Pondicherry University 2005 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

Anwer all ques..
All ques. carry equal marks

Unit 1
1. a briefly discuss the break even analysis. (6)
b. comment on the conditions that are needed for a forecasting to be useful .(9)

(or)
2. Comment subsequent forecasting methods:
a. moving avg. method.
b. aggregate forecast.
C.individual forecast. (15)


Unit 2

3. elaborate the influencing factors for a plant location? (15)

Or
4. in detail comment on line balancing.

Unit 3

5. Draw a flow diagram and flow process chart for the subsequent sequence of operations:

a. MS blank in the stores.
b. Transported to lathe turning.(30 m)
c. Rough outer turning.
d. Inspections
e. Finae turning.
f. Inspection.
g. Transport it to milling shop.(15 m)
h. Gear sharing process.
i. Inspection.
j. Transport it to main stores.(40 m)
k. Final storage in the initial position. (15)
Or
6. Comment on the commonly used work measurement methods (15)


Unit 4

7. a. what do you understand by management by exception? How it should be implemented? (8)
b. what is the object of cos accounting in a manufacturing organization? (7)

or
8.define routing and scheduling. explain them for

a. continuous.
b. Assembly.
c. Job order industry. (15)

Unit 5

9. write the short notes on

a. market segment.
b. Market mix.
c. Product promotion. (15)
Or

10. a. elaborate the different motives for work?. (7)
b. comment on the individual determinants of role behaviour. (8)

Earning:   Approval pending.