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JNTU B.Tech III MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R13)
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks.
Part A
Expand social responsibilities of management.
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Social responsibility of management refers to the obligation of an organization to pursue policies, make decisions, and take actions that are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of society. It encompasses economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities toward stakeholders including employees, customers, shareholders, and the community.
Why do you consider management function to be ubiquitous?
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Management is considered ubiquitous because it is required in all types of organizations, whether they are profit-oriented or non-profit, large or small, and across all levels of hierarchy. Every organized human activity, from a household to a multinational corporation, requires planning, organizing, leading, and controlling to achieve goals effectively.
What is the meaning of plant layout?
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What are the major advantages of JIT?
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What is separation?
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Explain manpower planning.
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What is a ‘dangler’?
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How do you calculate average time estimate for activity?
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Give an example for backward integration.
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What is a programme?
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Part B
Explain any two types of leadership styles.
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What is the concept of inverted pyramid organization structure?
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What is the significance of Taylor’s Scientific Management theory?
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What is the essence of Hertzberg’s Two factor theory of motivation?
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What is ‘c’ chart? What is its application? What is the central value and upper and lower control limits of c chart?
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Write a brief note on the importance of Supply Chain management.
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What are the four Ps of marketing? Explain each of them briefly.
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What are the major steps in method study?
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What is job description? What are its contents?
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What is transfer? What are the causes for transfer of employees in an organization?
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Explain Factor comparison method of job evaluation.
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What is disciplinary action? What are the various forms of disciplinary action?
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The following table gives information about various activities of a project network:
| activity | normal duration (days) | normal cost (Rs) | crash cost (days) | crash cost (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 9 | 9000 | 7 | 12000 |
| 1-3 | 5 | 5000 | 3 | 8000 |
| 2-3 | 8 | 9000 | 5 | 12000 |
| 2-4 | 9 | 7000 | 6 | 9000 |
| 3-4 | 6 | 9000 | 4 | 11000 |
The overhead costs are Rs.1500 per day. Determine the optimum cost and duration of the project.
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Consider the following data of a project.
| activity | description | immediate predecessor/s | duration in days |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | forecast sales volume | -- | 10 |
| B | study competitive market | -- | 7 |
| C | design item and facilities | A | 5 |
| D | prepare production plan | C | 3 |
| E | estimate cost of production | D | 2 |
| F | set sales price | B,E | 1 |
| G | prepare budget | E,F | 14 |
Draw the network for the above project and calculate the critical path duration.
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What are the major contents of industry environment to be scanned for strategic management?
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What is evaluation of strategy? What is its imperative?
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What is mission statement? What is its importance to the organization?
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What is the role of ERP in managing modern business organization?
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