IAS Mains Management 2003
Paper I

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each, supplementing with examples from real life situations/applications: (20 × 3 60)

Management of change

Forecasting techniques

Social responsibility of Business

Knowledge based enterprises

In conducting an environment scan in India, describe the key elements that could impact on corporate decisions

Coping strategies for job stress exist at both the individual and the organizational levels. Summarize and evaluate these various strategies for preventing and/or more effectively managing stress

Comment and illustrate how statistical models enable quick and economical experimentation for finding an optimum solution for a given problem

Section B

Write notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 60)

Strategy for dealing with global competition

Cost, Volume and Profit Analysis

Demerits and merits of Zero-Based Budgeting

Cost driver analysis for competitive advantage

What are the major types and causes of business cycles. What steps should be taken to prevent and minimise the adverse impact of business cycles

Explain the impact of value chain management in the potential areas of business for strategic cost management

What are the criteria for deciding on the transfer pricing method used in an organisation? Discuss with reference to management control of domestic and global operations

Paper II

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300. Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
Section A

Write notes on any three of the following (each note not to exceed 200 words): (20 × 3 60)

The dividend policy is irrelevant for valuation

Social marketing

Issues of TRIPs

New Product Pricing Strategies

The overall capitalization rate of the firm does not change with any degree of financial leverage. Elucidate and debate

Comment on the efficacy of winning competitive strategies suggested by Michael Porter. In what way these strategies influence competitive strategies based on the roles firms play in the target market

Regional economic cooperation promotes trade, increases investments and leads to economic efficiency. Discuss keeping in view the present state of competitiveness of Indian industries to meet global market requirements

Section B

Write notes on any three of the following (each note not to exceed 200 words): (20 × 3 60)

Quality Circle for quality management

Future trends in Information Technology

Decision Support Systems

Constituents of Organisational Climate

Aggregate Production Plan is an intermediate range production plan. Elucidate and briefly explain the Linear Programming Model and the Transportation Problem Approach to aggregate planning

Present an overview of Systems and Design and explain some important tools which have been used for system development

Training refers to the Organisations efforts to improve an individuals abilities to perform a job or organisational role whereas development refers to the Organisations efforts to enhance an individuals abilities to advance in his organisation to perform additional job duties.

Discuss and make a case for nature and purpose of training policy that may contribute to development