(Semester -5 )Finance - dauniv.ac.in Paper sem-5th Nov.14.pdf · Q8. Describe present scenario of HRD Audit in India. Q9. Explain how one can prepare to implement 360 degree feedback

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(Semester -5th )Finance

Dear students, Please attempt all the questions and submit it to the D.E.office on.01-03-15

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Int. Finance Management

Coverage: All Blocks

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Note: Attempt all the questions

1. Discuss the nature and scope of international financial decision.

2. Explain the monetary approach to BOP adjustment.

3. What do you mean by SDRs? Has their creation and allocation been able to improve

international liquidity?

4. Explain the IRP theory. Is it sufficient to explain the forward exchange rate?

5. Who are the participants in foreign exchange market?

6. What are the types of the currency options markets?

7. How do you calculate the cost of debt and cost of equity?

8. How is risk integrated in capital budgeting?

9. Explain the procedure of issue of international bonds.

10. What do you mean by cash positioning? Should the surplus cash be centralised?

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Security Analysis & Portfolio Magt.


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1. Define investment and describe the steps involved in investment process.

2. What are various types of risks? Illustrate it with practical examples.

3. Which are the different stock exchanges functioning in India? Write their role and functions.

4. Discuss the role of the registrar, transfer agents, custodian and the fund manager in a mutual fund.

5. Describe the following in detail:-

a. EIC framework

b. Measures of economic activities

6. Compare and contrast between the following:-

a. Dollar weighted and time weighted returns

b. General and life insurance companies

c. Fundamental and technical analysis

7. Define briefly:-

a. Corner portfolio,

b. Market portfolios,

c. Aggressive portfolio

d. Conservative portfolio

e. Constant dollar value plan

f. Constant ratio plan

g. Variable ratio plan

8. Write Short Notes on:-

a. Asset allocation fund

b. Balanced fund

c. Bond fund

d. Growth Fund

e. Redemption Price

f. Ask Price

g. Bid Pric

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Working Capital Management


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Q.1 How do you plan for the Working capital of an organisation? Choose your own

Company as an example.

Q.2 What are the various factors influencing the determination of working capital?

Q.3 How do you assess the credit worthiness of customers?

Q.4 What is floatation? How do you cut down the floatation time.?

Q.5 What are the common securities against which a bank may lend for working

capital purposes ? Can a bank extend an unsecured loan or advance?

Q.6 What do you understand by factoring? Discuss with Recourse and Without Recourse factoring .

Q.7 Why is trade credit used extensively by firms ? What are the main advantages

of trade credit or payables ?

Q.8 Explain the mechanism of an Interest rate swap with the help of an example.

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Capital Investment &Financial Decision


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Q.1 What is Investment Decisions? How is it different from financing decisions ?

Q.2 How is the cost of Debt capital ascertained ? Give examples.

Q.3 Explain the EBIT-EPS approach to capital structure. Are maximising value

and maximising EPS the same ?

Q.4 A firm has an opportunity to invest in a machine at a cost of Rs. 656670. The net cash flows after taxes from the machine would be Rs. 210000 per

year and would continue for Five years. The applicable cost of capital for

this project is 12 percent. Calculate

a) Net present value of the project

b) I R R of the project.

c) Should the investment be made.?

Q.5 Why should we be concerned with risk in capital budgeting ? Is the

standard deviation an adequate measure of risk ? Can you think of

a better measure ?

Q.6 What are the factors which influence management’s decisions to pay dividend of a certain amount ?

Q.7 Defend Corporate Governance. Find out about 5 companies who have

been rated as Good Corporate Governance company and examine

their investor relationship.

Q.8 What is corporate restructuring ? Discuss various steps involved in a merger.

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(Semester -5th )Marketing


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Sales & Distribution Management


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Q.1 What are the theories of sales? Explain them with Suitable Example.

Q.2 How Consumer behaviour in related to selling? Explain How selling will change with the different

characteristics of consumers.

