JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech III INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (August/September - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
What are the key components of Taylor’s Scientific Management Theory?
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The key components of Taylor’s Scientific Management are science, not rule of thumb; harmony, not discord; cooperation, not individualism; and the development of each person to their greatest efficiency and prosperity.
List any six principles of management.
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- Division of work
- Authority and responsibility
- Discipline
- Unity of command
- Unity of direction
- Subordination of individual interest to general interest
Explain the differences between line organization, line and staff organization.
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Define departmentation and decentralization.
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Define mass production.
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Describe the product design process and its key stages.
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Define work measurement.
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What are the key steps involved in conducting a work study?
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Define job evaluation.
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What are the different methods of job evaluation?
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Part B
Explain the difference between McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y in terms of assumptions about employee behavior.
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Evaluate the applicability of Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Motivation in today’s dynamic work environments, considering its strengths and limitations.
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How does a matrix organization differ from a committee organization in terms of structure and decision-making processes?
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How would you apply the concept of a virtual organization to enhance collaboration and flexibility within a geographically dispersed team?
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Explain the differences between job production, batch production, and mass production systems.
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Assess the challenges and benefits of implementing a lean production system in a traditional mass production facility, considering factors such as cultural change and resource allocation.
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Define work study and its primary objectives.
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How does work measurement differ from method study?
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Evaluate the effectiveness of work sampling as a method for estimating workloads and identifying process bottlenecks within a healthcare setting.
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Differentiate between variables and attributes control charts.
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How does the classification method in job evaluation categorize jobs based on predetermined factors or criteria?
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Define PERT and CPM and explain their significance in project management.
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Consider a software development project with the following activities:
| Activity | Optimistic Time (days) | Most Likely Time (days) | Pessimistic Time (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| B | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| C | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| D | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| E | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| F | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Assuming activities are independent, calculate: i) Expected time for each activity ii) Variance for each activity iii) Expected project duration iv) Probability that the project will be completed within 24 days.
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