JNTU Kakinada B-Tech 3-2 RT32025 I MANAGEMENT SCIENCE R13 April 2018 Question Paper

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025

5 a) State the differences between PERT and CPM and list out advantages and
disadvantages of both the techniques.
[8M]
b) The following table lists the jobs of a project with their time estimates.
Activity Optimistic Time Most likely time Pessimistic Time
1-2 3 6 15
1-6 6 5 14
2-3 6 12 30
2-4 2 5 8
3-5 5 11 17
4-5 3 6 15
6-7 3 9 27
5-8 1 4 7
7-8 4 19 28
Draw the PERT network and determine the expected project completion time.
[8M]
6 a) What do you mean by mission and vision of the organization? [8M]
b) How do you carry out SWOT Analysis for a manufacturing unit? Explain.
[8M]
7 a) What is MIS? State its applications. [8M]
b) Explain various objectives of Supply Chain Management. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025

5 a) State the differences between PERT and CPM and list out advantages and
disadvantages of both the techniques.
[8M]
b) The following table lists the jobs of a project with their time estimates.
Activity Optimistic Time Most likely time Pessimistic Time
1-2 3 6 15
1-6 6 5 14
2-3 6 12 30
2-4 2 5 8
3-5 5 11 17
4-5 3 6 15
6-7 3 9 27
5-8 1 4 7
7-8 4 19 28
Draw the PERT network and determine the expected project completion time.
[8M]
6 a) What do you mean by mission and vision of the organization? [8M]
b) How do you carry out SWOT Analysis for a manufacturing unit? Explain.
[8M]
7 a) What is MIS? State its applications. [8M]
b) Explain various objectives of Supply Chain Management. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) List the steps in decision making process. [4M]
b) What is flow chart? [4M]
c) What is Merit Rating? [3M]
d) What are the steps involved in identifying critical path. [4M]
e) Differentiate between objectives and policies. [4M]
f) What is balanced Scorecard [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Briefly discuss the nature of management. [8M]
b) Compare the assumptions of theory X and theory Y about the employees.
[8M]
3 a) Give the basic procedure involved in work study. [8M]
b) What is materials management? Explain its importance?
[8M]
4 a) Calculate the earnings of a worker from the following details under
a) Time rate system b) Piece rate system c) Halsey Plan d) Rowan Plan.
Standard Time=60 hours;
Time taken =40 hours
Hourly rate of wage = Rs.2 per hour plan a dearness allowance of Rs.2 per hour.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by marketing? How it is differ from selling?
[8M]
5 a) Write the detailed procedure involved in critical path method. [8M]
b) The following table gives required information of a project.
Activity Normal Cost Crash Cost
Days Cost (in Rs.) Days Cost (in Rs.)1-2 3 500 2 1000
1-3 2 750 1 1500
1-4 6 1400 4 2600
2-4 5 1000 3 1800
2-5 7 1150 6 1450
3-4 2 800 2 800
4-5 4 1000 2 2400
The indirect cost is Rs.650 per day. Determine the optimum cost and time for the
project.
1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025

5 a) State the differences between PERT and CPM and list out advantages and
disadvantages of both the techniques.
[8M]
b) The following table lists the jobs of a project with their time estimates.
Activity Optimistic Time Most likely time Pessimistic Time
1-2 3 6 15
1-6 6 5 14
2-3 6 12 30
2-4 2 5 8
3-5 5 11 17
4-5 3 6 15
6-7 3 9 27
5-8 1 4 7
7-8 4 19 28
Draw the PERT network and determine the expected project completion time.
[8M]
6 a) What do you mean by mission and vision of the organization? [8M]
b) How do you carry out SWOT Analysis for a manufacturing unit? Explain.
[8M]
7 a) What is MIS? State its applications. [8M]
b) Explain various objectives of Supply Chain Management. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) List the steps in decision making process. [4M]
b) What is flow chart? [4M]
c) What is Merit Rating? [3M]
d) What are the steps involved in identifying critical path. [4M]
e) Differentiate between objectives and policies. [4M]
f) What is balanced Scorecard [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Briefly discuss the nature of management. [8M]
b) Compare the assumptions of theory X and theory Y about the employees.
[8M]
3 a) Give the basic procedure involved in work study. [8M]
b) What is materials management? Explain its importance?
[8M]
4 a) Calculate the earnings of a worker from the following details under
a) Time rate system b) Piece rate system c) Halsey Plan d) Rowan Plan.
Standard Time=60 hours;
Time taken =40 hours
Hourly rate of wage = Rs.2 per hour plan a dearness allowance of Rs.2 per hour.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by marketing? How it is differ from selling?
[8M]
5 a) Write the detailed procedure involved in critical path method. [8M]
b) The following table gives required information of a project.
Activity Normal Cost Crash Cost
Days Cost (in Rs.) Days Cost (in Rs.)1-2 3 500 2 1000
1-3 2 750 1 1500
1-4 6 1400 4 2600
2-4 5 1000 3 1800
2-5 7 1150 6 1450
3-4 2 800 2 800
4-5 4 1000 2 2400
The indirect cost is Rs.650 per day. Determine the optimum cost and time for the
project.
1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025

