ASSIGNMENT Drive SPRING 2015 Program MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4 PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2 Subject code & name MB0052- Strategic Management and Business Policy Book ID B1699 Credit and Max. Marks 4 credits; 60 marks Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Q. No Questions Marks Total Marks 1 What is strategy? Explain some of the major reasons for lack of strategic management in some companies? 10 Meaning of strategy Reasons for lack of Strategic management 3 7 2 Explain the following: (a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis 10 (a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis 5 5 3 Describe in brief the following environmental factors which a business strategist considers: (a) Political factors (b) Technology 10 (a) Description of Political factors (b) Description of Technology as an environmental factor 5 5 4 Write a brief note on Turnaround strategy. 10
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ASSIGNMENT
Drive SPRING 2015
Program MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4 PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2
Subject code & name MB0052- Strategic Management and Business Policy
Book ID B1699
Credit and Max. Marks 4 credits; 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q. No
Questions Marks Total Marks
1 What is strategy? Explain some of the major reasons for lack of strategic management in some companies?
10
Meaning of strategy Reasons for lack of Strategic management
3 7
2 Explain the following: (a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis
10
(a) Core competence (b) Value chain analysis
5 5
3 Describe in brief the following environmental factors which a business strategist considers:
(a) Political factors (b) Technology
10
(a) Description of Political factors (b) Description of Technology as an environmental factor
5 5
4 Write a brief note on Turnaround strategy.
10
Brief note on Turnaround strategy 10
5 Define the term ‘strategic alliance’. What are its characteristics and objectives?
10
Definition of the term ‘strategic alliance’ Characteristics of strategic alliance Objectives of strategic alliance
2 4 4
6 Write short notes on the following: a) Competitive advantage b) Porter’s Competitive threat model
10
a) Competitive advantage b) Porter’s Competitive threat model (Five Forces model)
5 5
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
PROGRAM MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4 PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2
SUBJECT CODE &
NAME
MB0053 –International Business Management
BK ID B1724
CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks
1 “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement
and list the benefits of globalization.
Discuss the statement
Listing the benefits
6
4
10
2 Discuss the role of demographic environment in international business.
Demographic environment
10 10
3 Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this
statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations.
Regional integration
types
3
7
10
4 Write short note on:
a) Foreign currency derivatives
b) bases of international tax systems
a) meaning and role of foreign currency
derivatives
b) bases of international tax system
5
5
10
5 Strategic planning involves allocation of resources to firms to fulfil their long term
goals. What are the types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up
planning.
Types of strategic planning
Top-down vs bottom-up planning
5
5
10
6 Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method
and why?
The modes of payment
Safest mode
8
2
10
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
Program MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDHRMN (SEM 2) Subject code & name MU0015 – COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Book ID B1859
Credit & Marks 4 CREDIT, 60 MARKS
Q.
No
Question Marks Total
Marks
1 (i) What is meant by “compensation management”?
(ii) Organizations design out the employee compensation packages based on some
‘compensation’ and ‘non-compensation’ dimensions. Describe in brief the
‘compensation’ dimensions.
(i) Meaning of compensation management
(ii) Description of compensation’ dimensions
2
8
10
2 Explain the steps involved in designing a salary structure. List the components of pay
structure.
Explanation of steps involved in designing a salary structure
Listing the components of pay structure
7
3
10
3 Define the term ‘wage’. Write a brief note on ‘wage policy’.
Definition of ‘wage’
Brief note on ‘wage policy’
2
8
10
4 Explain the concept of ‘tax planning’ with an example. Explain its role in Compensation
Benefits.
Concept of tax planning
Role of ‘tax planning’ in compensation benefits
5
5
10
5 Define ‘reward management’. What are its aims? Explain the factors affecting reward
management policies in service sector.
Definition of reward management
Aims of reward management
Factors affecting reward management policies in service sector
2
2
6
10
6 Who are ‘Expatriates’? What are the objectives of ‘Expatriate compensation’?
Differentiate between Financial (extrinsic) compensation and Non-financial
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(intrinsic) compensation.
