UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS

ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI : : CHENNAI 600 025

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Code No. BA9101 BA9102 BA9103 BA9104 BA9105 BA9106 BA9107 BA9108

Course Title Statistics for Management Economic Analysis for Business Total Quality Management Organizational Behaviour Communication Skills Accounting for Management Legal Aspects of Business Seminar I Management Concept Total

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SEMESTER II Code No. BA9121 BA9122 BA9123 BA9124 BA9125 BA9126 BA9127 BA9128 BA9129 Course Title Operations Management Financial Management Marketing Management Human Resource Management Management Information System Applied Operations Research for Management Business Research Methods Business Application Software Seminar II Contemporary Management Total L 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 C 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 2 1 26

SUMMER SEMESTER (6 WEEKS) SUMMER PROJECT Project report of the Summer Project is to be submitted by the students within 30 days from the commencement of the 3rd semester. Evaluation report should be sent to the Controller of Examinations by the HOD through the Principal, before the last working day of the 3rd semester.

SEMESTER III Code No. BA9109 BA9110 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 BA9111 BA9112 Course Title International Business Management Strategic Management Elective I Elective II Elective III Elective IV Elective V Elective VI Summer Project Report Seminar III Emerging trends in Management Total SEMESTER IV Code No. BA9130 Course Title Project Work Total L 0 T 0 P 24 C 12 90 L 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 C 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 27

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI : : CHENNAI 600 025
REGULATIONS - 2009 CURRICULUM I TO VI SEMESTERS (PART TIME)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

BA9126 BA9127 BA9128

Applied Operations Research for Management Business Research Methods Business Application Software Total

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SEMESTER III

Code No. BA9103 BA9106 BA9107 BA9109 BA9129

Course Title Total Quality Management Accounting for Management Legal Aspects of Business International Business Management Seminar II Contemporary Management Total SEMESTER IV

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Code No. BA9122 BA9125 E1 E2 E3 BA9112

Course Title Financial Management Management Information System Elective I Elective II Elective III Seminar III Emerging Trends in Management Total

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SUMMER SEMESTER (Six weeks) SUMMER PROJECT Project report of the Summer Project is to be submitted by the students within 30 days from the commencement of the 3rd semester. Evaluation report should be sent to the Controller of Examinations by the HOD through the Principal, before the last working day of the 3rd semester. SEMESTER V Code No. BA9110 E4 E5 E6 BA9111 Course Title Strategic Management Elective IV Elective V Elective VI Summer Project Report Total L 3 3 3 3 0 T 0 0 0 0 0 P 0 0 0 0 0 C 3 3 3 3 2 14

SEMESTER VI Code No. BA9130 Course Title Project Work Total L 0 T 0 P 24 C 12 90

LIST OF ELECTIVES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Course Code BA9151 BA9152 BA9153 BA9154 BA9155 BA9156 BA9157 BA9158 BA9159 BA9160 BA9161 BA9162 BA9163 BA9164 BA9165 BA9166 BA9167 Course Code BA9168 BA9169 BA9170 BA9171 BA9172 BA9173 BA9174 BA9175 Course Title MARKETING ELECTIVES Brand Management Retail Management Services Marketing Advertising & Sales Promotion Consumer Behaviour Customer Relationship Management Event Marketing Marketing Metrics Advanced Data Analysis FINANCE ELECTIVES Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Merchant Banking and Financial Services International Trade Finance Corporate Finance Derivatives Management Strategic Investment and Financing Decisions Risk Management and Insurance Micro Finance Course Title L 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 L T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P C 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 C

HUMAN RESOURCE ELECTIVES Managerial Behavior and Effectiveness Entrepreneurship Development Organizational Theory, Design & Development Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare Labour Legislations Strategic Human Resource Management & Development Social Psychology Stress Management SYSTEMS - ELECTIVES

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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BA9176 BA9177 BA9178 BA9179 BA9180 BA9181 BA9182 BA9183 BA9184 BA9185 BA9186 BA9187 BA9188 BA9189 BA9190 BA9191 BA9192

Database Management System E-Commerce Technology and Management Enterprise Resources Planning Decision Support System and Intelligent Systems Software Project and Quality Management Data Mining and Data Warehousing Knowledge Management Systems Business Intelligence Business Modelling OPERATIONS ELECTIVES Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Advanced Operation Management Product Design Services Operations Management Project Management Advanced Maintenance Management Robust Design

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NOTE : Three electives from any two among the 5 area of specialisation are to be chosen by the Students.

SYLLABUS BA9101 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT LT P C 3104

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS & PROBABILITY 12 Statistics Definition, Types. Types of variables Organising data - Descriptive Measures. Basic definitions and rules for probability, conditional probability independence of events, Bayes theorem, and random variables, Probability distributions: Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Normal distributions. UNIT II SAMPLING DISTRIBUTION AND ESTIMATION 12 Introduction to sampling distributions, sampling distribution of mean and proportion, application of central limit theorem, sampling techniques. Estimation: Point and Interval estimates for population parameters of large sample and small samples, determining the sample size. UNIT III TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS 12 Hypothesis testing: one sample and two sample tests for means and proportions of large samples (z-test), one sample and two sample tests for means of small samples (t-test), F-test for two sample standard deviations. ANOVA one and two way Design of experiments. UNIT IV NON-PARAMETRIC METHODS 12 Chi-square test for single sample standard deviation. Chi-square tests for independence of attributes and goodness of fit. Sign test for paired data. Rank sum test. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for goodness of fit, comparing two populations. Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis test. One sample run test, rank correlation. UNIT V CORRELATION, REGRESSION, INDEX NUMERS AND TIME SERIES ANALYSIS 12

Correlation analysis, estimation of regression line. Time series analysis: Variations in time series, trend analysis, cyclical variations, seasonal variations and irregular variations. Index Numbers Laspeyres, Paasches and Fishers Ideal index. Total: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. 3. Levin R.I. and Rubin D.S., Statistics for Management, 7th edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001. Srivatsava TN, Shailaja Rego, Statistics for Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Anand Sharma, Statistics for Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Second Revised edition, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. Anderson D.R., Sweeney D.J. and Williams T.A., Statistics for business and economics, 8th edition, Thomson (South Western) Asia, Singapore, 2002. 2. Aczel A.D. and Sounderpandian J., Complete Business Statistics, 6th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004. 3. Prem S. Mann, Introductory Statistics, Wiley Student Edition, Fifth Edition. Back

BA9102

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS

LT P C 4004

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8 The themes of economics scarcity and efficiency three fundamental economic problems societys capability Production possibility fronties (PPF) Productive efficiency Vs economic efficiency economic growth & stability Micro economies and Macro economies the role of markets and government Positive Vs negative externalities. UNIT II CONSUMER AND PRODUCER BEHAVIOUR 13 Market Demand and Supply Determinants Market equilibrium elasticity of demand and supply consumer behaviour consumer equilibrium Approaches to consumer behaviour Production Short-run and long-run Production Function Returns to scale economies Vs diseconomies of scale Analysis of cost Short-run and long-run cost function Relation between Production and cost function. UNIT III PRODUCT AND FACTOR MARKET 13 Product market perfect and imperfect market different market structures Firms equilibrium and supply Market efficiency Economic costs of imperfect competition factor market Land, Labour and capital Demand and supply determination of factor price Interaction of product and factor market General equilibrium and efficiency of competitive markets. UNIT IV PERFORMANCE OF AN ECONOMY MACRO ECONOMICS 13 Macro-economic aggregates circular flow of macroeconomic activity National income determination Aggregate demand and supply Macroeconomic equilibrium Components of aggregate demand and national income multiplier effect Demand side management Fiscal policy in theory. UNIT V AGGREGATE SUPPLY AND THE ROLE OF MONEY 13 Short-run and Long-run supply curve Unemployment and its impact Okuns law Inflation and the impact reasons for inflation Demand Vs Supply factors Inflation Vs Unemployement tradeoff Phillips curve short- run and long-run Supply side Policy and management- Money market- Demand and supply of money money-market equilibrium and national income the role of monetary policy. Total: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Paul A. Samuelson and William D. Nordhaus, Economics, 18th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005. William Boyes and Michael Melvin, Textbook of economics, Biztantra, 2005. N. Gregory Mankiw, Principles of Economics, 3rd edition, Thomson learning, New Delhi, 2007. Richard Lipsey and Alee Charystal, Economics, 11th edition, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008. Karl E. Case and Ray C. fair, Principles of Economics, 6th edition, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi, 2002. Back

BA9103

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

LT P C 3003

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT 9 Definitions TOM framework, benefits, awareness and obstacles. Quality vision, mission and policy statements. Customer Focus customer perception of quality, Translating needs into requirements, customer retention. Dimensions of product and service quality. Cost of quality. UNIT II PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHIES OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT 9 Overview of the contributions of Deming, Juran Crosby, Masaaki Imai, Feigenbaum, Ishikawa, Taguchi techniques introduction, loss function, parameter and tolerance design, signal to noise ratio. Concepts of Quality circle, Japanese 5S principles and 8D methodology. UNIT III STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL AND PROCESS CAPABILITY 9 Meaning and significance of statistical process control (SPC) construction of control charts for variables and attributed. Process capability meaning, significance and measurement Six sigma concepts of process capability. Reliability concepts definitions, reliability in series and parallel, product life characteristics curve.Total productive maintenance (TMP) relevance to TQM, Terotechnology. Business process re-engineering (BPR) principles, applications, reengineering process, benefits and limitations. UNIT IV TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 9 Quality functions development (QFD) Benefits, Voice of customer, information organization, House of quality (HOQ), building a HOQ, QFD process. Failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) requirements of reliability, failure rate, FMEA stages, design, process and documentation. Seven old (statistical) tools. Seven new management tools. Bench marking and POKA YOKE. UNIT V QUALITY SYSTEMS ORGANIZING AND IMPLEMENTATION 9 Introduction to IS/ISO 9004:2000 quality management systems guidelines for performance improvements. Quality Audits. TQM culture, Leadership quality council, employee involvement, motivation, empowerment, recognition and reward- Introduction to software quality. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Dale H.Besterfield et al, Total Quality Management, Third edition, Pearson Education (First Indian Reprints 2004). Shridhara Bhat K, Total Quality Management Text and Cases, Himalaya Publishing House, First Edition 2002.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. Douglas C. Montgomory, Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, Wiley Student Edition, 4th Edition, Wiley India Pvt Limited, 2008. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, The Management and Control of Quality, Sixth Edition, Thomson, 2005. Poornima M.Charantimath, Total Quality Management, Pearson Education, First Indian Reprint 2003. Indian standard quality management systems Guidelines for performance improvement (Fifth Revision), Bureau of Indian standards, New Delhi. Back

BA9104

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

LT P C 3003

UNIT I FOCUS AND PURPOSE 5 Definition, need and importance of organizational behaviour Nature and scope Frame work Organizational behaviour models. UNIT II INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR 12 Personality types Factors influencing personality Theories Learning Types of learners The learning process Learning theories Organizational behaviour modification. Misbehaviour Types Management Intervention. Emotions - Emotional Labour Emotional Intelligence Theories. Attitudes Characteristics Components Formation Measurement- Values. Perceptions Importance Factors influencing perception Interpersonal perceptionImpression Management. Motivation importance Types Effects on work behavior. UNIT III GROUP BEHAVIOUR 10 Organization structure Formation Groups in organizations Influence Group dynamics Emergence of informal leaders and working norms Group decision making techniques Team building - Interpersonal relations Communication Control. UNIT IV LEADERSHIP AND POWER 8 Meaning Importance Leadership styles Theories Leaders Vs Managers Sources of power Power centers Power and Politics. UNIT V DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 10 Organizational culture and climate Factors affecting organizational climate Importance. Job satisfaction Determinants Measurements Influence on behavior. Organizational change Importance Stability Vs Change Proactive Vs Reaction change the change process Resistance to change Managing change. Stress Work Stressors Prevention and Management of stress Balancing work and Life. Organizational development Characteristics objectives . Organizational effectiveness Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Stephen P. Robins, Organisational Behavior, PHI Learning / Pearson Education, 11th edition, 2008. Fred Luthans, Organisational Behavior, McGraw Hill, 11th Edition, 2001.

REFERENCES 1. Schermerhorn, Hunt and Osborn, Organisational behavior, John Wiley, 9th Edition, 2008.

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Udai Pareek, Understanding Organisational Behaviour, 2nd Edition, Oxford Higher Education, 2004. Mc Shane & Von Glinov, Organisational Behaviour, 4th Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2007. Hellrigal, Slocum and Woodman, Organisational Behavior, Cengage Learning, 11th Edition 2007. Ivancevich, Konopaske & Maheson, Oranisational Behaviour & Management, 7th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Back

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BA9105 UNIT I

COMMUNICATION SKILLS COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS

LT P C 3003 9

Systems approach- forms - functions and principles of communication - management and communication- communication patterns - barriers to communication - interpersonal perception SWOT analysis -Johari Window -Transactional Analysis. UNIT II NON-VERBAL AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 9

Importance of non-verbal communication - personal appearance - facial expressionsmovement- posture gestures - eye contact voice - beliefs and customs- worldview and attitude. UNIT III ORAL COMMUNICATION 9

Listening - types and barriers to listening - speaking - planning and audience awareness persuasion- goals - motivation and hierarchy of needs - attending and conducting interviewsparticipating in discussions, debates - and conferences - presentation skills- paralinguistic features -fluency development strategies UNIT IV BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE 9

Business letter - principles of business writing- memos -e-mails agendas- minutes- sales letter- enquiries- orders- letters of complaint- claims and adjustments- notice and tenderscirculars- letters of application and rsum. UNIT V BUSINESS PROPOSALS AND REPORTS 9

Project proposals- characteristics and structure- Project reports types- characteristics,structure-Appraisal reports performance appraisal, product appraisal- Process and mechanics of report writing- visual aids- abstract - executive summary- recommendation writing- definition of terms. Total: 45 TEXTBOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. Lesikar, Raymond V., John D Pettit, and Mary E FlatlyLesikars, Basic Business Communication, 10th ed. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2007. Gerson, Sharan J., and Steven M Gerson, Technical Writing: Process and Product. Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008. Murphy, Herta, Herbert W Hildebrandt, and Jane P Thomas, Effective Business Communication. 7th ed. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi. Bovee, Courtland and John V Thill, Business Communication Today, 8th ed. Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2008.

