Saturday, 7 November 2015

XYZ Ltd. Wishes to adopt the cost-leadership business strategy for one of its SBUs. How should it ensure operational effectiveness in terms of productivity, processes, people and pace? If, after 1 year, the company wishes to change over to a differentiation business strategy, identify the changes it should bring in its approach to attain operational effectiveness. Q2. Take an example of any service institution of your choice (example: hospital) and suggest how operational control will work in such an institution. (10 marks) Q3. Discuss the importance of strategic changes for the following organizational systems (a) Information, (b) Control, (c) Appraisal, (d) Motivation, (e) Development and (f) Planning (10 marks)

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Q1. XYZ Ltd. Wishes to adopt the cost-leadership business strategy for one of its SBUs. How should it ensure operational effectiveness in terms of productivity, processes, people and pace? If, after 1 year, the company wishes to change over to a differentiation business strategy, identify the changes it should bring in its approach to attain operational effectiveness.

Q2. Take an example of any service institution of your choice (example: hospital) and suggest how operational control will work in such an institution. (10 marks)

Q3. Discuss the importance of strategic changes for the following organizational systems (a) Information, (b) Control, (c)
Appraisal, (d) Motivation, (e) Development and (f) Planning (10 marks)

Q4. Take an example of an Indian company. What steps should it undertake for resource allocation for implementing its strategies? What difficulties could  be expected while doing so and how can they be dealt with? (10 marks)

Q5. Give organization implementation block diagram. (10 marks)

Q6. Discuss career planning & development. (10 marks)

Q7. Discuss about differentiation strategy. (10 marks)

Q8. What is the role of the corporate parent?





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XYZ Ltd. Wishes to adopt the cost-leadership business strategy for one of its SBUs. How should it ensure operational effectiveness in terms of productivity, processes, people and pace? If, after 1 year, the company wishes to change over to a differentiation business strategy, identify the changes it should bring in its approach to attain operational effectiveness. (10 marks) Q2) Take an example of any service institution of your choice (example: hospital) and suggest how operational control will work in such an institution. (10 marks) Q3) Discuss the importance of strategic changes for the following organizational systems (a) Information, (b) Control, (c) Appraisal, (d) Motivation, (e) Development and (f) Planning (10 marks)

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BUSINESS PLANNING & POLICY MANAGEMENT



Q1) XYZ Ltd. Wishes to adopt the cost-leadership business strategy for one of its SBUs. How should it ensure operational effectiveness in terms of productivity, processes, people and pace? If, after 1 year, the company wishes to change over to a differentiation business strategy, identify the changes it should bring in its approach to attain operational effectiveness. (10 marks)

Q2) Take an example of any service institution of your choice (example: hospital) and suggest how operational control will work in such an institution. (10 marks)

Q3) Discuss the importance of strategic changes for the following organizational systems (a) Information, (b) Control, (c) Appraisal, (d) Motivation, (e) Development and (f) Planning (10 marks)

Q4) Take an example of an Indian company. What steps should it undertake for resource allocation for implementing its strategies? What difficulties could be expected while doing so and how can they be dealt with? (10 marks)

Q5) In what way is the concept of life cycle and SWOT analysis helpful in making strategic choice at the business level? (10 marks)

Q6) Explain why business policy is a capstone, integrative course. How can an understanding of business policy help in a career choice? (10 marks)

Q7) Explain the meaning of strategic management in your own words. Identify the roles that CEOs play in strategic management. (10 marks)

Q8) Describe the essential characteristics of a mission statement. In what different ways can a mission statement be formulated? (10 marks)

Q9) Explain the technique of ‘balanced scorecard’.
OR
Q9) Explain the term ‘corporate restructuring’. (10 marks)
Q10) Explain the following terms: (10 marks)
1) Cost leadership
2) Differentiation
3) Focus


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Define business policy. What re the features of business policy? Q2. What is the significance of business policy course? Q3. What are the phases in the development of strategic management? Q4. How has strategic management changed in 21st century?

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Business Planning & Policy





Q1. Define business policy. What re the features of business policy?

Q2. What is the significance of business policy course?

Q3. What are the phases in the development of strategic management?

Q4. How has strategic management changed in 21st century?

Q5. Explain financial analysis as technique of internal analysis

Q6. How to identify Critical success factors in industry?

Q7. What are the steps in SWOT analysis?

Q8. Explain TOWS Matrix.




