MF0017 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services

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Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

MF0017 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B 1318)

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Answer all questions (with 300 to 400 words each) must be written within 6-8 pages. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60

Q1. Identify the role of merchant banking as financial intermediaries.

Answer : A well developed non-bank financial sector is viewed as an important component of a healthy and efficient financial system that can provide a sound base for growth and prosperity in the economy. This study observes that the non-bank financial sector has developed significantly in the SEACEN countries in the last two decades and it has helped widen and deepen the financial systems in these countries. The degree

Q2. Describe the issuance process of depository receipts.

Answer : GDRs are the best way of raising finance from USA and other European countries' investors. No Indian company has right to sell their shares in foreign capital market without GDRs. So, it is very necessary to know the procedure of issue GDRs. Only GDRs connects foreign investors with Indian Companies.

Following are the simple steps of

Q3. Explain the operational guidelines that need to be followed by a merchant banker.

Answer : Merchant Banks

Merchant banks are approved under the Monetary Authority of Singapore Actand their operations are governed by the Merchant Bank Directives. Their ACU operations are also subjected to the Banking Act.

Q4. Explain the basic features of securities lending and borrowing scheme.

Answer : Features of SLBS

NSCCL as an Approved Intermediary launched the Securities Lending & Borrowing Scheme on April 21, 2008. Lending & Borrowing is facilitated on an automated screen based platform where the order matching is on price time priority. The participant needs to quote the lending fee per share on the order matching platform.

Q5. Discuss the difference between asset and fee based financial services.

Answer: Asset-Based Lending or financial services

Asset-Based Lending (ABL) is a specialized loan product that provides fully collateralized credit facilities to borrowers with high financial leverage and marginal cash flows. These loans are based upon the assets pledged as collateral and are structured to provide a flexible source of working capital, by "monetizing" assets on your balance sheet.

Expertise

Q6. Describe accounting and reporting for operating lease in detail.

Answer : What is a lease?

A lease is simply an agreement between two parties for the hire of an asset. The lesser is the legal owner of the asset who rents out the asset to the lessee. At the end of the lease the asset is returned to the lesser. The lessee will pay a lease rental to the lesser in return for the use of the asset. The accounting treatment for the lease entirely depends on the nature of the lease. For accounting purposes all leases

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MF0016 -TREASURY MANAGEMENT

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(November 2012)

Master of Business Administration- Semester 4

MA 0042/MF 0016 “TREASURY MANAGEMENT”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1311)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

Q1. Explain treasury management, its need and benefits and treasury exposure. (10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Answer :  The primary market intermediaries are the merchant bankers, underwriters to issue and brokers to issues. The merchant bankers are the issue managers who bring the issues to the primary market investors. Issue management is a tedious job and is closely regulated by SEBI. In many countries, the regulators implement a

Q2. Classify various money market instruments                                  (10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Answer : What is money market ?

It’s just a market where money is traded as goods. Pro-active trading happens in these markets when Capital markets (Stock market) are bearish and on a selling spree. Like every market it has buyers, sellers, brokers, etc. It comprises of major financial institutions in India and other fund houses who wish generate money by offering loans and investing. Money market is meant usually for large companies like Reliance,

Q3. What are the features of ADRs and GDRs?                                       (10 Marks) (350-400 words)

 Answer : ADRs and GDRs

A Depository Receipt (DR) is a versatile financial security that is traded on a local stock exchange but it represents a security that is issued by a foreign publicly listed company. Two of the most common types of DRs are the American Depository

Q4. Describe ERM and classify the differences between futures and forwards contracts(10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Answer :  ERM

Enterprise risk management (ERM) in business includes the methods and processes used by organizations to manage risks and seize opportunities related to the achievement of their objectives. ERM provides a framework for risk management, which typically involves identifying particular events or circumstances relevant to the organization's objectives (risks and opportunities), assessing them in terms of likelihood and magnitude

Q5. Explain the process of risk management and various tools involved in managing risks (10 Marks) (350-400 words)

Answer : The Risk Management Process

Risk Management is defined in the standard (AS/NZS 4360:2004) as "the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of establishing the context, identifying, analysing, assessing, treating,

Q6. Explain the framework for measuring and managing the liquidity risks. (10 marks) (350-400 words)

Answer :  Measuring Liquidity Risk

The earlier section dealt with the risks associated with liquidity, now let us focus on the measurement of liquidity. The framework for measuring and managing the liquidity risk can be divided into three dimensions. They are:

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OM0018 – Technology Management

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0018 – Technology Management (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1326)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages.