Q.3 What are the characteristic of effective sales presentation? With the change in the audience should

presentation Change.

Q.4 What are the common strategies of closing the sales? What are the common problems of closing the Sale.

Q.5 How Recruiting Sales forces is different than other managers ? Which are the common sources of Sales

force recruitment ?

Q.6 What are the common Methods of sales training ? Can training be given off the job?

Q.7 How field sales force is motivated? Explain the one method of motivating higher officer of sales .

Q.8 What is the impotence of deciding sales Territory ? Explain its major benefits.

Q.9 Explain retail theories and formates whit there relative significance .

Q.10 What are the roles of supply chain management in warehousing and Storing ?

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Product &Advertisement Management


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Q1. Explain Product Line and Product Mix with suitable examples. What is your perspectives on India as a Brand? Please

give suitable examples to quote your answer.

Q2. With the help of Porters 5 forces Model, chose an Industry / Organization and explain how this model help in various

analysis?

Q3. Using BCG matrix explain how positioning, strategies and budgeting can be understood? Use example as appropriate.

Q4. How strategies of Market Leader, Challengers, and attack will differ or collide. Explain usig suitable example.

Q5. Explain in detail Product Life Cycle. What are possible methods / strategies which a company can adopt when the

product is in its Maturity and or decline phase. Use appropriate examples.

Q6. What are the steps in New Product development? What is PSM and how to construct it? Please use examples.

Q7. What is Brand Equity? Why it is important? Explain BRANDEZ Model. What is the utility of packaging. Quote some

examples how packaging has changed in past decade and what has been the impact on marketing of the Brand?

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Marketing of services


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Q1. What are the characteristics of services? Using an example of educational industry explain the

Marketing implications of it?

Q2. Discuss the international scenario of role played by service sector in national economy. Using the site

http://www.esf.be/ try to evaluate TISA (Trade in Service Agreement) and how it may impact the

service industry globally.

Q3. What are the differences between 'search', 'experience', and 'credence' quality? Explain how Legal

services are high in Credence Quality while Furniture is high in Search Quality?

Q4. Discuss various stages in the development of a new service offering. What are the advantages (or

disadvantages) of direct sales vs. sales via intermediaries? Give specific example.

Q5. Do you think that Physical evidence really matters in marketing of services? Discuss by taking an

example.

Q6. Define 5 dimensions if Service Quality. Briefly describe the gaps model and explain the significance of

the five gap model identifies.

Q7. "Pricing strategy includes much more than determining what to charge" Examine the statement with

regards to pricing of health services.

Q8. Describe the concept of product support services? What dimensions can lead to an effective service

quality delivery? Explain

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Consumer Behaviour


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Q.1 Which are the major factors which influence consumer behaviour?

Q.2 How motivation Level of Consumer affects purchasing decision? Give

Examples of two different levels of motivation.

Q.3 How perception affects human behaviour that is responsible for

purchasing of goods?

Q.4 What is self image and how it is related to branding of products?

Q.5 which are the main dimension of brand personality?

Q.6 What is the process of consumer decision making? Explain in details.

Q.7 Explain the models of consumer behaviour with example.

Q.8 How Indian consumers are different than American consumers?

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(Semester -5th )HR


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Human Resource Development


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Q1.Define HRD and list various HRD systems and sub systems.

Q2. Discuss different strategies for Career Development.

Q3.What is meaning of performance in work context? Can one really manage and change

performance.

Q4.What beliefs and values will support HRD for workers in organization.

Q5.Describe various phases of OD plan with illustration.

Q6. Write a comprehensive note on current systems of HRD in Government and Public systems.

Q7.Write short notes on following HR functions with reference to health and family welfare

department.

(a)Training (b) Performance Appraisal (c) Human Resource Planning

Q8. Describe present scenario of HRD Audit in India.

Q9. Explain how one can prepare to implement 360 degree feedback in an organization.

