UPSC Mains 2019 Management Optional Paper II questions

32 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2019. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Management Optional PYQs

A chemical company produces two chemical products: 'A' and 'B'. Production of both products requires the same process, 'T' and 'II'. The production of 'B' results also in a by-product 'C' at no extra cost. The product 'A' can be sold at a profit of = 3 per unit and 'B' at a profit of = 8 per unit. Some of this by-product can be sold at a unit profit of = 2, the remainder has to be destroyed and the destruction cost is = 1 per unit. Forecasts show that up to 5 units of 'C' can be sold. The ) company gets 3 units of 'C' for each unit of 'B' produced. The manufacturing times are 3 hours each per unit for 'A' on process 'T and 'I', and 4 hours and 5 hours per unit for 'B' on process T and 'II', ' respectively. Because the product 'C' results from producing 'B', no time is used in producing 'C'. The available times are 18 and 21 hours of process 'T and 'IT', respectively. Formulate this problem as an LP model to determine the quantity of 'A' and 'B' which should be produced, keeping 'C' in mind, to make the highest profit for the company.
10 marks
Business writer Tom Peters has suggested that in making process changes, we should "Try it, test it, and get on with it." How does this square with the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control ' (DMAIC)/continuous improvement philosophy?
10 marks
What is Decision Support System (DSS)? Describe the different methods of classification of DSS applications and state their components.
10 marks
What is Kanban Production Control System? State the different possible approaches for Kanban System. Determine the number of Kanbans needed for setting up a Kanban Control System.
10 marks
A company has 3 plants manufacturing 000 scooters in a month. Plants 'A', 'B' and 'C' manufacture 500, 300 and 200 scooters per month respectively. 90%, 92% and 95% scooters are rated standard quality in; plants 'A', 'B' and 'C' respectively. (i) What is the probability that a scooter selected at random is of standard quality? (ii) What is the probability that a scooter selected at random comes from plant 'B' if it is known that the scooter is of standard quality? 40 a.
What is the probability that a scooter selected at random is of standard quality? (ii) What is the probability that a scooter selected at random comes from plant 'B' if it is known that the scooter is of standard quality?
10 marks
What is Aggregate Operations Plan? Discuss the different Production Planning Strategies. State the relevant costs associated with Aggregate Production Plan.
15 marks
The iiteaion represent the number of units produced by four different workers using five different types of machines
On the basis of this information, can it be concluded that (i) workers do not differ with regard to mean productivity (ii) mean production. is same for different machines? [Test at 5% level of significance] 10+10=20 [Tables attached]
The following data gives the marks in Mathematics in a competitive examination in 2018
Describe the procedure and draw a random sample of size 8 without replacement from the given marks by suitable method. 15 Give an estimate of mean score and its standard error. You may use the following random numbers
E-Education is a new start-up that develops and markets MBA courses offered over the Internet. The company is currently located in Bangalore and employs 150 people. Due to strong growth, the company needs ~ additional office space. The company has the option of leasing additional space at its current location in Bangalore for the next two years, but after that will need to move to a new building. Another option the company is considering is moving the entire operation to a new building. Another option the company is considering is moving the entire operation into a small Central India town immediately. A fourth option is for the company to lease a new building in Bangalore immediately. If the company chooses the first option and leases new space at its current location, it can, at the end of two years, either lease a new building in Bangalore or move to a small town in Central India. The following are some additional facts about the alternatives and current situation: 1. The company has a 75% chance of surviving the next two years. 2. Leasing the new space for two years at the current location in Bangalore would cost = 7,50,000 per year. 3. Moving the entire location to Central India would cost = 10 lakhs. Leasing a new building would cost only = 5,00,000 per year. 4. Moving to a new building in Bangalore would cost = 2,00,000 and leasing the new building would cost = 6,50,000. 5. The company can cancel the lease at any time. 6. The company would build its own building in five years, if it survives. co Assume all other costs and revenues are the same no matter where the company is located. What should E-Education do?