Answer all questions.

Q1.a. Explain briefly about Managing technology                                               5 marks(150-200) words 

Answer :  Technology Management is set of management disciplines that allows organizations to manage their technological fundamentals to create competitive advantage. Typical concepts used in technology management are technology strategy (a logic or role of technology in organization), technology forecasting (identification of possible

b. Explain any two alternatives for acquiring new technologies.                    5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Purchasing pre-written software - Purchasing off-the-shelf software packages that are freely available on the market and are written by software developers and tested thoroughly before being released into the market. Comprehensive manuals with software, technical and user support are also available.

Prototyping - Building a scaled-down experimental version of the new information system quickly and inexpensively and is

Q2.a. Explain in brief about the six phases in technology forecasting process.                                                                                                                                  5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Most companies are immature and uncoordinated when it comes to sales forecasting and demand planning. Follow these six steps to increase forecast accuracy, speed planning cycles, reduce inventory costs, end stock outs and increase customer satisfaction.

Most companies are only beginning to look at sales forecasting and demand planning as two interrelated activities. Vantaa Research applied its Maturity Model analysis to assess responses from 209 qualified research participants (out

b. What are the benefits of technology absorption?                                          5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:

ADOPTION:

It is the process under which the various features of the technology which is the subject of transfer are suitably modified, changed or altered keeping in the view the needs of the buyer. In other words, the needs of the buyer of technology get crystallized and the supplier makes suitable modifications in the technology being supplied so that it conforms, as far as possible, to the requirements of the buyer

ADAPTION:

Q3. Explain in brief about the innovation management.                                 10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : Innovation management is the discipline of managing processes in innovation. It can be used to develop both product and organizational innovation. Without proper processes, it is not possible for R&D to be efficient; innovation management includes a set of tools that allow managers and engineers to cooperate with a common understanding of goals and processes. The focus of innovation management is to allow the organization to respond to an external or internal opportunity, and use its creative efforts to introduce new ideas, processes or products. Importantly, innovation management is not relegated to R&D;

Q4. Explain the implementation of new technology                                            10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : There are amusing and horrific stories of the trials and tribulations associated with the transfer of technology, and the implementation of new systems and architecture. There are lessons that we can learn

Q5. Briefly describe technological development options and strategies.    10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : Understanding the strategy of the organization is must for developing ineffective IT strategy. If theist strategy does not fit with the overall organization’s vision, there will be constant conflict. Top leadership will need to invest valuable time in articulating the organizational vision and determining how IT will help with meeting

Q6. Explain Technology Development.                                                                 10 marks(300-400)words

Answer : Development Technology

The Development Technology track is aimed at students who do not have an IT-related educational background.  You enter the Development Technology track to supplement your excellent existing experience from your

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OM0017 – Advanced Production and Planning Control

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0017 – Advanced Production and Planning Control (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1342)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.a. Explain briefly how the different system/aids are used to ensure smooth

working of the production process.                                                                      5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  No manufacturing or service industry can be productive without a sound production plan. Effective planning is fundamental in any business; it's a complex process that covers a wide variety of activities that ensure that materials, equipment and human resources are available to complete the work. Production planning is like a

b. Discuss the merits of MRP                                                                                   5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Material Requirements Planning or MRP is a computerized inventory management system that helps production managers plan and schedule the purchase of raw materials and component parts for manufacturing facilities. MRP systems are driven by outstanding orders or foretasted orders or a combination of the two in order to ensure adequate inventory of dependent demand items to meet production requirements.

