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ASSIGNMENT DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS — (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) PGDPMN — (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0017 —PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)

Note —Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

 

1. Analyse project organisational structure.

A

• Comparison of characteristics of organisational structures.
• advantages and disadvantages of each
• influence of organisational structure on project management operations
• Conclusion

 

2. Explain the Wheel of Quality model.

A

Three elements of

• customer focus,
• variation,
• and continuous improvement,

Essential elements of training and leadership.

 

 

3. Analyse the project approaches for capability development.

A

Explanation Quality assurance, Metrics

Quality assurance plan, Quality audits

Uses/application

Conclusion

 

4. Explain Five Elements of the Six Sigma Framework.

A

Top management commitment

Training scheme

Project team activities

Measurement system

Stakeholder

involvement

what do the 5 elements govern and support

 

 

5. Analyse the stages of cost reduction

A

Description of six quality costs

How can the costs be reduced

Conclusion

 

 

6. Explain the key elements in a supply chain.

A

• Production.
• Supply.
• Inventory.
• Location.
• Transportation.
• Information

 

ASSIGNMENT DRIVE  FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS — (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) PGDPMN — (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0015 — QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)

Note —Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

 

1. Discuss PERT technique of project planning.

A

Steps in the PERT Planning Process

Benefits of PERT

Limitations of PERT

 

 

2. Explain the two criteria by which scheduling can be finalised in relation with the resource deployment

A

(i) Resource Levelling

(ii) Resource Smoothing

 

 

3. Describe the time-series forecasting of seasonal data.

A

Least Squares Forecasting with Monthly or Quarterly Data

Exponential Model with Quarterly Data

Exponential Growth with Quarterly Data Forecasting Equation

Exponential Model with Monthly Data

Exponential Growth with Monthly Data Forecasting Equation

 

4. State the basic functionalities of MS Project

A

• principal formats of entering data/viewing charts, forms, and sheets
• The Input/output Model
• important terminologies in MS Projects
• Starting MS Projects
• Components of MS Projects Screen
• Views and Tables in MS Projects
• The Tracking Gantt View
• MS Project Menus

 

 

5. Describe the various elements of entering and managing resources in MS Project

A

Adding Resources to the Resource Sheet

Editing the Resource Information

Inserting and Deleting Resource

Assign Resources

Working with Resources on the Fly

Updating Resource Information on the Fly

Viewing the Resources

The Resource Graph

Viewing Resource Usage

Review of Resource Usage

 

 

6. How to create a report on the project activities in the MS Project

A

Setting Up of Reports

Process of Creating or Editing Reports

Reports that can be printed

Check the Reports Available, Print a Report

Reports by Report Type

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS — (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDPMN — (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0016 —PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT (4 CREDITS)

Note —Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

 

1. Write a note on Process Maturity Model.

A

Definition of Process maturity model, why it is used

Levels

 

 

2. Explain the steps involved in performing risk analysis

A

Identify threats

Estimate risk

Managing risk

Reviews

 

 

3. Evaluate the tools used to monitor risks

A

Description of the tools

Analysis

Conclusion

 

 

4. Explain the six risk management tools.

A

• Quality Control Tools.
• Probability Techniques.
• Flow Charts.
• Fishbone Diagrams.
• PERT/CPM Techniques.
• Project Insurance

 

5. Assess how and why change fails and analyse the reasons for resistance to change.

A

Reasons why change in organization fails

Rank the reasons

Reasons for resistance to change

Handling resistance

 

 

6. Analyse the event chain methodology.

A

Description six major principles

Application of event chain methodology

Analysis

Conclusion

 

 

ASSIGNMENT DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS — (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) PGDPMN — (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME PM 0018 —CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS (4 CREDITS)

Note —Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

 

1. Enumerate the characteristics and legal issues of LSTK EPC Turnkey contracts

A

characteristics and legal issues (description)

Design

Changes or variations

Schedule delay

Force majeure

Owner controlled activities

Analysis

Conclusion

 

 

2. Explain the steps that you should follow while evaluating the bids document

A

• evaluate the bids as per procedure given in the Instructions to Bidder (ITB) of the bid document.
• take the assistance of a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) as per requirements of the procuring organisation
• carry out initial examination
• preparation of a list of responsive bidders
• bid costs steps
• arriving at the evaluated costs
• check whether the lowest evaluated responsive bidder, as selected above, meets the specified minimum qualification criteria
• evaluation report must be prepared
•  

3. Explain the Plan Procurement process with its inputs and the tools and techniques used

A

Inputs

• Scope baseline
• Requirements documentation
• Teaming agreements:
• Risk register
• Risk-related contract decisions
• Activity resource requirements
• Project schedule
• Activity cost estimates
• Cost performance baseline
• Enterprise environmental factors
• Organisational process assets

Tools and techniques

• Make-or-buy decisions
• Expert judgement
• Contract types

 

4. Write a note on Request for Quote (RFQ).

A

Explanation of RFQ

Information contained in RFQ

Why it is a important document while purchasing goods and services

Need for RFQ

 

 

5. Explain the guidelines for conducting a competitive negotiation

A

• four sequential phases
• some questions that as a negotiator you can face
• Rules of thumb for a competitive negotiation:
• do’s and don’ts

6. Write a note on International arbitration institutions.

A

• International Council for Commercial Arbitration
• United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
• The American Arbitration Association