Bharathidasan University 2009 M.B.A Statistical Analysis - Question Paper

MBA June/2009
Paper Code - J-126
Statistical Analysis

Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks

ans any 5 ques..

All ques. carry equal marks.

(5 x 20 = 100)

1.What do you understand by a Linear Programming Problem? elaborate its limitations? explain briefly the applications of linear programming in any functional area of management.

2.Solve the subsequent transportation issue for optimal solution.

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 quantity||P1 20 28 32 55 70 50 ||Plants P2 48 36 40 44 25 100 ||P3 35 35 22 45 48 150||Demand 100 70 50 40 40

3.What do you understand by a waiting line model? discuss a few of the basic characteristics of a queuing system? elaborate a few of the important assumptions queuing models?

4.A small assembly plant assembles PCS through nine interlinked stages according to adjoining precedence table:(a)Draw a diagram representing above assembly work.

(b)Calculate ES, EF, LS, LF timings.

(c)Find the critical path and duration.

(d)Also compute Total float, free float and independent float.

5.State addition and multiplication rules of probability. explain the concepts of theoretical probability distributions and their characteristics.

6.What are the different costs involved in an inventory problem? How are they inter related? How do these costs and their variations affect total inventory cost for any provided period?

7.Define simulation. elaborate the advantages and disadvantages of simulation models? discuss the basic steps of Monte Carlo Simulation with a suitable example.

8.Describe how would you determine the best decision using EMV criterion with a decision tree.

Earning:   Approval pending.