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. McGrath, E. H., S.J,Basic Managerial Skills for All, 8th ed. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2008. Raman, Meenakhshi, and Prakash Singh, Business Communication. O U P, New Delhi, 2008. Stuart Bonne E., Marilyn S Sarow and Laurence Stuart, Integrated Business Communication in a Global Market Place.3rd ed. John Wiley India, New Delhi, 2007. Guffey, Mary Ellen., Business Communication: Process and Product. 3rd ed. Thomson and South-western, 2004. Back

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BA9106 UNIT I

ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

LT P C 3104 93

Introduction to Financial, Cost and Management Accounting- Generally accepted accounting principles, Conventions and Concepts-Balance sheet and related concepts- Profit and Loss account and related concepts - Introduction to inflation accounting- Introduction to human resources accounting. UNIT II COMPANY ACCOUNTS 93

Meaning of Company -Maintenance of Books of Account-Statutory Books- Profit or Loss Prior to incorporation- Final Accounts of Company- Alteration of share capital- Preferential allotment, Employees stock option- Buy back of securities. UNIT III ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 93

Analysis of financial statements Financial ratio analysis, cash flow (as per Accounting Standard 3) and funds flow statement analysis. UNIT - IV COST ACCOUNTING 93

Cost Accounts - Classification of manufacturing costs - Accounting for manufacturing costs. Cost Accounting Systems: Job order costing - Process costing- Activity Based Costing- Costing and the value chain- Target costing- Marginal costing including decision making- Budgetary Control & Variance Analysis - Standard cost system. UNIT - V ACCOUNTING IN COMPUTERISED ENVIRONMENT 93

Significance of Computerised Accounting System- Codification and Grouping of AccountsMaintaining the hierarchy of ledgers- Prepackaged Accounting software. Total: 45 15 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. M.Y.Khan & P.K.Jain, Management Accounting, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004. R.Narayanaswamy, Financial Accounting A managerial perspective, PHI Learning, New Delhi, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Jan Williams, Financial and Managerial Accounting The basis for business Decisions, 13th edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, 2005. Horngren, Surdem, Stratton, Burgstahler, Schatzberg, Introduction to Management Accounting, PHI Learning, 2008. Stice & Stice, Financial Accounting Reporting and Analysis, 7th edition, Cengage Learning, 2008.

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Singhvi Bodhanwala, Management Accounting -Text and cases, PHI Learning, 2008. Ashish K. Battacharya, Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis, Elsevier, 2007. Back

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BA9107 UNIT I

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS MERCANTILE AND COMMERCIAL LAW

LT P C 3003 15

THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT 1872 Essential of a valid contract, Void Agreements, Definition of contract, Formation of a contract, performance of contracts, breach of contract and its remedies, Quasi contracts. THE SALE OF GOODS ACT 1930 Sales contract, Transfer of title and risk of loss, Guarantees and Warranties in sales contract, performance of sales contracts, conditional sales and rights of an unpaid seller. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT 1881 Nature and requisites of negotiable instruments. Transfer of negotiable instruments and liability of parties, enforcement of secondary liability, holder in due course, special rules for Cheque and drafts, discharge of negotiable instruments. AGENCY Nature of agency Creation of agency, types of agents, Agents authority and liability of principal and third party: Rights and duties of principal, agents and Third party, liability of agents torts, termination of agency. UNIT II COMPANY LAW 10

Major principles Nature and types of companies, Formation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Prospectus, Power, duties and liabilities of Directors, winding up of companies, Corporate Governance. UNIT III INDUSTRIAL LAW 8

An Overview of Factories Act, Payment of Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Industrial Disputes Act. UNIT IV INCOME TAX ACT AND SALES TAX ACT 5

Corporate Tax Planning, Overview of central Sales Tax Act 1956 Definitions, Scope, Incidence of CST, Practical issues of CST, Value Added Tax Concepts, Scope, Methods of VAT Calculation, Practical Implications of VAT. UNIT - V CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT AND INTRODUCTION OF CYBER LAWS 7

Consumer Protection Act Consumer rights, Procedures for Consumer greivances redressal, Types of consumer Redressal Machinaries and Forums, Cyber cvimes, IT Act 2000 and 2002, Cyber Laws, Introduction of IPR Copy rights, Trade marks, Patent Act. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. N. D. Kapoor, Elements of mercantile Law, Sultan Chand and Company, India, 2006. P. K. Goel, Business Law for Managers, Bizentra Publishers, India, 2008.

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. P. P. S. Gogna, Mercantile Law, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., India, Fourth Edition, 2008. Dr. Vinod, K. Singhania, Direct Taxes Planning and Management, 2008. Akhileshwar Pathack, Legal Aspects of Business, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007. Richard Stim, Intellectual Property- Copy Rights, Trade Marks, and Patents, Cengage Learning, 2008. V. S. Datey, Taxman Publication, 21st Edition, 2008. Back

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BA9108

SEMINAR I - MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

LT P C 0021

Note: Students Are Expected To Prepare And Present On Topics Suggested Below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. General principles of Management. Management Decisions Making. Domestic and Global business environment. Social responsibility of business and managerial ethics. Value-Chain of business. Creativity and Management of innovation. Customer focus and relationship management. Globalization of business and international trade relations. Competitive Advantage and Competency. The role of Quality in business. Total: 30 Back

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BA9121 UNIT I

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

LT P C 3003 9

Production Systems Nature, Importance and organizational function. Characteristics of Modern Production and Operations function. Organisation of Production function. Recent Trends in Production and Operations Management. Role of Operations in Strategic Management. Production and Operations strategy Elements and Competitive Priorities. Nature of International Operations Management. UNIT II FORECASTING, CAPACITY AND AGGREGATE PLANNING 9

Demand Forecasting Need, Types, Objectives and Steps. Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative methods. Capacity Planning Long range, Types, Rough cut plan, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Developing capacity alternatives. Aggregate Planning Approaches, costs, relationship to Master Production schedule. Overview of MRP, MRP II and ERP UNIT III DESIGN OF PRODUCT, SERVICE AND WORK SYSTEMS 9

Product Design Influencing factors, Approaches, Legal, Ethical and Environmental issues. Process Planning, Selection, Strategy, Major Decisions. Service Operations Types, Strategies, Scheduling (Multiple resources and cyclical scheduling). Work Study Objectives, Procedure. Method Study and Motion Study. Work Measurement and Productivity Measuring Productivity and Methods to improve productivity. UNIT IV MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9

Materials Management Objectives, Planning, Budgeting and Control. Overview of Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS). Purchasing Objectives, Functions, Policies, Vendor rating and Value Analysis. Stores Management Nature, Layout, Classification and Coding. Inventory Objectives, Costs and control techniques. Overview of JIT. UNIT V PROJECT AND FACILITY PLANNING 9

Project Management Scheduling Techniques, PERT, CPM, Crashing CPM networks Simple Problems. Facility Location Theories, Steps in Selection, Location Models Simple Problems. Facility Layout Principles, Types, Planning tools and techniques. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. 3. Aswathappa K and Shridhara Bhat K, Production and Operations Management, Himalaya Publishing House, Revised Second Edition, 2008. Pannerselvam R, Production and Operations Management, Prentice Hall India, Second Edition, 2008. Norman Gaither and Gregory Frazier, Operations Management, South Western Cengage Learning, 2002.

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Kanishka Bedi, Production and Operations Management, Oxford University Press, 2004. Russel and Taylor, Operations Management, Wiley, Fifth Edition, 2006. Chary S. N, Production and Operations Management, Tata McGraw Hill, Third Edition, 2008. Chase Jacobs, Aquilano & Agarwal., Operations Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006. Mahadevan B, Operations Management Theory and practice, Pearson Education, 2007. Back

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BA9122 UNIT I

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE:

LT P C 3003 9

Financial management An overview- Time value of money- Introduction to the concept of risk and return of a single asset and of a portfolio- Valuation of bonds and shares-Option valuation. UNIT II INVESTMENT DECISIONS: 9

Capital Budgeting: Principles and techniques - Nature of capital budgeting- Identifying relevant cash flows - Evaluation Techniques: Payback, Accounting rate of return, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Profitability Index - Comparison of DCF techniques - Project selection under capital rationing - Inflation and capital budgeting - Concept and measurement of cost of capital - Specific cost and overall cost of capital UNIT III FINANCING AND DIVIDEND DECISION: 9 Financial and operating leverage - capital structure - Cost of capital and valuation - designing capital structure. Dividend policy - Aspects of dividend policy - practical consideration - forms of dividend policy forms of dividends - share splits. UNIT IV WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: 9

Principles of working capital: Concepts, Needs, Determinants, issues and estimation of working capital - Accounts Receivables Management and factoring - Inventory management - Cash management - Working capital finance : Trade credit, Bank finance and Commercial paper. UNIT V LONG TERM SOURCES OF FINANCE: 9

Indian capital and stock market, New issues market Long term finance: Shares, debentures and term loans, lease, hire purchase, venture capital financing, Private Equity. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. M.Y. Khan and P.K.Jain Financial management, Text, Problems and cases Tata McGraw Hill, 5th edition, 2008. I. M. Pandey Financial Management, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 8th edition, 2007.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Aswat Damodaran, Corporate Finance Theory and practice, John Wiley & Sons, 2008. James C. Vanhorne Fundamentals of Financial Management PHI Learning, 11th Edition, 2008. Brigham, Ehrhardt, Financial Management Theory and Practice, 11th edition, Cengage Learning 2008. Prasanna Chandra, Financial Management, 7th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Srivatsava, Mishra, Financial Management, Oxford University Press, 2008. Back

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BA9123 UNIT I

MARKETING MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

LT P C 4004 12

Marketing Definitions - Conceptual frame work Marketing environment : Internal and External - Marketing interface with other functional areas Production, Finance, Human Relations Management, Information System. Marketing in global environment Prospects and Challenges. UNIT II MARKETING STRATEGY 12

Marketing strategy formulations Key Drivers of Marketing Strategies - Strategies for Industrial Marketing Consumer Marketing Services marketing Competitor analysis - Analysis of consumer and industrial markets Strategic Marketing Mix components. Unit III MARKETING MIX DECISIONS 12

Product planning and development Product life cycle New product Development and Management Market Segmentation Targeting and Positioning Channel Management Advertising and sales promotions Pricing Objectives, Policies and methods. UNIT IV BUYER BEHAVIOUR 12

Understanding industrial and individual buyer behavior - Influencing factors Buyer Behaviour Models Online buyer behaviour - Building and measuring customer satisfaction Customer relationships management Customer acquisition, Retaining, Defection. UNIT V MARKETING RESEARCH & TRENDS IN MARKETING 12

Marketing Information System Research Process Concepts and applications : Product Advertising Promotion Consumer Behaviour Retail research Customer driven organizations - Cause related marketing - Ethics in marketing Online marketing trends. Total: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Philip Kortler and Kevin Lane, Marketing Management, PHI 13th Edition, 2008 Paul Baisen et al, Marketing, Oxford University Press, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. Micheal R.Czinkota & Masaaki Kotabe, Marketing Management, Vikas Thomson Learning, 2000. 2. Duglas,J.Darymple, Marketing Management, John Wiley & Sons, 2008. 3. NAG, Marketing successfully- A Professional Perspective, Macmillan 2008. 4. Boyd Walker, Marketing Management, McGraw Hill, 2002. 5. Dalvymple, Marketing Management, Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2008. 6. Keith Flether, Marketing Management and Information Technology, Prentice Hall,

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BA9124 UNIT I

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PERCEPTIVE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

LT P C 3003 5

Evolution of human resource management The importance of the human factor Objectives of human resource management Inclusive growth and affirmative action -Role of human resource manager Human resource policies Computer applications in human resource management Human resource accounting and audit. UNIT II THE CONCEPT OF BEST FIT EMPLOYEE 8

Importance of Human Resource Planning Forecasting human resource requirement Internal and External sources. Selection process screening Tests - Validation Interview - Medical examination Recruitment introduction Importance Practices Socialization benefits. UNIT III TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT 10

Types of training methods purpose benefits resistance. Executive development programmes Common practices - Benefits Self development Knowledge management. UNIT IV SUSTAINING EMPLOYEE INTEREST 12

Compensation plan Reward Motivation Theories of motivation Career management Development of mentor Protg relationships. UNIT V PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND CONTROL PROCESS 10

Method of performance evaluation Feedback Industry practices. Promotion, Demotion, Transfer and Separation Implication of job change. The control process Importance Methods Requirement of effective control systems grievances Causes Implications Redressal methods. Total: 45 TEXT BOOK 1. 2. Decenzo and Robbins, Human Resource Management, Wiley, 8th Edition, 2007. Dessler Human Resource Management, Pearson Education Limited, 2007

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mamoria C.B. and Mamoria S. Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing Company, 2007 Bernadin , Human Resource Management ,Tata Mcgraw Hill ,6th edition 2006. Eugence Mckenna and Nic Beach, Human Resource Management, Pearson Education Limited, 2007. Wayne Cascio, Managing Human Resource, McGraw Hill, 2007. Ivancevich, Human Resource Management, McGraw Hill 2002. Back

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BA9125 UNIT I

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Data, Information, Intelligence, Information Technology, Information System, evolution, types based on functions and hierarchy, System Analyst Role, Functions. UNIT II SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 9

SDLC, SSLC, Systems Analysis and System Design, Tools DFD ER Object modeling, DBMS RDBMS OODBMS. UNIT III INFORMATION SYSTEM 9

Financial, Marketing, Personnel, Production, Materials Information System, DSS, EIS, KMS, GIS, International Information System. UNIT IV SECURITY AND CONTROL 9

Security, Testing, Error detection, Controls, IS Vulnerability, Computer Crimes, Securing the Web, Intranets and Wireless Networks, Software Audit, Ethics in IT. UNIT V NEW IT INITIATIVES 9

e- business, e-governance, ERP, SCM, e-CRM, Datawarehousing and Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Pervasive Computing, CMM. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Robert Schultheis and Mary Summer, Management Information Systems The Managers View, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. 2. Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane Price Laudon, Management Information Systems Managing the digital firm, PHI Learning / Pearson Education, PHI, Asia, 2002. REFERENCES 1. Gordon Davis, Management Information System : Conceptual Foundations, Structure and Development, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000. 2. Haag, Cummings and Mc Cubbrey, Management Information Systems for the Information Age, McGraw Hill, 2005. 3. Turban, McLean and Wetherbe, Information Technology for Management Transforming Organisations in the Digital Economy, John Wiley, 2007. 4. Raymond McLeod and Jr. George P. Schell, Management Information Systems, Pearson Education, 2007. 5. James O Brien, Management Information Systems Managing Information Technology in the E-business enterprise, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002. 6. Corey Schou and Dan Shoemaker, Information Assurance for the Enterprise A Roadmap to Information Security, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007. 7. Frederick Gallegor, Sandra Senft, Daniel P. Manson and Carol Gonzales, Information Technology Control and Audit, Auerbach Publications, 2007.

