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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
All questions carry 10 marks each.
1.
(a) Explain the importance of business policy in the current business context.
Or
(b) Discuss the important Elements of Mission statement.
2.
(a) Explain the following terms used in the BCG matrix:
(i) Stars; (ii) Question marks; (iii) Cash cows; (iv) Dogs.
Or
(b) What are the various desirable characteristics that objectives should possess in order to be
effective?
3.
a) How can a company make use of its structure and culture internal corporate analysis.
Or
(b) How can a SWOT analysis help in short listing strategic alternatives?
4.
(a) Distinguish between Merger and Acquisition.
Or
(b) What are the different approaches that can be adopted to a turn around strategy?
5.
(a) How does the formulation affects the implementation of strategies.
Or
(b) As a strategic manager, develop a realistic model for the evaluation and control process in the
Indian context.
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
Section B (Compulsory Question)
6. Consider any industry of your choice and point out the critical success factors for an organisation in that if any. Attempt to formulate objectives and diverse measures of performance on the basis of the critical success factors you have identified.
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
G 8105
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (Old Scheme-Prior to 2008 admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
Write short notes on the following.
Answer any five questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
1. Mission statement.
2. SWOT analysis.
3. Backward Integration.
4. Capacity expansion.
5. Brain storming.
6. Strategic information systems.
7. Reduction strategies.
(5 x 3 = 15 marks)
Section B
Answer all the five questions.
Each question carries 5 marks.
8. (a) "Environmental appraisal is a critical process." Discuss.
Or
(b) Explain the five forces model.
9. (a) Distinguish between competence and core competence with suitable organisational examples.
Or
(b) Discuss in detail the building blocks of competitive advantage.
10. (a) Why corporate level managers choose diversification strategy for value creation? Explain. Or
(b) Discuss in detail the benefits and limitations of joint ventures.
11. (a) What is financial restructuring? What are the activities involved in it ?
Or
(b) Discuss the issues involved in strategy implementation.
12. (a) What is organisational system? Explain the different types of organisational systems.
Or
(b) "Leadership implementation has impact on strategy execution." Discuss.
(5 x 5 = 25 marks)
Section C (Compulsory) The question carries 20 marks.
13. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a first mover in an industry? Give some
examples of first mover and last mover firms. Were they successful? If sa, how? If not, why?
(1 x 20 = 20. marks)
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MBA DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
All questions carries 10 marks each.
(a) Discuss the impacts of performance management.
1.
Or
(b) Write short notes on:
(i) Definition of performance management.
(ii) Key performance indicators. (iii) Measurement of contribution.
2.
(a) Explain the process of performance appraisal.
Or
(b) "Performance appraisal is not merely for appraisal but is far accomplishment and
improvement of performance". Discuss.
3(a) What are various criteria for performance measures? Explain.
Or
(b) Discuss different types of performance standards.
4.
(a) Describe the procedure for implementing performance management system.
Or
(b) Discuss various types of performance management systems followed by public organisations.
5.(a) Discuss different types of core competencies.
Or
(b) Explain people competency maturity model and its benefits.
Section B (Compulsory Case Study)
6.
Develop a performance management system for sales representatives of a particular consumer durable of your choice. Discuss the methods used by you.
(6 x 10 :; 60 marks
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
(Old Scheme-Prior to 2008 admissions)
Maximum: 60 Marks
Answer all questions.
1. (a)' What do you understand by the term compensation? Explain the variables that make up
compensation.
Or
(b) Critically examine the compensation policy of employees in the ITES industry.
2. (a) What are the requisites of sound wage policy?
Or
(b) Explain the labour market characteristics and pay relations.
3. (a) Explain the mechanism in wage determination.
Or
(b) Why is social security important in determining compensation plans '?
4. (a) What are incentives? Explain the various incentives that are useful in motivating employees.
Or
(b) "A performance linked rewards system maximises employee satisfaction"-Discuss.
5, (a) Explain the components of the compensation package that are beneficial to the company in
relation to taxation.
Or
(b) What are the different kinds of pay structure that are found in public sector.
(5 x 12 = 60 marks
G 8060
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
COUNSELLING SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
1.
a) Discuss different types of counselling services.
Or
I b) How do you develop the counselling awareness activities for public?
2.
i a) Describe the management of counselling.
Or
(b) Describe the procedure for Termination of Counselling Service.
3.
(a) Explain the qualities of Counsellor.
Or
(b) Discuss the functions of a vocational counsellor.
4.
( a) Discuss different types of counselling interventions.
Or
(b) "Counselling is the need of the Hour and Behaviour" - Discuss.
5.
I. a) What are the Hurdles faced for counselling at work place? Suggest measures to overcome it.
Or
(b) Discuss different types of performance counselling.
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
Section B
(Compulsory)
6. Explain Counselling - "the root (yesterday), the tree (today) and the flower (Tomorrow) with
suitable examples.
