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JNTU B.Tech III MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Previous Question Paper (December - 2018 - R15)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. 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 and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
What are lesser priority needs in Maslow’s theory?
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In Maslow’s hierarchy, lesser priority needs refer to the higher-level growth needs, specifically Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs, which become motivators only after the lower-level deficiency needs (physiological, safety, and social) are adequately satisfied.
What does POSDCORB stand for?
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POSDCORB stands for Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.
Which type of layout is considered appropriate for single product assembly type of production?
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What is the basis for classification of items into A, B and C categories?
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Distinguish between ‘promotion’ and ‘transfer’.
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What is ranking method of merit rating?
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What is the significance of dummy activity?
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Define Project. What is its essential nature?
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What are SBUs?
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How does vision differ from mission?
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Part B
What is span of control? What are the advantages and disadvantages of wider span of control?
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Define the terms authority and responsibility. How are they related?
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What are the criticisms of principle of scientific management?
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What is matrix organization structure? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
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Under what conditions job order production and mass production methods?
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Calculate EOQ for annual requirement of 50,000 CDs of a music recording company given that each CD costs Rs.10 and ordering cost is Rs. 5000 per order. Inventory carrying cost is 2% of the average value of the inventory per month.
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In a random observation of work sampling procedure, out of 500 observation conducted during a week of 40 hours of work, it was noticed that the worker is not found working 80 times. The worker is rated 110 per cent and in the course of the entire week, 6000 pieces of output have been turned out by the worker. The allowance for this type of work is 15%. Calculate the standard time for the work.
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What is JIT system? What are its advantages and limitations?
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What is the significance of ‘Performance Appraisal’ in HRM?
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What are the various steps in selection process?
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Explain briefly any four of the off-job training methods.
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What are the objectives of merit rating?
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The estimates for various activities in an illustrative project are shown below:
| Activity | Optimistic time estimate (months) | Most likely time estimate (months) | Pessimistic time estimate (months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 1-3 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 2-4 | 1 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 3-4 | 4 | 8.5 | 10 |
| 2-5 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 4-5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Draw a PERT network. Indicate critical path and project duration.
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Calculate slack for each event.
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For the data in the table below draw the network.
| Activity | Normal time (days) | Normal cost (Rs.) | Crash time (days) | Crash cost (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 8 | 100 | 6 | 200 |
| 1-3 | 4 | 150 | 2 | 350 |
| 2-4 | 2 | 50 | 1 | 90 |
| 2-5 | 10 | 100 | 5 | 400 |
| 3-4 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 200 |
| 4-5 | 3 | 80 | 1 | 100 |
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Crash the activities for optimum cost given that indirect cost is Rs.70 per day. What is the total duration after crashing and the cost?
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What is the importance of value chain analysis?
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What are the aspects to be covered in environmental scanning?
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Briefly state the generic strategies.
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What is bench marking? What are its advantages and the limitations?
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