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APPLIED OPERATIONS RESEARCH FOR MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR PROGRAMMING (LP)

LT P C 3014 12

Introduction to applications of operations research in functional areas of management. Linear Programming-formulation, solution by graphical and simplex methods (Primal - Penalty, Two Phase), Special cases. Dual simplex method. Principles of Duality. Sensitivity Analysis. UNIT II LINEAR PROGRAMMING EXTENSIONS 12

Transportation Models (Minimising and Maximising Cases) Balanced and unbalanced cases Initial Basic feasible solution by N-W Corner Rule, Least cost and Vogels approximation methods. Check for optimality. Solution by MODI / Stepping Stone method. Cases of degeneracy. Transhipment Models. Assignment Models (Minimising and Maximising Cases) Balanced and Unbalanced Cases. Solution by Hungarian and Branch and Bound Algorithms. Travelling Salesman problem. Crew Assignment Models. UNIT III INTEGER LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND GAME THEORY 12

Solution to pure and mixed integer programming problem by Branch and Bound and cutting plane algorithms. Game Theory-Two person Zero sum games-Saddle point, Dominance Rule, Convex Linear Combination (Averages), methods of matrices, graphical and LP solutions. UNIT IV INVENTORY MODELS, SIMULATION AND DECISION THEORY 12

Inventory Models EOQ and EBQ Models (With and without shortages), Quantity Discount Models. Decision making under risk Decision trees Decision making under uncertainty. Application of simulation techniques for decision making. UNIT V QUEUING THEORY AND REPLACEMENT MODELS 12

Queuing Theory - single and Multi-channel models infinite number of customers and infinite calling source. Replacement Models-Individuals replacement Models (With and without time value of money) Group Replacement Models. Total: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Paneerselvam R., Operations Research, Prentice Hall of India, Fourth Print, 2008. Natarajan AM, Balasubramani P and Tamilarasi A, Operations Research, Pearson Education, First Indian Reprint, 2005.

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Hamdy A Taha, Introduction to Operations Research, Prentice Hall India, Seventh Edition, Third Indian Reprint 2004.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sankara Iyer P, Operations Research, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2008. Frederick & Mark Hillier, Introduction to Management Science A Modeling and case studies approach with spreadsheets, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2005. Gupta P.K, Hira D.S, Problem in Operations Research, S.Chand and Co, 2007. Kalavathy S, Operations Research, Second Edition, Vikas Publishing House, 2004. Richard Broson , Govindasamy & Naachimuthu , Operations Research, Schaums outline series, II Edition, 2000. Back

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BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Business Research Definition and Significance the research process Types of Research Exploratory and causal Research Theoretical and empirical Research Cross Sectional and time series Research Research questions / Problems Research objectives Research hypotheses characteristics Research in an evolutionary perspective the role of theory in research. UNIT II RESEARCH DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT 9

Research design Definition types of research design exploratory and causal research design Descriptive and experimental design different types of experimental design Validity of findings internal and external validity Variables in Research Measurement and scaling Different scales Construction of instrument Validity and Reliability of instrument. UNIT III DATA COLLECTION 9

Types of data Primary Vs Secondary data Methods of primary data collection Survey Vs Observation Experiments Construction of questionaire and instrument Validation of questionaire Sampling plan Sample size determinants optimal sample size sampling techniques Probability Vs Nonprobability sampling methods. UNIT IV DATA PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS 9

Data Preparation editing Coding Data entry Validity of data Qualitative Vs Quantitative data analyses Bivariate and Multivariate statistical techniques Factor analysis Discriminant analysis cluster analysis multiple regression and correlation multidimensional scaling Application of statistical software for data analysis. UNIT V REPORT DESIGN, WRITING AND ETHICS IN BUSINESS RESEARCH 9

Research report Different types Contents of report need of executive summary chapterization contents of chapter report writing the role of audience readability comprehension tone final proof report format title of the report ethics in research ethical behaviour of research subjectivity and objectivity in research. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. Donald R. Cooper and Pamela S. Schindler, Business Research methods ,9th Edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2006. Alan Bryman and Emma Bell, Business Research methods, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008. Uma Sekaran, Research methods for Business, Wiley India, New Delhi, 2006. K. N. Krishnaswamy, Appa Iyer Sivakumar and M. Mathirajan, Management Research Methodology, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2006. Back

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BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE OFFICE MANAGEMENT

LT P C 0042 14

Exercises to familiarize Word, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Web publishing packages E-Mail Video Conferencing Introduction to HTML. UNIT II FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT 16

1. Financial And Accounting Management: Introduction to accounting packages exercises on creating, altering and displaying Ledgers and Vouchers Inventory management Payroll Reports using any one financial accounting package. 2. Operations Management : Exercises on operational decision making models using packages - linear programming, assignment models. 3. Project management Familiarize the project planning, scheduling and tracking with support of the project management packages. UNIT III SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION 15

Database: Exercises on database creation, manipulation and transactions using query languages. Input and Output Design: Exercises on I/O design simulating basic calculator operations using any front end packages. Integration: Designing an application and integrating database and front end. UNIT IV ADVANCED STATISTICAL SOFTWARE 15

Exercises to use research data and analyze using various statistical methods (learned in statistics management course) using any of the statistical packages. Introduction and hands on experience with freely downloadable data mining and Business Intelligence packages. Total: 60 REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Comdex,Computer and Functional Accounting with Tally 9.0, Dreamtech Press, Vikas Gupta 2008. Sherdian J Coakes, Lyndall Steed, Peta Dizidic, SPSS 13.0 for windows, Wiley India, Delhi 2006. Gary W. Hansen and James V. Hansen, Database Management and Design, Prentice Hall, 2006 Robert H. Lawson, Strategic Operations Management, Vikas Publishing House, First Indian Reprint, 2006. Clements and Gido, Effective Project Management, Thomson, 2008.

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David George and Paul Mallery, SPSS for windows, Step by step- A simple guide and reference, 2008. Carver and Nash, Doing analysis with SPSS Ver 14, Cengage Learning, 2008. Deborah Morley and Charles S Parker, Understanding computers today and tomorrow, 11th edition, Thomson, 2008. Back

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SEMINAR II - CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT

LT P C 0021

Note: Following Is The List Of Topics Suggested For Preparation And Presentation By Students. Culture and Management.

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2. Emotional intelligence and Management. 3. Information systems and Management functions. 4. Internet marketing. 5. Retail Management 6. HR accounting and audit. 7. Reputation management 8. Brand Building and Management. 9. Bench Marking. 10. Six sigma. Total: 30

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BA9109

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

LT P C 3003 6

UNIT I

INTRODUCTION

International Business Definition Internationalizing business-Advantages factors causing globalization of business- international business environment country attractiveness Political, economic and cultural environment Protection Vs liberalization of global business environment. UNIT II INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT 11

Promotion of global business the role of GATT/WTO multilateral trade negotiation and agreements VIII & IX, round discussions and agreements Challenges for global business global trade and investment theories of international trade and theories of international investment Need for global competitiveness Regional trade block Types Advantages and disadvantages RTBs across the globe brief history. UNIT III INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 11

Strategic compulsions-Standardization Vs Differentiation Strategic options Global portfolio management- global entry strategy different forms of international business advantagesorganizational issues of international business organizational structures controlling of international business approaches to control performance of global business- performance evaluation system. UNIT IV PRODUCTION, MARKETING, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF GLOBAL BUSINESS 11

Global production Location scale of operations- cost of production Make or Buy decisions global supply chain issues Quality considerations- Globalization of markets, marketing strategy Challenges in product development , pricing, production and channel managementInvestment decisions economic- Political risk sources of fund- exchange rate risk and management strategic orientation selection of expatriare managers- Training and development compensation. UNIT V CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 6

Disadvantages of international business Conflict in international business- Sources and types of conflict Conflict resolutions Negotiation the role of international agencies Ethical issues in international business Ethical decision-making. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Charles W.I. Hill and Arun Kumar Jain, International Business, 6th edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2009.

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John D. Daniels and Lee H. Radebaugh, International Business, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi, 2000. K. Aswathappa, International Business, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2008. Michael R. Czinkota, Ilkka A. Ronkainen and Michael H. Moffet, International Business, Thomson, Bangalore, 2005. Aravind V. Phatak, Rabi S. Bhagat and Roger J. Kashlak, International Management, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2006. Oded Shenkar and Yaong Luo, International Business, John Wiley Inc, Noida, 2004. Back

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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND PROCESS

LT P C 3003 9

Conceptual framework for strategic management, the Concept of Strategy and the Strategy Formation Process Stakeholders in business Vision, Mission and Purpose Business definition, Objectives and Goals - Corporate Governance and Social responsibility-case study. UNIT II COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 9

External Environment - Porters Five Forces Model-Strategic Groups Competitive Changes during Industry Evolution-Globalisation and Industry Structure - National Context and Competitive advantage Resources- Capabilities and competenciescore competencies-Low cost and differentiation Generic Building Blocks of Competitive Advantage- Distinctive Competencies-Resources and Capabilities durability of competitive Advantage- Avoiding failures and sustaining competitive advantage-Case study. UNIT - III STRATEGIES 10

The generic strategic alternatives Stability, Expansion, Retrenchment and Combination strategies - Business level strategy- Strategy in the Global Environment-Corporate StrategyVertical Integration-Diversification and Strategic Alliances- Building and Restructuring the corporation- Strategic analysis and choice - Environmental Threat and Opportunity Profile (ETOP) - Organizational Capability Profile - Strategic Advantage Profile - Corporate Portfolio Analysis - SWOT Analysis - GAP Analysis - Mc Kinsey's 7s Framework - GE 9 Cell Model Distinctive competitiveness - Selection of matrix - Balance Score Card-case study. UNIT IV STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION & EVALUATION 9

The implementation process, Resource allocation, Designing organisational structure-Designing Strategic Control Systems- Matching structure and control to strategy-Implementing Strategic change-Politics-Power and Conflict-Techniques of strategic evaluation & control-case study. UNIT V OTHER STRATEGIC ISSUES 8 Profit organisations. New

Managing Technology and Innovation- Strategic issues for Non Business Models and strategies for Internet Economy-case study

Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS Thomas L. Wheelen, J.David Hunger and Krish Rangarajan, Strategic Management and Business policy, Pearson Education., 2006 Charles W.L.Hill & Gareth R.Jones, Strategic Management Theory, An Integrated approach, Biztantra, Wiley India, 2007. Azhar Kazmi, Strategic Management & Business Policy, Tata McGraw Hill, Third Edition, 2008.

