smu MBA assignments Fall 2014

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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS (SEM 3/SEM 5)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 3)
PGDOMN (SEM 1)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME OM 0013 – ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1935
CREDITS & MARKS 4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS
Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks
1 Explain the methods that are used by an organisation to improve its productivity.
A Describe the 2 methods commonly used by an
organisation to improve its productivity
Job analysis
Work study
10(5 marks each)
10
2 Write short notes on Line of Balance(LOB) technique.
A Where is LOB used
Definition of LOB
Steps in LOB technique
1.5
1
7.5(1.5 marks for
each step)
10
3 a. Discuss the role of the government in deciding and selecting a plant location.
b. Describe the process of aggregate planning
A a.
Discuss the role of the government in deciding
and selecting a plant location in the backward
regions of India
Discuss the role of the government in balancing
the regional development – with reference to
organisation locating their bases in developed
areas
b.
explain the aggregate planning process with
the help of an example
2.5
2.5
5
10

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4 What are the factors an organization considers while selecting material handling
equipment?
A Explanation of the various factors an
organization considers while selecting material
handling
10( 2 marks each) 10
5 Explain the steps in ISO 9000 registration and list any 4 advantages of ISO 9000 series.
A Explanation of steps
Advantages
6 (1 mark each)
4( 1 mark each)
10
6 Write short notes:
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
A Explanation of VSM
Advantages of VSM
Steps the organization performs to create VSM
2
3
5
10
*A-Answer
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
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