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Explain the rise of management as a profession Q2. “Coordination is the orderly arrangement of group” Q3. Give principles of Organization Q4. Discuss Management thought Q5. Explain Development Q6. Give stages of current state of management theory Q7. Compare administration versus management Q8. Discuss Management as art or science

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Business Management

Q1. Explain the rise of management as a profession

Q2. “Coordination is the orderly arrangement of group”

Q3. Give principles of Organization

Q4. Discuss Management thought

Q5. Explain Development

Q6. Give stages of current state of management theory

Q7. Compare administration versus management

Q8. Discuss Management as art or science




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Identify and analyse the environmental factors in this case. 2. Who were all responsible for this tragic end? 3. It is right on the part of the government and promotional agencies to woo entrepreneurs by promising facilities and incentives which they are not sure of being able to provide? 4. Should there be legislation to compensate entrepreneurs for the loss suffered due to the irresponsibility of public agencies? What problems are likely to be olved and created by such legislation?

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REMAINS OF A DREAM

QUESTIONS

1. Identify and analyse the environmental factors in this case.
2. Who were all responsible for this tragic end?
3. It is right on the part of the government and promotional agencies to woo
    entrepreneurs by promising facilities and incentives which they are not sure of being   
    able to provide?
4. Should there be legislation to compensate entrepreneurs for the loss suffered
    due to the irresponsibility of public agencies? What problems are likely to be olved
    and created by such legislation?
5. What are the lessons of this case for an entrepreneur and government and
     promotional agencies?

No : 2  THE COSTS OF DELAY

QUESTIONS

1. Discuss internal, domestic and global environments of business revealed by this case.
2. Discuss whether it is the domestic or global environment that hinders the globalization of Indian business.
3. Even if Elf had not acquired Premier Oil, what would have been the impact of the delay in the clearance on IOC?
4. What would have been the significance of the foreign acquisition to IOC?
5. What are the lessons of this case?

No : 3  NATURAL THRUST

QUESTIONS
1. Explain the environmental factors which Balsara used to its advantage.
2. What is the strength of AAII to market ayurvedic toothpaste in USA?

No : 4  THE SWAP

QUESTIONS

1. Examine the internal and external factors behind Reliance’s decision for the swap deal.
2. What environmental changes could make swap deal unattractive in future?
3. Could there be any strategic reason behind the decision to import and export naphtha?
4. Should Reliance import and export naphtha even if it does not provide any profit advantage?

No : 5  A QUESTION OF ETHICS

QUESTIONS

1. Why did Telco land itself in the problem (supply problem in respect of AC kits)?
2. If the allegation about the supplier is right, discuss its implications for the supplier.
3. Evaluate the ethical issues involved in the case. (Also consider the fact Maruti was 50 per cent Government owned.)

No : 6  DIFFERENT FOR GAMBLE

QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the reasons for the initial failure of P & G in Japan.
2. Where did P & G go wrong (if it did) in the evaluation of the Indian market and its strategy?
3. Discuss the reasons for the difference in the performance of P & G in India and China.



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Was the suspension fair? Did Joan act responsibly? Should she be fired? Should you tell your customers? Should you discount the price? Should you tell your employees, so they will be knowledgeable with the customers? Would you use this cement on foundations for your own house?

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BUSINESS ETHICS

CASE -1 (20 Marks)

Joan, an employee of Great American Market, was warned about her excessive absenteeism several times, both verbally and in writing. The written warning included notice that "further violations will result in disciplinary actions," including suspension or discharge.

Questions:
1. Was the suspension fair?
2. Did Joan act responsibly?
3. Should she be fired?


CASE-2 (20 Marks)

You own a cement company, and deal with most the local contractors for cement, sand, etc. You have a reputation of high quality products, and for good customer service with your customers. Your foreman has just run the standard quality control tests you have performed regularly on your products. When the test results are ready, you discover that the new batch of product is 9% less durable than your usual material


Questions:

1) Should you tell your customers?
2) Should you discount the price?
3) Should you tell your employees, so they will be knowledgeable with the customers?
4) Would you use this cement on foundations for your own house?

CASE-3 (20 Marks)


Fred, a 17-year employee with Sam's Sauna, was fired for poor job performance and poor attendance, after accruing five disciplinary penalties within a 12-month period under the company's progressive disciplinary policy. A week later, Fred told his former supervisor that he had a substance abuse problem.

Questions:


1) Should Fred be reinstated?
2) Was the company fair to Fred in helping him receive treatment?
3) Did the personnel director behave ethically toward Fred?
4) Did he act ethically for his company?
5) Would it be fair to other employees to reinstate Fred?


CASE-4 (20 Marks)
In January of last year, the S.S. Vulgass, an oil tanker of the Big Dirty Oil Company ran around in the area just north of Vancouver, spilling millions of gallons of crude into the waters and onto the beaches of British Columbia and southern Alaska. The damage to the beaches and wildlife and consequently to the tourist industry, the ecology and the quality of life of the local residents is incalculable, but in any case will require many millions of dollars for even the most minimal clean-up.


Questions:


1) The question is, who is responsible?
2) Against whom should criminal charges be leveled?
3) What should be done, if anything, to punish the corporation itself?
4) What about the CEO?



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