Q10.What is Knowledge Management ?Discuss its importance citing examples.

Q11.Discuss different approaches to knowledge management.

Q12.Explain how to manage technological change in the organisation .Illustrate with certain

examples.

Q13.How can workforce diversity be managed at organisation level?

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(Semester -5th )HR


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Human Resource planning


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Note: Attempt all the question

Q1.Describe the various forecasting techniques and how these techniques are being used in human resource planning.

Q2.Explain the concept of human resource forecasting .Discuss various techniques used in forecasting human

resource planning.

Q3.Explain the transformational process through social , economic, organizational and technological changes at work

place.

Q4.What do you man by Job Analysis ? Explain the process of job analysis.

Q5.Define job evaluation. Explain. Explain the process of job evaluation methods and its objectives.

Q6.Describe the various methods of the competency mapping.

Q7.What is recruitment? What are the methods and techniques of recruitment?

Q8.”Test often does not reflect an individual’s true ability.”What are your views on this statement?

Q9.What is career? What are the factors which go into the shaping of a career?

Q10.Describe the methods used in performance appraisal.

Q11. Explain the significance of information system in Human Resource Management.

Q12. Explain the similarities and differences between the HR Audit and Financial Audit.

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(Semester -5th )HR


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Social Process behaviour Issues


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1) Enumerate the conditions which lead to economic reforms in India. What do you mean by Liberalization, Privatization and

Globalization (LPG)?

2) Do organizations need to have a clear statement of vision and value? How do values shape the behavior and attitude of an

individual?

3) What do you mean by individual differences? Explain the factors responsible for it.

4) What do you mean by Personality? Define ABCD type of personality.

5) Discuss perception and its main features. Explain the main process and problems in Person’s Perception by giving example

of Halo Effect and Stereotype.

6) Describe counselling and its basic conditions. What are the basic qualities of an effective counsellor.

7) Explain Tuchman’s model of Group Development. Explain the conflict resolution by Dorel son’s Model.

8) Discuss Parkinson’s approach to team building. What are various issues involved in leading a team effectively.

9) Write short notes on: (a) Learning Theory, (b) Conflict Resolution and (c) Power Dynamics.

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(Semester -5th )HR

Dear students, Please attempt all the questions and submit it to the D.E.office on. 01-03-15

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Organizational Dynamics


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Q.1: How would you describe a group? Explain different types of group.

Q.2: What do you understand by group cohesion and alienation? Explain the motivational approach to alienation.

Q.3: Explain the concept of Role Space and Role Set. How the role becomes the source of

conflict, explain with example.

Q.4: Write short notes on :-

(a) OCDC

(b) Working of committee

(c) Learning organization

Q.5: What is burn out? Explain the stages and main sources of burn out.

Q.6: Define the concept of decentralization and delegation. Mention the positive and negative factors which are influencing

delegation.

Q.7: Explain the concept of Learning Organization. Can your organization be built into a Learning Organization? Give reasons.

Q.8: What do you mean by Business ethics? Why business ethics has become so important

today.

Q.9: Differentiate between:-

(a) Group cohesion and group alienation.

(b) Role space & Role set

(c) Organizational Stress and Burnout

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(Semester -5th ) Production


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Business Process Reengineering


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1. What do you understand by Operational Business Processes? Define Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in details

with ‘key words’. Give briefly historical background of BPR and reasons of today’s need for Reengineering.

2. (i) Information Technology (IT) is a key enabler of BPR. Justify the statement. What is the role of IT in Reengineering?

Explain citing some examples manifesting use of IT in “Inductive thinking” and in its “Power of disruption”.

(ii) Explain Collaborative manufacturing.

3. Name the activities related to performing the ‘transformation’ as a prior step for BPR implementation. Compare various

BPR methodologies. Describe the 5-step approach to BPR implementation.

4. Discuss about the success factors of Business Process Reengineering.

What are the critical success factors of BPR?