(l x 10 = 10 marks)
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING STRATEGIES (Old Scheme - Prior to 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
Answer any six questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
Write short notes on the following:
1. Asset Buyout.
2. Mergers.
3. Vertical mergers.
4. Demergers.
5. Acquisition.
6. Swaps.
7. Bankruptcy.
8. Refunding.
9. Bought out deals.
10. Rewards.
11. Rejuvenation.
(6 x 2 = 12 marks)
Section B Answer all questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
12.
a) Explain the special features of Asset Buyout.
Or
(b) Discuss the legal framework of share buy-back in India.
13.' (a) Explain the factors that influence the valuation of shared for the purpose of
amalgamation/merger of companies.
Or
(b) Discuss the regulations on Acquisitions.
14.
(a) Discuss the motives and implications of Leveraged LBOS.
Or
(b) Explain the concept and process of Employee buyouts.
(3 x 10 = 30 marks)
Section C
15. Black and Company plans to acquire White and Company the relevant financial details of the
two firms prior to the merger announcement are:
Black and Company White and Company
Market price per share Rs.70 Rs.32
Number of outstanding share 20 million 15 million
The merger is expected to generate gains which have a present value of Rs. 200 million. The
exchange ratio agreed to is 0.5.
What is the true cost of the merger from the point of view of Black and Company?
(1 x 18 = 18 marks.)
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M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
INDUSTRIAL MARKETING
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Answer any five of the following. All questions carries 10 marks each.
1. (a) Discuss different categories of Industrial goods.
Or
(b) Explain how you will segment Industrial Market.
2.(a) Discuss different models of Buyer behaviour.
Or
(b) Discuss the pros and cons of CRM.
3. (a) Discuss various methods of pricing Industrial product.
Or
(b) Explain the marketing strategies in Industrial product life cycle.
4. (a) Explain the major considerations in the selection of distribution channel for Industrial products
Or
(b) Explain how you will measure customer satisfaction and evaluate it.
5.(a) "It is said that advertising is a waste of scarce resources in a developing country like India"
- Discuss.
Or
(b) Discuss different techniques of Industrial marketing control.
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
(Compulsory)
6. 1rhe cable television industry is a relatively new industry in the country. It has been growing at a high rate but is beset with several environmental problems. A leading news magazine has deeided to diversity into cable and satellite television and has appointed you as its marketing manager. How will you position your products? Whom would you target? What marketing strategy will you like to evolve to gain a foot hold in the market?
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF MARKETING COMMUNICATION (2008 admissions) [New Scheme]
Maximum: 60 Marks
Answer any six of the following. .. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "A marketing communication must start with a clear target audience in Mind"-Discuss.
Or
2. Discuss some commonly used PR methods used by Indian Companies.
3. Discuss the Pros and Cons of comparative Advertisements shown by TV Media.
Or
4. Discuss different types of Media strategies at different stages of Brand life cycle.
5. Discuss different types of Advertising.
Or
6. Explain the steps in preparation of Budget for advertisement programme. 7. Describe the procedure for developing sales promotion campaigns.
Or
8. Discuss the recent Trends in Sales Promotions.
9. Differentiate "Marketing PR" from Advertising and Sales Promotions.
Or
10. What are the major factors that have contributed to growth in direct marketing? Explain. 11. Discuss the Ethical aspects of Advertising.
Or
12. Describe the Integrated Marketing Communication planning process.
(6 x 10 = 60
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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
INSURANCE SERVICES
(Old Scheme - Prior to 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
Answer any six questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
Write short notes on the following:
1. Risk Retention.
2. Insurable Interest.
3. Principles of Indemnity.
4. Social Insurance.
5. Liability Loss Exposure. 6. Indirect Losses.
7. Loss of Life.
8. Pension schemes.
9. Reinsurance.
10. Channels of distribution.
(6 x 2 = 12 marks)
Section B
Answer all the three questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
11.
(a) Explain the basic principles of an insurance contract.
Or
12.
(b) Explain the steps in identification of Risk.
(a) What is 'life insurance'? State some of the popular life insurance policies.
Or
(b) Explain the civil and criminal law provisions.
13.
(a) Discuss the different types of insurers.
Or
(b) Explain the powers and functions of IRDA.
(3 x 10 = 30 marks)
Section C (Compulsory)
14.
(a) "Insurance is an essential investment in today's world". Justify this statement.
(b) How do you think LIC is, by far, the most popular insurance company in India?
(10 + 10 = 20 marks)
G 8088
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M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
All questions carries 10 marks each.
1. (a) What are the determinants of Foreign Exchange Rate?
Or
(b) Differentiate between Absolute and Relative purchasing power parity theory.
2. (a) Discuss the role of IMF in the International Finance System.
