Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad 2010-2nd Sem M.B.A -ester Supplementary s PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
MBA-II Semester Supplementary exams July 2010
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:60
ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal Marks
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1. What is meant by 'competitive strategy'? List the important characteristics that a
company selects to emphasize to have competitive advantage.
2. define the different steps involved in process design. Mention the inputs and
outputs of process design.
3. What is the effect of technology on physical layout? explain for industrial and
other situations.
4. explain the load leveling procedure adopted by managers to meet the issues
that outcomes from the seasonality.
5. a) Would the LOB technique be more useful to the General Manager (production) or
to a Plant Superintendent? discuss.
b) elaborate the scheduling issues in Line production?
6. explain the factors affecting micro motion study and the mention the advantages
of micro motion study.
7. a) explain the importance of productivity and relate it with inflation and standard of
residing and employment.
b) Why do employees often resist modifications for productivity improvement?
8. Distinguish ranging from Quality, Quality Control and Quality Management with
improper examples.
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