Mb0044 Smu Mba Assignment
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 2
MB 0044 - Production and Operation Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1627 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q-1State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Answer:
Q1. State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Ans :
Two broad Factors can Influence Plant location i.e.
1) General Factors:
*Availability of Lands: As if we don’t have lands we can’t build a Factory, though the area is good to work.
*Availability of Inputs: Good Quality Raw Materials & Getting Labour at the right time, These are Inputs to be Followed,
Plant should be Located, Near Raw Material source, & to Reduce Transport cost & Consistent supply of goods to the customers, Close to Market when Universally available.
Communication Facilities: Regions with good facilities of Postal & Tele communication links are Given Priority.
Infrastructure: Which plays an important role,The basic needs are
Power Supply 24x7
Water Supply in huge amount requires in Process Industries like Paper, Chemicals, and Cement.
Waste Disposal is the Key factor in Paper & Sugar cane Industries.
Government Support needs for Policies of State Government, Local bodies concerning Labour laws, building codes & safety.
2) Special Factors:
Economy Stability
Cultural Factors
Wages
Joint Ventures – Support of Big Time Players
Location Decision Sequence:
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First the Country of Choice is to be Selected, Followed by Regional Choices and Finally Community levels have to be selected.
Q-2Explain essentials of Project Management Philosophy.
Ans-Project Management Philosophy | |
For any technical assistance program to be successful, it is important to have professional management systems in place.
We are guided by a set of principles for the design and implementation of
MB 0044 - Production and Operation Management (4 credits)
(Book ID: B1627 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 1
Marks 60
Note: Assignment Set -1 must be written within 6-8 pages. Answer all questions.
Q-1State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Answer:
Q1. State the important considerations for locating an automobile plant.
Ans :
Two broad Factors can Influence Plant location i.e.
1) General Factors:
*Availability of Lands: As if we don’t have lands we can’t build a Factory, though the area is good to work.
*Availability of Inputs: Good Quality Raw Materials & Getting Labour at the right time, These are Inputs to be Followed,
Plant should be Located, Near Raw Material source, & to Reduce Transport cost & Consistent supply of goods to the customers, Close to Market when Universally available.
Communication Facilities: Regions with good facilities of Postal & Tele communication links are Given Priority.
Infrastructure: Which plays an important role,The basic needs are
Power Supply 24x7
Water Supply in huge amount requires in Process Industries like Paper, Chemicals, and Cement.
Waste Disposal is the Key factor in Paper & Sugar cane Industries.
Government Support needs for Policies of State Government, Local bodies concerning Labour laws, building codes & safety.
2) Special Factors:
Economy Stability
Cultural Factors
Wages
Joint Ventures – Support of Big Time Players
Location Decision Sequence:
-------------------------------------------------
First the Country of Choice is to be Selected, Followed by Regional Choices and Finally Community levels have to be selected.
Q-2Explain essentials of Project Management Philosophy.
Ans-Project Management Philosophy | |
For any technical assistance program to be successful, it is important to have professional management systems in place.
We are guided by a set of principles for the design and implementation of