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Sunday, 8 October 2023

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INTERNAL ASSIGNMENT APPLICABLE FOR DECEMBER 2023 EXAMINATION

 

Industrial Relations & Labour Laws

Q1. “Industrial dispute” is a dispute between workers and management. Discuss main causes of industrial dispute.

Q2. International labor organization is an important source for labor statistics on employment, educational level, economic performance, and worker participation. Discuss topics of interest for this organization.

Q3. “Workers’ participation in management” means involvement of representatives of workers in the decision-making process of an organization.

a) Discuss in what different ways workers can participate in management.

b) Discuss at what levels workers can participate in management.

 

Compensation & Benefits

Q1) ABC Metallurgicals Pvt Ltd is a medium scale manufacturer engaged in producing castings (big, medium & small) for the auto industry. It proposes to set-up a new plant in the vicinity of Pune, Maharashtra and their MD has approached you to design their Compensation structure. Explain briefly how you would proceed from the principles.

Q2) The M.D of a big hospital has approached you to solve the problem of manpower attrition. It seems that good people are being recruited but they are leaving after two or three years which is not only hampering service to patients but is also affecting the hospital’s reputation. He wants you to study the situation and recommend appropriate strategies. What will your strategy be to improve the situation in the hospital? Q3) Get-well hospitals is a reputed chain of hospitals in the southern part of the country and recently they have decided to open a branch in a city in Western India. As a first step they had advertised for the position of “Staff Nurses” with nursing qualification and adequate experience. From the numerous applicants they selected fifteen ladies from diverse background, w.r.t age, qualification, experience, attitude, physical fitness & communication skill. Q3a) The “Administrator” of that hospital wants you to design an appropriate scheme so that they can rank these ladies (from best to last) and give them the compensation befitting their worth to the orgn. Discuss the “scheme” that you would design to assess these ladies. Their requisite Job Description & Job Specification is given below. Q3b) You are requested to suggest how the selected persons can be compensated. (5 marks)

Job Description i) Monitor and record vital health parameters of indoor patients & communicate to attending doctor in case of any abnormalities ii) Provide proper medication to individual patients as per doctor’s advice iii) Accompanying Resident Doctor/Specialist on rounds and act on their advice iv) Maintain patient hygiene as well as in the hospital ward by directing cleaning staff v) Maintain liaison with Dietician regarding food for individual patients vi) Maintain liaison with Lab for doctor prescribed tests and place report to doctor vii) Be kind to patients, especially while dealing with elderly ones viii) Be always cautious to identify any life-threatening deterioration in patient’s health

Job Qualification

i) Must have appropriate “Nursing” qualifications & at least seven years of ward experience out of which three years should be in a big hospital. ii) Must be physically fit & quite agile to give effective care to each patient iii) Must be able to communicate in local language, English and preferably Hindi iv) Must have good knowledge about what emergency medicine to use in which situation. v) Should be having good behaviour & capable of providing emotional support vi) Should be having technical competence to computerize all medical records vii) Should be able to handle specialised medical equipment like ventilator, PAP

 

Manpower Planning, Recruitment and Selection

Q. 1. As a Training Manager of a fast-growing tech company, you are tasked to select a trainer for a training program to enhance the leadership skills of mid-level managers. The company has a diverse workforce, including remote employees. Outline the skills you will be looking for the trainer for creating a comprehensive leadership-training program that caters to different learning styles and accommodates remote participants.

Q. 2. You are the HR Manager of a well-established manufacturing company that has been using traditional methods of performance appraisal for many years. The management team is considering a potential shift to more modern performance management approaches. Your task is to provide an in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional performance appraisal methods in the context of your organization.

Q.3 a) You are the Human Resources Manager of a rapidly expanding technology company that values fair and accurate employee performance appraisal. However, you've noticed that various biases and cognitive effects can impact the objectivity of performance evaluations. Analyze any three challenges faced while appraising the performance of employees and explain how each one can potentially distort the assessment process.

Q.3 b) You are the Recruitment Manager of a dynamic multinational corporation aiming to attract top talent in the competitive tech industry. The company recognizes the need for modern recruitment methods to identify and select the best candidates. Select any three of the modern recruitment methods and explain why you have selected these three methods.

 

Organisation Culture

1. Culture can be a double-edged sword, serving as an asset or a liability for an organization. Analyse the concept of "culture as a liability" with respect to its potential negative effects on organizational performance, employee behaviour, and overall organisational engagement outcomes. Provide an example of a company that has experienced culture-related liabilities and analyse the reasons behind the challenges.

2. Identify and debunk three common myths about organizational culture. Provide a detailed explanation of each myth and support your arguments with real-life example or a case study that illustrate the negative impact of believing in these myths.

3.a. Analyse the role of communication in the process of changing organizational culture. How can leaders effectively communicate the need for change, foster employee engagement, and overcome resistance during times of significant transformation?

3.b. Analyse the risks and benefits of cultural alignment in mergers and acquisitions, citing a real-world example. How can leaders effectively balance cultural differences to achieve successful post-merger integration and preserve the strengths of each organisation involved?

 

Performance Management System

Question-1 You have joined as HR Manager at Sonata Logistics which is a five year old company. You are required to design a ‘360 degree appraisal form’ as a method of employee appraisal.

Question-2 Network Limited is a computer hardware manufacturer and is introducing self-appraisal as a method for employee evaluation. Design a employee self appraisal form.

Question-3

SmartClass Ltd is a start-up company that conducts coaching, tuitions for students across India. The company is expanding rapidly across India and is hiring Teachers.

Using the SMART principles, prepare 2 goals each for each of the following:

a) Training Manager at SmartClass Ltd (5 marks)

b) Hiring Manager at SmartClass Ltd

 

Enterprise Resource Planning

Question: Read the case study — 'AuroVision Consulting (AVC) moves Human Resources to the Cloud' and answer the following questions.

1. Analyze AuroVision Consulting's problems with its legacy human resources systems. What was the business impact of these problems?    (10 marks)

2. Was a cloud-based system appropriate for AuroVision Consulting? Justify your answer by giving suitable explanations.

3. Keeping the above case as a reference,      (10 marks)

a. Explain the integration of mobile app with the Oracle HCM ERP (5 marks)

b. Benefits ofHCM solution implementation in developing Reporting and Analytics by AVC's USbased analytics group? Explain using any one use case for the same.

