Exam Details

Subject Functions Of Merchandising
Paper
Exam / Course M.Sc. FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (MSCFDP)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of buying at retailer's own premises vis-a-vis, purchasing through a catalogue.

2. Evaluate the various factors of the performance of retail buyers.

3. Write a detailed note on the factors, a buyer should keep in mind while buying from an off-site store.

4. Discuss the main roles and responsibilities of the merchandising department of an export house.

5. What do you understand by structural dimensions of cost? Explain with the help of suitable examples.

6. Discuss the factors to be considered while deciding upon a source for merchandise. Describe periodic evaluation of merchandise resources.

7. Explain "Open to buy" and its functions as a planning and control device, and define it as a diagnostic tool.

8. Name and explain various components of Range Structure Planning.

9. How will you differentiate resident buying offices on the basis of their ownership

10. Compare and contrast the option of product sourcing and product development based on their advantages and disadvantages. Describe practicalities of product development during range planning.


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Subjects

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technique
  • Basic Of Cad
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Basics
  • Corporate Skills
  • Design Foundation
  • Elements Of Economics, Accounts And Finance
  • Footwear Lasting & Making
  • Functions Of Merchandising
  • Fundamentals Of Sales Management
  • Introduction To Footwear Manufacturing
  • Introduction To Retail
  • Managing Retail Supply Chain
  • Market Research, Travels And Statistical Techniques
  • Marketing Management And Market Research
  • Organisational Behaviour And Human Resources Development
  • Principles And Practices Of Management
  • Principles Of Retail Merchandising
  • Product Design Process
  • Product Design Process (A) Component Making (B) Making And Finishing
  • Product Knowledge And Material Foundation
  • Retail Communication
  • Retail Consumer Behaviour
  • Retail Marketing
  • Site Selection