LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034 B.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MS 23 SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007 BU 6601 - PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Date & Time: 18/04/2007 / 9:00 - 12:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks SECTION – A Answer all the questions. 1. What you mean by Production function? 2. Define the term ‘Added Value’. 3. What is service utility? 4. Explain the system design. 5. What is a machinery factor? 6. Define seasonal purchasing. 7. Explain the term plant layout. 8. Define the term ‘Manufacturing’. 9. What is TPM? 10. What are the three areas of maintenance? 10 x 2 = 20 SECTION - B Answer any FIVE questions. 5 x 8 = 40 11. What are the characteristics of successful product development? 12. What are the principles of plant layout? 13. ‘Production is an organizational function’ – comment. 14. Explain the strategic decisions. 15. What is the scope of material maintenance? 16. What are the competitive priorities? Explain. 17. Explain the new product development process. 18. What are the functions of a production manager? SECTION – C Answer any TWO questions. 2 x 20 = 40 19. What are objectives of maintenance management? 20. Explain the primary and secondary objectives of material management. 21. Diagrammatically explain the production system model. ****