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Fred.R.David, Strategic Management and cases, PHI Learning, 2008. Upendra Hachru , Strategic Management concepts & cases , Excel Books, 2006. Adriau HAberberg and Alison Rieple, Dtrategic Management Theory & Application, Oxford University Press, 2008. Arnoldo C.Hax and Nicholas S. Majluf, The Strategy Concept and Process A Pragmatic Approach, Pearson Education, Second Edition, 2005. Harvard Business Review, Business Policy part I & II, Harvard Business School. Saloner and Shepard, Podolny, Strategic Management, John Wiley, 2001. Lawerence G. Hrebiniak, Making strategy work, Pearson, 2005. Gupta, Gollakota and Srinivasan, Business Policy and Strategic Management Concepts and Application, Prentice Hall of India, 2005. Back

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BA9112

SEMINAR III EMERGING TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT

LT P C 0021

Note: Following is the list of topics suggested for preparation and presentation by students. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Knowledge Systems and Management. Holistic Marketing. Financial Engineering. Integrated Marketing communications. International HR issues. International logistics and Supply Chain Management. Corporate Governance. Economic and Business Intelligence. Cyber Laws. Intellectual property Rights and global business. Total: 30 Back

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BA9151 UNIT I

MARKETING ELECTIVES BRAND MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 8

Basics Understanding of Brands Definitions - Branding Concepts Functions of Brand Significance of Brands Different Types of Brands Co branding Store brands. UNIT II BRAND STRATEGIES 10

Strategic Brand Management process Building a strong brand Brand positioning Establishing Brand values Brand vision Brand Elements Branding for Global Markets Competing with foreign brands. UNIT III BRAND COMMUNICATIONS 8

Brand image Building Brand Loyalty programmes Brand Promotion Methods Role of Brand ambassadors, celebraties On line Brand Promotions.. UNIT IV BRAND EXTENSION 9

Brand Adoption Practices Different type of brand extension Factors influencing Decision for extension Re-branding and re-launching. UNIT V BRAND PERFORMANCE 10

Measuring Brand Performance Brand Equity Management - Global Branding strategies Brand Audit Brand Equity Measurement Brand Leverage Role of Brand Managers Branding challenges & opportunities Case Studies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Mathew, Brand Management Text & cases, MacMillan, 2008. Kevin Lane Keller, Strategic Brand Management: Building, Measuring and Managing, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition, 2007.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tyboust and Kotter, Kellogg on Branding, Wiley, 2008 Lan Batey, Asain Branding A Great way to fly, PHI, Singapore, 2002. Paul Tmepoal, Branding in Asia, John Willy, 2000. Ramesh Kumar, Managing Indian Brands, Vikas Publication, India, 2002. Jagdeep Kapoor, Brandex, Biztranza, India, 2005 Back

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

An overview of Global Retailing Challenges and opportunities Retail trends in India Socio economic and technological Influences on retail management Government of India policy implications on retails. UNIT II RETAIL FORMATS 9

Organized and unorganized formats Different organized retail formats Characteristics of each format Emerging trends in retail formats MNC's role in organized retail formats. UNIT III RETAILING DECISIONS 9

Choice of retail locations - internal and external atmospherics Positioning of retail shops Building retail store Image - Retail service quality management Retail Supply Chain Management Retail Pricing Decisions. UNIT IV RETAIL SHOP MANAGEMENT 9

Visual Merchandise Management Space Management Retail Inventory Management Retail accounting and audits - Retail store brands Retail advertising and promotions Retail Management Information Systems - Online retail Emerging trends . UNIT V RETAIL SHOPPER BEHAVIOUR 9

Understanding of Retail shopper behavior Shopper Profile Analysis Shopping Decision Process - Factors influencing retail shopper behavior Complaints Management - Retail sales force Management Challenges in Retailing in India- Case studies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Michael Havy ,Baston, Aweitz and Ajay Pandit, Retail Management, Tata Mcgraw Hill, Sixth Edition, 2007 Ogden, Integrated Retail Management, Biztranza, India, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Patrick M. Dunne and Robert F Lusch, Retailing, Thomson Learning, 4th Edition 2008. Chetan Bajaj, Rajnish Tow and Nidhi V. Srivatsava, Retail Management, Oxford University Press, 2007. Swapna Puadham, Retail Management -Text and Cases, Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2008. Dunne, Retailing, Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, 2008 Sivakumar, Retail Marketing, Excel Books, First Edition, 2007. Ramkrishnan and Y.R.Srinivasan, Indian Retailing Text and Cases, Oxford University Press, 2008 Back

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BA9153 UNIT I

SERVICES MARKETING INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Definition Service Economy Evolution and growth of service sector Nature and Scope of Services Unique characteristics of services - Challenges and issues in Services Marketing. UNIT II SERVICE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 9

Assessing service market potential - Classification of services Expanded marketing mix Service marketing Environment and trends Service market segmentation, targeting and positioning. UNIT III SERVICE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 9

Service Life Cycle New service development Service Blue Printing GAPs model of service quality Measuring service quality SERVQUAL Service Quality function development. UNIT IV SERVICE DELIVERY AND PROMOTION 9

Positioning of services Designing service delivery System, Service Channel Pricing of services, methods Service marketing triangle - Integrated Service marketing communication. UNIT V SERVICE STRATEGIES 9

Service Marketing Strategies for health Hospitality Tourism Financial Logistics Educational Entertainment & public utility Information technique Services case studies Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Chiristropher H.Lovelock and Jochen Wirtz, Services Marketing, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2004. Hoffman, Marketing of Services, Cengage Learning, 1st Edition, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. K. Douglas Hoffman et al, Essentials of Service Marketing : Concepts, Strategies and Cases, Thomson Learning, 2nd Edition. Kenneth E Clow, et al, Services Marketing Operation Management and Strategy, Biztantra, 2nd Edition, New Delhi, 2004. Halen Woodroffe, Services Marketing, McMillan, 2003. Valarie Zeithaml et al, Services Marketing, 5th International Edition, 2007. Christian Gronroos, Services Management and Marketing a CRM Approach, John Wiley, 2001. Back

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BA9154

ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

LT P C 3003 9

UNIT I

INTRODUCTION TO ADVERTISEMENT

Concept and definition of advertisement Social, Economic and Legal Implications of advertisements setting advertisement objectives Ad. Agencies Selection and remuneration Advertisement campaigns case studies. UNIT II ADVERTISEMENT MEDIA 9

Media plan Type and choice criteria Reach and frequency of advertisements Cost of advertisements - related to sales Media strategy and scheduling. UNIT III DESIGN AND EXECUTION OF ADVERTISEMENTS 9

Message development Different types of advertisements Layout Design appeal Copy structure Advertisement production Print Radio. T.V. and Web advertisements Media Research Testing validity and Reliability of ads Measuring impact of advertisements case studies. UNIT IV INTRODUCTION TO SALES PROMOTION 9

Scope and role of sale promotion Definition Objectives of sales promotion - sales promotion techniques Trade oriented and consumer oriented. UNIT V SALES PROMOTION CAMPAIGN 9

Sales promotion Requirement identification Designing of sales promotion campaign Involvement of salesmen and dealers Out sourcing sales promotion national and international promotion strategies Integrated promotion Coordination within the various promotion techniques Online sales promotions- case studies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Wells, Moriarty & Burnett, Advertising, Principles & Practice, Pearson Education 7th Edition, 2007. Kenneth Clow. Donald Baack, Integrated Advertisements, Promotion and Marketing communication, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2003.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. S. H. H. Kazmi and Satish K Batra, Advertising & Sales Promotion, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2001. George E Belch and Michel A Belch, Advertising & Promotion, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1998. Julian Cummings, Sales Promotion, Kogan Page, London 1998. E.Betch and Michael, Advertising and Promotion, McGraw Hill, 2003. Back Jaishri Jefhwaney, Advertising Management, Oxford, 2008.

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CONSUMER BEHAVIOR INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Concepts Significance Dimensions of Consumer Behavior Application of knowledge of Consumer Behaviour in marketing decisions. UNIT II CONSUMER BEHAVIOR MODELS 9

Industrial and individual consumer behaviour models - Howared- Sheth, Engel Kollat, Webstar and wind Consumer Behaviour Models Implications of the models on marketing decisions. UNIT III INTERNAL INFLUENCES 9

Psychological Influences on consumer behavior motivation perception personality Learning and Attitude- Self Image and Life styles Consumer expectation and satisfaction. UNIT IV EXTERNAL INFLUENCES 9

Socio-Cultural, Cross Culture - Family group Reference group Communication -Influences on Consumer behavior UNIT V PURCHASE DECISION PROCESS 9

High and low involvement - Pre-purchase and post-purchase behavior Online purchase decision process Diffusion of Innovation Managing Dissonance - Emerging Issues case studies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Jay D. Lindquist and Joseph Sirgy, Shopper, Buyer and Consumer Behavior, Biztranza 2008. Paul Peter et al., Consumer Behavior and Marketing Stratergy, Tata McGraw Hill, Indian Edition, 7th Edition 2005.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Leon G.Schiffman and Leslie Lasar Kanuk, Consumer Behavior, Pearson Education, India, 2002. David L. Louden and Albert J Della Bitta, Consumer Behavior, McGraw Hill, New Delhi 2002. Frank R. Kardes, Consumer Behaviour and Managerial Decision Making, 2nd Edition. Assel, Consumer Behavior - A Strategic Approach, Biztranza, 2008. Sheth Mittal, Consumer Behavior- A Managerial Perspective, Thomson Asia (P) Ltd., 2003. Back

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BA9156

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS MANAGEMENT

LT P C 3003

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9 Definitions - Concepts and Context of relationship Management Evolution - Transactional Vs Relationship Approach CRM as a strategic marketing tool CRM significance to the stakeholders. UNIT II UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMERS 9 Customer information Database Customer Profile Analysis - Customer perception, Expectations analysis Customer behavior in relationship perspectives; individual and group customers - Customer life time value Selection of Profitable customer segments. UNIT III CRM STRUCTURES 9 Elements of CRM CRM Process Strategies for Customer acquisition Retention and Prevention of defection Models of CRM CRM road map for business applications. UNIT IV CRM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION 9 Strategic CRM planning process Implementation issues CRM Tools- Analytical CRM Operational CRM Call center management Role of CRM Managers. UNIT V TRENDS IN CRM 9 e- CRM Solutions Data Warehousing Data mining for CRM an introduction to CRM software packages. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. G.Shainesh, Jagdish, N.Sheth, Customer Relationships Management Strategic Prespective, Macmillan 2005. Alok Kumar et al, Customer Relationship Management : Concepts and applications, Biztantra, 2008

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. H.Peeru Mohamed and A.Sahadevan, Customer Relation Management, Vikas Publishing 2005. Jim Catheart, The Eight Competencies of Relatioship selling, Macmillan India, 2005. Assel, Consumer Behavior, Cengage Learning, 6th Edition. Kumar, Customer Relationship Management - A Database Approach, Wiley India, 2007. Francis Buttle, Customer Relationship Management : Concepts & Tools, Elsevier, 2004. Back

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BA9157 UNIT I

EVENT MARKETING INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

An overview of event marketing types of events Understanding the structure of event industry, economy, culture and trends Marketing skills for event marketers, requirement analysis . UNIT II DESIGNING EVENT MARKETING 9

Application of Marketing mix to events designing and developing Adoption of events Event life cycle analysis Key drivers influencing strategic planning and execution of different types of events Branding issues for events. UNIT III PRICING STRATEGIES 9

Pricing methods for events Approach towards sponsorships, funding agencies - types and choice of sponsorships Profitability analysis Negotiations for the best deal. UNIT IV EVENT PROMOTION 9

Campaign for sports cultural - Entertainment - Formal functions Event advertising Establishment Festivals Conventions Exhibitions - Public relations Interpersonal relationship Media management Role of regulatory authorities. UNIT V EVENT DELIVERY 9

Dealing with agents, Promoters and event executors Event Planning Implementation and evaluation from stake holders perspectives - Concepts and practices of Marketing research on event related issues. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Leonard H.Hoyle, Event Marketing : How to successfully promote Events, Festivals, Conventions and Exposition, John Wiley and Sons, 2002. Lieberman, Paticia Esgate, Pat Esgate, The Entertainment Marketing Revolution : Bringing the Moguls, the Media, and the Magic to the world, FT Press, 2002.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. Julia Rutherford Silvers and Joe Goldblatt, Professional Event Coordination, John Wiley, 2003 Allison Saget, The Event Marketing Handbook : Beyond Logistics & planning, Kaplan Publishing, 2006. Shannon Kilkenny, The complete guide to successful Event Planning : A guide book to producing Memorable Events, Atlantic Publishing Company. Judy Allen, Event Planning, Wiley India, 2007. Back

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BA9158

MARKETING METRICS

LT P C 3003

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9 Introduction to Marketing metrics Linking Marketing to financial performance of a firm Financial implications of marketing Strategic decisions. UNIT II CUSTOMER AND BRAND METRICS 9 Cost of customer acquisition Retention Life time value of customers Balanced Score Card Approach to measure customers satisfaction - Brand metrics Brand equity Brand portfolio management - Brand financial performance. UNIT III COMMUNICATION AND PRICING METRICS 9 Communication metrics Profit impact on sales promotion Advertisement cost benefit analysis - Measuring financial effectiveness of e-mail campaign - Pricing metric - Pricing simulation and its impact on profitability. UNIT IV CHANNEL METRICS 9 Financial Perspectives of Channel Participants - Marketing budget and resource allocation. Return on marketing investment (ROMI) - Marketing audit. UNIT V ADDITIONAL METRICS 9 Financial implications on Research and development Training of sales force. Determination of financial incentives across Product / Service delivery system Global Marketing Metrics. Total: 45 REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Paul W. Farris, Neil T. Bendle, Puillip E. Pfeifer and David J. Reibstein, Marketing Metrics : Measuring Salesforce Effectiveness and Channel Management, Wharton School of Publishing. John Davis, Measuring Marketing: 103 Key Metrics, Every Marketer Needs, Wiley Publisher. Ned L. Roberto and John Davis, Metrics Driven Marketing, Paul W. Farris, Marketing Metrics: 50 + Metrics Every Executive should Master, Wharton School Publishing. David J. Reibstein, Marketing Metrics, Pearson Education (USA). Kavin Kale, Strategic Brand Management, Building Measuring & Managing Brand Keller, PHI, 3rd edition, 2008. Lilien, Kotter & Morthy, Marketing Models, PHI, 2008. Dhvur Grewal and Micheal Levy, Marketing Value Based, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2008. Back

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ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 8

Introduction Basic concepts Uni-variate, Bi-variate and Multi-variate techniques Types of multivariate techniques Classification of multivariate techniques Guidelines for multivariate analysis and interpretation Approaches to multivariate model building. UNIT II PREPARING FOR MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS 8

Introduction Conceptualization of research problem Identification of technique - Examination of variables and data Measurement of variables and collection of data Measurement of errors Statistical significance of errors. Missing data Approaches for dealing with missing data Testing the assumptions of multivariate analysis Incorporating non-metric data with dummy variables. UNIT III MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION ANALYSIS, FACTOR ANALYSIS, AND CANONICAL CORRELATION ANALYSIS 10

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Introduction Basic concepts Multiple linear regression model Least square estimation Inferences from the estimated regression function Validation of the model. Factor Analysis: Definition Objectives Approaches to factor analysis methods of estimation Factor rotation Factor scores - Sum of variance explained interpretation of results. Canonical Correlation Analysis - Objectives Canonical variates and canonical correlation Interpretation of variates and correlations. UNIT IV MULTIPLE DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS, CLUSTER ANALYSIS AND CONJOINT 10

Multiple Discriminant Analysis - Basic concepts Separation and classification of two populations - Evaluating classification functions Validation of the model. Cluster Analysis Definitions Objectives Similarity of measures Hierarchical and Non Hierarchical clustering methods Interpretation and validation of the model. Conjoint Analysis Definitions Basic concepts Attributes Preferences Ranking of Preferences Output of Conjoint measurements Utility - Interpretation. UNIT V MULTI DIMENSIONAL SCALING AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES 9

Multi Dimensional Scaling Definitions Objectives Basic concepts Scaling techniques Attribute and Non-Attributes based MDS Techniques Interpretation and Validation of models. Advanced Techniques Structural Equation modeling Basic concepts Stages in SEM Application of SEM in business research. Total: 45 REFERENCES 1. Joseph F Hair, Rolph E Anderson, Ronald L. Tatham & William C. Black, Multivariate Data Analysis, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2005.

