Code No: 24MBA

NR-R5-R7

M.B.A. II Semester Regular Examinations, Jul/Aug 2008 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ---Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 60 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks

1. Select a production process with which you are familiar. Identify and describe two specic operation management problems that are important for that process. Explain in detail why these problems are important for the selected process. 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of capacity expansion strategies? 3. What are the advantages disadvantages of selecting a site in an urban area and in a rural area? 4. What is the dierence between an aggregate plan and a master production schedule? 5. Determine the optimal assignment with the following data: Machinist 1 A 66 B 20 C 86 D 60 E 90 F 146 2 3 4 60 60 66 86 126 60 26 86 96 40 116 120 86 40 80 60 66 46

6. (a) Discuss the criteria involved in conducting method study. (b) Using the following data for work sampling determine the standard time for nishing operation with 16% allowance the units are made of 5000. Employee name A B C Total Hours 50 40 60 Total observations 400 360 340 No. of observations of nishing operations 80 90 85 Avarage rating 110 120 80 7. (a) Distinguish eciency and eectiveness and relate them to productivity. (b) Discuss productivity measurement approach with special reference to manufacturing industry.

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Code No: 24MBA

NR-R5-R7

8. Develop a Quality control system for an educational institute , assume the Necessary data.

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