MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education Tiurnelveli 627012 Instructions relating to M.B.A.

. 2 years course 1. There are eight papers in each year to complete the M.B.A. program through Distance Education (2years) from the academic year 2008-09 onwards. 2. Each paper is evaluated for 100 marks with two components, viz., Internal for 20 Marks and year and External Examination for 80 Marks. 3. Internal Marks are awarded to the students based on a written assignment submitted by the student, on answering two specific questions for each paper. Each question will carry 10 marks and the assignment is compulsory. 4. The answer for each question must be in writing (either handwritten or type written) not exceeding five pages of A4 size paper. Each assignment (not exceeding 10 pages) must be stapled with the first page containing: paper code, the title of the paper along with the Name of the student as well as his/her Enrolment Number. 5. Practical examples and explanation with graphical representation will add more weightage, Original thoughts and execution will be duly rewarded and plagiarism in any form will be viewed very seriously. 6. The assignments should be submitted to the Director, DD&CE, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli -627 012 on or before May 31st 2013. .

MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education Tirunelveli 627 012 ASSIGNEMENT TOPICS (For those joined in Academic Year 2012) M.B.A. I YEAR DRM : 11. MANAGEMENT PROCESS & BEHAVIOUR 1. Explain Organisational change Illustrate with examples. 2. Critically analyse the training techniques adopted by modern organizations.

DRM : 12. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

1. Explain Balance of Payments in detail. 2. Explain different methods of pricing.

DRM: 13. ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS 1. Describe Financial Statement Analysis. 2. Discuss budget and its types. DRM: 14. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 1. Explain the sickness of small scale and Cottage Industries in Tamil Nadu at present. 2. Analyse the concept of Business ethics and Culture. DRM: 15. BUSINESS LAW 1. Explain Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 2. Bring out the essential elements of a valid contract.

DRM: 16. MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION 1. Describe the barriers of effective communication. 2. Short Notes on (i) Agenda (ii) Minutes (iii) Resolutions (iv) Seminars (v) Conferences. DRM: 17. COMPUTER APPLICATION IN MANAGEMENT. 1. Explain the application of computers in Financial accounting system of an organization. 2. Discuss the uses of Personal Computers in Business. DRM: 18. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1. Explain the types of sample designs. 2. Short Notes on (i) Case Study (ii) Pilot Study (iii) Editing (iv) Coding (v) Executive Summary

MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY Directorate of Distance & Continuing Education Tirunelveli 627 012 ASSIGNEMENT TOPICS (For those joined in Academic Year 2011) M.B.A. II YEAR (COMMON TO GENERAL) DRM: 21. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1. Critically Examine the selection process of IT sector in India. 2. Discuss Labour Welfare measures used for employees in an organization with which you are familiar? DRM: 22. MARKETING MANAGEMENT 1. Explain the stages in the Product Life Cycle with examples. 2. Write Short Notes on (i) Online marketing. (ii) Green marketing. DRM: 23. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1. Explain Capital Budgeting and its methods. 2. Discuss the theories of Capital Structure. DRM: 24. OPERATION MANAGEMENT 1. Examine the inventory control system. 2. What are all the steps involved in Work Study. DRM: 25. DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM 1. Explain the Components of Decision support system. 2. Write Notes on (i) Graphics (ii) Multimedia

DRM: 26. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1. Discuss the types of FDI. 2. Explain the procedure for procurement in International Operations.

DRM: 27. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 1. Describe Corporate Social Responsibility. 2. Explain BCG Approach. DRM: 28. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS 1. Explain the functions and Qualities of Entrepreneurs. 2. Discuss the Entrepreneurial growth in India. (COMMON TO ALL OPTIONAL) DRC: 21. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT I 1. Discuss market Segmentation. 2. Analyze the compensation of employees in an Organization which you are familiar with? DRC: 22. FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT II 1. Describe Working Capital Policy. 2. Explain the types of layout.

