Pune University: MBA may 2007 sem 1,2

1. [3175]-101<br />M.B.A.(Semester-I)<br />May 2007<br />Organizational Behavior & Principle &<br />Practices of Management<br />(2005 Pattern)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks: 70<br />Instructions:<br />1) Question No.1 Compulsory.<br />2) Solve any THREE questions out of the remaining.<br />Q1) a) Define Planning. Explain the Strategies & planning premises.[10]<br />b) Define leadership. Explain the style of leadership.<br />Q2)Elaborate the SOBC model of O.B. Give Examples.[15]<br />Q3)What are the various function of management?[15]<br />Q4)Explain the concept of conflict management with its Process.[15]<br />Q5)What is deparmentation? Explain its Nature & Purpose.[15]<br />Q6)Elaborate A.H. Maslow’s Hierarchy theory of motivation, in details.[15]<br />Q7)Write the short notes on: (Any three)[15]<br />Concept of Management.<br />Development of Personality.<br />Team Work.<br />Decentralization.<br />Primary & Secondary motives.<br />[3175]-102<br />M.B.A.(Semester-I)<br />May 2007<br />MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING<br />(2005 Pattern)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1)Question No.1 Compulsory.<br />2)Attempt any two question from the section I and section II each.<br />3)Figures to tne right indicate marks.<br />4)Use of simple calculators is allowed.<br />Q1)Explain any five basic concepts in Financial Accounting. (GAAP)<br />SECTION-I<br />Q2)Explain the importance of cost accounting as a managerial tool. How costs are classified?<br />[15]<br />Q3)What is labour turnover? What are the causes of Labour turnover? How is it measured?<br />[15]<br />Q4)Define standard cost and standard costing. Write the advantages and disadvantages of standard costing.[15]<br />Q5)Write short Notes on (Any three)<br />Trial balance.<br />Functional budgets.<br />Cost Sheet.<br />Bank Reconciliation Statement.<br />LIFO.<br />[15]<br />SECTION-II<br />Q6)The budget production of Alfa ltd is 60000 units, the variable costs p.u. is Rs.16 and <br />fixed cost per unit is Rs. 4. Selling price is to be fixed to fetch a profit of 20% on cost.<br />Calculate BEP and P/V ratio at budgeted Selling Price.<br />If the selling Price is reduced by 10% what will be BEP and P/V ratio?<br />Company desires 10% increase in budgeted Profit at revised selling price mentioned in (ii) above, calculate required sales volume in units and rupees.<br />[15]<br />Q7)For Manufacturing 15 kg of a product, the standard material required are :<br />MaterialsA:12 kg @ Rs.10<br />B:5 kg @ Rs.16<br />C:3 kg @ Rs.20<br />In a Month, 1500kg of the product were produced. The actual material consumption was as follows:<br />MaterialsA: 1100 Kg @ Rs.12<br />B:600 kg @ Rs.14<br />C:450 kg @ Rs.18<br />Calculate material variances.<br />[15]<br />Q8)Prepare Trading & Profit & Loss Account And the Balance sheet as on 31.03.2005 of <br />Mr.Ramesh.<br />Balances as On 31.03.2005<br />Rs.<br />Capital of Mr. Ramesh 50,000<br />Debtors25,600<br />Creditors28,000<br />Drawings 5,000<br />General Expenses1,500<br />Printing1,300<br />Wages7,500<br />Royalty2,500<br />Purchases35,000<br />Sales46,400<br />Salaries4,000<br />Office Expenses2,200<br />Insurance700<br />Rent1,900<br />Opening Stock12,000<br />Building12,000<br />Machinery20,000<br />B/R4,200<br />Loans10,000<br />B/P1,000<br />Adjustments:<br />Closing Stock Rs.25000<br />Depreciate fixed assets by 10%.<br />Rs.450 due from a customer is no more recoverable.<br />Provide for doubtful debts on debtors @ 5%.[15]<br />Q9)A Company Has prepared the budget for production of the only product manufactured by them as under:-<br />Rs. In Lacs.<br />Raw material2.52<br />Direct Labour.75<br />Direct expenses.10<br />Work Overheads(60%Fixed)2.25<br />Admn. Overheads(80% Fixed).40<br />Selling Overheads (50% Fixed).20<br />The actual production during the period was only 60,000 units. Calculate the revised budget cost per unit.<br />[15]<br />[3175]-103<br />M.B.A.-I (New)<br />May 2007<br />(103)MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS<br />(Papers-I)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1)Question No.1 Compulsory which carries 10 marks.<br />2)Attempt any four questions from the remaining that carry 15 marks each.<br />3)Draw Suitable diagram whenever necessary.<br />Q1)Define ‘Managerial Economics’. Discuss its nature and scope.<br />OR<br />Discuss the factors affecting Price elasticity of demand with the help of suitable examples.