 

Total Quality Management

Q1. Maxx Industry is in the process of implementing TQM across the entire organization. You are asked to make a presentation to the senior managers on the aspects of TQM and points to consider while implementing. Discuss your presentation.

Q2. What would be your advice to a design team on quality management techniques that may support in removing defects in products at design phase or the production phase?

Q3. Below is data collected for the percentage of defective from a process (n=100).

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a. Find all control limits for this process.       (5 Marks)

b. Discuss two types of control charts you will use for attributes data.        

 

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

1. How can the full set of logistical and cross-functional drivers be used to create strategic fit for a PC manufacturer targeting both time-sensitive and price-conscious customers?

2. "SCOR model links business processes, performance metrics, skills and practices into a unified structure" Comment.           (10 Marks)

3. Yomato is an Indian multinational restaurant aggregator and food delivery company. Company reported first-ever profitable quarter brought a whole lot of cheer among management. Company is also planning to expand its business to other countries as well.

a. Explain various competitive dimensions in detail that company needs to rework to get sustainable profitability.       

b. You are appointed as consultant for the Yomato. Suggest some corporate level strategies that ultimately helps them.

 

Warehouse Management

1.               Provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with outsourcing warehouse operations for businesses seeking to optimize their supply chain management.       

2.               Discuss the essential features and functionalities that businesses should look for when selecting a warehouse management system to improve inventory management, streamline operations, and enhance overall supply chain performance for Food and Beverage Industry warehouse.           (10 marks)

3.               You are a warehouse manager for an E-commerce company that deals with a wide range of products. The company has been experiencing inefficiencies in its warehouse operations, leading to delayed order processing, increased errors, and rising inventory carrying costs. Your task is to analyze the situation and propose solutions to address the challenges.

a.               Identify the key issues and challenges faced by the warehouse in terms of efficiency and inventory management. Discuss the factors contributing to the delays in order processing, the reasons for the increased error rates, and the factors leading to higher inventory carrying costs.

b.               Propose a comprehensive plan to improve warehouse efficiency and optimize inventory management. Outline the strategies you would implement to address the identified challenges. Include steps to streamline order processing, minimize errors, and reduce inventory carrying costs. Support your proposed plan with relevant theories, industry best practices, and real-life examples of successful warehouse management implementations.

 

Supply Chain Management

l . "Fast Fashion", a new generation fashion and utility wear network of stores, has about 200 high end fashion stores in the country. They have heir own brand which appeals to youngsters and kids. They plan to expand to 500 stores by the year 2025. Along with this growth plan, they already are facing delays in getting stock out situations, higher cost due to stocks not arriving within season, quality issue with apparel manufacturers etc. They want to open new stores and also optimize cost along with higher service. How can they leverage various supply chain drivers to meet their objective by 2025?

2.         "Drunken Monkey" is a fast food and healthy snack chain. They are a post covid start up by fresh graduates and technocrats. Being creative thinkers, they have expanded to about 6 locations within the city. They plan is to put up 6 more stores within next year. Brand has picked up well but due to lack of sufficient experience they are already facing cost issues, sourcing is not able to meet customer demand, not able to meet required heathy snack demand. With more customers visiting outlets, non-availability is leading to negative social media reviews which is an issue for their brand and growth plan. They are aiming at making their process agile to meet increasing and variable demand. Also make the business lean so that profits can be maintained while growing number of stores. How will they transition through different stages to reach LEAN and AGILE value chain stage?  (10 Marks)

3.         "Winners" are a sports tourism agency who under take guided sports tourism package around major events like IPL, Football World Cup, Fl races and even smaller European and American sports / games events. They need to forecast from number ofpotential tourism package bookings, visa needs, travel bookings, organize stay, food etc.

a.         Describe steps in demand forecasting in this case situation.

b.         Describe methods of demand forecasting.     (5 Marks)

 

Services Marketing

Q1. You are the owner of a retail chain. You currently have consumer durables, groceries and private label clothing range for kids, men, and women. The price point is low and the quality you offer is fantastic. You have more than eighty percent repeat customers. In most of the customer, surveys that you have conducted with market research agencies have pointed this unique feature of your store. You have successfully operated your business in Delhi. You have about 15 stores operating across the state. During the last five years, you have spread your offerings to the other northern states, and you have seen a wonderful response. You are encouraged, and you decide to take this down south.

You have encouraged about twenty five percent of your best staff member to open the first store in Bangalore. (With a salary hike) They are your top performers. The vacant positions in the north will be filled up temporarily and the staff members deputed would be called back after 3 years from the start of the operation. The store opens as scheduled. The initial response is good, but within six months, you see a plethora of complaints coming in and customers are unhappy with their overall experience. Your cash counters seem to become empty with footfalls and profits coming down.

This comes to you as a big shock as you had not expected this to happen. You are unwilling to give up and you need to understand why? Is it the mindset of the people, a consumer whom you have never encountered before, or is it the issue of training your people and re designing of your service offerings? But will you be able to turn this around?

Do you feel that there is a difference in consumer mindset in the South vis a vis the North? Can you point some of them? What data do you need to reach to a conclusion and what steps should you take to plug the footfalls? (10 Marks)

Q2. You have worked in the industry for a decade, and you are now fed up with the boring work environment around you. The entrepreneurial bug has bitten you and a food business is in your mind. There are numerous challenges, however. In your city, the working population is large enough to sustain the business, disposable incomes are high, and you feel that there is a niche offering that needs to be created for your restaurant, for example a Japanese or a Korean cuisine. The problem however with a niche is adoption to local tastes, preferences, and the biggest challenge of whether customer would be interested in them. The next big challenge would be for you to reach out to the right set of customers. This might take you some time, and your biggest fear is that the initial buzz that you may create at the start may not sustain after a point. Also, if you are successful, there may be copycats coming in. You are therefore considering a second alternative of ‘tiffin services’ to people around you. This may not have the glamour but will make you cash bells ringing from day 1 if your product is right. There may not any need for branding or the need to position yourself. It is a dilemma that you are facing.

