Code No: RR412304 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Critically evaluate Taylor’s theory of scientific management. [16]

2. (a) Discuss the features of functional organization.
(b) How is it different from other forms of business structures? [8+8]
3. (a) What do you understand by plant layout.
(b) What is its importance? [8+8]
4. (a) What are the various functions of marketing?
(b) What factors influence consumer behaviour? [8+8]
5. Discuss in detail the objectives and functions of Human Resource Management?
[16]
6. What is grievance and what are the general causes for grievance among workers in
an organization? Explain how you can address them. [16]
7. (a) Explain the concept nature and scope of corporate planning.
(b) What are the advantages and limitations of corporate planning. [8+8]
8. Following data relates to a certain project.
Activity Optimistic time (to ) Most likely time (tm ) Pessimistic time (tp )
1-2 2 5 14
1-3 3 12 21
2-4 5 14 17
3-4 2 5 8
4-5 1 4 7
3-5 6 15 30

(a) Construct the network,

(b) find the project duration,
(c) identify the critical path, and
(d) find slack at each event. [4+4+4+4]

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Code No: RR412304 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Trace the history of evolution of management thought with emphasis on modern

management techniques. [16]
2. (a) What is organizational chart?
(b) What is importance in Preparing organisation chart
(c) Give any three different examples [6+5+6]
3. (a) What are the objectives of plant layout?
(b) Explain the factors influencing plant layout. [8+8]
4. (a) Discuss the important functions of stores in an organization?
(b) Briefly explain the normal procedure to be followed while dealing with sup-
plies. [6+10]
5. What is the role of a personnel manager in the present day challenges -Elaborate.
[16]
6. Explain the concepts of ‘Manpower Planning’. Supplement your answer with the
help of a flow chart. [16]
7. Is there any link between mission, goal, objective, strategy and programme in an
industrial environment. [16]
8. Global Tele shopping Ltd., is a high technology retailer and mail order business.
In order to improve its process the company decides to install a new PC system to
manage its entire operations (i.e payroll, accounts, inventory)> Terminals at each
of many stores will be networked for fast dependable service. The specific activities
that will need to be accomplished before the system is up and running is listed
below. Draw a network diagramme for the project and determine the critical path
and duration of the project. [16]
Activities preceding activities average time estimates
A. Build insulated enclosures - 8
B. Decide on computer system - 2
C. Electrical wiring of room A 6
D. order and collect computer B 4
E. Install air conditioner A 8
F. Install computer D,E 4
G. Staff testing B 10
H . Install software C,F 4
I. Staff training G,H 6

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Code No: RR412304 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain Hertzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation. How does it help the man-
ager? [16]

2. (a) Discuss the features of functional organization.

(b) How is it different from other forms of business structures? [8+8]

3. (a) What are the objectives of plant layout?

(b) Explain the factors influencing plant layout. [8+8]

4. (a) What are the various functions of marketing?

(b) What factors influence consumer behaviour? [8+8]

5. Discuss in detail the objectives and functions of Human Resource Management?

[16]

6. Explain how job evaluation can be carried out in an industrial setup. [16]

7. Explain the following:

(a) Strategy variations

(b) Generic strategy Alternatives. [8+8]

8. (a) Draw a Gantt Chart for the following programme and prepare a milestone
chart for the Gantt Chart.
Finalize Specifications 1 week
Prepare engineering drawings 2 weeks
Order materials and equipments 1 weeks
Receive equipments and materials 3 weeks
Fabricate and assemble 3 week
Test and inspect 1 week
Pack and dispatch to customers 1 week

(b) Explain the limitations of Gantt chart. [16]

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Code No: RR412304 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain briefly Hawthorne Experiments and the conclusions derived there from.
[16]

2. Explain and evaluate customer organization. [16]

3. (a) What are the features of process layout?

(b) What are its advantages and disadvantages?
(c) To what type of activities they are best suited? [6+6+4]

4. Discuss the role of purchases manager in formulation and implementations of busi-

ness decisions. [16]

5. How is Human Resource Manager different from other functional managers? Ex-
plain. [16]

6. What is grievance handling? How will you set up machinery for redressing the
grievance? [16]

7. (a) Explain the strategies to improve the sales performance of strategic business
unit
(b) Explain the most generic strategies as suggested by Michael Porter. [8+8]

8. (a) Draw a Gantt Chart for the following programme and prepare a milestone
chart for the Gantt Chart.
Finalize Specifications 1 week
Prepare engineering drawings 2 weeks
Order materials and equipments 1 weeks
Receive equipments and materials 3 weeks
Fabricate and assemble 3 week
Test and inspect 1 week
Pack and dispatch to customers 1 week

(b) Explain the limitations of Gantt chart. [16]

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