IGNOU MBA Assignment

1. What is the purpose of a computer aided decision support system? What are the major components of such a system? How does it help the decision making process? 2. What are the determinants of MIS design according to Zani? Explain the following statement, “there is a two way relationship between organization and Information Systems”. 3. What is computerized maintenance management? Explain the conceptual model through which the maintenance function can achieve its objectives on a sustained 4. In which phase of system life cycle the following are performed? Defining the problem, … [Read more...]

1. (a) Distinguish between the terms “Marketing and Selling” and discuss the various activities carried out in the following situations. i. Company selling Xerox machines ii. Multi-specialty hospital services iii. Space selling by Advertising Agency (b) Why a sound knowledge of consumer behavior in essential for marketer? Discuss. 2. (a) Indentify the elements of Marketing Mix for Services. Explain each of these elements by taking an example of any service offering of your choice. (b) Discuss the significance of Marketing Organization in the light of the firms … [Read more...]

1. Explain in detail the framework of planning, organizing and controlling the decisions in production systems. Give suitable examples to explain the framework. 2. Explain key issues that govern the selection of process in a manufacturing set up. 3. What are the major techniques of work measurement? Discuss two important techniques with suitable examples. 4. 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. 5. Explain the basic concept of value engineering. Choose … [Read more...]

1. a) Distinguish between Revenue expenditure and Capital expenditure. How are they treated while preparing the final accounts? If by mistake the accountant of a firm treats a capital expenditure as revenue expenditure, how will it affect the final accounts of the firm? Give an example. b) Why is depreciation charged? Explain the two methods of charging depreciation. In which method the value of the asset is reduced to zero earlier. Which one is more rational? Explain why? 2. What is meant by appropriate capital structure? Discuss the determinants and features of an appropriate capital … [Read more...]

1. Suppose you have to set up a new business. What would be the purpose of visiting selected industrial departments in the Ministry of Industry and also indicate their functions. 2. Explain the growth and structure of the private sector in India. 3. Identify the industrial policy of India in which industries were classified into three categories. Explain why this industrial policy is called ‘economic constitution’ of the country. 4. Discuss the Foreign Trade Regime with special emphasis on analytical phases and changes overtime. 5. Briefly discuss the financial sector reforms … [Read more...]

1 What are different perspectives of Human Resource Management? How do you see organizations pursuing these perspectives to meet their goals and strategic objectives in the present day business environment? Discuss underlying concepts with the help of examples you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organizational antecedents to support your answer. 2 What are the major ‘problems/errors’ which came in the way of ‘Effective Performance Appraisal Systems’ of any organization? Describe and explain with the help of your organizational experiences or the ones you are familiar with. Briefly … [Read more...]

1. “Hiring good people is still a relatively simple task as compared to the task of retaining them. People may join a company because of its favorable image but will stay on only if they find appreciation for, and satisfaction from, their work.” Elaborate this statement underlying the role of a manager in the process. Explain with example from you own experience or the one you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organization/s and the situation/s you are referring to. 2. ‘Policies, Programmes, and Procedures play as main stay of organizational growth and sustainability’. Do you … [Read more...]