How would the service offering be different in case of a restaurant vis a vis tiffin service? (7Ps) and how would you plan to market the service offerings? (restaurant vis a vis tiffin service)

Q3. Trail Blazers academy is a coaching academy, providing training, coaching, and counselling services for students. Their primary revenue source is from the coaching they do for medical and JEE. Established a decade ago, it is now a well-known brand, but faces sever competition from the crowded market of the coaching space. The quality of the students passing out are well know and many candidates are able to crack the JEE and medical exams. However, in the last couple of years, the company has tried to expand using the franchise model. This was possibly the best model available. But with tremendous amount of competition happening online and offline, the pricing model of the academy has changed. The fees for the course are on the brochure but is charged variably. There are no standardizations followed. Many of the franchisees charge whatever they want to, essentially to maintain a minimum threshold of students flowing into the organisation. Sometimes the center heads of the franchise encourage existing students to bring in new candidates, there by incentivizing them. Some of the hard negotiators are able to settle down at a lower price point that what others are paying. In many cases, students were allowed just with a token money with more than the usual EMIs. Everything seems to be as per the flexibility of the center managers. While some of the franchises are happy, others are not. The location of the center, number of enrolments drive the pricing. The parents are unhappy with this mechanism and there are complaints floating in the social media about Trail Blazers. The franchises are incentivized on the total revenue they add to the parent group. Many of them therefore have started the recent practice of creating fake candidates, thereby making themselves eligible for more incentives.

Trail Blazers have also realized that due to competitive pressure, they are unable to make good margins in the business and wants to expand their offerings. They are now planning to start a HR recruitment consulting firm. The CEO can drive this, because of his previous experience in this area. He also has a team, which is capable enough. The CEO has invited you, as a consultant. They are in a dilemma on whether they should use the Trail Blazers brand name to the recruitment consulting firm or use a new name. Trail Blazers sound to be a great name for the consulting firm and matches with the nature of work that they intend to do. However, many of the other managers opine that these two businesses are different and not related and therefore the brand extension is not suitable for the new offerings. Even if they use the same name, how would they position themselves?

a. How do you price their services better? (5 marks)

b. Is venturing into a new service offering a sensible proposition for Trail Blazers? What are the potential benefits and challenges that you see as a consultant?

 

Retail Banking

Q1. Retail bank has different distribution channels to facilitate customers and give him different options to use banking services. This choice helps the customer to choose the channel he deems fit at that point of time. Explain the different channels and also explain why banks are discouraging customers to visit branch for financial transactions. (10 marks)

Q2. Credit appraisal is an important step in doing financial due diligence. If this action is not carried out properly it may result in bad loan and subsequent NPA. Explain the basic lending principles and the role of credit scoring and CIBIL score. (10 marks)

Q3. Today we are in era of e-banking/digital banking. Brick and mortar banking is virtually coming to an end. Technology has deeply pervaded banks and is playing an important role in increasing performance, accuracy and speed. Discuss the importance of the following in digital banking: a) Artificial intelligence (5 marks) b) Multifactor authentication

 

Commercial Banking System & Role of RBI

1) Independence of Central Bank is very crucial for impartial functioning and fair play in the economy. Any closeness of Central Bank to Ministry of Finance will not be fair and it will be viewed as baby of the government and will be looked with suspicion. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement and what is your stand? (10 marks)

2) RBI has different parameters for evaluating the performance of bank. These criteria emanates from different roles played by commercial banks. Explain the different parameters on which banks are rated on scale of 1 to 5. Here 5 is rated as unsatisfactory/poorly performing bank, while 1 rating is deemed as a well run bank. (10 marks)

3) Today most of the banks are focusing on recovery of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). A large chunk of bank’s money is locked in these assets. Major defaulters are intentional who plan to defraud the bank and run away. The other type of defaulters are those, who because of circumstances or due to some inability are unable to repay the bank loans. Banks have to make huge provisions for NPAs, which reduce the profitability of the banks. However, new legislations have been passed expediting recovery process but more needs to be done. In light of above statements: a) Write the major steps taken for recovery since last 10 years (5 marks) b) How do you differentiate between intentional defaulters and ability defaulters, and the view of RBI on these two category of defaulters?

 

Marketing Research

1. Apple Inc. sees a decline in sale of iPhone in India. They perceived that the new launches such as foldable smartphones by competitors are a threat to their products. They hire you in a role of market researcher and give a task to understand customer preferences for foldable smartphones. Develop a survey questionnaire that captures consumers' opinions and features, design, price, and brand reputation.

2. Fab India wants to introduce a new clothing line targeting millennial. As a market researcher, develop a questionnaire to conduct in-depth interviews with a representative sample of millennial to understand their fashion preferences, lifestyle, and purchasing behavior. List down the questions and analyze them using thematic analysis.

3. UrbanHomes Developers, a renowned real estate company, is exploring the idea of building a new and innovative housing project in the bustling city of Navi Mumbai,  India. The vision is to create a modern living haven that combines contemporary design,sustainable features, and a vibrant community lifestyle. As the project's market researcher, the goal is to understand potential buyers' preferences, budget constraints, and location preferences to shape the development according to their needs and aspirations.

a. As a market researcher, design a survey based questionnaire to assess potential buyers' preferences, budget constraints, and location preferences for the new housing development. The survey must include both qualitative and quantitative questions.

b. Identify the Target Market and characteristics of ideal respondents.

 

Entrepreneurship and VCM

Q1. “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.”

Q2. Kritika is a final year hotel management student, who is very much interested in starting her own business of bakery. She is thinking of taking a loan and has approached you for advice. What would you advise her?

Q3. Vicky, Charvi and Anjli are going to start a business, which is basically a PR firm which helps different organizations to create brand image and communicate to public to attract customers to those organization. Vicky and Charvi is of opinion that they should form it as a private limited company and Anjli feels it should be LLP.

A) How do Vicky and Charvi justify formation of private limited company?

B) How do Anjli justify formation of LLP?

 

 

 

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INTERNAL ASSIGNMENT APPLICABLE FOR DECEMBER 2023 EXAMINATION

 

Brand Management

Case:

Bella, a passionate plant lover, is embarking on a new venture that celebrates the beauty and tranquility of nature. Her start-up, "Bella's Botanical Haven," will offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants, along with expert gardening advice, workshops, and an online plant care community. Bella aims to create a haven where plant enthusiasts can thrive, connect, and cultivate their green thumb.