<br />Q2)Why is demand forecasting essential? Explain the different techniques of survey method.<br />Q3)State and explain the theory of Law Of Variable Proportions.<br />Q4)Distinguish between perfect competition and imperfect competition.<br />Q5)What do you understand by ‘cost Benefit Analysis’? Discuss the steps involved in it.<br />Q6)Distinguish between GDP & NDP. Describe the various method of measuring National Income.<br />Q7) Write Short Notes on (Any Three)<br />Pricing in Public sector Undertaking(PSUs)<br />Disinvestment.<br />Innovation Theory of Profit.<br />Long run average cost curve (LRAC).<br />[3175]-104<br />M.B.A.(Semester-I)<br />May 2007<br />(104)STATISTICAL & QUANTITATIVE METHODS<br />(NEW) (2005 Pattern)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1)Question No.1 &4 are Compulsory.<br />2)Solve any one question from Question no.2 and 3 and any one question from Question No. 5 And 6<br />3)Figures to the right indicate full marks.<br />4)Use of electronic calculators is allowed.<br />5)Graph Papers will be supplied on demand.<br />SECTION-I<br />Q1) a) The following table gives the distribution of out lay of the budget of a state under major head of development expenditure:<br />HeadsExpenditure(in Rs.Cr.)a) Agriculture and community developmentb) Irrigation and Powerc) Industry and miningd) Transport and communicatione) Miscellaneous10,0004,000800060002000<br />Represent the information by a suitable diagram or chart[5]<br />You are given variance of Y=16.<br />The regression equation are 4x-5y+33=0 and 20x-9y=107.<br />Find i)Average value of X and Y,<br />Correlation coefficient between x and Y, and<br />Standard deviation of X[5].<br />c)There are 3 men aged 60, 65 and 70 years. The probability that to live 5 more years is 0.8 for a 60 years, 0.6 for 65 years old and 0.3 for a 70 years old person. Find the probability that at least two of the 3 person will live 5 years more.[5]<br />d)The mean and standard deviation of 100 items are calculated as 60 and 7 respectively. Two of the items were found to be incorrect at the time of checking. 35 and 47 were wrongly copied as 53 and 74. Calculate correct mean and S.D.[5]<br />Q2) a) Explain the meaning of partial and Multiple Correlation and regression giving illustration.[5]<br />b) Assuming that the probability of a fatal accident in a factory is 1/1200 in a year. Calculate the probability that in a factory employing 300 workers, there will be at least two fatal accidents in a year. (Given e-0.25=0.7788) [5]<br />Calculate Rank correlation coefficient between marks in statistics and Economics as given below:[5]<br />Marks in Statistics45706540804050708560Marks in Economics35807040904560808050<br />Q3) a)State what are the different measures of dispersion and state their merits and demerits.[5]<br />Given the following:<br />Total Population of a locality- 240000<br />Total literate in the Locality-40000<br />Total illiterate in the locality-40000<br />Total literate criminal in the Locality-5000<br />Determine the coefficient of the association between literacy and criminal behavior.<br />Given[5]<br />XYAverageS.D.205254<br />Correlation coefficient between X and Y = 0.6. Find the two regression equation and estimate X for Y = 20.<br />Q4) a)A refinery makes 3 grades of petrol A,B and C from crude oil D,E and F. Crude oil F can be used in any grade but the other must satisfy the following specifications.[6]<br />GradeSelling Price per liter (Rs.)SpecificationsABCRs.48Rs.50Rs.49Not less than 50% crude D.Not less than 25% crude E.Not less than 25% crude D.Not more than 50% crude E.No specifications.<br />There are capacity limitation on the amount of 3crude elements can be used<br />CrudeCapacity (KL)Price per litreDEF50050036049.547.548.5<br />Formulate LPP to maximize Profit.<br />Find the optimal strategies for A and B in the following game. Also obtain the value of the game.<br />A’sStrategiesB’s Strategies B1 B2 B3A1A2A3 9 8 -7 3 -6 4 6 7 -7<br />Solve the following T.P. unit transportation cost (Rs.)[8]<br />FactoryWare HousesCapacity D E FABC 5 1 7 6 4 6 3 2 5108015Requirement 75 20 50<br />Q5)a)Solve by graphical method.<br />Minimize z = 6x1 + 14 x2<br />Subject to 5x1 + 4x2 >= 60,<br /> 3x1 + 7 x2 >= 84,<br /> x1 + 2x2 >= 18,<br />x1, x2 >=0.<br />Market survey is made on two brands of breakfast foods A and B. Everyday a customer purchases; he may buy the same brand or switch to another brand. The transition matrix is given below.