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M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011
( SECOND YEAR)
( PAPER - XII )

240. PRODUCTION & MATERIALS

MANAGEMENT
( Common with M.B.A. Three Year programme )
May ]

[ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 75 Marks
SECTION A

(5 3 = 15)

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) What is Ergonomics?
(b) What do you mean by Reorder Point?
(c) What is the purpose of Time study?
(d) What are the principles of good layout?
(e) What is warehousing management?
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(f) What is the procedure for controlling stocks?

(g) What is the purpose of Inspection?

(h) What is Production?

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SECTION B

(3 10 = 30)

Answer any THREE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
2. Explain the factors to be considered in make
or buy decision.

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(2 15 = 30)

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3. Describe the factors to be considered in

selecting a plant location.

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5. Explain the ABC classification for stock control.

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4. Explain the different types of layout with

examples.

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6. Write short notes on:

(a)

Preventive maintenance.

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(b) Breakdown maintenance.

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SECTION C

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(5 3 = 15)

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(2 15 = 30)

Answer any TWO questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
7. (a) What is process planning? How it has to
be done?
(b) What are the trends in plant location?
8. (a) What are the principles of materials
handling?
(b) Write short notes on:
(i) Worker safety.
(ii) Working environment.
9. (a) What is Economic batch quantity?

(3 10 = 30)

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(b) Explain the procedure for maintenance?

10. (a) What is Standard Time? Explain the various
work sampling techniques.
(b) What are the cost reduction programmes
available?

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xe sk.
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