 

Bella has planned the following for her business:

Interactive Plant Care App:

Bella's Botanical Haven will feature an interactive mobile app that allows users to identify plants, receive personalized care instructions, and track their plant growth over time.

Virtual Garden Design Studio:

The platform will offer a virtual garden design tool that helps users plan and visualize their dream gardens, complete with plant recommendations and layout options.

Plant Subscription Boxes:

Bella's Botanical Haven will introduce subscription-based plant boxes, where users receive a

curated selection of plants, plant care essentials, and gardening accessories delivered to their

doorstep regularly.

Sustainable Practices:

The brand will emphasize on eco-friendly and sustainable gardening practices, promoting the

use of organic fertilizers, composting, and reducing plastic waste in plant care.

Botanical Events and Workshops:

Regular botanical events, workshops, and guided garden tours will be organized to bring together plant enthusiasts, share knowledge, and foster a sense of community.

 

1. You have been selected as a brand in charge of the business and you have been given a task to work on brand elements including brand name. Bella has an open mindset for changing the name if that works for the business. Explain and elaborate on various types of Brand elements that you will suggest for the business. (10 Marks)

2. Explain various ways through which you will leverage secondary brand association for the business. (10 Marks)

3. As a brand in charge of the business, explain your concepts on branding with example to Bella:

a. What are the various things that can be branded, explain with special reference to business. (5 Marks)

b. What are the major brand challenges in contemporary times? (5 Marks)

 

Consumer Behaviour

Q1. A study in 2021 by People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India on Digital Payments has estimated that around 61% of Indian households will be doing digital payments by 2025 if the enabling environment for that is created. The break-up of the households across 3 broad income groups viz. Rich, Middle Class and Poor for digital payments is as under:

Class

No. of Households in Millions expected to do Digital Payments by 2025

% Share

Rich

36.0

23.6%

Middle Class

61.0

40.2%

Poor

55.0

36.2%

Total

152.0

100.0%

It is obvious that the Poor Class is going to be much bigger in Digital Payments compared to the Rich and almost similar in share compared to the Middle Class, though their average ticket size is going to be smaller. It is also clear that in order the realise the potential number of 55 million Households the poor will need the highest support and hand-holding

From a consumer buying perspective what are the things think the Government Authorities along with banks and financial institutions do to enable a faster adoption of Digital Payments across the poorer and economically backward sections of the society. (10 Marks)

Q2. Age has 2 broad categories – chronological age and Subjective Age which is different from chronological age. Subjective Age has 4 dimensions. Analyse how the 4 dimensions of Age will impact the purchase choices for consumers buying cosmetics and ready-to-wear clothes. (10 marks)

Q3. Answer the following

a) A company in USA has developed a Gluten Meter which is device that measure the gluten content in the food a consumer wants to consume. Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's what gives dough its elasticity and helps baked goods maintain their shape. While gluten is responsible for the desirable texture of many baked products, it can aggravate diabetes and obesity. Since India has the highest number of diabetics in the world this American wants to understand the attitude of people towards Gluten and Gluten Meters. How will they be able to understand the attitude of the consumer to this.

(5 Marks)

b) How will you use hemispheric laterization to influence consumers to buy a particular brand of a lifestyle home theatre system like Bose. (5 Marks)

 

Customer Relationship Management

Q1. Raghav has started his business and is doing it successfully for quite some time. However, the business has been undergoing a tough competition in the last couple of years and he is planning to start CRM practices for his organization. As a consultant what would you advise him regarding the advantages, disadvantages of CRM. What will you advise him on the prospects of CRM? (10 Marks)

Q2. Your company manufactures LED bulbs for sales both in B2B and B2C markets. However, to build relationships you feel there is a strong need to partner with major customers. Your consultant friend has explained to you about the concept of reciprocation. How would you use the concept of reciprocation to build a strong relationship with your customers? (10 Marks)

Q3. As a Chief Technological Officer, you are about to implement, a CRM solution in your organisation? How will you:

a. Build a strong database of your customers? Modify and update it as necessary? What will be your sources of data? (5 marks)

b. How will you build a CRM roadmap for your technological implementation? (5 marks)

 

International Marketing

Q1. Your company is a manufacturer of Incense sticks, also called Agarbatti, from India and are keen on expanding your business globally. Discuss the challenges of marketing your product globally. (10 Marks)

Q2. The government of India initiative is to encourage local industry and consume as locally as possible, and to use the long-term effects of increased demand to develop domestic industry and gradually become self-sufficient. “Vocal for Local” is a term that is having resonance with countries today to promote Local consumption. In your view is it positive for nations to produce locally and avoid globalization? (10 Marks)

Q3. Read the following case study carefully and then answer the questions that follow:

Chinese e-commerce platforms ship these goods ordered by Indians by claiming them to be "gifts" as those under Rs 5,000 are not subjected to customs duty. Authorities have seized many such shipments trying to evade customs duty. Chinese retailers like Club Factory, Ali Express and Shein will be affected the most by this move. To reduce these illegal imports, the tax department is planning to charge a mix of integrated goods and services tax (IGST) and customs duty on products ordered from Chinese e-commerce companies and will impose it on buyers at the payment stage, sources said to the paper. "The government is looking to bring in payment gateways on board on the scheme and when the consumer pays the money, IGST and customs duty will be included in the price," said one source to the paper. Since the government started its crackdown on the imports from Chinese e-tailers, the numbers have gone down. According to a Bloomberg report taken from a customs document, imports of shipment worth below Rs 1,00,000 has fallen sharply by 55 percent in Mumbai. a) What in your opinion should the Government of India take measures to stop the malpractice by Chinese firms? (5marks)

b) Explain antidumping duty and how can the Government apply these duties without violating the WTO rules, of Free Trade. (5 Marks)

 

Market Strategy

1. Take any corporate of your choice and explain various levels of strategy for that organization. (10 Marks)

2. Assume you are planning to start your own start-up and you have decided to start the same with a clear Vision, Mission, Goals, and objectives. Create and elaborate on the same. (You can decide any business of your choice) (10 Marks)

3. a) Explain the concept of need, want, and demand for the footwear category. (5 Marks)

b) Explain the 7P’s of Marketing for any restaurant of your choice. (5 Marks)

 

Sales Management

Q.1 Assume you are a sales manager. You will be opening a new branch for which you intend to promote one of the existing salespersons as a branch sales manager. What criteria or qualities would you look for in selecting a person for the position of branch sales manager? (10 Marks)

Q.2 Take any product/service of your own choice & explain the Personal Selling process. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Read the case & answer the questions based on the case:

Krishna Kumar, the marketing manager of MM Marketing Company was thinking how to go about designing sales territories, assigning salespeople to the territories and setting sales quotas, particularly as the product was new. The new product, called Swishflow fan was a unique kind of a table fan with attractive air-conditioner like looks. Considering the initial production capacity of 1,00,000 numbers in the first year, Krishna Kumar decided to market the product in and around Mumbai, where the marketing and sales office was located. The target consumers were household as well as commercial organizations, who could use this product as table-fan and wall-mounted fan.

