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University : University of Madras
Degree : B.B.A
Department : Business Administration
Subject :Production & Materials Management
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University of Madras Materials Management Question Paper

Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks

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University of Madras BBA Business Regulatory Framework Question Paper

OCTOBER 2011

SECTION A — (10 * 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Define production management
(b) Define the concept of plant location.
(c) What are the types of plant layout?

(d) Define production planning.
(e) State any three objectives of maintenance.
(f) Write a short notes on inspection.
(g) What is meant by selective inventory control?
(h) What is meant by store keeping?
(i) State the different methods of vendor rating.
(j) Define the term quality control.

SECTION B — (5 * 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
2. What are the objectives of production management?
3. Explain the principles of a good plant layout.
4. Explain the importance of production planning in relation to production process.
5. State the steps involved in implementing method study.
6. What are the characteristics of quality circle?
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of centralised stores?
8. State and explain the different selective inventory control technique.

SECTION C — (2 * 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. (a) Critically examine Weber’s theory of industrial location.
(b) Explain in detail, the different stages involved in production planning and control.
10. (a) Explain the applications of ABC analysis in production and material management.
(b) Discuss the essential requirements of a good maintenance system.

OCTOBER 2012

Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between production and productivity.
2. State the types of production system.
3. Point out the objectives of production management.
4. What is production planning?
5. Name the stages of production planning and control.
6. State the objectives of plant location.
7. Define plant layout.
8. What is work study?
9. Name the types of control charts.
10. List the objectives of inventory control.
11. What is EOQ?
12. Define work measurement.

SECTION B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
13. Explain the scope of production management.
14. State the requirements of an efficient production and control.
15. Point out the objectives of work measurement.
16. Bring out the importance of materials management
17. What are the features of ABC analysis?
18. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of centralised purchasing.
19. What are the duties of a purchase manager?
20. List out the functions of stores department.

OCTOBER 2013

Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. State the characteristics of production system.
2. What is meant by scheduling?
3. What is plant layout?
4. Name the types of plant lay out.
5. Explain Time study.
6. Mention the methods of quality control.
7. What do you mean by inspection?
8. Explain the concept of material management.
9. What is VED?
10. What is a Bin Card?
11. What is meant by vendor rating?
12. Point out the types of buyer – seller relationship.

SECTION B : (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
13. Explain the causes and objectives of break-down maintenance. Point out its disadvantages.
14. State the objectives of plant layout.
15. Describe the types of allowances.
16. What are the objectives of material management?
17. Discuss the features of ABC analysis.
18. Explain the functions of purchasing department.
19. Analyse the principles of good store location.
20. Examine the methods of evaluating vendors.

SECTION C : (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer any TWO questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
21. Explain the problems of production management.
22. Describe the various types of plant layout and point out the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
23. Discuss the steps involved in import purchase.
24. Enumerate the process of obtaining ISO certification.