UPSC Mains MANAGEMENT-PAPER-II 2022

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?

Define 'knowledge-based expert system'. Briefly discuss its major applications in business.

“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.

Eleven police personnel were given a test in shooting. Further they were given a month's training and at the end of it a second test of equal difficulty was conducted. The table below gives the marks awarded in both the tests. Do these marks give evidence that the training has benefitted the police personnel?

Outline the objectives of 'Material Requirements Planning (MRP)' and explain how an MRP system can achieve these objectives.

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 : (i) 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.

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?

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?

What is the minimum profit per acre of onions that would make it economically feasible for Agrofarms Ltd. to grow onions?

If the profit per acre of onions were ₹2,500, how many acres of land should Agrofarms Ltd. plant of each crop to maximise the profit for the season?

(i) List the strategic objectives of aggregate planning. (ii) Describe the chase and level strategies for aggregate planning. Which one of these should be preferred? (iii) How does aggregate planning in service differ from aggregate planning in manufacturing?

What is 'time and motion study'?

Define the terms 'work study' and 'method study'.

Describe the steps involved in work study and method study.

Mention the characteristics of control charts.

What is P-chart?

Is State participation in business essential? Discuss the objectives of liberalization, privatization and globalization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Outline how the culture of a country might influence the cost of doing business in that country. Illustrate with examples.

What is ethnocentrism? How does it influence the management of multinational companies?

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?

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.

What are the various options a firm has to minimize its global tax liability?