B.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
– BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SIXTH SEMESTER
– April 2009
JQ 17 BU 6601 - PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Date & Time: 18/04/2009 / 9:00 - 12:00 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Section – A
Answer all the questions:
1.
What do you mean by competitiveness?
2.
What is meant by production management?
3.
What is system design?
4.
Write short notes on “make or buy” decision.
5.
Define the term plant layout
6.
What is the need for plant location decision?
7.
What is TQM?
8.
Define work study.
9.
What is meant by JIT?
10.
What is supply chain management?
(10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
Section – B
Answer any FIVE questions only: (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
11.
Explain the functions and responsibilities of a production manager.
12.
Highlight the merits of Quality control system.
13.
Explain the various types of capacities.
14.
Explain with a diagram the production system model.
15.
Explain the stages involved in the new product development?
16.
What are the factors to be considered while selecting a factory site?
17.
Bring out the functions carried out by the store keeper.
18.
Explain the following:
(a) Ergonomics (b) quality circle (c) method study (d) strategy
Section – C
Answer any TWO questions only: (2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
19. Define product planning. Explain in detail the functions of product planning and control.
20. Explain the principles and objectives of good plant layout.
21. Discuss the scope and functions of maintenance management.
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