Model Question Paper - Industrial Engineering and Management - First Semester - Draft Copy (1)

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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

MODEL QUESTION PAPERS

FOR

M. TECH DEGREE PROGRAMME

IN

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

(2013 ADMISSION ONWARDS)


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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

First Semester

Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Specialization: Industrial Engineering and Management

MMEIM 101 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100Marks

Answer all questions.Each full question carries 25 marks.

1. (a) Determine the rank of the following matrix :

0 1 -3 -1

1 0 1 13 1 0 21 1 -2 0

(b) Use Gauss-Jordan method to find the inverse of the following matrix:

2 1 -10 1 15 2 -3

(c) Using the partition method, find the inverse of following matrix:

3 2 42 1 11 3 5

(10+10+5 = 25 marks)

Or

2. (a) Solve the following equations with the help of matrix method:

x1+ x2 + x3 = 1x1 + 2x2 + 3x3 = 6x1 + 3x2 + 4x3 = 6

(b) Test for consistency and solve:5x + 3y + 7z = 43x + 26y + 2z = 9

7x + 2y +10z = 5(12+13 = 25 marks)

3. (a) The following data are the number of seeds germinating out of 10 on damp filter paper for80 sets of seeds. Fit a binomial distribution to these data:

x: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10f: 6 20 28 12 8 6 0 0 0 0 0

(b) Obtain the equation of the normal curve that may be fitted to the following data:Class : 60 65 65 - 70 71 - 75 75- 80 80 - 85 85 90 90 95 95 - 100Frequency: 3 21 150 335 326 135 26 4

Also obtain the expected normal frequencies.(13+12 = 25 marks)

Or


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4. (a) The following is the frequency of a random sample of weekly earnings of 509 employees.Fit a binomial distribution to these data

Weekly earnings: 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

No. of employees: 3 6 10 15 24 42 75 90 79 55 36 26 19 13 9 7

(b) In a normal distribution, 31% of the items are under 45 and 8% are over 64. Find the meanand S.D. of the distribution.

(13+12 = 25 marks)

5. (a) A lady stenographer claims that she can take dictation at the rate of 118 words per minute.Can we reject her claim on the basis of 100 trails in which she demonstrates a mean of 166words and a standard derivation of 15 words?

(b) Explain the main difference between parametric and non-parametric approaches to thetheory of statistical inference. Derive the sign test for two sample problem.

(13+12 = 25 marks)

Or

6. (a) Explain the following:(i) Type I and Type II errors.(ii) t- Test.

(iii) F -test.

(b) Derive the sign test, stating clearly the assumptions made.

(c) What are runs? Comment on their utility in non-parametric inference.(10+8+7 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Fit a straight liney = a + bx to the following data by the method of least squares:

x 0 1 3 6 8y 1 3 2 5 4

(b) Three judges, A, B, C, give the following ranks. Find which pair of judges has commonapproach:

A 1 6 5 10 3 2 4 9 7 8B 3 5 8 4 7 10 2 1 6 9C 6 4 9 8 1 2 3 10 5 7

(12+13 = 25 marks)Or

8. (a) Following table gives that data on rainfall and discharge in a certain river. Obtain the line ofregression ofy on x.

Rainfallx (inches) : 1.53 1.78 2.60 2.9 4Dischargey (1000 cc) : 33.5 36.3 40.0 45 57

(b) Find Pearson's coefficient of skewness for the following data:Class: 10 - 19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80 - 89

Frequency: 5 9 14 20 25 15 8 4(12+13 = 25 marks)


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MMEIM 102 - BUSINESS PRACTICE AND INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS

(Regular)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 MarksAnswer all questions.

Each full question carries 25 marks.

1. (a) What are the qualities and traits of a successful manager?(b) Explain the relevance of classical organization theory in today organization.

(c) Given the emerging horizontal organizational structure, what are the authority andresponsibility of the top person in a company?

(7+ 8 + 10 = 25 marks)

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2. (a) Explain the various functions of management.

(b) What are the tactical decisions that are taken by a plant manager?

(c) Explain the extent of span of control and delegation of power vis-a-vis the telecom

bandwidth allotment process.(8+ 7 + 10 = 25 marks)

3. (a) What is the role of industrial politics? Explain with examples.

(b) Explain the extent of shared responsibility of today's industrial workers.

