Q.sc. CTnfo. Tech Gem ZT) 2 ‘nk 5 Oa Elective TD Con: 4144 & (a) to (c}-06. XE-2188 to 2191 = : (3 Hours) bn [Total Marks : 100 27 E N.B. (1) Question No. 1 is compulsory. och, o6, (2) Attempt any four questions from Question Nos. 2 to 7. (3) All questions carry equal marks. ; 1. (a) Explain the meaning of the following terms in brief :-— 10 (i) Acquisition (iv) Macro Environment (i) Collaboration (v) Brand Reputation. (ii) Key Success Factor (&) Explain in brief the characteristics ofthe five-task process ot strategic management. (c) Mention any five ways to achieve competitive gains at the expense of rival's weaknesses. 2. (a) What ie the difference between a Mission Statement and Strategic Vision 2 Given belaw is a 10 mmission and vision statement of an |.T. company. “3Com's mission is to connect more people and organizations to information in more innovative, simple and reliable ways than any other networking company in the world. Our vision of pervasive networking is of a world where connections are simpler, more powerful, more aftordable, more global and more available to all. Write down any five facts that you can understand from these statements. (b) What is the ditlerence between "Core Competence” and "Distinctive Competence”? How do 10 they result in enhancing Competitive capability for a firm ? Explain with an example. 3. (a) Explain the use of SWOT analysis as a tool in finding whether a firm's business position is 10 fundamentally healthy or unhealthy. Pertorm a SWOT analysis of any (-T company using the facts known to you. Write down the conclusions derived from the same. (b) What are the different entry barriers that will decide the extent of competition that would be faced 10 by an organization? Explain them in brief. 4. (a) What ig “Outsourcing” ? Explain with an example the various advantages and disadvantages 10 that result due to outsourcing, (&) What is the concept af driving forces ? Explain any four categories into which these driving § forces fallin (©) Differentiate between Strong Culture Companies and Weak Culture Companies. 5 5. (a) Explain the impact of the Internet Fechnalagy’on the following :— 8 (i) Supply Chain Etticiency {ii)_Internal Operating Erficiency. (b) Mention the four different post diversification strategy alternatives. Give a detailed explanation 7 of any one of ther. {e) Write a short note on “Economies of Scope" 5 6. (a) Explain the meaning of Vertical Integration, What are the strategic advantages and strategic 8 disadvantages of Vertical Integration ? (b) What are Best Cost Provider Strategies ? What is the impact created by them in markets 26 (c) Explain the following types of strategies in brief :-— 6 () Export Strategies (il) Licensing Strategies. 7. (a) Explain in brief the different tests that are used in Strategy Evaluation, (b) What is the importance of the Board of Directors in Crafting and Executing Strategy ? Explain, (c) Explain the meaning of "Strategic Alliances", What are the advantages gained by forming such strategie alliances ? Explain with a relevant example. [TURN ovERvw eK 6: Dana Con, 4144(a)-06. 2 XE-2169 (8 Hours) [Total Marks : 100 NB. (1) Question No. t is computsory, [2) Attempt any four questions from Question Nos. 2 to 7. (3) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 4. (a) Discuss the importance of Supply Chain Management with respect to Customer Relationship 5 Management. (0) Distinguish between ABC Analysis and XVZ analysis for classification at material 5 {c) How Js Logistics Performance affected by order processing system ? 5 (a) Narrate the responsibilities of Transportation Manager. 5 2. {@). Discuss the various factors influencing the Purchase Decision 8 (©) Describe the role of computers in Material Management, 6 (c) With the help of an example, explain ‘Right Product’ and ‘Right Customer 6 3. (a) State and explain the purpose of Warehousing. Give an account of dtferont types of Warehouses. 8 (0) Discuss in brio the tactors considered while selecting the focation of a plant. 6 (6} Discuss the Vendor Evaluation Criteria in brie 6 (2) Explain the Mathematical formula for EOQ stating its Limitations. a 0} Explain the objectives of Just in Time Systems, 6 {c) Explain the importance of SC's of Competitive Advantage. 6 5. (@) A Chocolate Company requires 10,000 plastic boxes per year. The ordering cost is Rs.300 per 8 order. Every box epsts AS, 10 and the inventory carrying cost is 8% of the total Inventory cost Calculate :~— (i G00 G) No. of orders per year (i) Total Variable cost of Inventory. {b) Describe the different types of Packaging with examples. 6 {c) What is the importance of Safety Stock ? Establish its relationship with Consumption Rate and = 6 Reorder-Level 8. (a) Explain Activity Based Costing System and its application in Logistics Decision Making. (b) Write a note on Logistics Information System. (©) What are the direct and indirect costs involved in transportation of Goods ? 7. Wete short notes on :— (a) Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transportation {a} tawentory Careying Cost {@) Channels of Distrbution (6) DAP (Distribution Requirement Planning) aanemmks7:02004 Con, 4144(6)-06: 3 XE-2190 (3.Hours) [Total Marks : 100 N.B. (1) Question No. 1 is compulsory. (2) Attempt any four questions from Question Nos. 2 10 7 (3) Figures to the right indicate full marks, (4) Acronyms and symbols have their usual meanings. A company wants accounting software. You are told to write this software. Considering this as a project answer the following questions :— 2 @) io) te) a (@) (b) ) 4. fa) ) «) 5. a) (e) c) 6 1a) ) ) 7 @ (o) (¢ (2) Conduct feasibility study forthe project (b) Define scope of the project (6) What are the problems expected in the project, assuming, you are the project manager, how wil you solve the problems 7 (8) What is the risk factor in the project ? {2} Which organizational structure should be followed and why ? Explain advantages and disadvantages of functional organization, What are the three perception of cost ? Distinguish between Project Manager and Functional Manager. What are the most important characteristics of a project manager ? Explain project cost estimation. What are the project plan elements ? Give some major guidelines for choosing an organizational form for a project. ‘what ase the different types of projects 7 Explain each af therm. Discuss advantages of project management. Explain different reasons for insufficient control of project. Explain different types of documentations. Define project. Who are sponsors ? Describe project monitoring and contro What factors are considered most important in the decision to terminate a project ? Explain project life eycte. What is tha impact af socio-economic environment in detail ? List the factors on which success of a project depends. Discuss career path of project manager Ose Bte ote Ore ane [TURN OVER