Anna University Chennai 2003 M.B.A PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

PART – A(10X2 = 20 MARKS)

1. Define Product Planning

2. What is meant by the term contribution in Break even analysis?

3. Explain the terms strategy and tactic

4. What is PDCA cycle?

5. what is tracking signal in forecasting?

6. Explain group technology?

7. What is job design and what approach is to taken to design of jobs?

8. What is aggregate planning?

9. Name the various kinds of inventories?

10. Explain the term ‘AQL’

PART B (5X16 = 80)
11 (i) elaborate the advantages and disadvantages of product and process layout?

(ii) discuss the functions of product planning and control.

12 (a)(i) discuss the concepts of product life cycle. As the product moves through this life cycle, what modifications can be expected in its profitability and competitive factors?

(ii) What is break even analysis? elaborate the assumptions and advantages of break even analysis?

(b) (i) discuss the design principles to simplify product and processes.
(ii) discuss the product development process.

13 (a) (i) elaborate the assumptions made while deriving EOQ model?
(ii) Compare MRP and EOQ Model.
(iii) discuss the concept of MRPII

Or

(b) (i) What do you understand by ERP? elaborate the factors involved in ERP implementation?

(ii) What is simulation? elaborate its limitations? Also discuss the steps in a simulation process.

14 (a) discuss kind I and kind II fault.

(b) discuss Deming 14 point approach to TQM

15 (a) discuss the various redesign principles of an enterprise with respect to business proess reengineering.

(ii) Differentiate ranging from PERT and CPM

Or
(b) (i) discuss the principles of facility layout

(ii) discuss the factors which affect the facility location.

Earning:   Approval pending.