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Richard A Johnson and Dean W.Wichern, Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2005. David R Anderson, Dennis J Seveency, and Thomas A Williams, Statistics for Business and Economics, Thompson, Singapore, 2002. Back

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BA9160 UNIT I

FINANCE ELECTIVES SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT SETTING

LT P C 3003 8

Financial and economic meaning of Investment Characteristics and objectives of Investment Types of Investment Investment alternatives Choice and Evaluation Risk and return concepts. UNIT II SECURITIES MARKETS 10

Financial Market - Segments Types - - Participants in financial Market Regulatory Environment, Primary Market Methods of floating new issues, Book building Role of primary market Regulation of primary market, Stock exchanges in India BSE, OTCEI , NSE, ISE, and Regulations of stock exchanges Trading system in stock exchanges SEBI. UNIT- III FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS 9

Economic Analysis Economic forecasting and stock Investment Decisions Forecasting techniques. Industry Analysis : Industry classification, Industry life cycle Company Analysis Measuring Earnings Forecasting Earnings Applied Valuation Techniques Graham and Dodds investor ratios. UNIT IV TECHNICAL ANALYSIS 9

Fundamental Analysis Vs Technical Analysis Charting methods Market Indicators. Trend Trend reversals Patterns - Moving Average Exponential moving Average Oscillators Market Indicators Efficient Market theory. UNIT V PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 9 Revision Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Donald E.Fischer & Ronald J.Jordan, Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, PHI Learning., New Delhi, 6th edition, 2008. Prasannachandra, Investment analysis and Portfolio Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.

Portfolio analysis Portfolio Selection Capital Asset Pricing model Portfolio Portfolio Evaluation Mutual Funds.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Reilly & Brown, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Cengage Learning, 8th edition, 2008. S. Kevin , Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management , PHI Learning , 2008. Bodi, Kane, Markus, Mohanty, Investments, 6th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007.

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V.A.Avadhan, Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management, Himalaya Publishing House, 2008. V.K.Bhalla, Investment Management, S.Chand & Company Ltd., 2008. Back

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BA9161 UNIT I

MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES MERCHANT BANKING

LT P C 3003 5

Introduction An Over view of Indian Financial System Merchant Banking in India Recent Developments and Challenges ahead Institutional Structure Functions of Merchant Bank Legal and Regulatory Framework Relevant Provisions of Companies Act- SERA- SEBI guidelines- FEMA, etc. - Relation with Stock Exchanges and OTCEI. UNIT II ISSUE MANAGEMENT 12

Role of Merchant Banker in Appraisal of Projects, Designing Capital Structure and Instruments Issue Pricing Book Building Preparation of Prospectus Selection of Bankers, Advertising Consultants, etc. - Role of Registrars Bankers to the Issue, Underwriters, and Brokers. Offer for Sale Green Shoe Option E-IPO, Private Placement Bought out Deals Placement with FIs, MFs, FIIs, etc. Off - Shore Issues. Issue Marketing Advertising Strategies NRI Marketing Post Issue Activities. UNIT III OTHER FEE BASED SERVICES 10

Mergers and Acquisitions Portfolio Management Services Credit Syndication Credit Rating Mutual Funds - Business Valuation. UNIT IV FUND BASED FINANCIAL SERVICES 10

Leasing and Hire Purchasing Basics of Leasing and Hire purchasing Financial Evaluation. UNIT V OTHER FUND BASED FINANCIAL SERVICES 8 actoring Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. M.Y.Khan, Financial Services, Tata McGraw-Hill, 11th Edition, 2008 Nalini Prava Tripathy, Financial Services, PHI Learning, 2008. and

Consumer Credit Credit Cards Real Estate Financing Bills Discounting Forfaiting Venture Capital.

REFERENCES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Machiraju, Indian Financial System, Vikas Publishing House, 2nd Edition, 2002. J.C.Verma, A Manual of Merchant Banking, Bharath Publishing House, New Delhi, Varshney P.N. & Mittal D.K., Indian Financial System, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi. Sasidharan, Financial Services and System, Tata Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi, 1st Edition, 2008. Website of SEBI Back

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE INTERNATIONAL TRADE

LT P C 3003 9

International Trade Meaning and Benefits Basis of International Trade Foreign Trade and Economic Growth Balance of Trade Balance of Payment Current Trends in India Barriers to International Trade WTO Indian EXIM Policy. UNIT II EXPORT AND IMPORT FINACE 9

Special need for Finance in International Trade INCO Terms (FOB, CIF, etc.,) Payment Terms Letters of Credit Pre Shipment and Post Shipment Finance Fortfaiting Deferred Payment Terms EXIM Bank ECGC and its schemes Import Licensing Financing methods for import of Capital goods. UNIT III FOREX MANAGEMENT 9

Foreign Exchange Markets Spot Prices and Forward Prices Factors influencing Exchange rates The effects of Exchange rates in Foreign Trade Tools for hedging against Exchange rate variations Forward, Futures and Currency options FEMA Determination of Foreign Exchange rate and Forecasting. UNIT IV DOCUMENTATION IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE 9

Export Trade Documents: Financial Documents Bill of Exchange- TypeCommercial Documents - Proforma, Commercial, Consular, Customs, Legalized Invoice, Certificate of Origin Certificate Value, Packing List, Weight Certificate, Certificate of Analysis and Quality, Certificate of Inspection, Health certificate. Transport Documents - Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, Postal Receipt, Multimodal Transport Document. Risk Covering Document: Insurance Policy, Insurance Cover Note. Official Document: Export Declaration Forms, GR Form, PP From, COD Form, Softer Forms, Export Certification, GSPS UPCDC Norms. UNIT V EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEMES 9

Government Organizations Promoting Exports Export Incentives : Duty Exemption IT Concession Marketing Assistance EPCG, DEPB Advance License Other efforts I Export Promotion EPZ EQU SEZ and Export House. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Apte P.G., International Financial Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Jeff Madura, International Corporate Finance, Cengage Learning, 8th Edition, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Alan C. Shapiro, Multinational Financial Management, PHI Learning, 4th Edition, 2008. Eun and Resnik, International Financial Management, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 4th Edition, 2008. Website of Indian Government on EXIM policy Back

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CORPORATE FINANCE INDUSTRIAL FINANCE

LT P C 3003 9

Indian Capital Market Basic problem of Industrial Finance in India. Equity Debenture financing Guidelines from SEBI, advantages and disadvantages and cost of various sources of Finance - Finance from international sources, financing of exports role of EXIM bank and commercial banks. Finance for rehabilitation of sick units. UNIT II SHORT TERM-WORKING CAPITAL FINANCE banks, 6

Estimating working capital requirements Approach adopted by Commercial Commercial paper- Public deposits and inter corporate investments. UNIT III ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Appraisal of Risky Investments, certainty equivalent of cash flows and risk adjusted discount rate, risk analysis in the context of DCF methods using Probability information, nature of cash flows, Sensitivity analysis; Simulation and investment decision, Decision tree approach in investment decisions. UNIT IV FINANCING DECISION 10

Simulation and financing decision - cash inadequacy and cash insolvencydetermining the probability of cash insolvency- Financing decision in the Context of option pricing model and agency costs- Inter-dependence of investment- financing and Dividend decisions. UNIT V CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 8

Corporate Governance - SEBI Guidelines- Corporate Disasters and EthicsCorporate Social Responsibility- Stakeholders and Ethics- Ethics, Managers and Professionalism. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Richard A.Brealey, Stewat C.Myers and Mohanthy, Principles of Corporate Finance, Tata McGraw Hill, 8th Edition, 2008 2. I.M.Pandey, Financial Management, Vikas Publishing House Pvt., Ltd., 11th Edition, 2008. REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Brigham and Ehrhardt, Corporate Finance - A focused Approach, Cengage Learning, 1st Edition, 2008. M.Y Khan, Indian Financial System, Tata McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2008 Smart, Megginson, and Gitman, Corporate Finance, 1st Edition, 2008. Krishnamurthy and Viswanathan, Advanced Corporate Finance, PHI Learning, 2008. Website of SEBI Back

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DERIVATIVES MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 10

Derivatives Definition Types Forward Contracts Futures Contracts Options Swaps Differences between Cash and Future Markets Types of Traders OTC and Exchange Traded Securities Types of Settlement Uses and Advantages of Derivatives Risks in Derivatives. UNIT II FUTURES CONTRACT 10

Specifications of Futures Contract - Margin Requirements Marking to Market Hedging using Futures Types of Futures Contracts Securities, Stock Index Futures, Currencies and Commodities Delivery Options Relationship between Future Prices, Forward Prices and Spot Prices. UNIT III OPTIONS 10

Definition Exchange Traded Options, OTC Options Specifications of Options Call and Put Options American and European Options Intrinsic Value and Time Value of Options Option payoff, options on Securities, Stock Indices, Currencies and Futures Options pricing models Differences between future and Option contracts. UNIT IV SWAPS 7

Definition of SWAP Interest Rate SWAP Currency SWAP Role of Financial Intermediary Warehousing Valuation of Interest rate SWAPs and Currency SWAPs Bonds and FRNs Credit Risk. UNIT V DERIVATIVES IN INDIA 8

Evolution of Derivatives Market in India Regulations - Framework Exchange Trading in Derivatives Commodity Futures Contract Terminology and Specifications for Stock Options and Index Options in NSE Contract Terminology and specifications for stock futures and Index futures in NSE Contract Terminology and Specifications for Interest Rate Derivatives. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. John.C.Hull, Options, Futures and other Derivative Securities, PHI Learning, 7th Edition, 2008 Keith Redhead, Financial Derivatives An Introduction to Futures, Forwards, Options and SWAPs, PHI Learning, 2008.

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stulz, Risk Management and Derivaties, Cengage Learning, 1st Edition, 2008. Varma, Derivaties and Risk Management, 1st Edition, 2008. David Dubofsky Option and Financial Futures Valuation and Uses, McGraw Hill International Edition. S.L.Gupta, Financial Derivaties- Theory, Concepts and Practice, Prentice Hall Of India, 2008. Website of NSE, BSE. Back STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND FINANCE DECISIONS LT P C 3003 12

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UNIT I

INVESTMENT DECISIONS

Project Investment Management Vs Project Management Introduction to profitable projects evaluation of Investment opportunities Investment decisions under conditions of uncertainty Risk analysis in Investment decision Types of investments and disinvestments. UNIT II CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF APPRAISAL TECHNIQUES 9

Significance of Information and data bank in project selections Investment decisions under capital constraints capital rationing, Portfolio Portfolio risk and diversified projects. UNIT III STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED INVESTMENT DECISIONS 9

Lease financing Lease Vs Buy decision Hire Purchase and installment decision Hire Purchase Vs Lease Decision Mergers and acquisition Cash Vs Equity for mergers. UNIT IV FINANCING DECISIONS 6

Capital Structure Capital structure theories Capital structure Planning in Practice. UNIT V FINANCIAL DISTRESS 9

Consequences, Issues, Bankruptcy, Settlements, reorganization and Liquidation in bankruptcy. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Prasanna Chandra, Financial Management, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Prasanna Chandra, Projects : planning, Analysis, Financing implementation and review, TMH, New Delhi, 2008

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bodie, Kane, Marcus : Investment, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi2002. Brigham E. F & Houston J.F. Financial Management, Thomson Publications, 2003. I. M.Pandey, Financial Management , Vikas Publishing House, 2003. M.Y.Khan and P.K.Jain, Financial Management Text and Problems, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, 2003. Website of IDBI related to project finance Back RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT LT P C 3003 9

BA9166 UNIT I

Risk - Types of Risk Objectives of risk management Sources of risk Risk Identification Measurement of risk UNIT II RISK AVERSION & MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES 9 Management 9

Risk Avoidance Loss Control Risk retention risk transfer Value of risk Pooling and diversification of risk UNIT III RISK MANAGEMENT TOOL S

Options Forward contracts Future contracts SWAPS Hedging Optimal hedges for the real world. UNIT IV INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE 9

General Insurance Principles of general insurance General Insurance Products (Fire, Motor, Health) Insurance Contracts Objectives of Insurance Contracts Elements of a valid contract Characteristics of Insurance Contracts Insurance Pricing Insurance Market & Regulation Solvency regulation. UNIT V INSURANCE AS A RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE 9

Insurance Principles Policies Insurance Cost & Fair Pricing Expected claim costs Contractual provisions that limit Insurance Coverage. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Harrington and Niehaus, Risk management and Insurance, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2007. Trieschman, Hoyt, Sommer, Risk management and Insurance, Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, 2007.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mark S. Dorfman, Introduction to Risk management and Insurance, 8th Edition, Prentice hall of India, 2005. Stulz, Risk management and Derivaties, Cengage Learning, 1st Edition, 2008. Skipper and Kwon, Risk management and Insurance, Blackwell Publishing, 2008. Nalini Prave Tripathy, and Prabir Pal, Insurance Theory and Practice, Prentice hall of India, 2008. George E Rejda, Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Pearson Education, 8th Edition, 2004. Back

BA9167 UNIT I

MICROFINANCE INTRODUCTION TO MICROFINANCE

LT P C 3003 9

Basics Need for microfinance - Characteristics of Microfinance clients Demand and supply of microfinance in developing countries Nature of Microfinance Markets - Microfinance as a development strategy and as an industry Microfinance Tools Role of Grameen Bank - Micro credit - Innovations - Group lending-Stepped lending & Repeat loan - Character & cash flow based lending -Flexible approaches to collateral-Frequent & public installment for loan & saving products UNIT - II FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL EVALUATION 9

Financial Evaluation Analyzing & Managing Financial Performance of MFIs: Analyzing financial statements - Financial performance ratios - Liquidity & capital adequacy Revenue models of Micro finance - Role of subsides & Donors - Bench Marking - Rating MFIs. Operational Evaluation: Managing operational risks Internal Control, Business Planning Impact Assessment CVP Analysis Operating Expenses - Operating Efficiency UNIT III OTHER EVALUATIONS OF MICROFINANCE 9

Market Evaluation Managing MF Products & Services - methodologies in MF product design and pricing Competition - Risks . Institutional Evaluation - Appraisals and ratings - Legal compliance- Issues in Governance Social Evaluation - Social performance Measurement - Indicators - Tools Progress out of poverty index Transparency Ethics UNIT IV MICROFINANCE IN INDIA 9

Challenges to Microfinance movement Demand and Supply of Micro financial services State Intervention in rural credit RBI Initiatives - NABARD & SHG Bank Linkup & Programs Governance and the constitution of the Board of various forms of MFIs Intermediaries for Microfinance State sponsored Organizations.