Krishna Kumar thought that the territory design should include geographical areas with high market potential for achieving the sales budget of 1,00,000 numbers in the first year and a growth of 25 % per year for subsequent four years. He calculated a sales force size of seven numbers, and decided to launch the product initially in major metros and cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Krishna Kumar was of the view that sales quotas should consider sales volume, selling expense, and also number of sales calls per day, in order to have a proper control on salespeople. He wondered how to design sales territories, what criteria should he consider while assigning salespersons to territories, and how to design the sales quotas considering the factors mentioned above.

Questions: a) If you were Krishna Kumar, how would you design the sales territory? (5 Marks)

b) Suggest a suitable selling strategy for the new launch (5 Marks)

 

Cloud Computing

Q 1. You are invited by the Government of Djibouti to advise on deployment of cloud for their e-governance services. The Government is very keen to reduce the total cost of ownership and increase scalability of its e-governance infrastructure. As such, it is evaluating the use of cloud and the right choice for the deployment model. You have been asked to provide a brief report explaining pros and cons of each cloud deployment model for e-governance systems in Djibouti. (10 Marks)

Q 2. EZLearn Technologies is a startup being incubated at IIT Powai. It offers K12 e-Tutoring via cloud. Being a startup, it is unable to afford its own data center. Rather it is evaluating commercially available technology platforms for cloud computing. Specifically, it is evaluating (a) whether to opt for IaaS or PaaS, and (b) AWS, GCP or Azure. You are invited to provide a comparison of these choices and recommend the most suitable combination for them. You may get more details by visiting the web site of these firms or you can make your own assumptions. (10 Marks)

Q 3. The Top Management of Dream Home Estates is meeting to discuss their plan for a New CRM Solution. Both the CIO, Mr. Unni and the CFO, Mr. Mishra are of the strong opinion that the company should implement a Custom On-Premise CRM solution to be developed by the company’s regular IT Partner. On the other hand, both, Mr Das, Head of Sales and Ms Dutt, CFO are keen to move to a cloud Cloud-based SaaS CRM solution. The debate is getting heated as Ms Dutt also recalled past IT system implementation failures.

a. What arguments can Mr. Unni make in favor of in-house CRM implementation? (5 Marks)

b. What arguments can Mr Das make in favor of a Cloud-based SaaS CRM solution? (5 Marks)

 

E-Business

Q.1) Suppose you've been hired as a digital marketing consultant for a promising startup in the online gaming industry. After conducting an initial survey, you discovered that the company relies on traditional tools and methods for its online operations. To boost their business productivity, you plan to meet with the management and present various online marketing strategies and tools commonly employed by successful e-businesses. What types of online marketing tools and strategies would you recommend for promoting the company’s operations in India? (10 marks)

Q.2) As the proprietor of a popular cloud kitchen brand, you are currently exploring various revenue models to diversify and boost your streams of income. Explain the different types of revenue models applicable to e-businesses. Additionally, identify which revenue models are most suitable for the popular cloud kitchen brand. Address the potential challenges associated with each revenue model and how they may influence the success of the cloud kitchen. Furthermore, analyze the influence of technology on these revenue models and discuss how technology can be utilized to optimize the revenue of the cloud kitchen. (10 marks)

Q.3) The rapid growth of online shopping for gifts in India has led to the increased significance of providing a seamless and user-friendly experience to customers. A critical aspect of this experience lies in the shopping cart capabilities offered by online gift apps. Provide an overview of the online gift app market in India, highlighting key trends and growth factors by explaining how the market has evolved over the years to meet customer demands and preferences.

a) Discuss the significance of shopping cart by identifying at least three different types of shopping cart capabilities that online gift apps in India can offer. For each capability, provide a comprehensive explanation and illustrate how it benefits users during the shopping process. (5 Marks)

b) Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each shopping cart capability discussed in Part a. Analyze how these features impact customer satisfaction, app performance, and revenue generation for gift apps by comparing the three shopping cart capabilities in terms of their effectiveness in meeting customer needs and enhancing the overall shopping experience. (5 Marks)

 

Emerging Technologies: IoT, augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

1. Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and the tourism sector is no exception. By seamlessly blending the real world with digital enhancements, AR reshapes how travellers experience new destinations and attractions. Imagine a picturesque coastal town known for its historical landmarks and natural beauty. The local tourism board has adopted AR technology to enhance visitors' exploration. Travellers with AR-enabled devices can use dedicated apps to uncover hidden historical facts, access virtual guides, and even witness historical events overlaid onto their current surroundings. This immersive experience has garnered significant interest among tourists seeking a more interactive and informative journey. Discuss how augmented reality can transform the tourism experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world environments. How does this technology elevate the engagement level of travellers, provide informative insights, and offer a unique perspective on historical landmarks and attractions? When using AR apps, tourists may inadvertently share their real-time location data, preferences, and interactions with the platform. What privacy concerns are associated with collecting and potentially sharing this sensitive information? (10 marks)

2. India's ambitious Smart Cities Mission aims to transform urban landscapes into technologically advanced and efficient ecosystems by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. This initiative envisions creating cities that are more sustainable, connected, and responsive to citizens' needs. As part of the Smart Cities Mission, a metropolitan city in India has embarked on a comprehensive IoT-driven transformation. Various applications of IoT have been deployed to address urban challenges and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. Smart traffic management, waste management, energy efficiency, and public safety solutions are critical aspects of this IoT-driven urban transformation. Describe any three IoT applications that can be incorporated into a smart city context. (10 marks)