(c) What are the changes in management of a 21st century enterprise with regard totechnology development, global markets and environmental regulations?

(7 + 8 + 10 = 25 marks)

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4. (a) If a company wants to implement a new quality enhancing tool like 'Six Sigma', then what

change management does it have to go through?

(b) What are the steps to be taken in a strategic implementation?

(c) Explain the following organizational structures with examples:(i) Matrix organization.

(ii) Strategic business units.(iii) Customer departmentation.

(8 + 7 + 10 = 25 marks)

5. (a) Explain the scope of managerial economics.

(b) What is the purpose of demand forecasting? Discuss demand forecasting methods for

consumption goods and capital goods.


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(c) What are the methods of capital budgeting? Explain one of them with an example(5 + 10 + 10 = 25 marks)

Or

6. (a) What are the determinants of demand?

(b) What is income elasticity of demand? Discuss the uses of price elasticity of Demand?

(b) What is price elasticity of demand? Discuss the types of price elasticity of Demand?

(5 + 10 + 10 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Discuss about the pricing policies and practices.

(b) What do you mean by Break-even analysis? How it is useful for various managerial

decisions?

(b) Evaluate the nature of capital budgeting issue. What are the basic methods of ranking

alternative investment proposals? (5 + 10 + 10 = 25 marks)

Or

8. (a) Explain the concept of short run and long run cost.

(b) Explain the concept of capital budgeting and state difference between risk and uncertainty.

(c) Evaluate the managerial uses of break-even analysis. Explain with an example.(7 + 8 + 10 = 25 marks)


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(b) Differentiate between asset and expense in financial statements.

(c) What are the limitations of financial statements?

(d) What are the errors that occur in the trial balance and what are the methods for their

rectification.(5+5+5+10= 25 marks)

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6. (a) What is a double entry system? Discuss the rules of it.(b) What is trial balance account. Explain with suitable example.

(c) Explain Adjusting, closing and transfer entries, with examples.(5+10+10= 25 marks)

7. (a) What is the significance of preparing a balance sheet? What is it used for?(b) What is the objective of preparing funds flow statement? In what way is it different from

balance sheet?

(c) Differentiate between trading and non-trading accounts.

(d) What is meant by financial analysis? What are the limitations of financial statements?

(5+5+5+10= 25 marks)

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8. (a) What is the purpose of preparing the income and expenditure account?(b) The following trial balance has been drawn from the books of a merchant as on 31stMarch,

2011.

PARTICULARS DEBIT(Rs.) CREDIT(Rs.)

Plant and machinery 1,00,000

Furniture and fittings 12,000

Capital/ Drawings 2,000

Loose tools 20,000

Goodwill 10,000

Operating stock 20,000

Returns 8,000 4,000

Discount received 6,000

Purchase/ Sales 2,12,000 4,68,000

Wages and other expenses 1,00,000

Provision for doubtful debts 2,000

Carriage inwards 12,000

Salaries 41,600

General expenses/insurance 72,000

Rent and taxes 14,400

Postage 4,000

Bank overdraft 20,000

Sundry debtors/creditors 56,000 24,000

Cash and Bank balances 16,000

Total 7,00,000 7,00,000

The following additional information is also given:


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(a) Closing stock Rs. 30,800(b) Depreciation plant and machinery @ 5% and Furniture and Fixtures @ 6%.(c) Provision for doubtful debts to be maintained @ 5%(d) Unexpected insurance was Rs. 400.

Prepare Trading profit and Loss Account and Balance sheet of the merchant. (5+20 = 25 marks)


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Specialization - Industrial Engineering and Management

MMEIM 104 - WORK SYSTEM DESIGN

(Regular)Time: 3 hours Max: 100 marks


1. (a) Define productivity? What are the management techniques to improve productivity?(b) What is a chronocyclegraph? What are the two factors that you can understand from it?

(c) What is meant by therbligs? Define and draw the following therbligs

(i) assembly, (ii) inspect, (iii) plan, (iv) avoidable delay

(d) What is SIMO Chart? Explain with an example. Explain the steps involved in developingstandard data.

(5+5+5+10 = 25 marks)

Or

2. (a) Define ineffective time. Which are the factors reducing productivity?(b) Define Micro-motion study. Explain the steps in micro-motion study.

