1. Discuss the main instruments of trade policy and explain how the nations decide on their trade policy. 2. What are the cultural factors that influence business? Why a manager should be aware of culturally oriented social practices? Explain with relevant examples. 3. What are the different stages of a strategic alliance? Illustrate with the help of an example. 4. Why management of supply chain is vital for international operations management? Discuss in detail. 5. Discuss the opportunities and challenges related to e-business. 6. Write short notes: (a) Special Drawing Rights … [Read more...]

1. Differentiate between ‘Quality control’ and ‘Quality assurance’ giving examples. 2. Discuss the various obstacles arising while implementing Total Quality Management (TQM). 3. List and describe the various sections of a quality manual. 4. Explain the reasons for people quitting organizations and joining other organizations. 5. Why is it important to have safety and health management in industries. Explain with examples … [Read more...]

1. “The characteristics of interest identify what there is about the units that are of concern to the decision maker”. Explain the statement. Also, explain the two types of variables in the light of the statement. 2. (a) Which method is most suitable for conducting enquiry regarding family welfare programme in India? Explain its merits and demerits. (b) Discuss the advantages of sampling method over census method of data collections. 3. What are the typical situations for using non-parametric tests? Explain any one sample and two sample test in brief. OR What are the various one … [Read more...]

1. How does integration of technological considerations help in socio-economic planning process? Explain with the help of examples. 2. Discuss the merits and demerits of various methods of pricing a technology. 3. Explain how the technology development capabilities play an important role in the competitiveness and growth of companies giving examples. 4. Describe the major activities involved in the industrialization phase of technological diffusion. 5. Frame a probable organization structure for evaluation and monitoring of technology transfer through technology acquisition. … [Read more...]

1. What are the various approaches to corporate management and which one is the best in Indian environment? Give illustrations. 2. Identify the various modes of entry Ranbaxy Laboratories has adopted in different regions and discuss the pros and cons of each mode of entry. 3. (a) How does creativity contribute to the success of an organization? (b) Select an organisation of your choice (Name and describe the organisation) which has developed special programmes to enhance the creativity of its employees and present the details of such programmes. 4. What are the different sources of … [Read more...]

1. (a) Explain the concept and role of marketing communication in an enterprise in accomplishing the goals of both the enterprise and the consumer. Illustrate with a suitable example. (b) What is Promotion mix? Discuss the elements of promotion mix that are available for marketers. Highlight the benefits and limitations of these elements. 2. (a) What is communication strategy? What framework should marketer consider while planning for promotion strategy. Explain with an example. (b) As a communication manager what strategic and creative considerations you would take into account while … [Read more...]

1. (a) Discuss the meaning and importance of marketing research in managerial decision making process. Elaborate the role of marketing research by taking an example of your choice. (b) Collect data from various secondary sources or any other sources you one familiar with and elaborate how marketing research is conducted in India and their role as a continuous managerial activity. 2. (a) Explain the term data in marketing research. What makes data collection a critical stage in every marketing problem faced by the company whether small on big? Suggest data collection methods for the … [Read more...]

1. “A technology subjected to portfolio analysis on technology portfolio falls under the head „Hold‟. What R&D inputs can shift this technology to “Build”? 2. How would you distinguish theory X from theory Y of Mc Gregor? Do you agree with these theories? If so, why? 3. “A number of industrially advanced countries offer incentives to industry for R&D”. What are these incentives? Explain it in context of any two countries. 4. What are the major differences between the provisions of Indian laws and the norms incorporated in the TRIPS agreement in respect of IPRs (Intellectual … [Read more...]

1. “Forecasting of maintenance workload of a plant is essential for carrying out proper planning and scheduling’’. Explain the statement. 2. What are the main sources of collection of maintenance cost? State the procedure with examples for collection of data from these sources. 3. “In TQM organizations, the traditional approach of post-production detection of defects is discouraged and a prevention philosophy is adopted to bring down the non-conformances’’. Relate this approach to modern maintenance management systems. 4. “Replacement policies form an integral part of all industrial … [Read more...]

1. “There are many types of documents prepared and used for international purchase”. Name them. Explain any three in brief. 2. Discuss the use of material requirement planning (MRP) in continuous process industries. The use of computer can greatly ease the problems of implementation of MRP in such industries. Discuss. 3. “There are certain misconceptions with respect to spare parts management”. What are they? What are the various types of spare parts? 4. Explain the importance of receiving section of a warehouse. Also, explain the receiving procedure of incoming material. 5. What … [Read more...]