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III B.Tech II Semester Regular Examinations, April/May 2009
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
( Common to Electrical � Electronic Engineering, Electronics �
Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics � Control
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Engineering, Electronics � Telematics, Electronics � Computer Engineering
and Instrumentation � Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain theory X and theory Y as theories of motivation. [16]
2. What do you mean by line organisation structure? What are its benefits and
limitations? Explain where it is suitable.
[16]
3. What do you mean by work study? Explain the basic procedure involved in method
study and work measurement. [16]
4. “Consumer is a king.” Comment on the statement in the light of marketing concept.

[16]
5. How does the personnel function change as firm grows in size? Briefly describe each
stage of development. [16]
6. Explain the uses of variance �expected time in relation to critical paths in a PERT
network. [16]
7. What are the criteria used to determine the corporate strengths and weaknesses?
Use these criteria for a company you are familiar with to identify its strengths and
weaknesses. Suggest corrective actions. [16]
8. Is re-engineering another fad or does it offer something of lasting value? [16]
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1. Name and describe the various levels of management with their functions. [16]
2. Define ‘Departmentation’ Explain its need in industries. [16]
3. What is a flow chart? Discuss its utility for method study engineer. [16]
4. What is materials management? Explain its importance. [16]
5. What are the best methods of recruitment for positions below supervisory level?
[16]
6. The following table gives the information about various activities of a project. The
overhead costs are Rs. 1300 per day. Determine the optimum cost and duration of
the project. [16]
Activity Normal Crash
Time�days) Cost�Rs) Time�days) Cost�Rs)
1-2 9 8,000 7 10,000
1-3 5 5,000 3 8,000
2-3 7 7,000 5 8,600
2-4 8 6,000 6 7,000
3-4 6 9,000 4 11,400
7. Is downsizing a good option for Indian firms? Discuss the proc and cons. [16]
8. What are the major ingredients of total quality management? Are some ingredients
more important than the others? Explain. [16]
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1. What is motivation? Explain its importance. [16]
2. What is committee organisation? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of

committee organisation. [16]
3. Define work study. Explain its objectives. [16]
4. A company uses 4000 units of an item per annum. The items are produced from a
local manufacturer at a basic price of Rs. 10 each. The procurement cost per order
is Rs. 20 and the inventory carrying cost is 20�. The supplier offer the following
discounts on the basic price for order quantities of:
Order Quantity Discount
800-1599 2�
1600-3199 4�
3200 and above 5�
Determine the EOQ. [16]
5. How should one go about identifying training needs in an organization? [16]
6. The relationship between the activities of a project is given below. Draw the
network. Calculate slack at each event. Show the critical path and find normal
project duration. [16]
Predecessor event Successor event �o �� p
1 2 1 2 3
1 3 2 4 6
1 5 3 5 12
2 4 6 9 12
2 5 4 7 10
3 6 7 10 19
4 7 0 0 0
4 8 2 3 4
5 7 1 3 5
5 7 1 3 5
6 7 10 13 16
7 8 8 11 20
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7. What is the relationship between corporate governance and social responsibility?
[16]
8. Is re-engineering another fad or does it offer something of lasting value? [16]
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1. Critically examine Herzberg’s two-factor theory. Make a comparison between the-

ories of Herzberg and Maslow. Which of these theories do you prefer in Indian
context? Give reasons. [16]
2. Write short notes on the following:
�a) Formal organisation

�b) Informal organisation. [8+8]
3. Define Acceptance Sampling. What are the methods of Acceptance Sampling?

Explain. [16]
4. What are the duties, functions and responsibilities of a purchasing manger? [16]
5. What is job evaluation? Explain the objectives of job evaluation. How do you
prepare the ground for evaluation jobs? [16]
6. Explain how do you determine the probability of meeting the scheduled date of
completion of project. [16]
7. Can there be a strategy without a mission? Give a mission statement for following
organization:
�a) An internet service provider

�b) A large private hospital
�c) State Electricity Board [5+5+6]
8. Explain some of the causes that can result in the failure of an MIS. [16]
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Code No: 2320203 Set No. 1

1. Explain theory X and theory Y as theories of motivation. [16]

4. “Consumer is a king.” Comment on the statement in the light of marketing concept.

8. Is re-engineering another fad or does it oﬀer something of lasting value? [16]

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2. Deﬁne ‘Departmentation’ Explain its need in industries. [16]

4. What is materials management? Explain its importance. [16]

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1. What is motivation? Explain its importance. [16]

2. What is committee organisation? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of

3. Deﬁne work study. Explain its objectives. [16]

5. How should one go about identifying training needs in an organization? [16]

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8. Is re-engineering another fad or does it oﬀer something of lasting value? [16]

Code No: 2320203 Set No. 4

1. Critically examine Herzberg’s two-factor theory. Make a comparison between the-

2. Write short notes on the following:

�a) Formal organisation

3. Deﬁne Acceptance Sampling. What are the methods of Acceptance Sampling?

�a) An internet service provider

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