Or
(b) (i) The spot rate of the US Dollar is Rs.501- USD and the three month forward rate is. 50.801
USD. What is the annualised premium?
(ii) The 90 day interest create is 1.75% in US and 1.25% in UK and current SP or exchange
rate is $1.5/£. What will be the 90 day forward rate?
3. (a) Discuss briefly the major international financial markets.
Or
(b) Explain the various modes of International equity financing.
4. (a) Explain the various risk factors in International financing.
Or
(b) ABC Ltd. an American firm has a liability off 2lakhs on account of purchase from a British supplier, which is payable after 90 days, the 90 day money market rates in the US and UK are 2% for lending and 2.5% for borrowing. What steps should the American firm take to do a money market hedge?
5. (a) Discuss briefly the major challenges and opportunities of International Investing.
Or
(b) (i)
The expected inflation rate in France is 5% and in Italy 7%. The one year loan in france returns 8%. What should be the return on one-year loan in Italy?
(ii) The French france - Japanese yen exchange rate is ¥105. 20/FF. The French Franc¬Indian rupee exchange rate is INR 6.50/FF. What is the Japanese yen Indian rupee exchange rate?
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
Section B (Compulsory Question)
6. Mekha Inc, and Indian multi-national company, is evaluating an overseas investment proposal. Its exports of generic drugs to Japan have increased to such an extent that it is considering a project to build a plant in the Japan. The project will intail an initial out lay of¥50 and is expected to generate the following cash flows over its 4 year's life.
Year Cash flow
(in millions yen)
1 30
2 40
3 30
4 20
The current spot exchange rate is Rs.60 per Japan yen. The risk per rate in Indian is 12% and the risk per rate in Japan is 7%. Mekha Inc's required rupee returns on a project of this kind is 20%. Calculate the NPV of the project using home currency approach.
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
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M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
Answer all questions. All questions carries 10 marks.
1. (a) Explain with the help of a neat sketch what an enterprise means.
Or
(b) Explain business modeling with the help of a diagram. 2. (a) What is the main goal while designing the ERP software.
Or
(b) Explain how ERP forces business partners to.
3. (a) Write short note on Data Mining and Data warehousing.
Or
(b) What are ERP implementation strategies or implementation methodologies.
4. (a) ERP utilizes the true potential of client-server computing to deliver an enterprise product.
Explain.
Or
(b) Explain the integrated data model, how it is created, how it is used, and its advantages using
a diagram.
5. (a) List the benefits of the ERP systems.
Or
(b) What is Business process re-engineering.
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
Section B
(Compulsory Case Study)
6. ABC is a large construction company having more than 130 companies in its fold with several projects running at various locations throughout the country. Each company has its own database and IS, which was not connected to the Head office.
At any given time there would be atleast 60-70 construction projects running concurrently. The entire process of collecting and collating information from various departments was being done manually. Whenever there was a query, each department would have to pull out the information and consolidate it for the report. This not only slowed down the decision - making process but also created power centers within the company. This made it very difficult to do real-time cost estimation of different projects.
Question:
What are the possible recommendations you would given to help the company for addressing the situation better?
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
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M.B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST 2010
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
(New Scheme - 2008 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 60 Marks
Section A
1. (a) Critically analyse the present position of the financial service sector in India and state the
challenges it has to face in the years to come.
Or
(b) Bring out the points of distinction between lease financing and hire purchase financing. 2. (a) Give an account of factoring in the Indian Context.
Or
(b) Examine the type of mutual funds prevalent in India. Also mention the problems of mutual
funds in India.
3. (a) Elaborate the role of National Housing Bank (NHB) in the housing financing sector in India.
Or
(b) Give an account of venture capital funds operating in India.
4. (a) What are the drawbacks of credit rating process in operation? Discuss the recent measures
for reforming the rating process.
Or
(b) , Explain in detail the "Pre-issue Management".
5. (a) What are the benefits of depository system to the investors, issuers and institutional lenders?
In what way a depository facilitates growth of capital market?
Or
(b) Discuss broadly the role and relevance of SEBI in the development and regulation of
securities market in India.
(5 x 10 = 50 marks)
Section B
6.
An industrial unit desires to acquire a diesel generating set costing Rs. 20 lakhs which has an
economic life of 10 years at the end of which the asset is not expected to have any residual value. The unit is considering the alternative choices of (a) taking the machinery on lease, or (b) purchasing the asset outright by raising a loan. Lease payments (Rs. 2,95,902) are to be made in advance and the lesser requires the asset to be completely amortized over its useful period.
The cost of debt is worked out at 16 per cent per annum. The lender requires the loan to be repaid in 10 equal annual installments becoming due at the beginning of the first year. Average rate of income tax is 50 per cent. It is expected that the operating costs would remain the same under either method. The firm follows straight line method of depreciation and the same is accepted for tax purposes. As a financial consultant, indicate what your advice will be.
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
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