6 a) Explain the elements of corporate planning process with suitable examples.. [8M]
b) What are the external factors to be considered while assessing opportunities and
threats?
[8M]
7 a) Write a note on Just-In-Time. [8M]
b) What is Material Requirement Planning? Explain. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025

5 a) State the differences between PERT and CPM and list out advantages and
disadvantages of both the techniques.
[8M]
b) The following table lists the jobs of a project with their time estimates.
Activity Optimistic Time Most likely time Pessimistic Time
1-2 3 6 15
1-6 6 5 14
2-3 6 12 30
2-4 2 5 8
3-5 5 11 17
4-5 3 6 15
6-7 3 9 27
5-8 1 4 7
7-8 4 19 28
Draw the PERT network and determine the expected project completion time.
[8M]
6 a) What do you mean by mission and vision of the organization? [8M]
b) How do you carry out SWOT Analysis for a manufacturing unit? Explain.
[8M]
7 a) What is MIS? State its applications. [8M]
b) Explain various objectives of Supply Chain Management. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) List the steps in decision making process. [4M]
b) What is flow chart? [4M]
c) What is Merit Rating? [3M]
d) What are the steps involved in identifying critical path. [4M]
e) Differentiate between objectives and policies. [4M]
f) What is balanced Scorecard [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Briefly discuss the nature of management. [8M]
b) Compare the assumptions of theory X and theory Y about the employees.
[8M]
3 a) Give the basic procedure involved in work study. [8M]
b) What is materials management? Explain its importance?
[8M]
4 a) Calculate the earnings of a worker from the following details under
a) Time rate system b) Piece rate system c) Halsey Plan d) Rowan Plan.
Standard Time=60 hours;
Time taken =40 hours
Hourly rate of wage = Rs.2 per hour plan a dearness allowance of Rs.2 per hour.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by marketing? How it is differ from selling?
[8M]
5 a) Write the detailed procedure involved in critical path method. [8M]
b) The following table gives required information of a project.
Activity Normal Cost Crash Cost
Days Cost (in Rs.) Days Cost (in Rs.)1-2 3 500 2 1000
1-3 2 750 1 1500
1-4 6 1400 4 2600
2-4 5 1000 3 1800
2-5 7 1150 6 1450
3-4 2 800 2 800
4-5 4 1000 2 2400
The indirect cost is Rs.650 per day. Determine the optimum cost and time for the
project.
1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025

