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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MBA (AM)– SEMESTER - 8 - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2016

Subject Code:4180501 Date:28/04/2016

Subject Name: Supply Chain Management
Time:10.30 am – 01.30 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is Supply Chain Management? Explain the role of Supply Chain 07
Management.
(b) What is supply chain strategy? Explain its performance measures. 07
Q.2 (a) Define Inventory and Inventory management. Explain types of Inventory. 07
(b) Discuss Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics in detail. 07
OR
(b) Define Production Planning. Explain Production Planning and sheduling in 07
detail.
Q.3 (a) How to design Distribution Networks in supply chain management? 07
(b) Explain the role of Transportation in supply chain management. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is demand forcasting ? Explain its importance in supply chain management. 07
(b) Discuss in detail- Supply Chain Data Management. 07
Q.4 (a) How Information Technology is helpful in supply chain management? 07
(b) Discuss Supply Chain Integration in detail. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Short Note- Supply Chain Innovation. 07
(b) Discuss differentiation between Managing Material Flow and Managing 07
Information Flow.
Q.5 (a) How the firm can restructure its supply chain?- Discuss. 07
(b) Explain Agile –as supply chain strategy 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Short Note- Pricing and Revenue management. 07
(b) Short Note- Global Supply Chain. 07

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MBA (AM) – SEMESTER – 8 - EXAMINATION – WINTER – 2016

Subject Code: 4180502 Date: 21/10/2016

Subject Name: International Business
Time: 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain the driving forces of Globalization with example. 07

(b) Take an example of any two countries and explain how the cultural differences 07
between the two countries affect the business relation between them.
Q.2 (a) What is Horizontal and Vertical FDI? Explain the FDI in the world Economy 07
with suitable Examples.
(b) What is foreign exchange? Mention players of foreign exchange market and 07
some aspects of foreign exchange market.

OR
(b) Explain spot market and forward market in detail. 07

Q.3 (a) State the difference between Fixed Vs. Floating Exchange rates. 07
(b) Explain IMF in brief & Role of IMF in today’s scenario. 07

OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss the various types of entry strategies that firms can use in International 07
Business.
(b) Write a short note on Merger, Acquisition and Strategic Alliance with suitable 07
example of International Business.

Q.4 (a) Explain the strategic role of International HRM. 07

(b) Explain the stages of Export development and the role of government to 07
enhance the export development.

OR
Q.4 (a) Discuss the types of market segmentation in case of International Business. 07
(b) Explain pricing and distribution strategies in context to International business. 07

Q.5 (a) Explain the Process of selecting Expatriate. Discuss reason of expatriate failure 07
and training expatriates.
(b) How the International Labor Relations affect the International Trade? 07

OR
Q.5 (a) What are the main advantages and disadvantages of ethnocentric, polycentric, 07
and geocentric approaches to international staffing policy?
(b) Write a short note on: Export and Import Financing 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MBA (AM)– SEMESTER – 8 - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2016

Subject Code:4180502 Date: 29/4/ 2016

Subject Name: International Business
Time:10:30 am to 1:30 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Define the term ‘Globalization’. Elaborate Drivers of Globalization. 07

(b) What do you mean by Culture ? What are the Values and Norms of Culture ? 07
Q.2 (a) How Social structure of Culture is useful in the International Business ? 07
(b) Discuss Heckscher - Ohin Theory. 07
OR
(b) Give an overview of International Trade Theory. Discuss advantage of 07
International Trade Theory.
Q.3 (a) “In the ever-changing International Business Environment, role of FDI is very 07
crucial for enhancing the International Trade and World economy.” Discuss.
(b) Write a detail note on : IMF 07
OR
Q.3 (a) State difference between Fixed v/s Floating Exchange Rates. Which is better 07
between Fixed and Floating Exchange rate?
(b) Which are the various Functions and Nature of Foreign Exchange Market ? 07
Q.4 (a) What are the prevailing Entry Strategies in India ? Give Examples. 07
(b) How can be improved Export Performance ? How Govt. can support on it ? 07
OR
Q.4 (a) As a manager of an MNC, How can you apply a Market Segmentation for your 07
product for International Market ?
(b) How The International Labour Relations affect the International Trade ?. 07
Q.5 (a) Write a note on Entry Strategy and Strategy Alliances. 07
(b) Discuss Distribution Strategy, Communication Strategy and Pricing Strategy. 07