5. Explain briefly about the business process reengineering implementation barriers. Write briefly about the Barrier

Management.

6. What is the importance of lean manufacturing? What are all the tools and methods used for lean implementation?

Explain 5S implementation tool in detail.

7. Define the features of ERP. Discuss briefly the steps to select the right ERP package.

8. Write short notes.

(i) Kaizen

(ii) Use of IT capabilities in reengineering

(iii) Six Sigma

(iv) Difference between BPR and TQM

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Operations Research


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Q 1A “Operation Research an aid for the executive in making his decisions by providing him with the needed

quantitative information, based on the scientific method analysis”. Discuss this statement in detail,

illustrating it with OR methods that you know.

Q 1B Discuss the significance and Scope of OR in modern management.

Q 2A An Air Force is experimenting with three types of Bombs P, Q, and R in which three kinds of explosives, viz A,

B and C will be used. Taking the various factors into account, it has been decided to use the maximum 600 kg

of explosive A, at least 480 kg explosive B and exactly 540 kg of explosive. Bomb P requires 3, 2, 2 kg, Bomb

Q requires 1, 4, 3 kg and Bomb R requires 4, 2, 3 kg of explosive A, B and C respectively. Bomb P is

estimated to give the equivalent of a 2 ton explosion, Bomb Q, a 3 ton explosion and Bomb R, a 4 ton

explosion respectively. Under what production schedule can the Air Force make the biggest bang?

Q 2B Consider the following LPP graphically-

Maximize � = 50� + 60�

Subjected to 2� + 3� ≤ 1,500

3� + 2� ≤ 1,500

� ≤ 400

� ≤ 400

2� ≤ 3�

Where �, � ≥ 0

Q 3A How will you define Transportation Model? Explain its applications.

Q 3B Solve the following Transportation problem using VAM and check the feasibility by MODI

Warehouse

A B C D E Supply

Factory

Demand

Q 4A State the common and distinguishing features of the Assignment and the Transportation models.

Q 4B Solve the following assignment problem for minimum optimal cost:

1

2

3

20 19 14 21 16 40

60

90 15 15 - 19 16

18 20 18 18 20

30 40 70 40 60

To City

Q 5A Solve the following game by dominance method:

B

A

Q 5B Reduce the following into 2 X 2 game by graphical

method and find the value of game

A

B

3 0 6 -1 7

-1 5 -2 2 1

Q 6A “When it becomes difficult to use an optimization technique for solving a problem, one has to resort to

simulation technique.” Discuss.

Q 6B Explain any of two simulation technique by example. Your example’s explanation should be logical and

properly illustrated.

From City

1 2 3 4 5 6

A 12 10 15 22 18 8

B 10 18 25 15 16 12

C 11 10 3 8 5 9

D 6 14 10 13 13 12

E 8 12 11 7 13 10

I II III IV V VI

1 4 2 0 2 1 1

2 4 3 1 3 2 2

3 4 3 7 -5 1 2

4 4 3 4 -1 2 2

5 4 3 2 -2 2 2

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Logistic& Supply Chain Management


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Q1) What is physical distribution Management? Describe its components? Also Elucidate the “total approach” to PDM ?

Q1) It is said that the overall aim for logistics is to achieve high customer satisfaction or perceived product value. This must be

achieved with acceptable cost. How would you find the best balance?

Q2) Explain various supply chain processes for an integrated SCM. Are there any other process you that you can think of?

Q3) Explain the linkage between SCM and CRM? Briefly explain Accurate Response System?

Q4) Explain a Supply chain of a chocolate manufacturing plant? Also explain which is more important in- bound or outbound

logistics in chocolate manufacturing plant?

Q5) Explain push pull model with relevant examples? Also explain bullwhip effect and various permutation and combination to

reduce this effect?