[8]<br />FromTo A BAB0.20.6 0.4<br />At 60% of people buy brand A and 40% people buy brand B. determine Market share of Brand A and B in Steady State.<br />Q6)a)Explain Queuing theory and its characteristics.[8]<br />b)Solve the following assignment problem[7]<br />Sales in thousands<br />SalesmenDistricts D1 D2 D3 D4S1S2S3S4 20 25 22 18 25 24 19 21 18 20 22 20 25 20 17 22<br />[3175]-105<br />M.B.A.(Semester-I)<br />May 2007<br />(105) LEAGEL ASPECTS OF BUISSNESS<br />(NEW)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1) All aquestion carry equal marks.<br />2) Solve any FIVE questions.<br />3) Answers in Illegible handwriting will not be checked.<br />Q1)What are the essential elements of valid contract under the act? Explain in details.<br />Q2)How & why breach of a valid contract happens? What are the remedies?<br />Q3)What are the provisions related to transfer of property & titles under sale of goods Act 1930.<br />Q4)What are the negotiable instruments you know? What is the utility explain in details?<br />Q5)What are the different types of directors and share holders meetings you know under the Companies act 1956?<br />Q6)What is prospectus by a company? Why and how it is made?<br />Q7)What are the unfair and Restrictive Trade Practices under the Consumer Protection Act?<br />Q8)Write short notes on any two:<br />Electronic Records under IT Act.<br />Consumer Disputes Redress under Consumer Protection Act.<br />Conditions and warranty under Sale of good Act.<br />Quasi Contract under Contract Act.<br />.<br />[3175]-106<br />M.B.A.(Semester-I)<br />May 2007<br />(106) BASICS OF MARKETING<br />(2005 Pattern)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1) All question carry equal marks.<br />2) Solve any FIVE questions.<br />Q1)“The term ‘selling’ & ‘Marketing’ are frequently used in the inter changeable manner. However, selling is merely a tip of the iceberg calling as marketing”. mbau7100Comment. Briefly explain the various function of marketing.<br />Q2)What do you mean by marketing environments? Discuss the various types of marketing environmental forces influencing the marketing decision.<br />Q3)What are the steps in buying decision Process? Imagine the process of buying the<br />A Micro-wave oven.<br />A life Insurance policy<br />Q4)Describe the stages of marketing planning process. What are the contents of a marketing plan. <br />Q5)Assume that you are a marketing manager in a medium sized organization which manufactures various types of bakery products. Now the company intends to launch branded vegetable pizza to be sold as a bakery product all over India. Identify and analyze the nature and extent of competition in the Indian Pizza market. Which marketing strategies would you like to adopt deal with competition?<br />Q6)write a comprehensive note on ‘Tools and Technique of Marketing Control with a special emphasis on marketing audit’.<br />Q7)Write Short Notes (Any Two):<br />Marketing Process.<br />Market Segmentation of Industrial Products.<br />Customer satisfaction Vs. Customers delight.<br />Hierarchy in Marketing Organization.<br />MAY 2007<br /> [3175]-203<br />M.B.A<br />HUMAN RESOURSE MANAGEMENT<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br /> 1) Attempt any five questions.<br /> 2) All questions carry equal marks. <br />Q1) What is human resourse management ? While discussing the difference<br /> between planning . <br /> <br />Q2) Explain the objectives of Manpower planning and elaborate succession planning.<br /> <br />Q3) What is the need and objectives of training in the organization? Why training in <br /> the Organization ? Why training programs should be evaluated ?<br />Q4) Discuss how the managerial effectiveness can be improved through time<br /> management and TQM .<br />Q5) Explain the need and importance of Performance Appraisal System in the<br /> Organization and discuss the MBO method of performance appraisal.<br />Q6) What is Industrial Relation ? How collective bargaining helps in improving<br /> industrial relations.<br />Q7) Write note on any two:<br />Job enlargement and Job enrichment<br />Retention of man poewer<br />Quality circles<br />Rating errors.<br />Semester – II<br />MAY 2007<br /> [3175]-204<br />M.B.A.(Semester-II)<br /> MANUFACTURING AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT<br />Time:3 Hours] [Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br /> 1) Attempt any five questions.