. Even if the compliance record is maintained, it is not disclosed to
all employees. (25 marks)
In a recent seminar of the company, many experts from industry associations like
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), conducted the seminar. The dangers of noncompliance
of ISO 14001 EMS certification and Trade Sanctions, which are likely to
increase, were discussed. Even the senior managers were involved and a lot of serious
discussions took place.
After a span of one month, the In-charge (i.e. you!) received a call from the top
management, who want you to find out more about the ISO Certification. The
management, wants to help you, with the help of other employees to list the critical
aspects that have potential environmental impact.
You may be feeling that you have only some vague ideas about air pollution in
paint industry and water pollution, due to paint manufacture. You may also recall the
newspaper clipping on internationalization of paint manufacturing practices, which
states the following points:
i) What are the activities that are critical to the company’s environmental
management certification?
ii) List the activities which have potential environmental impacts in a pint industry.
iii) List the legal requirements.
iv) Is there a trade related issue involved in this case
v) Explain, how your company can prepare itself towards certification.
CASE 2 :
Q2) XYZ company is an equal opportunity employer. XYZ Co has always upheld the
spirits of freedom, human welfare, fair practices and fair treatment to all employees. It
has the image of a socially responsible company in India. XYZ Co., has never involved
itself in any study deals, even if it could bring good profits. (15 Marks)
Also, XYZ Co. is a major IT solution provider. XYZ has
immense consultancy services in the African nations
and South East Asian countries. from an African
country, stating that they have an assignment for two
conditions are to be fulfilled.
potential for
providing A
request was
received years.
The following
a) Employees should not bring families with them during the assignment.
b) Women managers should not accompany the team.
c) The country and the collaborating company are not responsible if any accident
or any other untoward incidents take place.
Please answer the following questions :
i) Should XYZ Co take up the assignment?
ii) How can XYZ Co maintain business viability and growth without compromising on
basic rights and values enshrined? In the mission statement of the company?
iii) What alterations may be sought in the agreement and why?
GROUP – B
Environmental Pollution:
CASE 3
Q3) On the night of December 23, 1983 a dangerous chemical reation occurred in the
Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, when a large amount of water got into the MIC i.e.
Methyl Isocyanate storage tank. When the leak was detected by workers at 11.30 pm,
their eyes began to tear and burn. The rest is history. About 40 tons of MIC poured out
of the tank for nearly 2 hours and escaped into air, spreading within 8 km down wind,
About 4000 people were killed in sleep or as they fled in terror, hundreds of thousands
were injured or effected the victims who were almost entirely the poorest members of
the population. The poisonous gas, caused death and left the survivors with lingering
disability and diseases.
The Bhopal disaster was a result of the combination of legal, technological,
organizational and human errors. The long term effects were made worse by the
absence of systems to care for and compensate the victims. Also, the safety standards
and maintenance procedure at the Union Carbide plant had been deteriorating and
ignored for months.
Questions :
i) From Bhopal Tragedy, what an industrial manager learns? What safety procedures
are to be followed. Study the case deeply and state what were the defects of MIL unit.
In view of this case, prepare a disaster management plan, which could cover be useful
to a chemical company. (10 Marks)
Q 4)
i) List the methods of waste management in the order of preference. (5
Marks)
ii) What are the advantages of solid waste incernaton? (5 Marks)
iii) Define hazardous waste
(5 Marks)
iv) List the legal provisions in the Environment Protection Act pertaining to hazardous
waste
(5 Marks)
Q 5)
i) Discuss the role of CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) in the pollution control
activities in
India. (2
Marks)
ii) Mention the salient points of the 3 Acts : (2
Marks)
The Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act 1981
The Water (prevention and control of pollution)
Act 1974 The Environment (Protection) Act 1986
iii) Explain the very elements of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) –
different types of Impact Assessments – the benefits of EIA – The EIA process, key
points to remember while
conducting an effective EIA. (2 Marks)
iv)
Compare and contrast “polluter pays principle” with “beneficiary pays
principle”. (2 Marks)
v)
What are the tenets of Risk management – explain the steps involved
through a chart. (2Marks)
Human Resource Management
Answer the following question.
Q1. What are the pay-surveys? And whats its usefulness? (10 marks)
Q2. What are the factors affecting Job Design? (10 marks)
Q3. Write short note on Manpower planning? Forecasting manpower requirements (10 marks)
Q4. What is compensation? And what are the main objectives of compensation? (10 marks)
Q5. Discus the role of employee referrals in recruitment? (10 marks)
Q6. Why there is need of Human Resource Planning? (10 marks)
Q7. Write short note on Executive pay. (10 marks)
Q8. What is Management By Objectives (MBO)? (10 marks)
Management Control System
Answer the following question.
Q1. Describe the various short-term and long-term incentive plans. (10
marks)
Q2. Define Transfer pricing. Describe the various transfer pricing methods in detail (10
marks)
Q3. What do you understand by the term responsibility center? (10
marks)
Q4. Explain, in detail, the various corporate level strategies and business unit, 'strategies with detail (10
marks)
Q5. Explain Mix and Volume Variance (10
marks)
Q6. Explain Balance Score Card (10
marks)
Q7.
25. Describe the need for MIS in a business organization focusing on Management Control System. Also explain the
important considerations in designing Management Information System (M l S) for the purpose of Management
Control
(10
marks)
Q8. Give performance measurement in service organisation. (10
marks)
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