M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Second Semester
Management Studies
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
1. Define production.
2. List the types of production system.
3. What is a layout?
4. Define material handling.
5. Define work study.
6. What is motion study?
7. Define Budgeting.
8. Write any two inventory control techniques.
9. What is scheduling techniques?
10. Define scheduling.
Sub. Code
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all the questions, choosing either or
11. Write a short note on continuous production system.
Or
Explain briefly the objectives of plant location.
12. Write the difference between process layout and
product layout.
Or
Explain briefly the objectives of plant layout.
13. Write a shot note on steps involved in work study.
Or
What is productivity?
Write any two strategies for improving
productivity.
14. Write briefly on stores management.
Or
Explain briefly vendor rating.
15. Write a short note on PERT and CPM.
Or
Write briefly on project management.
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain production system in detail.
17. Define maintenance''.
Explain the types of maintenance in detail.
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18. Define ''Method study''.
Write the various steps involved in method study in
detail.
19. Explain just in time in detail with a suitable example.
20. Write briefly on
Johnson's algorithm
Gantt charts.
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