Saurastra University 2006 M.B.A (C-4206) : Operations Management - Question Paper

M. B. A. Sem. II exam
April / May – 2006
(C-4206) : Operations Management
(New Course)
Time : three Hours] [Total Marks : 70
Instruction : All ques. carry equal marks.
1 Although all competitive priorities are relevant to a company's
success in the market place, discuss why a company should not
necessarily try to excel in all of them. What determines the option
of the competitive priorities that a company should emphasize ?
2 describe the Operation and Production Management. explain the
differences and similarities ranging from manufacturing and services.
OR
2 choose 2 organisations, 1 in services and 1 in manufacturing.
elaborate the key factors that every organisation would consider
in locating new facilities ? What data would you collect before
evaluating location choices ?
3 “An ideally laid out plant goes a long way in reducing manufacturing
costs through decreased material handling, decreased personnel and
equipment requirements and decreased in-process inventory.”–
Elaborate.
OR
3 provide the overview of Supply Chain Management. Also discuss
managing of customer interface in SCM.
4 “Process management is of strategic importance and is closely
linked to a firm's long term success.”–Explain process management
with major process decisions.
OR
4 “The job of TQM is not just advising for acceptance/rejection of
incoming material and controlling manufacturing process
conditions; it is, in fact, a job at every step of company's activities.–
Explain.”
5 (a) discuss different techniques of Inventory control management.
(b) Detail day-to-day planning of operation is called scheduling.
Briefly discuss.
SY–8150] two [ 500 / 14-8 ]

Earning:   Approval pending.