(c) Explain various steps involved in method study, and how does it improve productivity.

(d) Define the method study. Discuss the following tools used for the purpose:

(i) Operation process chart, (ii) Flow diagram, (iii) Travel chart(5+5+7+8 = 25 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between standard time and basic time.(b) Differentiate between snap back and continuous stopwatch methods.

(c) What is rating in time study? Explain the different rating methods.

(d) What is meant by work sampling? A work sampling study showed that 20% of a work,

week of 48 hours was consumed by available delays. If each time a work sampling

observation was made, the operator was rated and the average of such a ratings was 110%. If

100 units were produced by the operator in that period, calculate the standard time.

(4+4+7+10 = 25 marks)

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4. (a) What is Standard data? State its applications.(b) Assuming that the total observed time for an operation of assembling an Electronic switch is

1.00 minute. If the rating is 20% find the normal time. If the allowance of 10% is allowed

for the operation, determine the standard time.

(c) Assume you are the supervisor. Work measurement is to be introduced into your

department. How would you explain to your men the technique of work measurement and

how it might affect them?

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

5. (a) Define Ergonomics. What are the factors governing the performance of man-machine system?

(b) Explain some ways to reduce musculo-skeletal stress through work place design.

(c) Show the plan of a suggested work place layout with typical dimensions.(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

Or

6. (a) Mention the factors considered in ergonomic analysis.(b) What is Anthropometry and explain principles used in application of anthropometric data.

(c) Explain the methods of measurement of fatigue in work physiology?

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Explain the role of physical environment on the human performance.(b) Explain the physiological effects of heat & cold. Explain its remedies

(c) What are the various displays used in a man-machine system? Discuss the functional

requirement and criteria used for their design.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

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8. (a) Write a short note on effect of light and sound on human performance.(b) Write a short note on effect of cognitive load on human performance. What are the

methods for measuring cognitive load.

(c) Write short note on: (i) Hand tool design, (ii) Concept of visibility.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)


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MMEIM 105.1 - MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR (Elective-I)

(Regular)Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks


1. (a) Define Marketing. Briefly explain different types of marketing with merits.(b) Define product. Explain different types of products with merits.

(15+10=25 marks)

Or

2. (a) Explain the following :(i) Micro marketing.(ii) Government marketing.(iii) Private marketing.

(b) Briefly explain latest trends in marketing.(15+10=25 marks)

3. (a) Briefly explain different types of marketing organization with application.(b) Differentiate between Goals and Objectives.

(15+10=25 marks)

Or

4. (a) Recommend explain suitable marketing strategies for the growth stage and maturity stageof a product life cycle.

(b) Enumerate the requirement for global and international competencies.

(15+10=25 marks)

5. (a) Explain the role of logistics in getting goods to customers.(b) Explain any two types of pricing methods.

(c) Compare retail and network marketing.

(10+10+5=25 marks)

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6. (a) To brand or not to brand give a detailed overview,(b) Labels perform several functions. Explain in detail.

(15+10=25 marks)


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7. (a) Briefly explain different types of behaviour with merits and demerits.(b) Explain the following:

(i) Service segmentation(ii) Product Proliferation

(15+10=25 marks)

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8. (a) Explain the factors influencing the buying behaviour of consumers.(b) Define market research. Describe its role in market segmentation.

(15+10=25 marks)


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MMEIM 105.2 - MARKETING LOGISTICS (Elective-I)



1. (a) Describe inbound and outbound Logistics?(b)Explain the fundamental components of a successful supply chain management?(c)Enumerate the importance and influence of the 4Ps and 4Cs with respect to market mix?(d)Evaluate with examples the different product line strategies?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

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2. (a) Illustrate the concept of time and space in Supply chain management?(b)Why are retained customers more profitable than new ones?(c)Explain Supply chain planning, Transportation planning and vehicle routing with respect

to the three planning horizons

(d)Explain in detail the main elements in procurement?(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

3. (a) Illustrate the tradeoff between maximum customer satisfaction and minimum distributioncost in supply chain management?

(b) Explain the role of RIFD in logistics?(c) Enumerate the different marketing channel functions?(d) Evaluate with examples the various strategies in designing a successful distribution

channel?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

Or4. (a) Describe the positive effects of conflicts in a distribution channel?

