UPSC Mains 2022 Management Optional Paper II questions

32 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Management Optional PYQs

A newly constructed house can collapse due to fault in its design. It can also collapse even if it does not have a design fault. The probability that the design of the newly constructed house is faulty is 0-1. The probability that this house collapses if the design is faulty is 0-95, whereas, the probability that the house collapses without any fault in design is 0-45. It is seen that the house has collapsed. What is the probability that it is due to fault in design?
10 marks
Define 'knowledge-based expert system'. Briefly discuss its major applications in business.
10 marks
"The difference between management of manufacturing (goods) and service operations is reducing." Discuss this statement in the light of the fundamental differences existing between goods and service operations.
10 marks
Eleven police personnel were given a test in shooting. Further they were given a month's training and a second test of equal difficulty was conducted at the end of it. The table below contains the marks awarded in the two tests. Do these marks give evidence that the police personnel benefitted from the training?
Outline the objectives of 'Material Requirements Planning (MRP)' and explain how an MRP system can achieve these objectives.
10 marks
The area sales manager of a company has compiled the following data for the eight territories under his/her supervision. All the territories have similar size and consumer characteristics. The sales manager believes that the number of selling agents assigned to a territory has an impact on its sales revenue: Sales territory Sales Number of selling agents
Find the Pearson's correlation coefficient between the two variables mentioned above. Is the sales manager correct in his/her belief? (ii) Develop a linear regression model and using it, predict the sales in a territory if 16 selling agents are assigned to it.
15 marks
A city administration conducted a study of the waiting time in the emergency wings of three hospitals. These hospitals are located in three zones of the city far away from each other. The administration is interested in reducing the waiting time at the emergency wings. To study this, a random sample of 10 emergency wing cases at each hospital was selected on a particular day and the waiting time was measured. The results are recorded in the following table. At 0°05 level of significance, is there evidence of a difference in the average waiting times in the three hospitals?
(Relevant table is attached at the end of this Paper)
15 marks
Agrofarms Ltd. is a company engaged in large-scale cultivation of organic vegetables, grains and cereals. In 200 acres of land, Agrofarms Ltd. grows only tomatoes and onions. For the upcoming season, it estimates that it can make a profit of 7,000 per acre of tomatoes and ® 2,000 per acre of onions. During this growing season, each acre of tomatoes will require 4 tons of fertilizers and 3 tons of pesticides, whereas each acre of onions will require 2 tons of fertilizers and l ton of pesticides. Agrofarms Ltd. has contracted for at most 600 tons of fertilizers and 330 tons of pesticides. (i) How many acres of land should be devoted to each crop to maximise its profit for the season? Is there any land that remains unfarmed? 0 (ii) What is the minimum profit per acre of onions that would make it economically feasible for Agrofarms Ltd. to grow onions? 6 (iii) If the profit per acre of onions were % 2,500, how many acres of land should Agrofarms Ltd. plant of each crop to maximize the profit for the season?
List the strategic objectives of aggregate planning. 5 (ii) Describe the chase and level strategies for aggregate planning. Which one of these should be preferred? 5 (i) How does aggregate planning in service differ from aggregate planning in manufacturing?
5 marks
What is 'time and motion study'? 4 (ii) Define the terms 'work study' and 'method study'. 5 (iti) Describe the steps involved in work study and method study.
Mention the characteristics of control charts. 4 (ii) What is P-chart? 4 (iii) The following are the inspection results of 0 lots, each lot having 300 pieces. The number of defective pieces in each lot is 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 35, 40, 30, 20 and SO: Date No. of pieces No. of defective (in Novem.ber) inspected pieces found (a) (b). "7 a 2 Calculate the average fraction defective and three sigma limits for P-chart, and state whether the process is in control.
Calculate the average fraction defective and three sigma limits for P-chart, and state whether the process is in control.
12 marks
What exactly is an information system? How does it work? What are its management, organization and technological components?
15 marks
Define and discuss the unique features of e-commerce, digital markets and digital goods.
15 marks
How do information systems help businesses use synergies, core competencies and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage?
20 marks
Is State participation in business essential? Discuss the objectives of liberalization, privatization and globalization.
10 marks
Take the case of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). Assume that HUL emphasizes on sustainability in its products and operations at global level. Are you in agreement that the company is successful because it could effectively embed sustainability into its products and operations? Give your arguments for or against the issue.
10 marks
Critically examine the various initiatives taken by the Government of India in respect of export-import policy. Give examples from India's trade with the Asian countries.
10 marks
Do you think free entry and exit of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) is healthy for the growth of Indian economy? Discuss the business strategies of MNCs in this context.
10 marks
Using a small case study, discuss the contents of a good and workable strategic plan for management and operational control of public sector enterprises in India.
10 marks
Critically examine government's policy with regard to Small-Scale Industries (SSIs). Highlight the role of Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for promotion of growth of SSIs and for overcoming their financial, managerial and operational sickness.
15 marks
"Many objectives of public enterprises are not clear and are conflicting." Discuss the statement and point out whether public enterprises have achieved the objectives laid down by the government.
15 marks
Elaborate the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Governance. Discuss how the government regulations have influenced CSR actions of large companies. 10 (ti) What are the major economic impacts of cybercrime? Are the Indian cyber-laws adequate to effectively deal with cyber-security threats? Discuss.
10 marks
"Strategies are formulated and operated at different levels of management." Discuss this statement. Explain with examples how strategies operating at different levels are integrated.
15 marks
Greer (ears) wrifa Briefly discuss the meaning and utility of the following
Discuss the Porter's five forces of competition in an industry of your choice. Also, identify the important strategic groups in that industry and highlight the effects of such groups on the strategies of the market leader.
20 marks
Discuss the importance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for developing economies like India. Should these countries go all out for attracting more FDI? 8 (ii) Discuss the role of authorities created by the Government of India for streamlining the FDI movement in India.
Discuss the role of authorities created by the Government of India for streamlining the FDI movement in India.
Outline how the culture of a country might influence the cost of doing business in that country. Illustrate with examples. 7 (ii) What is ethnocentrism? How does it influence the management of multi- national companies?
8 marks
If you were a manager in a company that operates in many countries, what criteria would you use to determine whether a technological innovation should be developed as a product for global consumers or local consumers? 7 (ii) COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global logistics and supply chains. Explain how an efficient logistic function can help an international business compete more effectively in the post-pandemic global marketplace. 7 (iii) What are the various options a firm has to minimize its global tax liability?

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