6 a) Explain the elements of corporate planning process with suitable examples.. [8M]
b) What are the external factors to be considered while assessing opportunities and
threats?
[8M]
7 a) Write a note on Just-In-Time. [8M]
b) What is Material Requirement Planning? Explain. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What is MIS? [3M]
b) Define work measurement. [4M]
c) Name any two HR related controlling techniques. [4M]
d) Write the advantages of scheduling in a construction project. [4M]
e) Differentiate between Goals and objectives. [4M]
f) Explain importance of management. [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) What are the challenges you have to face as a manager? Discuss. [8M]
b) Explain merits and demerits of virtual organization.
[8M]
3 a) What is method study? List out various charts associated with it and briefly
explain any one type.
[8M]
b) Discuss about various types of control charts.
[8M]
4 a) During the first week of January 2018 the workman Mr. Arvind manufactured 300
articles. He receives wage for a guaranteed 48 hours a week at the rate of Rs.4 per
hour. The estimated time to produce one article is 10 minutes and under the
incentive scheme the time allowed is increased by 20%. Calculate his wages
according to a) Piece rate system b) Halsey Premium bonus plan c) Rowan?s plan.
[8M]
b) Explain the marketing strategies based on product life cycle.
[8M]
5 a) What do you mean by crashing a network? State step by step procedure of crashing. [8M]
b) A project has nine activities, the expected time of each activity is as follows:
Activity 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 4-6 5-6 3-5 5-7 6-7
Expected
Time
6 8 7 12 3 5 7 11 10 (a) Draw the project network (b) Identify the critical path (c) Find project duration
[8M]
6 a) ?Proper scanning of environment is essential for effective execution of strategy?
Justify the statement citing the elements and merits of environmental scanning.
[8M]
b) Explain the importance of Vision and Mission statements. [8M]
7 a) What is Balanced Score Card Approach? [8M]
b) Explain Capability Maturity Model. [8M]
*****

R13
SET – 3

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B) 2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What are the objectives of Planning? [3M]
b) Differentiate between Time study and motion study. [4M]
c) Explain Job Evaluation. [4M]
d) State the significance of PERT. [4M]
e) Explain Strategic Management. [4M]
f) What is Bench Marking? [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Discuss the components of Theory of Scienti?c Management. [8M]
b) Explain the concept of organization as a process and as a structure.
[8M]
3 a) Define operations management. Explain the nature and scope of operations
management.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by ABC analysis? What are its advantages?
[8M]
4 a) The standard hours for job X is 100 hours. The job has been completed by A
in 60 hours, B in 70 hours and C in 95 hours. The bonus system applicable to
the job is as follows.
Percentage of Time Saved to time allowed Bonus
Saving up to 10% 10% of time saved
From 11 to 20% 15% of time saved
From 21 to 40% 20% of time saved
From 41 to 100% 25% of time saved
The rate of pay is Rs.10 per hour. Calculate the total earnings of each worker
and also the rate of earnings per hour.
[8M]
b) Explain how market research can be carried out for formulating marketing
strategy?

1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025

5 a) State the differences between PERT and CPM and list out advantages and
disadvantages of both the techniques.
[8M]
b) The following table lists the jobs of a project with their time estimates.
Activity Optimistic Time Most likely time Pessimistic Time
1-2 3 6 15
1-6 6 5 14
2-3 6 12 30
2-4 2 5 8
3-5 5 11 17
4-5 3 6 15
6-7 3 9 27
5-8 1 4 7
7-8 4 19 28
Draw the PERT network and determine the expected project completion time.
[8M]
6 a) What do you mean by mission and vision of the organization? [8M]
b) How do you carry out SWOT Analysis for a manufacturing unit? Explain.
[8M]
7 a) What is MIS? State its applications. [8M]
b) Explain various objectives of Supply Chain Management. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 1

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) List the steps in decision making process. [4M]
b) What is flow chart? [4M]
c) What is Merit Rating? [3M]
d) What are the steps involved in identifying critical path. [4M]
e) Differentiate between objectives and policies. [4M]
f) What is balanced Scorecard [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) Briefly discuss the nature of management. [8M]
b) Compare the assumptions of theory X and theory Y about the employees.
[8M]
3 a) Give the basic procedure involved in work study. [8M]
b) What is materials management? Explain its importance?
[8M]
4 a) Calculate the earnings of a worker from the following details under
a) Time rate system b) Piece rate system c) Halsey Plan d) Rowan Plan.
Standard Time=60 hours;
Time taken =40 hours
Hourly rate of wage = Rs.2 per hour plan a dearness allowance of Rs.2 per hour.
[8M]
b) What do you mean by marketing? How it is differ from selling?
[8M]
5 a) Write the detailed procedure involved in critical path method. [8M]
b) The following table gives required information of a project.
Activity Normal Cost Crash Cost
Days Cost (in Rs.) Days Cost (in Rs.)1-2 3 500 2 1000
1-3 2 750 1 1500
1-4 6 1400 4 2600
2-4 5 1000 3 1800
2-5 7 1150 6 1450
3-4 2 800 2 800
4-5 4 1000 2 2400
The indirect cost is Rs.650 per day. Determine the optimum cost and time for the
project.
1 of 2

