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SHIVAJI UIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR
CETRE FOR DISTACE EDUCATIO
MBA (Executive) Distance & MBA Distance Mode Course 2015-2016
General Instructions for submission of Assignments
1. These assignments should be submitted only by those students who have registered for
the examinations to be held in April/May 2016.
2. The assignment for each course/paper/subject should be hand written on a separate sheet.
3. Strictly use Blue colour ink only for writing the assignments. A4 size plain paper or
Project Paper should be used for writing assignments.
4. Other than the elective papers, assignments are common for MBA-Distance mode course
and MBA (Executive)-Distance mode course.
5. Illustrate your answer by giving suitable examples/graphs/charts/figures/tables/diagrams
wherever necessary.
6. Assignments should not be copied, should be clear, readable and well presented. Students
are advised that in case two or more students’ assignments are too similar in content,
nature, the study centre co-ordinator would at his / her discretion decide on the quantum
of marks to be awarded, irrespective of how good the submitted assignments are.
7. Students are also advised to quote sources (if any) of data, facts, sketches, drawings etc in
their assignments. They have to give References at the end of the each assignment.
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A separate set should be made for each subject (Total 8 sets, one per subject).
9. A cover page as per the format given below should be attached on the top of the set for each
subject. Students also note that if students are failed write down all details carefully on cover
page then centre for Distance Education and all other study centres will not be responsible for
students assignment process. It is mandatory for the students to write their seat no. on
assignments.
10. Finally for a particular semester, one file should be made for each group of 8 sets (subjects). In
case a student has to submit assignments for more than one semesters then he/she has to make a
separate file for each semester.
11. Submit assignments to the centre coordinator of the respective study centre. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that the assignments should reach the concerned study centre on or
before the due date. +o excuses of any kind for late or non-submission of assignments will be
entertained. If a student is unable to submit the assignment(s) in person, the student may at his /
her own risk submit the assignment(s) through an acquaintance, fellow student or by courier. It
must be reached on or before the due date of assignment submission. The assignments which
are reached on study centres after due date will not be considered on any condition.
12. Please note that there is separate passing head for internal assignments (Term Work) and
university examinations, student has to obtain at least 8 marks out of 20 marks in internal
assignments and 32 marks out of 80 marks in university examinations and total of minimum 40
% in each subject for passing. In addition, to pass the course a student has to obtain a minimum
of 50 % marks in aggregate in all 32 subjects of the four semesters taken together.
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Figure o.1 Contact details of the Study Centres
Course
Study Centre
Coordinator
Dr. R. U. Sankpal
(0231) 2693771
MBA (Executive)
Distance Mode
MBA Distance Mode
Center for Distance Education,
Shivaji University, Vidyanagar
Post Office, Kolhapur 416 004.
MBA Distance Mode
Dr. N. Y. Rajeshirke
Vivekanand College,
2130, ‘E’ Tarabai Park,
(0231)2658612/
Kolhapur 416 003
2658840
Vasantdada
Patil
Institute
of Mr. M. M. Samudre
Management Studies & Research,
(0233) 2212467
Sangli-Miraj Road, Wanlesswadi,
Sangli 416 414
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Institute of Mr. M. B. Bhosale
Management Studies & Research,
09420771294
Survey No. 467, 468/2, Varye,
Satara 415 015
MBA Distance Mode
MBA Distance Mode
Last date of Submission of Assignments – 11th April 2016.
Coordinator M.B.A.
Centre for Distance Education
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
(0231) 2693771
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University, Kolhapur
Centre for Distance Education
MBA (Executive) Distance Mode / MBA Distance Mode Course 2015-2016
Cover Page
The Cover Page (First Page) for each Assignment paper should include following information.
1.
Name of the Study Centre : _______________________________________________________
Exam Seat o.
2.
Name of the Candidate : _______________________________________________
3.
Address : ______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Pin Code:___________________
4.
Mobile No/Contact No:___________________________________________________________
5.
Course : MBA-I/II (Semester- ) Executive/MBA Distance
6.
Paper No. & Name of Subject : _____________________________________________________
7.
Subject Code:___________________________________________________________________
8.
Exam Seat No.__________________________________________________________________
9.
PRN No._______________________________________________________________________
10. Date of Submission of Assignment: _________________________________________________
11. Signature of Student : ____________________________________________________________
(Only For Official Use)
Marks obtained out of 20 : _________________________________________________________
Name & Signature of Evaluator of Assignment :_______________________________________
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SHIVAJI UIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR
CETRE FOR DISTACE EDUCATIO
MBA (Executive) Distance Mode & MBA Distance Mode
Assignment Questions – MBA Part-I, Semester – II
General Instruction’s for all subjects.
