DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALS
(2013-2014 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. State the importance of Materials Management in
hospitals.
2. Explain various methods of scientific purchasing.
3. Write the procedure of imports of hospital equipments.
4. Define Materials Planning and state its objectives.
5. Describe the advantages of ABC analysis.
6. Explain various types of stock records.
7. Explain about the location of stores.
8. Explain the significance of stores accounting and
recording procedures.
Sub. Code
35
DE-3284
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SP 5
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain the role and functions of materials manager.
10. Write the procedure for purchase of Bio-medical
equipments.
11. Bring out the merits and demerits of centralised
purchasing.
12. Explain the systematic procedure for selecting material
handling equipments in hospitals.
13. State and explain the duties and functions of storekeeper.
14. Explain the Materials Management Information System
related to the hospitals.
15. Write short notes on
Tenders
Purchase order