20 marks
Ten accountants were given intensive coaching and four tests were conducted in a month. The scores of tests 1 and 4 are given below
Marks in 1% Test: 60 42 61 42 60 41 70 65 62 38 'z Marks in 4' Test: 62 40 61] 52| 68] 51| 64 63 72| 50 ies Do the scores from test 1 to test 4 show an improvement? Test at 5% level of significance. ! [Tables attached] (ii) State the properties of the normal curve. What is a standard normal distribution? Discuss its importance.
15 marks
What is a Supply Chain? What are the elements of Supply Chain Management? What is the need to manage a supply chain, and what are some potential benefits of doing so?
15 marks
What is Enterprise Resource Planning? Describe the different functional areas of it. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using ERP?
Discuss the different types of inventory owned by a business and state the costs associated with inventory. (ii) Items purchased from a vendor cost = 20 each and the forecast for next years' demand is 1,000 units. If it costs ¥ 5 every time an order is placed for more units and the storage cost is = 4 per unit per year, what quantity should be ordered each time? I. What is the total ordering cost for a year? II. What is the total storage cost for a year?
15 marks
What is System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? Describe in detail the different phases of SDLC and the duties and functions involved in each 'stage. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of SDLC.
20 marks
"SMEs provide immediate large scale employment. They offer a method of ensuring a more equitable distribution of wealth and national resources." In this context, give arguments in favour of SMEs.
10 marks
"Business firms across the world are applying Global e-Business in various divisions to achieve success." Comment on the statement and discuss the various applications of Global e-Business used by firms.
10 marks
Kumar intends to launch a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firm in India dealing in the manufacture and marketing of personal care products. He has assigned the task of designing the 'Vision' of the firm to his Managing Director. If you were the Managing Director of the firm, what dimensions would you include and what dimensions would you: avoid in the 'Vision' of the firm? What process would you adopt to envision the 'Vision'?
10 marks
In India, it is becoming increasingly difficult to push through proposals of privatisation. Discuss the difficulties in the process of privatisation.
Discuss Hofstede's 'Cross-Cultural Classification' with reference to multicultural management and its implications on international business decisions.
10 marks
In the context of State participation in business, the government efforts to make business and commerce easy have been widely acknowledged. The next frontier on ease of doing business is addressing pendency, delays and backlogs in appellate and judicial areas. Suggest ways to address the "law's delay" and boost the economy.
20 marks
Evaluate the various initiatives of the 'Exports from India Scheme' under the Foreign Trade Policy of India. List the major goods exported from India from 2016 onwards.
15 marks
A bicycle manufacturing company needs to do value chain analysis of its operations. Suggest in detail as to which method of value chain analysis should be adopted by the bicycle company.
15 marks
Discuss the relation between Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. What steps have been taken by the government to improve Corporate Governance in India?
15 marks
With reference to 'Export-Import Procedures', explain the 'Different Variants of Bill of Lading along with their Functions' for an export ~ transaction.
20 marks
Discuss the various factors as to why firms are motivated to adopt the "Horizontal Integration Strategies". (ii) Discuss the various principles by which Strategic Alliances can be managed successfully in Indian companies.
15 marks
Give a critical assessment of Cyber Laws in India. (ii) Who is a consumer under Consumer Protection Act? What are the basic rights of consumers?
15 marks
Ada Apparels' is a company dealing with ready-made garments (RMG) business. The CEO of the company wants to expand his business overseas and has conveyed his decision to his Global Marketing Director. If you were the Global Marketing Manager of 'Ada Apparels', which all 'Contractual Modes of Global Marketing Strategies' would you adopt?. Discuss any two contractual modes of global marketing strategies in detail.
15 marks
Differentiate between 'Systematic Approach' and 'Processed Form; Approach' of Environmental Analysis.; (ii) Evaluate the various factors which affect the Environmental Appraisal of an organisation. (ai) Do an Internal Analysis of any organisation using VRIO Framework.
20 marks

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