Meaning of expatriates
Objectives of expatriate compensation
Difference between Financial compensation & Non-financial compensation
2
3
5
10
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
Program MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDHRMN (SEM 2)
Subject code & name MU0016- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND APPRAISAL
Book ID B1868
Credit & Marks 4 CREDIT, 60 MARKS
Q.
No
Question Marks Total
Marks
1 What is “Performance management planning”? How does planning affect a manager?
Meaning of ‘performance management planning’
Explanation on how planning affects a manager
3
7
10
2 Define performance appraisal. What are the dimensions of performance appraisal?
Describe the characteristics of performance appraisal.
Definition of performance appraisal
Dimensions of performance appraisal
Characteristics of performance appraisal
2
3
5
10
3 Describe the traditional methods of performance appraisal.
Traditional methods of performance appraisal 10 10
4 What is performance feedback? Why is it used? What are the levels of performance
feedback?
Meaning of performance feedback
Use of performance feedback
Levels of performance feedback
2
2
6
10
5 What is meant by “360 Degree feedback”? Explain its purpose. What are the advantages
and disadvantages of 360 degree feedback?
Meaning of 360 degree feedback
Purpose of 360 degree feedback
Advantages of 360 degree feedback
Disadvantages of 360 degree feedback
2
4
2
2
10
6 Write a brief note on Ethics in performance management.
Importance of ethics in PM
Concept of PM as related to ethical aspects
Role of ethics in PM
3
4
3
10
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be
approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
Program MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDHRMN (SEM 2) Subject code & name MU0017 - TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE
RETENTION
Book ID B1869
Credit & Marks 4 CREDIT, 60 MARKS
Q. No Question Marks Total
Marks
1 Explain the need for talent management. What are the consequences of failure in Managing
Talent?
Need for talent management
Consequences of failure in Managing Talent
7
3
10
2 What are the building blocks of effective talent management system? Explain any one.
Listing the building blocks of talent management
Explanation of any one of the building blocks
1
9
10
3 Define talent planning. What are objectives and steps of Talent Planning?
Definition of talent planning
Objectives of talent planning
Steps of talent planning
3
3
4
10
4 What is meant by talent acquisition? Explain some of the talent acquisition strategies.
Meaning of talent acquisition
Explanation of talent acquisition strategies
3
7
10
5 Why ‘employee engagement’ is important? What are the factors of engagement? Describe
some of the best practices in talent engagement.
Importance of employee engagement
Factors of engagement
Best practices in talent engagement
2
2
6
10
6 Describe some of the major challenges in talent management.
Description of major challenges in talent management 10 10
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE SPRING 2015
Program MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4)
PGDHRMN (SEM 2) Subject code & name MU0018 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Book ID B1807
Credit & Marks 4 CREDIT, 60 MARKS
Q.
No
Question Marks Total
Marks
1 Define the term ‘organizational transformation’. Discuss the various strategies to manage
transformation in organizations.
Definition of ‘organizational transformation’
Explanation of various strategies to manage transformation
2
8
10
2 Describe Integrative Model for Planned Change
Description of Integrative Model for Planned Change 10 10
3 The key purpose of communication of change is to ensure that the individuals understand
what is going to happen and what is expected from them. Explain some other important
needs for communicating change. Also explain the major methods and techniques for
communicating change.
Explanation of important needs for communicating change
Explanation of methods and techniques for communicating change
3
7
10
4 What do you mean by resistance to change? Discuss some of the reasons for individual
(employee’s) resistance.
Meaning of resistance to change
Reasons for employee’s resistance
2
8
10
5 List the types of change management strategies. Explain any two of them.
Listing the types of change management strategies
Explanation of any two change management strategies
2
8
10
6 Write short notes on the following:
a. Change agents
b. Kolb’s Learning Cycle
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a. Change agents
b. Kolb’s Learning Cycle
5
5
10
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
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