1
5 Marksmedium
What is 'central limit theorem'? Give three managerial examples, where 'central limit theorem' is applicable.
StatisticsManagementEconomics
2
5 Marksmedium
A set of parts coming out from a process are measured for their weights. Assuming that the weights are normally distributed with a mean of 73 kg and a standard deviation of 8 kg, what is the probability that a part coming out from this process will weigh between 65 kg and 89 kg?
StatisticsMathematicsData Analysis
3
5 Marksmedium
Explain the concept of shadow price in a linear programming problem. How can this concept be used for managerial decision?
Operations ManagementEconomicsMathematics
4
15 Marksmedium
What is information system planning? Describe Nolan's six-stage model for IS planning. State the advantages and disadvantages of the model.
Information TechnologyManagementStrategy
5
15 Markshard
Suppose we wish to implement a transaction processing system that maintains ACID properties even in the presence of crashes. In the event of a crash, any information stored on disk can be retrieved but any data stored in memory will be lost. Describe one serious shortcoming of each of the following implementations:
The database is updated on disk on each transaction.
The database is kept in memory and on disk, with the copy on disk updated every fifty transactions.
The database is kept in memory. A log file is maintained on disk recording every transaction.
Information TechnologyDatabase ManagementComputer Science
6
15 Marksmedium
What is the optimal order size (in litres) for the WeWe paint?
Operations ManagementEconomicsInventory Control
7
5 Marksmedium
What is the minimum total inventory cost for the WeWe paint?
Operations ManagementEconomicsInventory Control
8
5 Marksmedium
What is the number of orders per year for optimal ordering policy?
Operations ManagementEconomicsInventory Control
9
5 Marksmedium
What is the time between two orders (i.e., the order cycle)?
Operations ManagementEconomicsInventory Control
10
5 Marksmedium
If the lead time is 9 days, what is the reorder level?
Operations ManagementEconomicsInventory Control
11
10 Marksmedium
Why are micro-payments so important for the future of e-commerce? Explain why traditional payment systems are inadequate for e-commerce.
FinanceE-commerceTechnology
12
10 Marksmedium
Elucidate the concept of 'multilateral netting' and explain how it influences management of cash flows in a multinational enterprise (MNE).
FinanceInternational BusinessEconomics
13
10 Marksmedium
Do you think that the decline in online trading was a watershed event? Comment.
FinanceEconomicsInvestment
14
10 Marksmedium
What is a good framework to analyze the changes in competitive forces to shape the competitive strategy?
StrategyManagementEconomics
15
10 Marksmedium
How did change in competitive forces in the brokerage industry change the strategies required for success in the industry?
FinanceEconomicsIndustry Analysis
16
20 Marksmedium
In your opinion, which of the international trade theories explains the above trade patterns? Explain the above trade patterns with the theory that you think is most appropriate.
EconomicsInternational BusinessTrade
17
10 Marksmedium
Briefly explain the concept of 'dumping'. Elaborate various forms of dumping and their impact on the target market.
EconomicsInternational BusinessTrade
18
10 Marksmedium
Explain the concept of 'terms of trade' and its significance. Differentiate between 'net', 'gross' and 'income' terms of trade. Identify the reasons for differences of 'terms of trade' between developed and developing countries.
EconomicsInternational BusinessTrade
19
10 Marksmedium
Managing external debt portfolio of a multinational firm is crucial to profitability, as otherwise operational efficiency will jeopardize." Explain this in the context of enhancing corporate value.
FinanceInternational BusinessEconomics