IGNOU MBA Assignment

1. The annual figures of Alpha Ltd are as follows: (i) Sales at home, at 1 month credit Rs. 12,00,000. (ii) Export at 3 months credit, S.P. 10% below the home price Rs. 5,40,000. (iii) Materials used, suppliers extend 2 months credit Rs. 4,50,000. (iv) Wages paid, half month in arreas Rs. 3,60,000. (v) Manufacturing expenses, paid one month in arreas Rs. 5,40,000. (vi) Depreciation on fixed assets Rs. 60,000. (vii) Administrative expenses, paid one month in arrear Rs. 1,20,000. (viii) Sales promotion expenses, payable quarterly in advance Rs. 60,000. Alpha Ltd. sells goods in the … [Read more...]

1. Why is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is called the “Brain” of the Computer? What are the components of a CPU? What factors affects the speed of a computer? 2. Define data and information. What is the difference between the two? What are the main characteristics of information? 3. What are the types of inventory management systems? Define them and partition them into further classes. Also, briefly explain each subdivision. 4. How can you use the Web as a data source for your data warehouse? What types of information can you get from the Web? Explain briefly the steps needed to … [Read more...]

1. What is meant by a firm's capital structure? Explain the Modigilian - Miller (MM) theory and Traditional approach to capital structure of a firm. 2. Explain the concept of project life cycle? How are the work breakdown structure and linear responsibility chart prepared? 3. What is Project Risk? Briefly explain the techniques used for the measurement of project risk 4. Explain the various instruments through which corporates procure finance both for long term and short term. Discuss the circumstances under which they are preferred. Give reasons for the same. 5. What is Corporate … [Read more...]

1. Explain the concept of human resource forecasting. Describe various techniques used in forecasting human resource planning. 2. Discuss the objectives of job evaluation. Explain the various job evaluation methods. Briefly describe the recent developments in job evaluation system. 3. Discuss the aims and objectives of career planning. Describe the benefits of career planning. What are the factors which go into the shaping of a career? 4. Explain the significance of information system in Human Resource Management. Describe the various approaches to managing information at the macro … [Read more...]

1. What is the Concept of Career? In our society people face many career transition in changing their profession, organisation, and geographic location, to name a few. What is the role of HRD in dealing with this issue at organisational level? Explain with the organisational examples you are aware of. Briefly describe the situation and the organisation, you are referring to. 2. What are the major methods and movements to increase organisational performance? Explain any one of them based on your organisational experience. Briefly describe the organisation, you are referring to. 3. What … [Read more...]

1. Explain the role of Strategists in Corporate Management. Discuss with reference to any company of your choice. 2. Discuss how good Corporate Governance as a system of governance is essential from all points of view. Explain with reference to Corporate Governance at TISCO. 3. Briefly describe the main modes of entering a foreign market. 4. What are Web-based Business Models? Explain the impact of E-Business on organizations. 5. How do we relate strategic philanthropy and economic motivations? Discuss. 6. How do Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation built up long term … [Read more...]

1. (a) Define the term „Marketing‟ with suitable examples. Discuss the scope and significance of marketing function in a developing and fast emerging economy like India. (b) What are the various components/ elements of marketing mix in case of products and services marketing. Discuss with suitable examples of your choice. 2. (a) Explain the concept of Product Life Cycle by taking an example one each from a consumer durable and any service offering of your choice. (b) Distinguish the concept of market vs the concept of a segment and their relationship in marketing, with suitable … [Read more...]

1. It is generally felt that “rural areas are good for locating large plant, semi-urban areas for locating medium-sized plants, and urban areas for small-scale plants”. Comment. 2. (a) Define job design. How has management viewed job design since the industrial revolution? (b) List the important factors that must be addressed in job design and briefly discuss the importance of each one. 3. Under what circumstances would you use PERT as opposed to CPM in project management? Give some example of projects where each would be more applicable than the other. 4. What do you understand by … [Read more...]

1. Explain the role of Strategists in Corporate Management. Discuss with reference to any company of your choice. 2. Discuss how good Corporate Governance as a system of governance is essential from all points of view. Explain with reference to Corporate Governance at TISCO. 3. Briefly describe the main modes of entering a foreign market. 4. What are Web-based Business Models? Explain the impact of E-Business on organizations. 5. How do we relate strategic philanthropy and economic motivations? Discuss. 6. How do Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation built up long term … [Read more...]

1. Discuss in what sense the top management takes decisions for a company and in what sense it does not takes the strategic decisions for a company alone? Illustrate with suitable examples. 2. Explain any two of the growth strategies you have studied and highlight the conditions under which each is the most appropriate. Illustrate your answer with the help of examples. 3. Identify two companies that have recently merged. Read the published information on both the companies. Based on the study, identify the issues and challenges the two companies are currently facing in combining their … [Read more...]