12.04.2004
1.00 - 4.00
LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI –600 034
M.Com, DEGREE EXAMINATION - COMMERCE
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2004
CO 4955/C 1056 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Max:100 marks
SECTION - A
(10  2 = 20 marks)
Answer ALL questions
1. What are the essential features of a project?
2. Explain the principle objectives of 'feasibility analysis'?
3. Mention the criteria for project selection.
4. Differentiate appraisal from evaluation.
5. 'The economic aspects of project appraisal are fundamental' - comment.
6. When is pay-back method suitable in appraising the profitability of a project?
7. Why is PERT called 'the approach for multiple time estimates,?
8. Examine the two essential functions of a project report.
9. To what extent Network Analysis techniques are useful for project designing?
10. 'Monitoring is inevitable for the success of any project' - comment.
SECTION - B
(5  8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions
11. Discuss the importance of Project formulation and project report in the promotion of new
ventures.
12. Examine the nature and necessity for Network techniques and network planning in project
management.
13. When and why a feasibility report prepared? Present a feasibility report of a hypothetical
unit.
14. Critically point out the special features of project profitability analysis techniques.
15. Prepare a checklist, which can facilitate a project manager in designing a project report.
16. Examine the process of project Management highlighting the importance stages.
17. Comment on the essential requirements which must be met an project evaluation.
18. Discuss the process involved in project identification.
SECTION - C
Answer any TWO questions
(2  20 = 40 marks)
19. How does the Network techniques facilitate the integral cost planning, financing and
scheduling on a scientific basis? Examine the major network techniques used in project
designing.
20. As a project manager how would you go ahead with your project appraisal. Evaluate the
different aspects to be employed for this purpose.
21. Discuss the meaning, utility and various methods of management techniques for project
Management.
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