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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE Fall 2015
PROGRAM BBA
SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME BBA 501- PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BK ID B1849
CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS & 60 MARKS
Note –Please provide keywords, short answer, specific terms, specific examples and marksbreak -
up (wherever necessary)
Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should
beapproximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Question.1. Write short notes on :
Scope of production management
Answer:“ProductionManagementisthe processof effectiveplanningand regulating the operations
of thatsectionof an enterprise which is responsible for the actual transformation of materials into
finishedproducts.”Thisdefinitionlimitsthe scope of production management to those activities of
an enterprise which are associated with the transformation process of inputs into outputs. & the
definition does not include the human factors
Question.2. What are the steps in product selection and development
Answer:When teams collaborate in developing new innovations, having the following eight
ingredients mixed into your team's new product developmental repertoire will ensure that it's
overall marketability will happen relatively quick, and accurately -- making everyone productive
across the board.
Step 1: Generating
Utilizing basic internal and external SWOT analyses, as well as current marketing trends, one can
distance themselvesfromthe competitionbygeneratingideologieswhichtake affordability,ROIand
widespread distribution costs into account.

2. Question.3. Discuss the main functions of production planning and control.
Answer:Some of the important functions of production planning and control are listed below:
1. Materials Function:Raw materials, finished parts and bought out components should be made
available in required quantities and at required time to ensure the correct start and end for each
operationresultinginuninterruptedproduction.The functionincludesthe specification of materials
(quality & quantity) delivery dates, variety reduction (standardisation) procurement and make or
buy decisions.
2. Machines and Equipment:This function is related
Question.4. Describe the major steps of the purchasing procedure.
Answer:Management in any company must understand the art of obtaining products and services.
The procurementcycle followsspecificstepsfor identifying a requirement or need of the company
through the final step of the award of the product or contract. Responsible management of public
and corporate funds is vital when handling this necessary process, whether in strong or weak
economicmarkets.Following a proven step-by-step technique will help management successfully
achieve its goals.
Step 1: Need Recognition
Question.5. Explain any TEN factors that affect decisions regarding the choice of location
Answer:Unitsconcerningbothmanufacturingaswell asthe assemblingof the productsare on a very
large scale affected by the decisions involving the location of the plant. Location of the plant itself
becomes a very important factor concerning service facilities, as the plant location decisions are
strategic and long-term in nature.
Plant location decisions need detailed analysis because:
1. Wrong plant location generally affects cost parameters i.e. poor location can act as a continuous
stimulus of higher cost. Marketing, transportation, quality, customer satisfaction are some of the
other factors which are greatly influenced by the plant location

3. Question.6. Describe the techniques of work measurement.
Answer:International Labour Organization(ILO) defined work measurement as ‘die application of
techniques designed to establish the work content of a specified task by determining the time
required for carrying it out at a defined standard of performance by a qualified worker’.
Conventionally,it is known as time study, which is primarily carried out to determine the standard
time requiredtoperform a specific task. Such time standards are used for planning and scheduling
work, for cost estimating or for labour cost control. Otherwise
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