DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic year and 2013 Calendar year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is materials management? Briefly explain its
significance in hospital management.
2. How is estimation of vaccines and drugs done in
hospitals?
3. Classify the inventory maintained in hospitals with
examples.
4. What do you understand by LIFO and FIFO?
5. How is harmonised systems code used for material
safety?
6. What is meant by automated material handling?
7. Why is logistics consulting gaining significance in
hospitals?
8. What do you understand by 'Just in Time' inventory?
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. How are future demands of materials estimated in
hospitals? Outline the guidelines of WHO in this regard.
10. What is tender system? Why is it followed in making
major purchases in hospitals?
11. Examine the significance of equipment audit in hospitals.
How is it done?
12. What is ABC analysis? Examine its relevance in
managing inventory in hospitals.
13. Describe the different material handling techniques used
by hospitals in India. How do they differ from Western
hospitals?
14. How do you maintain stocks which cover lead time in
hospitals? Give examples.
15. Describe the techniques of inventory management in
hospitals in detail.