3. In technology-driven innovation, virtual reality (VR) has transcended beyond gaming and entertainment, finding its niche in unexpected sectors, such as the fitness industry. Virtual reality's immersive capabilities have revolutionized how people approach exercise, offering dynamic and engaging experiences that redefine traditional workouts. The fitness industry has embraced virtual reality to enhance workout routines and redefine fitness experiences. VR-equipped fitness centres and home setups allow users to engage in interactive, gamified exercises. These range from intense cardio workouts to serene yoga sessions, all within the simulated environment of their choice. VR's ability to transport users to exotic locations or fantastical landscapes while they burn calories has garnered immense popularity.

a. With VR headsets capturing user movements and sometimes even biometric data, what are the privacy concerns associated with collecting, storing, and potentially sharing this sensitive information? (5 marks)

b. Discuss the technical hurdles that fitness centres and users might encounter in adopting VR technology. (5 marks)

 

Fundamentals of Big Data & Business Analytics

1. There are various types of business analytics procedures that can be performed on a problem statement. Assume you’re working with a low-cost airline based in India as an analytics advisor. Define and state 3 different use cases of your choice that the airline company could use. Mention briefly about how the different types of business analytics procedures could be used in each of the use cases. (10 Marks)

2. Alset is a multi-national top end electric vehicle manufacturer and a market leader in providing autonomous driving features. No other car manufacturer in the world is anywhere near Alset in the autonomous driving space. Being at the forefront comes with its challenges.

Alset’s top management heard about its software not being able to differentiate between 2-wheelers, i.e., motorcycles and bicycles. Which caused an erroneous speed estimation of those 2-wheelers and led to some non-fatal accidents. The organization wants to avoid this. For which, it needs a lot of data to train the model. But it’s not storing any data from their cars. Some of the users agreed to share the image/video data from their cars but Alset doesn’t have a data collection or storage or processing methodology in place because all the processing thus far has been on the on-board units (OBUs). To solve this the firm consults and gives you the responsibility to design their pipeline. They don’t have any historical data on any kind of 2-wheelers.

How do you approach this problem holistically using both big data and business analytics concepts? Explain the big data component for storage and processing, and analytics component of approaching this use case and what would you do in each of the stages. Goal is to help company collect, store, process data and better predict and classify between different kinds of 2-wheelers. (10 Marks)

3. Costco, a high-volume low-cost retailer like D-Mart is planning to start operations in India. Help them and identify 10 locations, which will have high reachability, multi city presence and many more that aid Costco in building a pan India chain in 5-10 years. You are not just helping them identify the top cities but also the localities and the specific area in which they should open.

a. Which type of analysis could be used to solve this problem and maximise the outcome for Costco? Explain the data needed to solve this problem. (5 Marks)

b. For the purposes of customer relationship management, Costco is planning to collect data of customers and their purchases to provide better services. Which kind of data storage should they prefer? An on-premises data facility or a cloud data facility? Why? (5 Marks)

 

IT Infrastructure Management

1. Based on your experience, elucidate how IT system complexity affects the timeline for implementing new technologies. Advise what steps can be taken to avoid the delay. (10 Marks)

2. In order to combat risks, it is important to classify them to devise the best approach to overcome it. Explain the various types of risks and how do you analyze them? (10 Marks) 3. As an IT Head in a large firm, your goal is to consolidate the servers used and also the space required to house these servers. You are championing the concept of virtualization and want to address your team and answer the following questions they have on the topic. a. Establish the need for server virtualization to get your team to understand its importance. (5 Marks)

b. Are there any limitations of server virtualization? (5 Marks)

 

IT Project Management

1. You have just been appointed to the newly created position of VP of IT at Sparrow Industries – a 60-year manufacturing company in Chandigarh. In your first meeting, the CEO, Satinder Singh Sparrow, told you that he is unhappy with the present situation of disparate legacy IT systems in the company and wants them to be fully integrated. You recommended that the company move to a Standard ERP System. As a first step, the CEO has asked you to assess the Feasibility of this initiative. What types of feasibility studies will you perform and what would they assess? Prepare an Executive Summary of the outcomes of the Feasibility Study to serve as a basis for a detailed discussion with the CEO and the rest of the Leadership. (10 Marks)

2. You are a consultant to Allied Insurance Ltd. You are required to prepare the RFP to be issued to System Integrators for implementing a Core Insurance Platform – Applied Epic or Guidewire and integrating it to Allied’s existing Systems - D365 ERP & D365 CRM. Present the executive summary of the RFP with all requisite sections. For additional information on the specific products, you may refer the company websites. (10 Marks)

3. Mr. Chandy, CEO of Aluva Cooperative Bank has convened a meeting for all the CxOs to discuss the bank’s IT Strategy Roadmap. At this meeting Mr. Vijay Kumar, the newly appointed CIO has announced his intention to embark on an Application Modernization Program to update all the Bank’s Legacy (Non-Core) Applications. In this regard, Mr. Vijay Kumar has stated that he intends to Outsource the Development and ongoing Maintenance & Support of these Applications to a 3rd party IT Partner. Mr. Moideen, the COO of the company, is skeptical and asks if Mr. Vijay Kumar has considered all the issues involved.

When Mr. Chandy, asked him if he had specific concerns, Mr. Moideen immediately said "I see two issues that need detailed discussion… (1) How will we ensure a Smooth Transition and Implementation and (2) How will we maintain Confidentiality of Information?"

How will Mr. Vijay Kumar respond to Mr. Moideen’s queries on… a. Smooth Transition and Implementation? (5 Marks) b. Confidentiality of Information? (5 Marks)

 

Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk

1. Choose any ONE listed company from the BSE/NSE list of top 150 companies by turnover. Locate the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report or ESG Report (under Statutory Report) in the Annual Report of 2022-23. Read through the following;

·       Section C, Principle 6 (in BRSR)

·       Chairman and/or CEO’s letter (in annual report)

·       Business strategy (in annual report)

·       Risk management (in annual report)

·       ESG performance (in annual report/ BRSR)

·       Company website (ESG / sustainability)

·       Sustainability/Integrated report (if available)

Explain in your own words the company’s relationship with water as a resource including what are its water related risks, opportunities and financial implications. How does business manage/approach all its water related issues and initiatives as an overall business strategy such that it minimizes its negative impact on the environment as well as the local communities. (use quantitative data to support your answer where required). DO NOT copy paste. (10 Marks)