OR
Q.5 (a) Write a note on : The Strategic Role of International HRM 07
(b) In the context of Global Marketing, How a New Product can be developed ? 07

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MBA (AM) – SEMESTER – 8 - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2016

Subject Code: 4180503 Date: 30/04/2016

Subject Name: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Total Marks: 70

Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks

Q-1(a) “Operations management is transformation process ”support this statement with

examples if you are agree with it . (7)

Q-1 (b) Discuss the pros and cons for a company considering a foreign location for its operations
. (7)
Q-2 (a) Suppose you are working as a turnkey project consultant one of your clients wants
guidance in facility location for his new fast food restaurant .Guide your client . (7)
Q-2 (b) Discuss concept of PERT and CPM and also distinguish between PERT and CPM . (7)
OR
Q-2(b) “ Project control should always focus on the critical path ” critically examine the
statement. (7)
Q-3(a) Prepare a Net –work diagram from the following data and calculate
EST,EFT,LST,LFT,TF. (7)

Activity Name of Predecessor Time

activity
1-2 A - 3
1-3 B - 5
1-4 C - 4
2-5 D A 2
3-5 E B 3
4-6 F C 9
5-7 G D,E 8
3-6 H B 7
6-7 I H,F 9

Q-3 (b) Write detail functions of production and operations management . (7)
OR
Q-3 (a) The activity involving PERT project are detail as follows : (7)
JOB i-j Optimistic time Pessimistic time Most likely time
1-2 3 6 15
2-3 6 12 30
 3-5 5 11 17
7-8 4 19 28
5-8 1 4 7
6-7 3 9 27
4-5 3 6 15
1-6 2 5 14
2-4 2 5 8

1. Find critical path .

2. probability of completion of projects before 31 days .
3. What is the change of project duration exceeding 40 days .

Q-3(b) Explain problems of production and operation management . (7)

Q-4 (a) Find out minimum total elapse time and also Ideal Time by using Johan’s
Sequencing model for the following date : (7)
Job Machine A Machine B Machine C
1 8 3 8
2 3 4 7
3 7 5 6
4 2 2 9
5 5 1 10
6 1 6 9

Q.4(b)Explain inventory management and theirs methods (7)

OR
Q-4(a) Draw X and R chats also give suitable conclusion about SQC (Statistical Quality
Control ) (7)
Sample No. X R
1 6.50 3
2 7 2
3 7.50 2
4 9.50 3
5 9 2
6 10.50 4
7 11 3
8 3.5 2
9 3 2
10 3 3

Q-4(b) what are the various way to improved quality control . (7)
Q-5 (a) what do you mean by acceptance sampling . Explain their advantages and
limitations. (7)
Q.5(b) write a basic function or components of PPC. (7)
OR
Q-5 (a) Explain Difference between inspection and quality control. (7)
Q-5(b) Discuss material handling principles . (7)

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MBA (INTEGRATED) – SEMESTER – 08 -- EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2017

Subject Code: 4180501 Date: 01/06/2017

Subject Name: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)
Time: 10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is Supply Chain Management? Write the Importance of Supply Chain 07
Management.
(b) What is Inventory Management? Explain types of Inventory and its Drivers 07
Q.2 (a) What is Make or Buy decision? Explain Economic Perspective 07
(b) Explain the types of Inventory Costs. Brief the Managerial level for reducing 07
Safety stock
OR
(b) What is Inventory Controlling Techniques? Explain in detail 07
Q.3 (a) What is Distribution Network? Explain Strategic role of the units in the network 07
(b) Explain Network design and operations models. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is Transportation? Explain the drivers of Transportation 07
(b) Explain Distribution network Design option in detail with diagrammatic form 07
Q.4 (a) What are ERP and ERP II? Distinguish between the same 07
(b) Describe Strategic Management Framework for IT Adoption in SCM 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is Transportation? Explain the Modes of Transportation 07
(b) Write the difference between Centralized and Decentralized Planning. 07
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on Bull whip Effect. 07
(b) What is Postponement benefits function 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What are the sources of Supply chain Disruption? 07
(b) What is over keeping? Describe in length 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MBA (INTEGRATED) SEMESTER – 08 - EXAMINATION – SUMMER - 2017

