Management Science Nr320201

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Code No: NR320201

III B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, Apr/May 2006 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE ( Common to Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Metallurgy & Material Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering and Production Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Describe the organization using the systems perspective? Explain how systems perspective is used to describe managers responsibilities. [8+8] 2. Discuss various elements or component parts of planning.

[8+8]

3. What is fixed position layout? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.[4+6+6] 4. Is HRM a line or staff function? Explain.

[6+10]

5. Write short notes on:

[4x4=16]

(a) Speculative purchasing (b) Rate contract purchasing (c) Tenders (d) Earnest money and Security deposit. 6. (a) Define ‘Work measurement’ and narrate the objectives of work measurement. (b) What are the steps required in making ‘Time Study’ ?

[8+8]

7. “PERT provides the framework with which a project can be described, scheduled and then controlled.” Discuss. [6+6+4] 8. A maintenance foreman has given the following estimate of time and cost for jobs in a motor overhaul project. Determine the optimum duration and cost. Job

Predecessor

Disassemble motor Clean and paint frame Rewind armature Replace bearings Assemble and inspect motor

A A A B,C,D

The indirect cost is Rs. 150/-hr.

Normal Cost Days Cost(Rs.) 8 160 7 80 12 200 9 140 6 100

Crash Cost Days Cost(Rs.) 6 200 4 190 5 380 5 220 6 100 [16]

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