ASSIGNMENTS

MB 0034

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(3 credits)

Set II

Marks 60

Each question carries 10 marks

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of secondary data?

2. Explain the prerequisites and advantages of observation.

3. Discuss the stages involved in data collection.

4. Briefly explain the types of interviews.

5. Describe the principles involved in the table construction.

6. Write a note on contents of research report.

ASSIGNMENTS

MB0035

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS

(3 credits)

Set II

Marks 60

Each question carries 10 marks

1. What do you understand by the Offer of Proposal? What are the essentials of a Valid

Offer?

2. What are the effects of Minor’s Agreement? State in details.

3. What do you understand by Consideration? What are the rules governing

Consideration?

4. What do you understand by the ‘Negotiable Instruments Act’? What are the different

characteristics of the Negotiable Instruments?

5. What do you understand by Company? What are the characteristics of a Company?

What are the different types of company?

6. What do you understand by Cyber Crime? Explain the importance of the IT Act 2000.

ASSIGNMENTS

MK0001

(2 credits)

Set 2

Marks 30

SALES, DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Note:

I. Each Question carries 10 marks

II. Answer any three questions from Question 1-6.

III. Answer Question 7.

1. Explain the reverse logistics with examples.

Reverse logistics

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Reverse logistics stands for all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. It is "the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. More precisely, reverse logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal. Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics."[1] The reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surplus as well as returned equipment and machines from the hardware leasing business. Normally, logistics deal with events that bring the product towards the customer. In the case of reverse, the resource goes at least one step back in the supply chain. For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer

2.

2. Write a note on ethical and social issues in sales and distribution management.

3. Discuss the components of supply chain with examples.

4. Explain the importance of network design in the supply chain management.

5. What is third party logistics? Why third party logistics is getting prominence in the

supply chain management?

6. Write a note on IT enabled supply chain.

7. Visit an organization. Contact appropriate management level and discuss their

experience on the topics addressed by you (from Q1-6 in this assignment).

ASSIGNMENTS- MBA Semester III

Subject code : MK0002

(2 credits)

Set 2

Marks 30

Subject Name : Consumer Behavior

Q.1 Assume that the following new products are being launched in the market – a) Electric car and b) Pocket calculators. Based on the five characteristics of innovations, what prediction could you make regarding the speed of adoption of these products? (10 marks).

Q. 2 Select an example of an industrial buying decision. List out and briefly explain five similarities and five differences between the industrial decision process you have selected and the consumer decision process.

Contact the appropriate management in an industrial organization and discuss their experience. (10 marks).

Q. 3 Which behavioral variables could be used to segment the following markets ?– a) Soft drinks b) Household cleaners and c) Credit cards. (10 marks).

ASSIGNMENTS- MBA Sem- 3

MK0003

(2 credits)

Set 2

Marks 30

Retail Marketing

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Write a short note on private branding. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Explain discount orientation, upscale orientation and at-the-market orientation with

example. (10 Marks)

Q.3 Describe ‘The evolution of retail in India’ in your words, highlighting the latest trends in

Indian retail. Discuss your study with appropriate management level in any retail marketing

organization. (10 Marks)

ASSIGNMENTS- MBA Sem- 3

MK0004

(2 credits)

Set 2

Marks 30

Marketing Research

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain Null hypotheses and alternative hypotheses. (10 Marks)

Q.2 Describe various types of research reports. (10 Marks)

Q.3 How marketer can assess its competitive advantage through market based assessment?

(10 Marks)

MBA –III SEMESTER

MF0001 – SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – 2 CREDITS

(BOOK ID-B1035)

ASSIGNMENT SET 2– (30 MARKS)

Note: Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. The following information is available on a bond:Face value : Rs100Coupon rate: 12 percent payable annuallyYears to maturity: 6Current Market Price: Rs110YTM : 9 %What is the duration of the bond?

2. Why did James Tobin call the portfolio T as super-efficient portfolio? Explain3. What is Separation Theorem?

MBA – III SEMESTER

MF0002 – MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS – 2 CREDITS

(BOOK ID –B1036)

ASSIGNMENT SET -2 (30 MARKS)

Note: Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. a.Describe the political, cultural and change management perspective on integration. b.Seek an appointment at management level in any finance / consulting organization and discuss your study. Write a report.

2.What are the accounting treatment of share premium, goodwill and other profits

3.Write short notes on:a. White Squareb. Poison Put.

MBA-III SEMESTER

MF0003 – TAXATION MANAGEMENT(B0769)

ASSIGNMENT SET 2 – (30 MARKS)

Note: Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks

1. What are the expressly disallowed expenses while computing income under the head profits and gains from business or profession?

