MBA SEMESTER-4

ASSIGNMENT set 1
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The student must submit all the assignments given per course per semester to the learning Center. Assignment marks will be accounted for your Internal Assessment. Assignments should be submitted within the time given. Please answer all the Assignments on ruled sheets. Write in your own handwriting Write in your own words. Do not copy. Assignments which are not original/ copied shall be awarded zero marks. Write neatly and legibly in the prescribed format

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Last Date to Submit the Assignment Set-1 at the respective LCs: - January 30th, 2013

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1. Completed assignments must be hand written neatly and hard copies should be submitted on or before the dates mentioned above. (January 30th, 2013) 2. Ensure that you answer all questions according to the marks allocated. 3. Content that has been directly copied from the Internet will NOT be accepted. 4. Please attempt all the assignments individually and independently. Assignments that have been copied and shared among students will be automatically rejected and disqualified. 5. All students must sign the acknowledgement sheet while submitting assignments. 6. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. 7. Follow assignment format and complete all the details for each assignment individually.

Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

MB0052 Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1314)

Assignment (60 marks)

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions. Q1. Define the term Strategic Management. Explain the importance of strategic management. 10 marks (350-400 words) Q2. Describe Porters five forces Model. 10 marks (350-400 words) Q3. Define the term Business policy. Explain its importance. 10 marks (350-400 words) Q4. What, in brief, are the types of Strategic Alliances and the purpose of each? Supplement your answer with real life examples. 10 marks (350-400 words) Q5. Explain the concept, need for and importance of a Decision Support System. 10 marks (350-400 words Q6. Write short notes on: a) Corporate social responsibility b) Business plan 5 + 5 = 10 Marks (200 - 250 words each)