M.B.A./M.B.A. (Finance) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2018
Second Semester
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(CBCS Old Syllabus)
2 90123 A
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 60
SECTION — A
Answer All FIVE questions. 2 10 Marks)
1. Capacity utilisation.
2. CAD.
3. Line by balance.
4. Control chart.
5. TQM.
SECTION — B
Answer All FIVE questions. 8 40 Marks)
6. Define OM. Explain its significance.
Or
Explain the product and process design.
7. Discuss the factors involved in plant location selection.
Or
Discuss the determination of feasible production alternatives.
8. Explain in detail the shop type production.
Or
Discuss the methods of production control.

9. Explain the work design concept in detail.
Or
Discuss the concept of acceptance sampling.
10. Discuss the concept of inventory management.
Or
Explain the classification of inventory.
SECTION — C
Case study (Compulsory)
(10 Marks)
11. TFG company uses 25,000 Nos. of a component per year. It costs Rs. 100 to place
and receive an order and carrying cost is 30% of unit price. The supplier quotes the
following prices for the component.
Quantity Unit price
0-499 21.6
500-999 20.95
1000 and above 20.9
What is the optimal order quantity?
What is the minimum total cost?
How much time will elapse between orders?
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