(b) Distinguish between anticipatory and response based distribution system?(c) Explain the need of integrated logistics management and how is it met?(d) Explain in detail the main functions of a good logistics system?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

5. (a) Illustrate the different type of retailers?(b) In retailing, what do you mean by breaking bulk?


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(c) What is direct marketing? Explain the benefits and reasons for its growth?(d) Explain in detail wholesalers marketing decisions?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

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6. (a) Explain the characteristics of non store retailing?(b) Distinguish between transaction based and custom build databases?(c) Enumerate the different modern trends in retailing?(d) Explain in detail the benefits of online marketing to both customers and marketers?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Illustrate the different types of 3Pl providers?(b) Distinguish between forward and reverse logistics?(c) What is total cost analysis and why are traditional accounting methods unsuitable in

integrated logistics and distribution systems?

(d) Describe the problems of fleet management and its effective management techniques?(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)

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8. (a) Distinguish between transactional, tactical and strategic outsourcing?(b) Enumerate the benefits and problems of 3Pl?(c) Explain the four drivers in Reverse logistics?(d) Explain in detail the basic model of customer profitability analysis?

(3+5+7+10 = 25 marks)


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MMEIM 105.3 - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

(Elective-I)(Regular)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 MarksAnswer all questions.

Each full question carries 25 marks.

1. (a) Enumerate the benefits of ensuring Industrial safety.(b) Explain with examples, the various Hazard Identification Techniques adopted at

workplaces.

(c) What are the different types of hazards associated with chemical process plants? Give briefdescription of each of such hazards.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

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2. (a) How types of accidents can be categorized according to the causes of events in anyindustry?

(b) Discuss in detail about hazards, their consequences and classifications.

(c) Discuss various hazard analysis techniques. Also discuss hazard prevention strategies.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

3. (a) Write a short note on safety promotion.(b) Explain with examples the accident causation theory and its components.

(c) List out various personal protection equipments which are commonly used at workplaces to

protect different parts of human body and explain its functions and uses.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

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4. (a) List out the monetary and non-monetary motivating factors for enabling active employeeparticipation in safety related activities and practices.

(b) Explain in detail, how adoption of safety practices and management can lead to enhanced

productivity in various domains of a Firm.

(c) Highlight the safety issues related to material handling and elaborate on some of the safe

operating practices for different material handling systems.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)


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5. (a) Identify the main hazardous sources of electrical ignition, that are to be controlled for safeelectrical operations at work places.

(b) Discuss safety factors to be considered to be adopted for fire prevention

(c) Describe with examples, the Safeguarding methods to be provided by an Employer, for

multifarious Machine types used in various Shop Floors.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

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6. (a) List of the precautionary protective measures to be taken in a metal cutting operation, toprotect the operator and the surroundings.

(b) Identify the hazards associated with gas furnace and electroplating operations in a

workplace and suggest methods to eliminate them.(c) Highlight on some of the fire protection systems used in industrial environment.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Write a short note on Environment act 1986(b) Explain the various clauses of Indian boiler regulations with reference to safety.

(c) What is the need of environment impact assessment? Explain the steps involved in

environment impact assessment.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)

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8. (a) What are the objectives of Mines act?(b) Explain any three acts that deal with industrial safety and environment.

(c) Write a note on ISO 14001 and highlight on its elements.

(5+10+10 = 25 marks)


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MMEIM 105.4 - ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (Elective-I)



1. (a) What is organizational behaviour. How do you view an organization as a system?(b) Explain the following:

(i) Matrix Structure(ii) Team Structure(iii) Boundary less organization

(c) What are the components of the environment of an organization.

( 10+9+6 = 25 marks)

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2. (a) Define organizational culture. Explain the different dimensions of organizational culture?(b) How do employees of an organization learn culture?(c) Explain the contribution of the following fields to Organizational behaviour.

(i) Psychology(ii) Socio Psychology(iii) Political Science(iv) Anthropology ( 10+7+8 = 25 marks)

3. (a) What is perception? Why do different individuals see things differently from others pointof view?

(b) List the different theories of motivation and discuss the contributions of Maslow,Herzeberg and Alderfer to the field of motivation.

(c) Write short notes on:(i) Role analysis(ii) Sentiments

( 10+7+8 = 25 marks)

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4. (a) What is interpersonal interaction? What are the factors affecting interpersonal interaction.(b) How are patterns of communication formed and changed and how do they affect

relationships?

