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Code No: NR320201 NR

III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, Apr/May 2006
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
( Common to Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information
Technology, Mechatronics, Computer Science & Systems Engineering,
Metallurgy & Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering
and Production Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe the organization using the systems perspective? Explain how systems
perspective is used to describe managers responsibilities. [8+8]

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2. Discuss various elements or component parts of planning. [8+8]

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3. What is fixed position layout? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.[4+6+6]
4. Is HRM a line or staff function? Explain. [6+10]
5. Write short notes on: ss [4x4=16]
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(a) Speculative purchasing
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(b) Rate contract purchasing

(c) Tenders
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(d) Earnest money and Security deposit.

6. (a) Define ‘Work measurement’ and narrate the objectives of work measurement.
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(b) What are the steps required in making ‘Time Study’ ? [8+8]
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7. “PERT provides the framework with which a project can be described, scheduled
and then controlled.” Discuss. [6+6+4]
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8. A maintenance foreman has given the following estimate of time and cost for jobs
in a motor overhaul project. Determine the optimum duration and cost.
Job Predecessor Normal Cost Crash Cost
Days Cost(Rs.) Days Cost(Rs.)
Disassemble motor - 8 160 6 200
Clean and paint frame A 7 80 4 190
Rewind armature A 12 200 5 380
Replace bearings A 9 140 5 220
Assemble and inspect motor B,C,D 6 100 6 100
The indirect cost is Rs. 150/-hr. [16]

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