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ISSUES, TRENDS AND FRONTIERS OF MICROFINANCE

Issue Role of Technology-Strategic issues in Microfinance: Sustainability - opening new markets Gender issues Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, Micro finance: Perspectives and Operations, Macmillan India Limited, 2009. 2. Beatriz and Jonathan, The Economics of Microfinance, Prentice Hall of India,2007. REFERENCES 1. www. microfinancesummit.org. HUMAN RESOURCE ELECTIVES MANAGERIAL BEHAVIOR AND EFFECTIVENESS DEFINING THE MANAGERIAL JOB Back

BA9168 UNIT I

LT P C 3003 8

Descriptive Dimensions of Managerial Jobs Methods Model Time Dimensions in Managerial Jobs Effective and Ineffective Job behaviour Functional and level differences in Managerial Job behaviour. UNIT II DESIGNING THE MANAGERIAL JOB 12

Identifying Managerial Talent Selection and Recruitment Managerial Skills Development Pay and Rewards Managerial Motivation Effective Management Criteria Performance Appraisal Measures Balanced Scorecard - Feedback Career Management Current Practices. UNIT III THE CONCEPT OF MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS 7

Definition The person, process, product approaches Bridging the Gap Measuring Managerial Effectiveness Current Industrial and Government practices in the Management of Managerial Effectiveness- the Effective Manager as an Optimizer. UNIT IV ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS 8

Organisational Processes Organisational Climate Leader Group Influences Job Challenge Competition Managerial Styles. UNIT V DEVELOPING THE WINNING EDGE 10

Organisational and Managerial Efforts Self Development Negotiation Skills Development of the Competitive Spirit Knowledge Management Fostering Creativity and innovation . Total: 45

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REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Peter Drucker, Management, Harper Row, 2005. Milkovich and Newman, Compensation, McGraw-Hill International, 2005. Blanchard and Thacker, Effective Training Systems, Strategies and Practices Pearson 2006. Dubrin, Leadership, Research Findings, Practices & Skills, Biztantra, 2008. Joe Tidd , John Bessant, Keith Pavitt , Managing Innovation ,Wiley 3rd edition,2006. T.V.Rao,Appraising and Developing Managerial Performance, Excel Books,2000. R.M.Omkar, Personality Development and Career Management, S.Chand 1stedition,2008. Richard L.Daft, Leadership, Cengage, 1 st Indian Reprint 2008. Back BA9169 UNIT I ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURAL COMPETENCE LT P C 3003 6

Entrepreneurship concept Entrepreneurship as a Career Entrepreneurial Personality Characteristics of Successful, Entrepreneur Knowledge and Skills of Entrepreneur. UNIT II ENTREPRENEURAL ENVIRONMENT 12

Business Environment - Role of Family and Society - Entrepreneurship Development Training and Other Support Organisational Services - Central and State Government Industrial Policies and Regulations - International Business. UNIT II BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION 12

Sources of Product for Business - Prefeasibility Study - Criteria for Selection of Product Ownership - Capital - Budgeting Project Profile Preparation - Matching Entrepreneur with the Project - Feasibility Report Preparation and Evaluation Criteria. UNIT III LAUNCHING OF SMALL BUSINESS 10

Finance and Human Resource Mobilization Operations Planning - Market and Channel Selection - Growth Strategies - Product Launching. UNIT IV MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS 5 Rehabilitation of Business Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Hisrich, Entrepreneurship, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2001.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Business - Preventing Sickness and Units- Effective Management of small Business.

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S.S.Khanka, Entrepreneurial Development, S.Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi, 2001.

REFERENCES 1. Mathew Manimala, Entrepreneurship Theory at the Crossroads, Paradigms & Praxis, Biztrantra ,2nd Edition ,2005 2. Prasama Chandra, Projects Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation and Reviews, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1996. 3. P.C.Jain (ed.), Handbook for New Entrepreneurs, EDII, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1999. 4. Staff College for Technical Education, Manila and Centre for Research and Industrial Staff Performance, Bhopal, Entrepreneurship Development, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1998. 5. P.Saravanavel, Entrepreneurial Development, Ess Pee kay Publishing House, Chennai -1997. Back BA9170 UNIT I ORGANISATIONAL THEORY, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION & ITS ENVIRONMENT LT P C 3 0 0 3 8

Meaning of Organisation Need for existence - Organisational Effectiveness Creation of Value Measuring Organisational Effectiveness External Resources Approach, Internal Systems Approach and Technical approach - HR implications. UNIT II ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN 15

Organizational Design Determinants Components Types - Basic Challenges of design Differentiation, Integration, Centralization, Decentralization, Standardization, Mutual adjustmentMechanistic and Organic Structures- Technological and Environmental Impacts on DesignImportance of Design Success and Failures in design - Implications for Managers. UNIT III ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE 6

Understanding Culture Strong and Weak Cultures Types of Cultures Importance of Culture - Creating and Sustaining Culture - Culture and Strategy - Implications for practicing Managers. UNIT- IV ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE 6

Meaning Forces for Change - Resistance to Change Types and forms of change Evolutionary and Revolutionary change Change process -Organisation Development HR functions and Strategic Change Management - Implications for practicing Managers.

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ORGANISATION EVOLUTION AND SUSTENANCE

10

Organizational life cycle Models of transformation Models of Organizational Decision making Organizational Learning Innovation, Intrapreneurship and Creativity-HR implications. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Gareth R.Jones, Organisational Theory, Design & Change, Pearson Education, 7th Edition 2004. Richard L. Daft, Understanding the theory & Design of Organisations, Cengage Learning Western, 7th Edition 2007.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Thomson G. Cummings and Christopher G. Worley, Organisational development and Change, South Western Thompson, 2007 Robbins Organisation Theory; Structure Design & Applications, Prentice Hall of India, 2005. Bhupen Srivastava, Organisational Design and Development: Concepts application, Biztantra , 2007. Robert A Paton, James Mc Calman, Change Management, A guide to effective implementation, Response Books, 2005. Adrian ThornHill, Phil Lewis, Mike Millmore and Mark Saunders, Managing Change -A Human Resource Strategy Approach, Wiley, 2005. Back BA9171 UNIT I INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR WELFARE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LT P C 3003 7

Concepts Importance Industrial Relations problems in the Public Sector Growth of Trade Unions Codes of conduct. UNIT II INDUSTRIAL CONFLICTS 12

Disputes Impact Causes Strikes Prevention Industrial Peace Government Machinery Conciliation Arbitration Adjudication. UNIT III LABOUR WELFARE 8

Concept Objectives Scope Need Voluntary Welfare Measures Statutory Welfare Measures Labour Welfare Funds Education and Training Schemes.

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

Causes of Accidents Prevention Safety Provisions Industrial Health and Hygiene Importance Problems Occupational Hazards Diseases Psychological problems Counseling Statutory Provisions. UNIT V WELFARE OF SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF LABOUR 9

Child Labour Female Labour Contract Labour Construction Labour Agricultural Labour Differently abled Labour BPO & KPO Labour - Social Assistance Social Security Implications. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Mamoria C.B. and Sathish Mamoria, Dynamics of Industrial Relations, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2007.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C.S.Venkata Ratnam, Globalisation and Labour Management Relations, Response Books, 2007. Ratna Sen, Industrial Relations in India, Shifting Paradigms, Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi, 2007. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour laws, Vikas, 2007. Sarma A. M, Welfare of Unorganized Labour, Himalaya Publishing House, 1st Edition, 2008. Subba Rao , Essentials of Human Resource Management & Industrial relations ( Text & Cases ), Himalaya Publications, 2007. Back BA9172 LABOUR LEGISLATIONS L TP C 3003 Legal Provision relating to a) b) c) d) Wages Working Conditions and Labour Welfare Industrial Relations Social Security

Contained in the following acts are to be studied. 1. The Factories Act, 1948 2. The Trade Unions Act, 1926 3. The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 4. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Periods 3 4 3 2

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5. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 6. The Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 7. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 8. The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 9. The Employees Provident Fund & Misc. Act, 1952 10. The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 11. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 12. The Apprentices Act, 1961 13. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 14. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 15. Contract Labour Regulations and Abolition Act, 1970 16. The Child Labour Prevention and Regulation Act, 1986

5 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 Total: 45

TEXT BOOKS: 1. P.K. Padhi, Industrial Laws, PHI, 2008. 2. Kapoor N. D , Elements of Mercantile Law, Sultan Chand, 2008. REFERENCES 1 Tax Mann, Labour Laws, 2008. 2 D. R. N. Sinha, Indu Balasinha & Semma Priyadarshini Shekar, Industrial Relation, Trade unions and Labour Legislation, 2004. 3 Respective Bare Acts. Back BA9173 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT LT P C 3003 UNIT I HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 10

Meaning Strategic framework for HRM and HRD Vision, Mission and Values Importance Challenges to Organisations HRD Functions - Roles of HRD Professionals - HRD Needs Assessment - HRD practices Measures of HRD performance Links to HR, Strategy and Business Goals HRD Program Implementation and Evaluation Recent trends Strategic Capability , Bench Marking and HRD Audit.

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E-HRM

e- Employee profile e- selection and recruitment - Virtual learning and Orientation e training and development e- Performance management and Compensation design Development and Implementation of HRIS Designing HR portals Issues in employee privacy Employee surveys online. UNIT III CROSS CULTURAL HRM 7

Domestic Vs International HRM - Cultural Dynamics - Culture Assessment - Cross Cultural Education and Training Programs Leadership and Strategic HR Issues in International Assignments - Current challenges in Outsourcing, Cross border M and A- Repatriation etc Building Multicultural Organisation - International Compensation. UNIT IV CAREER & COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT 10

Career Concepts Roles Career stages Career planning and Process Career development Models Career Motivation and Enrichment Managing Career plateausDesigning Effective Career Development Systems Competencies and Career Management Competency Mapping Models Equity and Competency based Compensation. UNIT V EMPLOYEE COACHING & COUNSELING 12

Need for Coaching Role of HR in coaching Coaching and Performance Skills for Effective Coaching Coaching Effectiveness Need for Counseling Role of HR in Counseling Components of Counseling Programs Counseling Effectiveness Employee Health and Welfare Programs Work Stress Sources - Consequences Stress Management Techniques.- Eastern and Western Practices - Self Management and Emotional Intelligence. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Randy L. Desimone, Jon M. Werner David M. Mathis, Human Resource Development, Cengage Learning, 2007. 2. Jeffrey A Mello, Strategic Human Resource Management, Cengage Learning, Southwestern 2007. REFERENCES 1. Bernadin, Human Resource Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006. 2. Robert L. Mathis and John H. Jackson, Human Resource Management, Cengage Learning, 2007. 3. Rosemary Harrison, Employee Development University Press, India Ltd, New Delhi, 2007. 4. Tony Edwards and Chris Rees, International Human Resource Management , Pearson, 2007. 5. Chris Brewstes, Paul Sparrow, Guy Vernon, International Human Resource Management , University Press 1st Edition 2008. Back

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BA9174 UNIT I

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

LT P C 3003 6

Social Psychology Origin and development Social behaviour and social thought Applications in society and business. UNIT II PERCEIVING AND UNDERSTANDING OTHERS 9

Social perception Nonverbal communication Attribution Impression formation and impression management. UNIT III COGNITION IN THE SOCIAL WORLD 10

Social cognition Schemas Heuristics Errors Attitudes & Behaviour Persuasion Cognitive dissonance Self, Self Esteem & Social Comparison. UNIT IV INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS 10

Social identity Prejudice Discrimination Aggression Interpersonal attraction. UNIT V APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 10

Social Influence Conformity Compliance Social Influence - Prosocial behaviour Groups Social issues. Total: 45 TEXT BOOK 1. 2. Baron, Byrne and Brascombe, Social Psychology, 11th Edition, Pearson, 2006. David G. Myers, Social Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill, 8th Edition, 2005.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Baron and Byrne, Social Psychology, 8th Edition, PHI, 2006. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Current issues. Journal of Applied Social Psychology Current issues. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships Current issues. Journal of Occupational and Organisational Psychology - Current issues Back

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STRESS MANAGEMENT UNDERSTANDING STRESS

LT P C 3003 6

Meaning Symptoms Works Related Stress Individual Stress Reducing Stress Burnout. UNIT II COMMON STRESS FACTORS TIME & CAREER PLATEAUING 12

Time Management Techniques Importance of planning the day Time management schedule Developing concentration Oorganizing the Work Area Prioritizing Beginning at the start Techniques for conquering procrastination Sensible delegation Taking the right breaks Learning to say No. UNIT III CRISIS MANAGEMENT 10

Implications People issues Environmental issues Psychological fall outs Learning to keep calm Preventing interruptions Controlling crisis Importance of good communication Taking advantage of crisis Pushing new ideas Empowerment. UNIT IV WORK PLACE HUMOUR 5

