UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Assessment 5
(Minor Test 3)

Semester
Course

ENM2601

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I

Examiner: Mr. NR Mndawe Moderator: Mr. S Madanda

External Moderator: Mr. H Chirimumimba Marks: 50
Weight of Assessment: 10 %

INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL STUDENTS:

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. Read each question carefully and provide an answer.
3. All your sketches and drawings must be large and clear.
4. Please write neatly.
5. Show all your calculations.

Applicable Graduate Attribute: No Graduate Attribute attached to this Assessment.

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Department of Mining Engineering.
Question 1

1.1 Discuss the Integrative management mechanisms of a project (14)

1.2 Identify the situations in which a Project Breakdown Structure (PBS) is used. (6)

[20]

Question 2

2.1 Differentiate between Constant returns to scale, decrease returns to scale and increase returns
to scale. (6)

2.2 Do a comparison, presented in a tabular form, between management accounting and financial
accounting in terms of the following: (20)

• Regulations
• Range and detail of information
• Reporting intervals
• Time period
• Nature of reports

2.3 Sketch the supply-demand curve of a product X, showing the price of the product vs its quantity.
(4)

[30]

Total Marks [50]

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