MARKETING (OPTIONAL) DRC :24. MARKETING RESEARCH 1. Explain the Marketing Research Process. 2. Discuss the methods of marketing problems. DRC : 25. ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION 1. Analyse the industrial advertising and rural advertising in India. 2. Explain the scope and importance of Sales promotion in FMCG products. DRC: 26. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 1. Examine the methods of export finance. 2. Analyze the EPZ in India. DRC: 27. SERVICES MARKETING 1. Write an account on Marketing of Non Profit Organizations in India. 2. Evaluate the quality of services in any two service industries.

PRODUCTION (OPTIONAL) DRP: 24. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 1. How do you evaluate the Inventory Management in a manufacturing concern. 2. Explain EOQ in Inventory model. DRP: 25. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 1. Explain the features of Supply Chain Management. 2. Write Notes on (i) Bar Coding (ii) Telecommunication Network (iii) Video Conference DRP: 26. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1. Explain Project Planning in detail. 2. Describe: Programme Evaluation and Review Technique. DRP: 27. OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1. Explain any two methods used for getting initial basic feasible solution in Transportation model? 2. Explain the step wise procedure of arriving at the Optional solution to a linear programming problem under the simple method.

FINANCE (OPTIONAL)

DRF: 24. SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 1. Technical Analysis Vs Fundamental Analysis. 2. Explain CAPM Theory. DRF: 25. FINANCIAL SERVICES 1. Discuss Venture Capital in India. 2. Analyse the SEBI guidelines for mutual funds. DRF: 26. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 1. Explain Cash Management models. 2. Fund flow and cash flow analysis in Working Capital Control Discuss. DRF: 27. CORPORATE TAXATION 1. Explain the general principles of Tax. 2. Write a brief note on Customs and Excise Duties.

HUMAN RESOURCES (OPTIONAL)

DRH: 24. MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Explain Evaluation Development Policy. 2. Discuss learning process. DRH: 25. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. Explain O.D. Intervention Techniques. 2. Describe group dynamics in an Organization. DRH: 26. INDUSTRIAL LABOUR RELATIONS 1. Explain the importance of Factories ACT 1948. 2. Elaborate the steps in grievance handling. DRH: 27. COUNSELING SKILLS FOR MANAGERS 1. Elaborate the problems in Counseling. 2. Discuss Counseling process.

SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) DRS: 24. System Analysis and Design 1. Explain System analysis and System design. 2. Elaborate the process of design logical and Physical. DRS: 25. Business Process Re- Engineering 1. Write Notes on (i) Business Process Redesign. (ii) Business Process Improvement. 2. Explain the role of BPR in Indian Industry. DRS: 26. Management Decision Support System 1. Explain the components of Decision Support System. 2. Discuss the development process of decision Support System. DRS: 27. E Commerce 1. Explain the strategy for E- Commerce. 2. Trace the history of internet and other electronic delivery channel.

TITLE OF THE PROJECT A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the awards of the degree of Master of Business Administration of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

By Name of the Candidate Register Number:

Under the Guidance of Name of the Guide

Designation of the Guide With institutional address

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli 627 012

MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education Suggestive Format for Project Report 1. Profixes a. Cover page b. Declaration c. Certificate from the Company d. Certificate from the Department e. Acknowledgement f. Table of Contents 2. Introduction

3. Objectives a. Objectives of your field work 4. Research Methodology 5. Scope and Limitations 6. Analysis and Interpretation 7. Findings 8. Conclusion 9. Suggestions 10. Bibliography

11. Annexure

CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE

This is to certify that the Project work entitled Title of the Project is a bonafide work of Name of the Candidate (Enrolment No.----------) in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University under my guidance during the year -----------------------. This Project work is original one and not submitted earlier for the award of any degree / diploma elsewhere.

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DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I Name of the Candidate hereby declare that the project titled Title of the Project submitted to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION is a record of original project done by me under the supervision of Name and Designation with institutional address of the guide.

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