2. Go through the Code of Conduct and all other corporate policies published on the company’s website. (Can use the same company as in Q1 or another company from the same list) Write an executive summary in your own words about all the key points/parameters covered in the code of conduct plus ONE other policy (NOT csr policy). Conclude with your observations and insights about what both of them are meant to achieve. DO NOT copy paste. (10 Marks)

3. Today pollution is a growing health concern globally. It is seen as an essential evil on the path of economic growth and social development. Yet it needs to be addressed for all of us to have a reasonably good quality of life and access to clean air and water is a basic Human Rights. a. Do you think pollution is ethically consumer responsibility as well? Why do you think so? (5 Marks) b. Explain atleast two ethical dilemmas faced by companies while trying to reduce their pollution levels. (5 Marks)

 

Research Methodology

1. Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methods. Apollo hospitals wants to investigate the factors contributing to patient satisfaction in their hospitals. Develop a research plant using mixed-method approach and outline the steps you would take to conduct research. (10 Marks)

2. Netflix is interested in examining the relationship between user interface design and customer satisfaction. How would you design an experimental study to investigate this relationship, and what variables would you manipulate and measure? (10 Marks)

3. The once-promising metaverse, envisioned as the future of virtual reality, has faced a remarkable and abrupt downfall. Its rise and fall present a unique opportunity to explore the intricate challenges of constructing interconnected virtual worlds. This article investigates the contributing factors to the metaverse's demise and examines the valuable lessons learned from this ambitious venture. Originally introduced as "Meta," an offspring of popular media such as "Tron" and "Second Life," the metaverse gained significant attention and investment frenzy. However, a lack of clear direction and coherent vision for the product ultimately led to its decline. As the tech industry shifted its focus to generative AI, the fate of the metaverse was sealed, landing it among the failed ideas in the tech industry's graveyard. This short-lived and inglorious ending of the metaverse serves as a harsh critique of the tech industry that once championed its creation. a. Develop qualitative questions for conducting interview to understand if Metaverse has actually failed? (5 Marks)

b. Interview 4-5 respondents for with the questions formulated and generate themes to evaluate the future of metaverse? (5 Marks)

 

Employee Development & Talent Management

Q1. ‘The Jaipur Collective’ is a textile manufacturing unit located in the city of Jaipur with enough infrastructure and a good workforce. The organization is specialized in block printing particularly, the supplies that are done in Rajasthan only. The organization is run by the CEO who is commonly known as well educated, experienced, a businessman with a humane approach. He considered the employees as a competitive advantage of his organization and want to keep the workforce always motivated and updated to face the challenges from their competitors. What points should be considered by the CEO for framing effective motivational strategies? (10 Marks)

Q2. Cyber Gateway is an IT firm located in Mumbai. Career planning has always been a pretty low-priority item for the firm. The HR manager believes that just getting workers to come to work and then keeping them honest is enough of a problem. Over a period of time he realized that many of their employees had been with them for years and it would be good to help them gain a better perspective on what they want to do. He also believed that career support would have an effect on improving company’s employee retention. Outline the career planning process you would propose for the designers working with the company. (10 Marks)

Q3. Infinity Ltd. is an IT based company that provides software packages to its users. It was doing well until it observed a lack of cooperation among its employees and the management, which affected its business performance. It was observed that employees at various levels were either demotivated or were frustrated. The management asked the HR department to look for a reason behind the rising number of demotivated and frustrated employees. The HR manager worked with managers from other departments and found out that a new technology was introduced by the organisation around a year back to develop software. Most of the employees in the organisation were not aware of this technology; thus, they were having a hard time using it. This reflected on their performance which eventually leads to unsatisfied appraisals, thus increasing frustration among employees and no cooperation with the management.

The HR department was asked to suggest a solution for the problem as soon as possible. The department then came up with an idea of conducting employee development program that aimed at making employees aware of the new technology so that they can perform better.

a. Considering the situation given in the case, explain the benefits of conducting employee development programs in the company. (5 Marks)

b. Is it essential to evaluate the employee development programme? Justify (5 Marks)

 

International HR Practices

Q1. STPL Steel India Limited, planning to set up its manufacturing plant in Vietnam. You have been appointed as a Global HR Head of the company on undertaking International Human Resource Planning. Explain important issues and challenges of Human Resources Planning at global level, Which you will be addressing in a meeting with management. (10 Marks)

Q2. XYZ Limited an Indian-based IT company opens a subsidiary in Germany. Many employees applied for Internal Job postings and out of 20 applicants, 3 got the opportunity to work in a German subsidiary. After 4 months, one of the employees wishes to come back to their home country and he reaches out to you (the HR team). He says it’s difficult for him to sustain in Germany with the current compensation as the cost-of-living rising day-by-day and too high to stay in Europe. You did review the situation. What are the causes you could identify and how will you address them? What factors could have been considered before moving employees to a foreign subsidiary? Which approach or structure of international compensation, does the Company could have been offered to the ex-pats? (10 Marks)

Q3. Ace Engineering is Mumbai, India-based heavy engineering company specializing in transformer manufacturing and setup projects. It’s now planning to set up a project management office in Warsaw, Poland. For this, there will be a team of 15 project experts moving from India and 2 from France to Poland for 6 months and will return to their home countries after 6 months, including a senior manager coming from France.

a. How will you (in the Global HR role) plan and prepare for the repatriation process for these returnees? (5 Marks)

b. What could be the challenges faced by repatriates while returning to their homeland? (5 Marks)

 

Strategic HRM

Q.1 Motocrop is a mid-sized manufacturing firm that specializes in producing automotive parts. Over the years, the company has seen a steady growth in its operations and market presence. However, the industry is rapidly evolving, with technological advancements such as automation, robotics, and AI becoming integral to manufacturing processes. Motocrop recognizes the need to adapt and invest in these technologies to remain competitive and efficient. As the Head of Human Resources, you have been tasked with developing a strategic human resource plan to guide the company through this technological transformation. (10 Marks)

Q.2 You are the HR Manager of a rapidly growing technology start-up. The company has been experiencing a high rate of employee turnover, particularly among top-performing employees who are leaving for better opportunities elsewhere. This turnover is not only affecting the company's productivity but also hindering its ability to innovate and stay competitive in the industry. As the HR Manager, you are tasked with developing some retention strategies. (10 Marks)