Q6) Write a Brief note on any four of following-

1. Electronic Data Exchanger

2. Bar Coding and scanning

3. Data Warehousing

4. Internet & intranet.

5. Wold wide web

6. Decision Support System

7. Accurate response System

8. Quick Respose System

Q7) what are characteristics of effective, responsive, risk hedging and Agile supply chain ?

Q8) Discuss in detail about the supply chain performance measurement System. Highlight the similarities and dissimilarities in

any two of these measure?

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Technology Management


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Q1) Define Technology and Technology Management? Explain the role of technology in the overall business strategy of the

firm.

Q2) Discuss some of the aspects and issues concerned with technology? Discuss the relevance of any two aspects with special

reference to your organization?

Q3) What do you understand by technology generation? Discuss various inputs required for generation of technology?

Q4) What is meant by diffusion? Whys is it important in the context of technological innovation?

Q5) Explain management of technology absorption, particularly in relation to projects, skills, facilities user involvement?

Q6) Write a Brief note on following-

1. Industrial Policy

2. Trade Policy

3. Incentive and support mechanism

Q7) What is your opinion on Exim scrip policy of government in relation to the foreign exchange requirement for technology

transfer payment, import of capital goods and other inputs? Has the policy been changed? What changes have been effected?

Q8) A small Business man has to spend his time chasing trade debtors. What facilities are available to him to avoid this?

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(Semester -5th ) System


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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Strategic Information Management


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Note: Attempt all the questions.

Q.1 What Is MIS? Why MIS Important for and organization.

Q.2 Discuss the Decision making Model with example.

Q.3 What is SAD ? Discuss the life cycle of SAD.

Q.4 Discuss different types of feasibility study with examples.

Q.5 What is Data Communication? Discuss the Different type of channel for data communication.

Q.6 Discuss different types of Network topologies.

Q.7 Compare the features of Informix and Unify.

Q.8 What is role of IT in modern society? Discuss.

Q.9 Discuss the legal dimension of computerization.

Q.10 What is perverse software? Discuss.

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Computer Network


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Q.1 What do you mean by Networking Protocols? Explain the Concept of

Encapsulation.

Q.2 Define Logical and Physical Database Design. How can we use Automated

Database Design?

Q3 What do you understand by Classification of Networks?

Q.4 What do you understand by Switching? Define Circuit Switching & Packet Switching.

Q. 5 What is Frequency Modulation? Explain the Phase Shift Keying.

Q. 6 What is TCP/IP Model 28? Differentiate between Physical Layer & Session Layer

OSI Model.

Q.7 Define the Following: Getaways, Hub & Switch, Repeater and M0dem.

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : Object Oriented programming C++


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Q.1 Discuss the features available in C++. How it is different from procedure oriented

programming?

Q.2 What do you understand by reusability? How does it help in reducing the cost of software and

improving its quality?

Q.3 Write short notes

(i) Virtual Function

(ii) Inheritance

(iii) Constructor and Destructor

Q.4 What is the function of call by value and call by reference? Write suitable program for each.

Q. 5 What is polymorphism? What is the advantage of using it? Differentiate between Compile

time and Runtime polymorphism with examples?

Q.6 Explain with examples

1. Exception Handling

2. Data Abstraction

3. Encapsulation

4. Derived class

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Course Code: MS---

Course Title : R D B M S


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Q.1 What are stored procedures? Define triggers with example.

Q.2 What is the use of a cursor in PL/SQL? Explain with Example.

Q.3 How will you define the different Types of Joins in Oracle? Explain with example

Q.4 What is Database Design and Implementation. Explain Data Marts and Data

Warehouse.

Q.5 What do you mean by Functional Dependency? Explain Database Security And

Authorization permissions.

Q.6 Explain the various Codd’s Rule for designing of good RDBMS.

Q.7 Define Logical and Physical Database Design. How can we use

Automated Database Design?

Q.8 Differentiate between

1. Data Model.

2. Differentiate between the DBMS & RDBMS 3. Role of DBA.

4. Data Dictionary

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