Inventory Levels

Q2.a. What is meant by a production control system and how are the elements of control systems categorised?                                                                                                                 5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  Production Control System

PRONES supports whole factory operations

Presently the Manufacturing Industry needs a flexible and scalable Manufacturing Control System that produces "required products of required quantities when required". PRONES is a Manufacturing Control System which takes Seiban and MRP

b. Bring out the differences between forecasting and prediction.                      5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FORECASTING AND PREDICTION

Forecasting and prediction are two different things. Forecasting is objective, scientific, reproducible, free from individual bias and error analysis is possible in it. Prediction, on the other hand, is subjective, mostly intuitive, non-reproducible and contains

Q3. Describe the various inventory control methods and costs.                       10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : Most companies have a never-ending goal to find the best method to control one of their largest assets their inventory. Many different methods of inventory control exist, from the very basic to the very complex. All methods aim toward one target to have the lowest total cost of ownership while having the highest possible service levels. Some methods find a balance between the cost and service components, while others favour one component over the other.

Holy Grail

Inventory control methods vary from

Q4. Define deterministic model of inventory control. Explain inventory costs and relationships                                                                           

10 marks(300-400) words                                                                                                                                            

Answer :  Deterministic Models of Inventory Control

Only the deterministic models will be considered to solve inventory problems here because the probabilistic models have more variability factors and too complex to solve. The following assumptions are made to solve the deterministic models of inventory control.

(1)Demand of

Q5. Explain the purpose of operations scheduling? List the benefits of  production scheduling.                                                                                                  10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : Operating system scheduling is the process of controlling and prioritizing messages sent to a processor. An internal operating system program, called the scheduler, performs this task. The goal of operating system scheduling is maintaining a constant amount of work for the processor, eliminating highs and lows in the processor’s workload and making sure each process is completed within a reasonable time frame.

Q6. Explain in brief about Priority Rules for Scheduling? What are the uses of Gantt chart?                                                                         10 marks(300-400)words

Answer :  Project scheduling is the act of constructing a timetable for each project activity, respecting the precedence relations and the limited availability of the renewable resources, while optimizing a predefined scheduling objective (see “Resource constrained project scheduling: What is my scheduling objective?”). The

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OM0016 – Quality Management

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0016 – Quality Management (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1341)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.a. Explain any two standards of data quality.                                             5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  WHY IS DATA QUALITY IMPORTANT?

Results-focused development programming requires managers to design and implement programs based on evidence. Since data play a central role in establishing effective performance management systems, it is essential to ensure good data quality (see Figure 1). Without this, decision makers do not know whether to have confidence

b. Explain the contributions of Ishikawa and Taguchi in the field of quality

in brief                                                                                                                        5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  Kaoru Ishikawa:

Dr. K.Ishikawa was a Japanese quality guru, developed the concept of deployment of

quality control circle – small groups of people that meet regularly to plan and carry

out process changes to improve

Q2.a. Elucidate the features of Six Sigma.                                                           5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : The term ‘Six Sigma’ originated from terminology associated with the statistical modeling of manufacturing processes. The capability of a manufacturing process can be described by a sigma rating indicating its yield, or the percentage of defect-free products it creates. A six-sigma process is one in which 99.99999% of the

b. What are the benefits of implementing a QMS?                                               5 marks(150-200) words

Answer :  Benefits of ISO 9000 and other management systems

Customer/Marketing Benefits

·         Greater focus on customer requirements and customer service

·         Conveys commitment to quality and

Q3. Explain the goals and programs of strategic plan.                                      10 marks(300-400) words

Answer :  Where many organizations go wrong with strategic planning is at the very outset. They wander off blindly without spending time to discuss the primary focus of their strategic planning process. After all, the fundamental purpose of strategic planning is to align the mission and the vision. Without mission and vision, the plan

Q4. What are the benefits of indicators for quality improvement?               10 marks(300-400) words

Answer :  Indicators for Quality Improvement

What is IQI?

Developed in partnership with clinicians, you can use the Indicators for Quality improvement for benchmarking and improving local services. You can download data and view detailed metadata for over 200 indicators.