2. Write short notes:a. Unabsorbed depreciationb. General deductions (Section 37(1) )

3. Mr. Radha Krishna, an individual submits the following information relevant for the assessment year 2009-10

Profit LossSalary Income (computed) 54.000Income from House PropertyHouse 1 17,000House 2 23,000Profit & Gains of business or ProfessionBusiness X 7,000Business Y 14,000Business Z (speculative) 15,000Business A (speculative) 19,000Capital GainsShort term capital gains 8,000Short term capital loss 12,000Long term capital gains on sale of land 24,000Income from other sources:Income from card games 6,000Loss on card games 9,000Loss on maintenance of race horses 4,500Interest on securities 3,000Determine the net income of Mr. Radha Krishna for the assessment year 2009-10

MBA –III SEMESTER

MF0004 – INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL- 2 CREDITS

(BOOK ID 0770)

ASSIGNMENT SET -2 (30 MARKS)

Note: Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Explain the objectives and key sections of SOX2a. Bring out the importance of financial audit to companies.

b. How does audit help in preventing frauds and errors?3. What are the mandatory standards of ICAI?4. Seek appointment at appropriate management level in any consulting

company or institutes such as ICAI. Discuss your study and discuss noteworthy experiences they have come across in the field of Audit and Control.

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 3

MU0001 – Manpower Planning and Resourcing - 2 Credits

(Book ID: B0816)

Assignment Set- 2 (30 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain demand forecasting in detail. Select an organization. Seek appointment with

head of hr / appropriate management level and discuss the approach being followed in their

company. [10]

Q.2 Discuss the attraction strategies [10]

Q.3 Explain the types of validity [10]

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 3

MU0002 – Management and Organization Development - 2 Credits

(Book ID: B1021)

Assignment Set- 2 (30 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain the organizational effectiveness. [10]

Q.2 Discuss the bases of social power. [10]

Q.3 Explain the process of management by objectives. [10]

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 3

MU0003 – Employee Relations Management- 2 Credits

(Book ID: B0775)

Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain the characteristics of communication [10]

Q.2 Explain the causes of Industrial disputes. Select an organization and discuss some

instances of disputes and its resolution with appropriate management level.

[10]

Q.3 Explain the impact of globalization on HRM [10]

Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 3

MU0004 – HR Audit - 2 Credits

(Book ID: B0799)

Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Explain in detail the audit process. [10]

Q.2 Discuss the key elements of HR Scorecard. Select an organization. Discuss the

concept and its implementation in the organization at appropriate management level. [10]

Q.3 Explain the five types of traits/factors. [10]

Secondary data

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Secondary data is data collected by someone other than the user. Common sources of secondary data for social science include censuses, surveys, organizational records and data collected through qualitative methodologies or qualitative research. Primary data, by contrast, are collected by the investigator conducting the research.

Secondary data analysis saves time that would otherwise be spent collecting data and, particularly in the case of quantitative data, provides larger and higher-quality databases than would be unfeasible for any individual researcher to collect on their own. In addition to that, analysts of social and economic change consider secondary data essential, since it is impossible to conduct a new survey that can adequately capture past change and/or developments.

Contents[hide]

1 Sources of secondary data 2 Secondary analysis or re-use of qualitative data

3 Overall challenges of secondary data analysis

4 References

5 Further reading

6 External Links

[edit] Sources of secondary data

As is the case in primary research, secondary data can be obtained from two different research strands:

Quantitative: Census, housing, social security as well as electoral statistics and other related databases.

Qualitative: Semi-structured and structured interviews, focus groups transcripts, field notes, observation records and other personal, research-related documents.

A clear benefit of using secondary data is that much of the background work needed has been already been carried out, for example: literature reviews, case studies might have been carried out, published texts and statistic could have been already used elsewhere, media promotion and personal contacts have also been utilized.

This wealth of background work means that secondary data generally have a pre-established degree of validity and reliability which need not be re-examined by the researcher who is re-using such data.

Furthermore, secondary data can also be helpful in the research design of subsequent primary research and can provide a baseline with which the collected primary data results can be compared to. Therefore, it is always wise to begin any research activity with a review of the secondary data.

[edit] Secondary analysis or re-use of qualitative data

Qualitative data re-use provides a unique opportunity to study the raw materials of the recent or more distant past to gain insights for both methodological and theoretical purposes.

In the secondary analysis of qualitative data, good documentation can not be underestimated as it provides necessary background and much needed context both of which make re-use a more worthwhile and systematic endeavour [1]. Actually one could go as far as claim that qualitative secondary data analysis “can be understood, not so much as the analysis of pre-existing data; rather as involving a process of re-contextualising, and re-constructing, data”[2].

[edit] Overall challenges of secondary data analysis

There are several things to take into consideration when using pre-existing data. Secondary data does not permit the progression from formulating a research question to designing methods to answer that question. It is also not feasible for a secondary data analyst to engage in the habitual process of making observations and developing concepts. These limitations hinder the ability of the researcher to focus on the original research question.

Data quality is always a concern because its source may not be trusted. Even data from official records may be unreliable because the data is only as good as the records themselves, in terms of methodological validity and reliability.

Furthermore, in the case of qualitative material, primary researchers are often reluctant to share “their less-than-polished early and intermediary materials, not wanting to expose false starts, mistakes, etc.” [3].

So overall, there are six questions that a secondary analyst should be able to answer about the data they wish to analyze.

1. What were the agency's or researcher's goals when collecting the data?

2. What data was collected and what is it supposed to measure?

3. When was the data collected?

4. What methods were used? Who was responsible and are they available for questions?

5. How is the data organized?

6. What information is known about the success of that data collection? How consistent is the data with data from other sources?