Developing a sense of Humour Learning to laugh Role of group cohesion and team spirit Using humour at work Reducing conflicts with humour. UNIT V SELF DEVELOPMENT 12

Improving Personality Leading with Integrity Enhancing Creativity Effective decision Making Sensible Communication The Listening Game Managing Self Meditation for peace Yoga for Life. Total: 45 REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cooper, Managing Stress, Sage, 2007 Waltschafer, Stress Management ,Cengage Learning, 4th Edition 2008. Jeff Davidson, Managing Stress, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2006. S.K .Chakraborthy & Pradip Bhattacharya, Human values, New Age International 2008 Swami Ranganathananda, Eternal Values for a changing society, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 2003. Back

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SYSTEMS ELECTIVES DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Database and DBMS characteristics importance advantages evolution - codd rulesdatabase architecture; data organization- file structures and indexing UNIT II MODELING AND DESIGN FRAME WORK 9

Data models- Conceptual design- ER diagram-relationships- normalization -data management and system integration UNIT III DATABASE IMPLEMENTATION 9

Query languages-SQL for data creation, retrieval and manipulation, database transactions, concurrency control, atomicity, recovery, security, backup and recovery, data base administration- client server architecture based RDBMS. UNIT IV DISTRIBUTED DATABASE AND OBJECT ORIENTED DATABASES 9

Concepts of distributed databases and design, Object oriented databases-object life cycle modeling conceptual design-UML. UNIT V EMERGING TRENDS 9

Overview of visual databases and knowledge based databases-conceptual design and business impacts. Scope for professionals and certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Peter Rob, Carlos Coronel, Database System and Design, Implementation and Management, 7 th edition, Cengage Learning, Jeffrey A Hoffer et al, Modern Database Management, 8th Edition, Pearson Education, 2008,

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. V. K. Jain, Database Management Systems, Dreamtech press, 2007 Narayan S. Umanath and Richard W. Scamell, Data Modeling and database design, Thomson course technology, 2008 Mark L.Gillenson & el, Introduction database management, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd, 2008 Peter Rob and Carlos Coronel, Database systems- Design, Implementation and Management, Thomson Course technology, 2008 Hector Garcia -Molica et al, Database Systems The complete book, Pearson Education, 2008 Back

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BA9177 UNIT I

E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE

LT P C 3003 8

Electronic commerce and physical commerce - Economic forces advantages myths business models. UNIT II TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE 10

Internet and World Wide Web, internet protocols - FTP, intranet and extranet - cryptography, information publishing technology- basics of web server hardware and software. UNIT III BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 10

Consumer oriented ecommerce etailing and models - Marketing on web advertising, e-mail marketing, e-CRM; Business oriented ecommerce E-Government, EDI on the internet, SCM; Web Auctions, Virtual communities and Web portals UNIT IV ECOMMERCE PAYMENTS AND SECURITY 9

E payments - Characteristics of payment of systems, protocols, E-cash, E- check and Micro payment systems. UNIT V LEGAL AND PRIVACY ISSUES IN E- COMMERCE 8

Legal, Ethics and privacy issues Protection needs and methodology consumer protection, cyber laws , contracts and warranties . Taxation and encryption policies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Hentry Chan & el , E-Commerce fundamentals and Applications, Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2007. Gary P. Schneider, Electronic commerce, Thomson course technology, Fourth annual edition, 2007

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. Bharat Bhasker, Electronic Commerce Frame work technologies and Applications, 3rd Edition. Tata McGrawHill Publications, 2008. Kamlesh K.Bajaj and Debjani Nag, Ecommerce- the cutting edge of Business, Tata McGrawHill Publications, 2008 Efraim Turban et al, Electronic Commerce A managerial perspective, Pearson Education Asia, 2006. Kalakota et al, Frontiers of Electronic Commerce, Addison Wesley, 2004 Back

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BA9178 Unit I

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 8

Overview of enterprise systems Evolution - Risks and benefits - Fundamental technology Issues to be consider in planning design and implementation of cross functional integrated ERP systems - Case studies. UNIT II ERP SOLUTIONS AND FUNCTIONAL MODULES 10

Overview of ERP software solutions- Small medium and large enterprise vendor solutions, BPR, Business Engineering and best Business practices - Business process Management. Overview of ERP modules -sales and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Materials and Production management etc. -Case studies. UNIT III ERP IMPLEMENTATION 10

Planning Evaluation and selection of ERP systems-Implementation life cycle - ERP implementation, Methodology and Frame work- Training Data Migration. People Organization in implementation-Consultants, Vendors and Employees-Case studies. UNIT IV POST IMPLEMENTATION 8

Maintenance of ERP- Organizational and Industrial impact; Success and Failure factors of and ERP Implementation -case studies. UNIT V EMERGING TRENDS ON ERP 9

Extended ERP systems and ERP bolt on -CRM, SCM, Business analytics etc- Future trends in ERP systems-web enabled, Wireless technologies so on-Case studies. Total: 45 TEXT BOOK 1. Alexis Leon, ERP demystified, second Edition Tata McGraw-Hill, 2006.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jagan Nathan Vaman, ERP in Practice, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008 Alexis Leon, Enterprise Resource Planning, second edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008. Mahadeo Jaiswal and Ganesh Vanapalli, ERP Macmillan India, 2006. Vinod Kumar Grag and N.K. Venkitakrishnan, ERP- Concepts and Practice, Prentice Hall of India, 2006. Summer, ERP, Pearson Education, 2008. Back

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BA9179 UNIT I

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

LT P C 3003 9

Management Support systems, Decision making, Models, DSS Overview, Data, Model, Knowledge Management system. UNIT II DATA AND MODEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 9

Data Collection, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Data visualization, Modeling, Static and dynamic, Optimization, Heuristic, Simulation, Multidimensional modeling. UNIT III GSS, ENTERPRISE DSS, KMS 9

Group support system, Technologies, Enterprise DSS, MRP II, ERP, SCM , Knowledge management methods, Technologies, Tools. UNIT IV KNOWLEDGE BASED DSS 9

Artificial Intelligence, Expert System, Knowledge Acquisition and validation, Knowledge representation, Inference techniques. UNIT V ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS 9

Neural Computing, Fuzzy Logic, Intelligent Agents, Implementation, Integration, Intelligent DSS. Total: 45 TEXT BOOK 1. Efraim Turban and Jay E. Aronson, Decision Support System and Intelligent Systems, Prentice Hall International, 2002

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Janakiraman V. S and Sarukesi K, Decision Support Systems, Prentice Hall of India, 1999. Lofti, Decision Support System and Management, McGraw Hill Inc, International Edition, New Delhi 1996. Marakas, Decision Support System, Prentice Hall International, Paperback Edition, New Delhi, 1998.

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SOFTWARE PROJECT AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

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Software Projects, Projects Planning, Process models, Waterfall, RAD, V, Spiral, Incremental, Prototyping, Project Tracking. UNIT II SOFTWARE METRICS 9

Goal, Question, Metric (GQM) model, Product Quality metrics, In process Quality metrics, Metrics for software maintenance and testing, Complexity Metrics. UNIT III SOFTWARE PROJECT ESTIMATION 9

Effort Estimation, Expert Judgment, LOC, Function Points, Object Points, COCOMO, Risk Management. UNIT IV SOFTWARE QUALITY 9

Quality Management Systems, Software Quality Models, FURPS, McCalls Models, Applying seven basic quality tools in software development, Measuring Quality, Gilb, CoQUAMO. UNIT V SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE 9

Software Reliability models, Rayleigh model, Defect Removal Effectiveness, Quality standards, ISO 9000 models and standards for process improvement, CMM, PCMM, CMMI, SPICE Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Roger S. Pressman, Software Engineering A Practioners Approach, McGraw Hill International Edition, New Delhi, 2005. Stephen Kan, Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering, Pearson Education Asia, 2004.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Walker Royce, Software Project Management A unified framework, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi, 2000. Alan Gillies, Software Quality Theory and Management, Thomson Learning, 2003. Bob Hughes and Mike Cotterell, Software Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2003. Robert T. Futrell, Donald F. Sahefer and Linda I. Shafer, Quality Software Project Management, Pearson Education Asia, 2002. Richard H. Thayer, Software Engineering Project Management, John Wiley, 2007. Back

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BA9181 UNIT I

DATA MINING AND DATA WAREHOUSING INTRODUCTION TO DATA MINING

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Architecture of data and organization-Relational, Transactional, Spatial data so on- Reporting and query processing Relation to statistics, Machine learning- Data mining tasks Process Virtuous cycle of data mining-case studies. UNIT II DATA WAREHOUSING 8

Data ware house characteristics and view - OLTP and OLAP - Design and development of data warehouse- Case studies. UNIT III DATA MINING TOOLS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 10

Lure of statistics- Regression and correlation; Classification- Decision trees; clustering Neural networks; Market basket analysis- Association rules-Genetic algorithms and link analysis- With case study. UNIT IV DATA MINING APPLICATIONS 9

Applications in various sectors - Financial services- Financial time serious prediction, retail banking-Credit risk management and credit scorecards, Genetics, Biological , CRM, Target marketing -Case studies. UNIT V DATA MINING TRENDS 9

Text mining Web mining- Spatial mining- web usage mining E-metrics and Ecommerce data analysis- web promotions-Tutorial on data mining software. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Michel Berry and Gordon Linoff, Data mining techniques for Marketing, Sales and Customer support, John Wiley, 2004. Jaiwei Ham and Micheline Kamber, Data Mining concepts and techniques, Kauffmann Publishers 2001.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. W.H.Inmon, Building the Data Warehouse, fourth edition Wiley India pvt. Ltd. Ralph Kimball and Richard Merz, The data warehouse toolkit, John Wiley, 2001. Michel Berry and Gordon Linoff, Mastering Data mining, John Wiley and Sons Inc 2004. Mattison, Web Warehousing and Knowledge Management, Tata McGraw Hill 2001. G. K. Gupta, ntroduction to Data mining with Case Studies, Prentice hall of India. Giudici, Applied Data mining Statistical Methods for Business and Industry, John Wiley. Back

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BA9182 UNIT I

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

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Knowledge management theory and practice, Major approaches to KM cycle, Zack, Bukowitz and Williams, McElroy, Wiig, Integrated cycle. UNIT II KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MODELS 9

Major theoretical KM models, Von Krogh and Ros, Nonaka and Takeuchi, Choo sense-making KM model, Wiig model, Boisot Ispace, Complex Adaptive System models, Tacit and Explicit knowledge capture. UNIT III KM TOOLS STRATEGY AND METRICS 9

KM capture and creation tools, Sharing and Dissemination tools, Acquisition and Application tools, KM strategy, Knowledge audit, Gap analysis, KM metrics, Benchmarking, Balanced scorecard, House of Quality method. UNIT IV KM IN ORGANISATION 9

Organisational culture, Organisational maturity models, KM team, Ethics of KM, future challenges for KM, Research issues, Knowledge application at individual, group and organisational levels, Knowledge reuse, Knowledge repositories. UNIT V KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP 9

Knowledge Leadership styles, Knowledge alignment with business strategies, Pragmatic knowledge development, Balancing knowledge and business management systems, Constructing knowledge infrastructure. Total: 45 TEXT BOOK 1. Kimiz Dalkir, Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice, Butterworth Heinemann 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. Stuart Barnes, Knowledge Management Systems Theory and Practice, Cengage Learning, 2002. Steven Cavaleri and Sharon Seivert with Lee W. Lee, Knowledge Leadership The Art and Science of Knowledge based organisation, Butterworth Heinemann, 2008. Back

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BA9183 UNIT I

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE INTRODUCTION

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Definition, BI process- Private and Public intelligence, BI Decision Support Initiatives, Business Drivers, Cost- Benefit analysis, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Infrastructure Evaluation-Technical and Non-technical. UNIT II PROJECT PLANNING AND DATA ANALYSIS 9

BI Project planning, Requirements definition and gathering, deliverables, Business focused data analysis, top-down Logical data modeling, Bottom-up source data analysis, data cleansing, Prototyping. UNIT III METADATA REPOSITORY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 9

Meta Data models, Analysis, Database design, Extract/ Transform / Load (ETL) design, Meta data design, ETL development. UNIT IV APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 9

OLAP tools, Multidimensional analysis factors, architecture, Data mining, Risks, Metadata respository development, Implementation, Release evaluation. UNIT V MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ITS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 9

Business intelligence software, BI on web, Ethical and legal limits, Industrial espionage, BI software, modern techniques of crypto analysis, managing and organizing for an effective BI Team. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Larissa T. Moss and Shaku Atre, Business Intelligence Roadmap : The complete project Lifecycle for Decision Support Applications, Addison Wesley, 2003. Efraim Turban, Ramesh Sharda, Jay E. Aronson and David King, Business Intelligence, Prentice Hall, 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Elizabeth Vitt, Michael Luckevich Stacia Misner, Business Intelligence, Microsoft, 2002. Michalewicz Z., Schmidt M. Michalewicz M and Chiriac C, Adaptive Business Intelligence, Springer Verlag, 2006. Galit Shmueli, Nitin R. Patel and Peter C. Bruce, Data Mining for Business Intelligence Concepts, Techniques and Applications Wiley, India, 2007. Back

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BA9184 UNIT I

BUSINESS MODELLING INTRODUCTION

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Business analysis, Business analyst, Competencies of business analyst, Strategy analysis, Stakeholders analysis, Environment analysis, SWOT analysis. UNIT II BUSINESS ANALYSIS PROCESS MODEL 9

Process models, Process analysis, Investigation techniques, Requirements engineering, Validating the requirements, Modelling business systems. UNIT III BUSINESS SYSTEM 9

Soft systems, Business perspectives, Business activity models, critical success factors, key performance Indicators, Business activity model, gap analysis. UNIT IV BUSINESS PROCESS MODELLING 9

Business processes - Business process modelling, business modelling techniques, business case analysis, case development, Managing business change, Governance. UNIT V MANAGING THE INFORMATION RESOURCE 9