How do I access the indicators?

View the indicators and download data by visiting the Indicators for Quality Improvement website. You can access the indicators by

Q5. What are the important components of retest reliability?                           10 marks(300-400) words

Answer :  RELIABILITY OF MEASUREMENT

Overview

Reliability is, in essence, the extent to which a measurement method is “consistent with itself.”  There are two important aspects of reliability.  The first is the extent to which a measurement method produces the same score for the same case under the same conditions. This is called test-retest reliability.  The second is the

Q6. What are different conditions which a company has to ensure before the implementation of the Cost of Quality?                                                                                                 10 marks(300-400)words

Answer :   THE COST OF QUALITY

INTRODUCTION

A manufacturer stays in business only as long as his product quality satisfies his customers at the price they are prepared to pay. Failure to maintain an adequate quality standard can therefore be disastrous. But maintaining an adequate standard of quality also costs effort. From the first investigation to find out what the potential customer for a new product really wants, through the processes of design, specification,

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OM0015 – Maintenance Management

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Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4

“Operations Management” Specialization

OM 0015 – Maintenance Management (4 credits)

(Book ID: B1340)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.

Q1.a. What Maintenance policies to be pursued by the operations manager to

reduce failures and improve productivity?                        5 marks   (150-200) words

Answer :   1. Breakdown maintenance :

It means that people waits until equipment fails and repair it. Such a thing could be used when the equipment failure does not

b. Explain components of work execution                      . 5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : Work Execution & Planning

Features

·         Order Received

·         BOQ (Bill Of Quantity)

Q2.a. What is meant by MTBF? How this measurement will help

maintenance management to understand the conditions of the

machines and equipment?                                              5 marks  (150-200) words

Answer :  INTRODUCTION:

Manufacturing today is becoming increasingly competitive. Production processes have been squeezed for the last pound per hour, for one more component per shift. The production equipment itself is one of the few remaining areas in plant operation where significant gains can be made. To maintain your manufacturing leadership,

b. Explain how important are the catalogues, manuals and other circuit

and flow diagrams for effective maintenance practices.  5 marks(150-200) words

Answer : FACILITIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this manual is to provide an update of acceptable and effective maintenance

and operations management “best” practices and current standards for FSCJ facilities. The

procedures are modeled from the Maintenance and Operations Administrative Guidelines for

School Districts and Community Colleges (

Q3. Explain how the decision making processes are carried out during the

breakdown and preventive maintenance.                        10 marks(300-400) words

Answer :  Introduction

The definition of maintenance often stated maintenance as an activity carried out for any equipment to ensure its reliability to perform its functions. Maintenance to most people is any activity carried out on an asset in order to ensure that the asset continues to perform its intended functions, or to repair any equipment that has failed, or to keep the equipment running, or to restore to its favorable operating condition. Over the

Q4. What are the important functions of maintenance department?      10 marks (300-400) words

Answer :  The Maintenance Function

Maintenance to many organizations is a word which provides little value to an organization when in fact it provides great value to any company when development, management, and discipline are applied.  I think what is most misunderstood about maintenance is the true objective of the function. The objective of maintenance is to maintain the assets of a company so that they meet the reliability needs at an optimal cost.

Maintenance

Q5. Why detail analysis and use of different methods are essential requirements for taking suitable decisions on the equipment replacements? Explain briefly these methodologies used. 10 marks(300-400) words

Answer : Replacing computing equipment before it is obsolete is a daunting challenge. Hardware vendors offer the latest technology at a rapid pace and new versions of software quickly take advantage of the new capacity. Are the effective management of technology, a constrained budget and limited technical staff resources mutually

Q6. Explain as to how the maintenance planning will help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation                                                                                                10 marks(300-400)words

Answer :  Most asset-intensive organisations recognise that efficient and effective maintenance Planning and Scheduling is one of those cornerstone processes that can help assure equipment reliability and assist with attaining excellence in operations.  The benefits of good Maintenance Planning and Scheduling are numerous, and include:

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