(c) What is role analysis? What are the problems perceived role effectiveness?( 8+7+10 = 25 marks)

5. (a) What is group dynamics. What are the stages in group development?


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(b) What are the basic forces that shape group behaviour?(c) What are the difference between a group and a team? Explain with an example.

(10+8+7 = 25 marks)

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6. (a) Explain the importance of team building in an organization.(b) Write short notes on the following.

(i) Challenges in building teams(ii) Structuring the teams(iii) Responsibilities of team leadership

(c) Why do people work in groups. How can we build group cohesiveness?(8+9+8 = 25 marks)

7. (a) Define organizational politics. What are the reasons for political behaviour inorganizations?

(b) Explain the different types of leadership styles.(c) What are the key ideas of transactional analysis?

(8+8+9 = 25 marks)

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8. (a) Write short notes on the following.(i) Sensitivity analysis(ii) Process consultancy

(b) What is conflict? How can it be resolved?

(c) How can the process of change managed in organizations effectively.

(8+7+10 = 25 marks)


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MMEIM 106-1 - SYSTEM MODELING AND SIMULATION (Elective-II)




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MMEIM 106-2 - MODERN MANUFACTURING SYSTEM DESIGN (Elective-II)



1. a) Explain the term operations management functions?b) Briefly explain the methods of sales forecasting?

[12+13]

OR

2 a) Explain aggregate planning methods?

b) Define Gantt charts?

c) Explain Johnsons method in Scheduling?

d) What is meant by production control system?

[12+5+5+3]

3. a) What are the criteria selection of plant locations?

b) What is meant by facility layout?

c) What all are the characteristics of a lean systems?[5+12+8]

OR

4. a) Briefly explain flexible manufacturing systems?

b) Explain the terms reengineering and just in time?

[13+12]

5. a) What is meant by bill of materials?b) Explain manufacturing resources planning?

c) What is Planning frame work?

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6. a) Differentiate between enterprise Resources Planning and Manufacturing ResourcesPlanning?

b) What are the benefits of Enterprise Resources Planning?

c) What is the importance of lead time in productivity?


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[12+8+5]

7. a) Discuss on how simulation helps in decision making?b) What all are the types of simulation?

c) What do you mean by pseudo random numbers?

[11+8+6]

OR

8. a) Briefly explain how problem formulation can be done?

b) What all are the experimental design consideration?

c) List out steps in selection of simulation languages and models?

[10+9+6]

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MMEIM 106-3 - INTEGRATED MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (Elective-II)




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MMEIM 106-4 - PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Elective-II)



1. (a) Briefly explain the characteristics of modern projects.

(b) Explain work breakdown structure.

(c) Discuss the integration WBS and organisation structure with detailed project plan.

(6+6+13=25 marks)

Or

2. (a) Explain matrix organisation structure.

(b) What are the criteria for the selection of the project organisation structure.?

(c) Explain the life cycle concept of project.

(d) Discuss the needs of project management.

(6+6+6+7=25 marks)

3. (a) Can you envisage a project where the entire scheduling is dictated by resourceavailability? How will you modify this situation so as to permit a valid applications

of the CPM and PERT analysis techniques?

(b) Explain the risk analysis using simulation.

(12+13=25marks)

Or

4. (a) Construct a Gantt chart for a product start-up project of your choice. Assumesuitable data. Comment on the merit and demerit of the Gantt chart you have

constructed?(b) Differentiate the PERT and CPM .

(c) How network scheduling is carried out?

(12+5+8=25 marks)

5. (a) What are the different types of project termination and its process?

(b) What are the essentials of audit?

(c) Explain project cost accounting system in detail?

(10+5+10=25 marks)


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6. (a) Explain briefly cost of production and finance.

(b) Discuss the internal rate of return method.

(c) Describe the cost estimation and budgeting.

(10+5+10=25 marks)

7. (a) Write the different types of project control.

(b) Discuss the project management with details.

(c) What are all the advantages of team work and leadership?

(12+7+6=25 marks)

Or

8. (a) Explain the variance analysis of the project performance.

(b) Write a brief about softwares in project management and its uses.

(c) What are the problems arise in controlling the project?

(12+6+7=25 marks)

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