MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMESTER 3 PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS (BOOK ID: B1236) ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS 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..
Q1.
Describe the strategy planning tools of Ansoff matrix and BCG matrix.
10 marks (4 for Ansoff matrix +6 (Ansoff matrix : use and factors it considers – 1 mark, explanation - 2 for BCG matrix) marks, limitation -1 mark; BCG matrix : use - 1 mark, explanation including 4 types of SBU’s – 3 marks, limitations - 2 marks) Describe the approaches used to screen projects. (3 approaches - each 3 marks i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks ; conclusion - 1 mark) 10 marks
Q2.
Q3.
Explain any 3 parameters analysed during technical analysis of a project. (any 3 parameters – 3 marks each conclusion- 1 mark) i.e. 3 X 3marks = 9 marks;
10 marks
Q4.
Write short notes on Cost Breakdown Structure(CBS). (Explanation of Cost Break down Structure(CBS) including details it provides, categories of CBS , cost baseline – 3 marks ; Characteristics of Cost Breakdown Structure -2; Five major forms of cost breakdown structure- 3 marks, Principle of cost breakdown structure- 2 marks)
10 marks
Q5.
Briefly explain the different steps or methodologies of project risk
10 marks
Summer 2013 management? (1.67 marks for each step, i.e 6 X 1.67 marks= approx. 10 marks) Q6. Briefly describe the key project contracts under SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) for infrastructure projects. (Key project contracts - 3 marks each, i.e 3 X 3 marks =9 marks; conclusion-1 mark) 10 marks