Managing data resource, modelling system functions, system data, data modelling and administration, technology for capturing and storing data, Security. Total: 45 REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 Becker J, Kuegler M, Rosemann M, Process Management: A Guide for the Business Processes, Berlin Springer, 2003. Senn J. A, Business Information Technology in Business : Principles, Practices and Opportunities, Prentice Hall, 2000 Harmon P, Business Process Change, Morgan Kaufmann, Boston MA, 2003. Lynda M. Applegate, Robert D Austin, F Warren M. Farlan, Corporate Information Strategy and Management, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2007. Henry C. Lucas Jr, Information Technology-Strategic Decision Making for Managers, Wiley, 2005. Dorian Pyle, Business Modelling and Data Mining, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2005. Parag Kulkarni and Pradip K. Chande, IT Strategy for Business, Oxford Higher Education, 2008. Back

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BA9185 UNIT I

OPERATIONS ELECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

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Supply Chain Fundamentals Evolution- Role in Economy - Importance - Decision Phases Supplier- Manufacturer-Customer chain. Supply chain strategy - Enablers/ Drivers of Supply Chain Performance. Overview of Supply Chain Models and Modeling Systems. UNIT II STRATEGIC SOURCING 9

Outsourcing Make Vs buy - Identifying core processes - Market Vs Hierarchy - Make Vs buy continuum -Sourcing strategy - Supplier Evaluation and Measurement - Supplier Selection and Contract Negotiation. Creating a world class supply base. World Wide Sourcing. UNIOT III SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK 9

Distribution Network Design Role - Factors Influencing Options, Value Addition. Models for Facility Location and Capacity allocation. Impact of uncertainty on Network Design. Network Design decisions using Decision trees. Distribution Center Location Models. Supply Chain Network optimization models. UNIT IV PLANNING DEMAND, INVENTORY AND SUPPLY 9

Value of Information: Bullwhip Effect - Effective forecasting - Coordinating the supply chain. Managing supply chain cycle inventory. Uncertainty in the supply chain Safety Inventory. Coordination in the Supply Chain. Analysing impact of supply chain redesign on the inventory. Managing inventory for short life - cycle products -multiple item -multiple location inv mgmt. UNIT V CURRENT TRENDS 9

Supply Chain Integration - Building partnership and trust in SC. SC Restructuring - SC Mapping -SC process restructuring, Postpone the point of differentiation.. E-Business Framework and Role of Supply Chain in e- business and b2b practices. Supply Chain IT Framework. Fundamentals of transaction management. Information Systems development - eSCM - Agile Supply Chains -Reverse Supply chain. Agricultural Supply Chains. Total: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Janat Shah, Supply Chain Management Text and Cases, Pearson Education, 2009. 2. Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl, Supply Chain Management-Strategy Planning and Operation, PHI Learning / Pearson Education, 2007. 3. David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, Edith Simchi-Levi, Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Cases, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005. REFERENCES 1. Altekar Rahul V, Supply Chain Management-Concept and Cases, PHI, 2005.

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Shapiro Jeremy F, Modeling the Supply Chain, Thomson Learning, Second Reprint , 2002. Ballou Ronald H, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education, Second Indian Reprint, 2004. Joel D. Wisner, G. Keong Leong, Keah-Choon Tan, Principles of Supply Chain Management- A Balanced Approach, South-Western, Cengage Learning 2008. Back

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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

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Definition and Scope of Logistics Functions & Objectives Customer Value Chain Service Phases and attributes Value added logistics services Role of logistics in Competitive strategy Customer Service UNIT II WAREHOUSING AND MATERIALS HANDLING 9

Warehousing Functions Types Site Selection Decision Model Layout Design Costing Virtual Warehouse. Material Handling equipment and Systems Role of Material Handling in Logistics. Automated Material Handling. Material Storage Systems principles benefits methods.- ASRS. UNIT III TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING 9

Transportation System Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management Vehicle Routing Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport Economies. Packaging- Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitisation. Consumer and Industrial Packaging. UNIT IV PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS 9

Performance Measurement Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost Identification, Time Frame and Formatting. UNIT V CURRENT TRENDS 9

Logistics Information Systems Need, Characteristics and Design. E-Logistics Structure and Operation. Logistics Resource Management eLRM. Automatic Identification Technologies. Warehouse Simulation. Reverse Logistics Scope, design and as a competitive tool. Global Logistics Operational and Strategic Issues, ocean and air transportation. Strategic logistics planning. Total: 45

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TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Bowersox Donald J, Logistics Management The Integrated Supply Chain Process, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000. Sople Vinod V, Logistics Management The Supply Chain Imperative, Pearson Education, Indian Reprint 2004.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Coyle et al., The Management of Business Logistics, Thomson Learning, 7th Edition, 2004. Ailawadi C Sathish & Rakesh Singh, Logistics Management, PHI, 2005. Bloomberg David J et al., Logistics, Prentice Hall India, 2005. Pierre David, International Logistics, Biztantra, 2003. Ballou Ronald H, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education, Second Indian Reprint, 2004. Back BA9187 UNIT I ADVANCED OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS STRATEGY IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT LT P C 3003 9

Global view of Operations Missions and Strategies OM Decisions Issues in Operations Strategy Strategy Development and Implementation Global operations Strategy options. UNIT II FORECASTING AND SCHEDULING MODLES 9

Forecasting Types, Quantitative Models Moving Averages and Smoothing techniques Error estimations. Scheduling and Sequencing models. UNIT III LOCATION AND LAYOUT STRATEGIES 9

Location Decisions Strategic importance, Factors, Methods. Service Location Strategies. Layout Types Office, retail, warehousing, fixed-position, process-oriented, work-cells, Repetitive and product oriented layouts. UNIT - IV MRP AND ERP 9

MRP Genesis, Prerequisites, Computations. Handling Uncertainties EOQ in MRP MRP II ERP Models and Software. UNIT V RECENT TRENDS IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 9

Recent Trends in operations management Lean manufacturing, CIM, Synchronous manufacturing & theory of constraints - Agile Manufacturing. Total: 45

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TEXTBOOKS 1. 2. Norman Gaither and Gregory Frazler, Operations Management, South Western, Cengage Learning, 2002. Jay Heizer & Barry Render , Operations Management , Pearson Education , 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Roberta S. Russell & Bernard W. Taylor Operations Management Quality and Competetiveness in global environment, Wiley India Fifth Edition, 2006. Chary SN, Production and Operations Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006 Richard Chase & Nicolas Aquilano Operations Management for Competitive advantage, 10/e, TMH, 2006. Back BA9188 UNIT I PRODUCT DESIGN INTRODUCTION LT P C 3003 9

Defining Product, Types of products. Successful Product development characteristics, duration and cost, challenges. Development Process: Generic Process- Adapting to product types. Stage-gate model - New Service Development Process UNIT II PRODUCT PLANNING 9

Product Planning Process Steps. Product Life Cycle. Technology Life Cycle - Understanding Customer Needs - Disruptive Technologies- Product Specification - Concept Generation Activity- Steps- Brain Storming, UNIT III PRODUCT CONCEPT 9

Concept Selection Importance, Methodology, concept Screening, Concept Scoring. Concept Testing. Product Architecture- Definition, Modularity, implication, Establishment, Delayed Differentiation, Platform Planning. UNIT IV INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND DESIGN TOOLS 9

Industrial Design, Design for Manufacturing-Value Engineering-Ergonomics-Prototyping-Robust Design- Collaborative Product development- Product development economics. UNIT V PATENTS 9

Defining Intellectual Property and Patents, Patent Searches and Application, Patent Ownership and Transfer, Patent Infringement, New Developments and International Patent Law. Total: 45

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TEXT BOOK 1. Karl T. Ulrich and Steven D. Eppinger, Product Design and Development, Tata McGraw Hill, Third Edition, reprint 2008.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A.K. Chitale and R.C. Gupta, Product Design and Manufacturing, PHI, 2008. Michael Grieves, Product Life Cycle Management, Tata McGraw Hill , 2006. Deborah E. Bouchoux, Intellectual Property Rights, Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2005. Kerber, Ronald L, Laseter, Timothy M., Strategic Product Creation, Tata- McGraw Hill, 2007. Bruce T. Barkley, Project Management in New Product Development, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008. Back SERVICES OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION LT P C 3003 9

BA9189 UNIT I

Importance and role of Services -Nature of services -Service classification Service Package Service Strategy -Internet strategies - Environmental strategies. UNIT II SERVICE DESIGN 9

New Service Development - Designing the Service delivery system: Service Blue-printing Managing Service Experience - Front-office Back-office Interface - Service scape Implication for Service Design UNIT III SERVICE QUALITY 9

Service Quality- SERVQUAL, -Gap Model -Complaint management - Walk-through Audit Service Recovery - Service Guarantees - Service Encounter. UNIT IV OPERATING SERVICES 9

Service operational planning and control -Process Analysis - Process Simulation -Service Facility Location -Capacity Management in Services Queuing models - Waiting Lines Simulation - Yield management. UNIT V TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 9

Inventory Management in Services Retail Discounting Model - Newsvendor Model - Vehicle Routing and Scheduling -Productivity and Performance measurement - Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) -Scoring System Method for customer selection. Total: 45

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TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. James A. Fitzsimmons, Mona J. Fitzsimmons, Service Management Operations, Strategy, Information Technology, Tata McGraw Hill Edition 2006. Richard Metters, Kathryn King-Metters, Madeleine Pullman, Steve Walton Service Operations Management, South-Western, Cengage Learning, 2006.

REFERENCES 1. 2. Cengiz Haksever, Barry Render, Roberta S. Russell, Rebert G. Murdick, Service Management and Operations, Pearson Education Second Edition. Robert Johnston, Graham Clark, Service Operations Management, Pearson Education, 2005. Back BA9190 UNIT I PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT LT P C 3003 9

Project Management Definition Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project Portfolio Process Project Formulation. Project Manager Roles- Responsibilities and Selection Project Teams. UNIT II PLANNING AND BUDGETING 9

The Planning Process Work Break down Structure Role of Multidisciplinary teams. Budget the Project Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk management. UNIT III SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION 9

PERT & CPM Networks Project Uncertainty and Risk Management Simulation Gantt Charts Expediting a project Resource loading and leveling. Allocating scarce resources Goldratts Critical Chain. UNIT IV CONTROL AND COMPLETION 9

The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle Data Collecting and reporting Project Control Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination. UNIT V PROJECT ORGANISATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 9

Formal Organisation Structure Organisation Design Types of project organizations. Conflict Origin & Consequences. Managing conflict Team methods for resolving conflict. Total: 45

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TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Samuel J. Mantel et al. Project Management Core Textbook, First Indian Edition, Wiley India, 2006. John M. Nicholas, Project Management for Business and Technology - Principles and Practice, Second Edition, Pearson Education, 2006.

REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. Clifford Gray and Erik Larson, Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, 2005. Gido and Clements, Successful Project Management, Second Edition, Thomson Learning, 2003. John M. Nicholas and Herman Steyn, Project Management for Business, Engineering and Technology, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008. Back BA9191 UNIT I ADVANCED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE CONCEPTS LT P C 3003 9

Objectives and functions of Maintenance Maintenance Strategies Organisation for Maintenance Five Zero Concept UNIT II FAILURE DATA ANALYSIS 9

MTBF, MTTF, Useful Life Survival Curves Failure Time distributions (Poisson, Exponential and Normal) - Repair Time Distribution Maintainability Prediction Design for Maintainability Availability. UNIT III MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND REPLACEMENT DECISION 9

Overhaul and repair meaning and difference Optimal overhaul Repair policies for equipment subject to break down Spare parts management. Optimal interval between preventive replacement of equipment subject to break down, group replacement. UNIT IV MAINTENANCE POLICIES 9

Fixed Time Maintenance Condition based Maintenance. Operate to failure Opportunity Maintenance Design out maintenance Total Productive Maintenance. UNIT V RECENT TECHNIQUES 9

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Philosophy and implementation Signature Analysis CMMS Concept of Terotechnology Reengineering Maintenance process. Total: 45

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TEXT BOOKS 1. 2. Mishtra RC and Pathak K, Maintenance Engineering and Management, PHI, 2005. Sushil Kumar Srivatsava, Industrial Maintenance Management, S Chand and Company, 2005.

REFERENCES 1. 2. Jardine AK, Maintenance, Replacement and Reliability, Pitman Publishing. Kelly and Harris MJ, Management of Industrial Maintenance, Butterworth and Company Limited. Back BA9192 UNIT I ROBUST DESIGN INTRODUCTION LT P C 3003 9 experiments -Single Factor 9 EMS rule - 2K 9 Response Surface 9

Introduction to robust design - Robust Design and Experiments -Planning of Overview of quality by design - Quality loss function -ANOVA rationale Experiments. UNIT II FACTORIAL EXPERIMENTS

Basic Definition and Principles - Two factor factorial design - tests on means and 3K factorial designs -Fractional factorial design. UNIT III SPECIAL EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

Randomized blocks - Latin square design - Blocking and confounding Method - Nested designs. UNIT IV ORTHOGONAL EXPERIMENTS

Comparison of classical and Taguchi s approach - Selection and application of orthogonal arrays for design - Conduct of experiments -collection and analysis of simple experiments modifying orthogonal arrays - multi-response data analysis. UNIT V MAKING THE DESIGN ROBUST 9

Variability due to noise factors - classification of quality characteristics and parameters objective functions - Parameter design - optimization using S/N ratios - attribute data analysis. Total: 45

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TEXTBOOK 1. 2. Douglas.C. Montgomery, Design and Analysis of Experiments, John Wiley and Sons 2005. Phillip J. Rose, Taguchi techniques for quality engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.

REFERENCES 1. 2. Nicolo Belavendram, Quality by Design: Taguchi techniques for industrial Experimentation, Prentice Hall 1999. Tapan. P. Bagchi, Taguchi methods explained: Practical steps to Robust Design, PHI, 1993. Back

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