[8M]
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025

6 a) Explain the elements of corporate planning process with suitable examples.. [8M]
b) What are the external factors to be considered while assessing opportunities and
threats?
[8M]
7 a) Write a note on Just-In-Time. [8M]
b) What is Material Requirement Planning? Explain. [8M]

*****

2 of 2
R13
SET – 2

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
*****
PART ?A
1 a) What is MIS? [3M]
b) Define work measurement. [4M]
c) Name any two HR related controlling techniques. [4M]
d) Write the advantages of scheduling in a construction project. [4M]
e) Differentiate between Goals and objectives. [4M]
f) Explain importance of management. [3M]
PART ?B
2 a) What are the challenges you have to face as a manager? Discuss. [8M]
b) Explain merits and demerits of virtual organization.
[8M]
3 a) What is method study? List out various charts associated with it and briefly
explain any one type.
[8M]
b) Discuss about various types of control charts.
[8M]
4 a) During the first week of January 2018 the workman Mr. Arvind manufactured 300
articles. He receives wage for a guaranteed 48 hours a week at the rate of Rs.4 per
hour. The estimated time to produce one article is 10 minutes and under the
incentive scheme the time allowed is increased by 20%. Calculate his wages
according to a) Piece rate system b) Halsey Premium bonus plan c) Rowan?s plan.
[8M]
b) Explain the marketing strategies based on product life cycle.
[8M]
5 a) What do you mean by crashing a network? State step by step procedure of crashing. [8M]
b) A project has nine activities, the expected time of each activity is as follows:
Activity 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 4-6 5-6 3-5 5-7 6-7
Expected
Time
6 8 7 12 3 5 7 11 10 (a) Draw the project network (b) Identify the critical path (c) Find project duration
[8M]
6 a) ?Proper scanning of environment is essential for effective execution of strategy?
Justify the statement citing the elements and merits of environmental scanning.
[8M]
b) Explain the importance of Vision and Mission statements. [8M]
7 a) What is Balanced Score Card Approach? [8M]
b) Explain Capability Maturity Model. [8M]
*****

R13
SET – 3

Code No: RT32025
III B. Tech II Semester Regular/Supplementary Examinations April- 2018
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Chemical Engineering)Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: 1. Question Paper consists of two parts (Part-A and Part-B)2. Answering the question in Part-A is compulsory
3. Answer any THREE Questions from Part-B
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PART ?A
1 a) What is nature of Management? [3M]
b) Need for Inventory control. [4M]
c) Bring out Characteristic features of sales promotion. [4M]
d) What is scheduling in project? [3M]
e) Differentiate between policies and programmes. [4M]
f) Explain the concept of TQM [4M]
PART ?B
2 a) Name and describe the various levels of management with their functions. [8M]
b) What is matrix organization structure and what is uniqueness?
[8M]
3 a) Define Statistical Quality Control? Explain the significance and advantages of
Statistical Quality Control?
[8M]
b) What do you understand by Economic Order Quantity? [8M]
4 a) Explain the functions of Marketing. [8M]
b) De?ne channels of distribution. State its functions. [8M]
5 a) Explain how you determine the probability of meeting the scheduled date of
completion of project.
[8M]
b) The following table indicates the list of activities with corresponding duration
and cost. The indirect cost is Rs.25 per day. Determine the optimum cost and
duration of the project.
Activity Normal Cost Crash Cost
Time (Days) Cost (in Rs.) Days Cost (in Rs.)1-2 3 180 1 220
2-3 4 120 2 160
2-4 7 50 3 70
3-4 5 40 2 70
[8M]
6 a) Explain the generic strategy alternatives with examples. [8M]
b) ?Vision, mission, goals & strategies are interdependent? Justify the statement
with explanations and their contribution to organization success.
[8M]
7 a) Define Enterprise Resource Planning? State the advantages and disadvantages
of Enterprise Resource Planning?
[8M]
b) Write a note on Six Sigma. [8M]
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R13
SET – 4