Subject Code: 4180502 Date: 02/06/2017

Subject Name: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Time: 10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) “In the ever-changing International Business Environment, role of FDI is very 07
crucial for enhancing the International Trade and World economy.” Discuss.
(b) What do you mean by Culture? What are the Values and Norms of Culture? 07
Q.2 (a) Enumerate the porter’s Diamond model for the competitive Advantage. 07
(b) Briefly explain the steps of New Product Development. 07
OR
(b) Discuss Heckscher - Ohin Theory. 07
Q.3 (a) Give an overview of International Trade Theory. Discuss advantage of 07
International Trade Theory.
(b) Explain the modes of Export and Import Financing. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss Distribution Strategy, Communication Strategy and Pricing Strategy. 07
(b) How can be improved Export Performance? How Govt. can support on it? 07
Q.4 (a) What is the meaning of Strategic Alliances? Explain the benefits of Strategic 07
Alliance.
(b) Write a note on Entry Strategy in India. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Define the term ‘Globalization’. Elaborate Drivers of Globalization. 07
(b) State difference between Fixed v/s Floating Exchange Rates. Which is better 07
between Fixed and Floating Exchange rate?
Q.5 (a) Write a note on: The Strategic Role of International HRM 07
(b) How The International Labour Relations affect the International Trade? 07
OR
Q.5 (a) How can be improved Export Performance? How Govt. can support on it? 07
(b) Which are the various Functions and Nature of Foreign Exchange Market? 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MBA (INTEGRATED) – SEMESTER – 08 -- EXAMINATION – SUMMER - 2017

Subject Code: 4180503 Date: 03/06/2017

Subject Name: Operation Management
Time:10.30 AM TO 01.30 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is the production ,planning and control ? Explain its objectives and 07
functions in detail .
(b) Explain in detail difference between manufacturing and service operations . 07
Q.2 (a) What do you understand by Quality and Quality management ? Discuss various 07
product quality dimensions .

(b) Write in detail functions of production and operation management . 07

OR
(b) From the following information Draw Network diagram and find critical path 07
and also calculating EST,EFT,LST,LFT,TF .

Activity A B C D E F G H I
Predecessor - A A A B CD EF D GH
Time 1 4 3 7 6 2 7 9 6
Q.3 (a) Briefly discuss various method of Job scheduling for N job on machine . 07

(b) Discuss material handling principles and classify material handling equipments 07
OR
Q.3 (a) what do you mean by term SQC ? How to maintain it in any company, 07
organization and industry ?

(b) Find the minimum total elapse time and also show Ideal Time by using 07
Johnson’s rule from the following details:
Job Machine – A Machine –B
A 3 2
B 6 8
C 5 6
D 7 4
Q.4 (a) Explain difference between term Inspection and Quality control . 07

(b) Write a short note on facility location .How its utilized in operation 07
management ?

OR

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Q.4 (a) Difference between PERT and CPM for the point of view of Network diagram. 07

(b) Explain the following terms : 07

a) OC d )AQL
b) ABC e) EOQ
c) Product design f) PPC

Q.5 (a) (a) Write a short note on : 07

i) Inventory management
ii) Project management (project control system )

(b) “Operation management is transformation process ” support this statement 07

with example if you are agree with it .

OR
Q.5 (a) what are the main reasons affecting to maintain performance level of company 07
?

(b) Draw the C Chart and give suitable conclusion . 07

The No. of defects noticed in 20 cloth pieces are given below :

1 4 3 2 5 4 6 7 2 3
2 5 7 6 4 5 2 1 3 8

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