Q.3 InnovateTech is a mid-sized technology-consulting firm known for its innovative solutions and expertise in emerging technologies. However, the company has been facing challenges related to employee engagement and retention. Despite offering competitive compensation, some top-performing employees have been leaving the company for opportunities elsewhere. InnovateTech's leadership recognizes the need to implement a Career Planning for the employees and needs to work on the same.

a. Discuss the initiatives taken by the organisation for Career Development & Planning for employees. (5 marks)

b. Explain the significance of a well-designed process of succession planning increasing employee satisfaction and retention rates at InnovateTech? (5 marks)

 

Insurance & Risk Management

1. Whenever any Human being as insured opts for any kind of Insurance Cover from Insurer as Insurance Company, what could be the most important features/ principles for Insurance Contract? (10 Marks)

2. Apart from the Life Insurance, what could be other Facets of Insurance seen in General Society? Elaborate the common benchmarks. (10 Marks)

3. a.) How the Risk Management process can be more advantageous for Human as well as for Organization? Explain from Risk Management paradigm point of view (5 Marks)

3. b) How an Insurance Function can be elaborated as Production cum Marketing Agency? Elaborate the views. (5 Marks)

 

International Banking & Foreign Exchange Management

Q1. Mr. Patel, a resident of India, frequently travels abroad for business purposes and earns foreign income. He wants to know more about Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) and Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency (EEFC) accounts to manage his foreign earnings efficiently. Distinguish between Resident Foreign Currency Account and Exchange Earners Foreign Currency account. Mr. Patel is an exporter and earns foreign income in USD. He is interested in opening an Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency (EEFC) account. Describe the purpose and benefits of an EEFC account for Mr. Patel, and how he can utilize it effectively. (10 Marks)

Q2. Explain the role and functions of international financial institutions such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global economy. Provide examples of their initiatives and projects to promote economic development and financial stability in different regions. (10 Marks)

Q3. ABC Corp, a multinational company, operates in both the United States and Europe. The company frequently engages in currency exchange transactions to manage its international operations efficiently. Recently, the company had to exchange a significant amount of euros (EUR) to US dollars (USD) and vice versa.

a) ABC Corp has received a payment of 500,000 euros (EUR) from a European client. Calculate the equivalent amount in US dollars (USD) using the direct quote method, given the exchange rate is 1 EUR = 1.20 USD. (5 Marks)

b) On the same day, ABC Corp needs to pay its European suppliers 250,000 euros (EUR). Calculate the equivalent amount in US dollars (USD) using the indirect quote method, given the exchange rate is 1 USD = 0.85 EUR. (5 Marks)

 

Treasury Management in Banking

1. In view of poor Balance of Payment management by Govt/RBI, higher interest rates and inflation, INR is expected to depreciate further. Suggest ways/ Internal/external Techniques to manage Currency Risk by Corporates for their ECB’s and Import payments (10 Marks)

2. Explain the role played by SWIFT, Nostro, Vostro, Special Vostro Account for settlement of International Trade & Treasury products. Explain the term Globalization of INR used by Govt / RBI. (10 Marks)

3.“To control double digit inflation, US & other major Central Banks have increased interest rates, which resulted in the failure/consolidation of SVC Bank, First Republic Bank & Credit Suisse?

a. Discuss the impact of increase in interest rates on Treasury Investment Portfolios of Banks. (5 Marks)

b. How the increase in interest rates will control inflation, when there is a huge liquidity in the system? (5 Marks)

 

Lean Six Sigma

1. Assume that you are working in a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. Identify a process in your organization that needs some improvement and create a broad outline for using the DMAIC methodology for process improvement. Also, assuming that you are the project leader of a Six Sigma project. Create a list of a few rules that you would lay down for your team to abide by to avoid any situations of conflict. (10 Marks)

2. Imagine yourself to be a Six Sigma project leader in a big multi-specialty hospital. Prepare a schedule for all activities starting with patient admission till the patient occupies the bed. Also, draw a process map for the process of a patient admission to the hospital at the point of registration till occupying the bed. (10 Marks)

3. Suppose you work in an organization that provides computer software and web-based business tools to other organizations.

a) Identify a particular process (any 1) in your organization and break it down into smaller activities to identify Non-Value Added (NVA), Business Value Added (BVA), and Value Added (VA) activities. (5 Marks) b) Assuming you are the project leader of a Six Sigma project undertaken based on the identified process in part a, list down the responsibilities covered under different six sigma belts such as Master Black Belt (MBB), Black Belt (BB), Green Belt (GB), Yellow Belt (YB) and White Belt (WB). (5 Marks)

 

New Product Development and Managing Innovation

1. Vinesh works as a product manager for a large multi-national automobile company (eg. Volkswagen, Ford etc.). The company would like to create a new car targeted at youngsters in the age group of 25-35 years. Vinesh is responsible for the end to end product development process. Describe the approach across the different steps in generic product design and development process that he should follow. (10 Marks)

2. Vinesh (from the previous example) has done good job assembling a team. He now has to generate product ideas. What are different idea generation strategies that he can use and what are the characteristics of each. (10 Marks)

3a. Consider that you work for an Android app development company, NeuApps. The company needs your help in analyzing the different types product features for a new fitness tracking app they are developing, using the Kano model? Give a brief description of Kano model and explain the different types of features described by it in the context of a smartphone. (5 marks)

3b. You are a product manager at a new age start up. A friend of yours is setting up a company and would like understand the nuances of Intellectual Property Rights? Explain the different types of IPR and the need for considering IPR during a new product development. Provide an example for each type of IPR. (5 Marks)

 

World Class Operations

Q1. As a consultant dealing with TQM practices, you are concerned with the objectives or the principles for implementing TQM. In this regard, explain the principles for which TQM is implemented. (10 Marks)

Q2. In order to develop and maintain quality in processes, products and services, there are factors that need to be considered. Please explain the factors with suitable examples. (10 Marks)

Q3. a) Quality Awards act as motivation for the companies to carry on with the world class standards in manufacturing. There are some awards, which are international, and some are domestic. Refer to one international and one domestic award and explain how are they different. (5 Marks)

b) With reference to Quality Awards how Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence assesses for the award? (5 Marks)

 

 

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