<br /> 2) All questions carry equal marks. <br />Q1) Explain the nature and scope of manufacturing management from economics point<br /> of view .<br />Q2) Explain various types of manufacturing methods , their basis of selection &<br /> characteristics.<br />Q3) Discuss the merits and Demerits of locating manufacturing facilities<br />Close to markets<br />Close to source of raw materials.<br />Q4) Narrate the functions of production Planning and control. Explain their objective<br /> Clearly .<br />Q5) Explain how to prevent machinery breakdown ,which interrupt regular production <br /> And result in ‘LOSESS’.<br />Q6) a) Differenciate between Inspection and Quality Control.<br /> b) Explain control charts and its importance .<br />Q7) Define work study , state its objective and describe various techniques employed.<br />Q8) Following table gives activities and relevant important of project .<br /> Activity optimistic duration in days Most likely pessmistic 1-2 30 44 54 <br /> 1-3 8 12 16 <br /> 2-3 1 2 3<br /> 2-4 2 3 5 <br /> 3-4 8 10 12<br /> 4-5 14 22 25<br /> 4-6 3 7 11<br /> 5-6 6 9 18 <br />Draw a network diagram.<br />Compute project completion time.<br />Identify critical path.<br />MAY 2007<br /> [3175]-205<br />M.B.A<br />MATERIAL AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT<br /> (Semester-II) (2005 Pattern)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions: 1) Attempt any five questions.<br /> 2) All questions carry equal marks. <br />Q1) Discuss the differences in traditional Materials Management and supply chain<br /> Management.<br />Q2) Explain with example how does classification of materials help in better<br /> management of inventory?<br />Q3) a) Explain the concept and role of Master Production schedule as an input to MRP.<br /> b) Describe in which types of businesses ,application of MRP system is highly<br /> beneficial .<br />Q4) What actions a Purchase manager should take in following :<br />Delay in supplies <br />Excess quantity supply<br />Wrong supplies<br />Q5)explain effects of high inventory on the following:<br />Meeting delivery dates<br />Profitability<br />Quality of finished Goods<br />Q6)State the limitations of EOQ model. Discuss the example EOQ model with discounts model.<br />Q7)Explain the role of Material manager in standardization and codification of material.<br />Q8)Write notes on any two of the following:<br />Exponential smoothing method<br />Stock out cost <br />Importance of logistics<br />Bills of Material.<br />[3175]-206<br />M.B.A.<br />206: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM<br />(New) (2005 Pattern) (Sem - II)<br />Time:3 Hours][Max. Marks:70<br />Instructions:<br />1)Question No.1 Compulsory.<br />2)Attempt any Four Questions from Question 2 to 6 numbers.<br />3)State assumptions, if any and draw neat diagrams, wherever necessary.<br />3)Figures to tne right indicate marks.<br />Q1)Arya electronics. Ltd. appoints certain daily labors. They are in type of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled worker. The wages per day is given to the worker & it generally paid by cach. The company has decided standard rate for each type of worker. The rateare as under:<br />1)Skilled:Rs.250 per day.<br />2)Unskilled:Rs.100 per day.<br />3)Semiskilled:Rs.200 per day.<br />The attendance is maintained by HR dept. Based on the attendance, Accounts dept makes the payment of each worker at the end of the month.<br />Addition to the daily working Hrs. (8hrs), if the workers has done extra duty then additional payment will be made on the basis of per hour – i.e. 8% for skilled, 6% for semiskilled and 10% for unskilled workers respectively.<br />You are required to do the following:<br />Design Normalized database.<br />Design Report based on available data.[10]<br />Q2) a)what are the different phases of decision making Process and explain with the help of Herberd Simon Model.[8]<br /> <br /> b)Explain the role of IT in the MIS department.[7]<br />Q3)a)What are the importance of information security and control in MIS Dept.?<br />[10]<br />b) What do you mean by System analysis and design?[5]<br />Q4)a)Define the important features of quality information.[8]<br />b)explain human information Processor.<br />Q5)a)Define ‘EIS’ & ’EES’[5]<br />b)Elaborate the information required by the Top Management of GlobalEducation Network.[10]<br />Q6)Write Short Notes on (any three):[15]<br />GIS<br />Data warehousing<br />CASE Tool<br />Waterfall Method.<br />