1. All questions carry 10 marks each.
2. Attempt any two questions for each paper.
3. Maximum total marks 20 for each paper.
P- IX: Marketing Management
Q1. What is Marketing Research? Explain Scope and Importance of Marketing
Research.
Q2. Give meaning and definition of Product. Explain product life cycle.
Q3. Explain the channel of distribution of consumer goods and industrial goods.
P-X: Financial Management
Q1. The following accounting information and financial ratios of RA
limited,
Pune relate to the year ended on 31st March 2010 :
Current Ratio
1.75
Liquid Ratio
1.25
Inventory turnover ratio
9
Gross profit ratio
25%
Average collection period ratio
1.5 months
Reserves and surplus to capital
0.2
Turnover to fixed assets
1.2
Capital gearing ratio
0.6
Fixed assets to Net Worth
1.25
Total sales during the year
Rs. 12, 00,000/You are required to prepare Balance Sheet with as much details as possible.
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Q2. EXCOM Limited, Pune wants to purchase a new machine for the
company. There are two alternative machines available, the details of
which are as follows:
Particulars
Machine A
Machine B
Cost (Rs.)
6,00,000
5,00,000
Life
5 Years
4 Years
Year
Net profit after depreciation and tax
1st
40,000 (loss)
1,50,000
2nd
40,000
1,00,000
3rd
1,00,000
1,00,000
4th
1,50,000
50,000
5th
2,50,000
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Depreciation has been charged by straight line method. The company expects
minimum rate of return at 10% at which the present value of Re. 1 to be
received at end of each year is given below:
Year
Present value
1
2
3
4
5
0.909
0.826
0.751
0.683
0.621
You are required advise the management which of the alternative machines is
the best on the basis of the following methods appraisal:
a) Pay back method
b) Net Present Value
c) Profitability Index.
Q. 3. Write Short otes (any two)
a. Meaning and Significance of cost capital
b. Sources and application of working capital
c. Objective and functions of financial management
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P-XI: Human Resources Management
Q1.Explain the concept and functions of Human Resource Management.
Q2.What do you mean by Wages and Salary Administration? Explain which
factors are affecting on it.
Q3. Explain the concept of Human Resource Planning. Give the process of Job
Analysis in brief.
P-XII: Production and Operations Management
Q1. Discuss the various types of production system in brief.
Q2. Explain the objectives and types of inspection and Quality control.
Q3. Define materials management. What are the objectives of material
management.
P-XIII: Management Information System
Q1. Explain the concept and characteristics of MIS?
Q2. Define DBMS. Enlist the benefits of DBMS. Explain DBMS with example.
Q3. What do you mean by fact finding? Explain in detail fact finding techniques.
P-XIV: Application of Operation Research in Management
Detailed steps in problem solution have to be written. Writing only the solution would not
be granted any marks.
Q1. Solve the following Linear Programming Problem by Graphical
Method
Max Z = 20 x1 + 10 x2
Subjected to
10 x1 + 5 x2 ≤ 50,
6 x1 + 10 x2 ≤ 60,
4 x1 + 12 x2 ≤ 50,
x1 ≥ 0, x2 ≥ 0
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Q2. Solve the following Linear Programming Problem by Simplex
Method
Max Z = 7 x1 + 5 x2
Subjected to
x1 + 2 x2 ≤ 6,
4x1 + 3 x2 ≤ 12,
x1 ≥ 0, x2 ≥ 0.
Q3. Find the starting solution in the following transportation
problem by orth – West Corner Rule.
S1
S2
S3
Demand
D1
3
2
4
3
D2
7
4
3
3
D3
6
3
8
2
D4
4
2
5
2
Supply
5
2
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P-XV: Application of Research Methodology in Management
Q1. What do you mean by research? Explain the objectives/purposes of
Research.
Q2. What is Research? Explain the characteristics of good Research Design.
Q3. Explain the concept of statistical Hypothesis.
P-XVI: Business and Economic Environment
Q1. Discuss the role of agriculture in Indian Economy. Assess the
achievement and weakness of Green Revolution.
Q2. How the objectives and instruments of Monetary and Fiscal Policy work
towards Economic Stabilization?
Q3. Explain the causes of disequilibrium in Balance of Payment (BOP) and
discuss the methods of correcting disequilibrium in the BOP.