Solapur University Question Paper
M.B.A. (Part – II) (Semester – IV) (New) Examination, 2014
Group E : PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (Paper – III)
Industrial Engineering
Day and Date : Tuesday, 13-5-2014 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2) Attempt any 2 questions from Q. 2, Q. 3 and Q. 4.
3) Attempt any 2 questions from Q. 5, Q. 6 and Q. 7.
1. Study the following case carefully and answer the questions given at the end.
A group of 12 workers were responsible for assembling water heating geysers.
number of different models with different capacities were being manufactured.
With appropriate small tools, each worker assembled a part of the geyser. The
partially completed geyser was transferred from one workstation to another.
When the geyser was completed an inspector would check it over to ensure that
it was working properly. The geyser was then placed for proper packaging in
different containers.
The assembly line was properly balanced by industrial engineers who had used
time and motion study to break jobs into subassembly tasks. The time required
for each subassembly had also been balanced so that the task performed by
each worker was supposed to take exactly the same amount of time.The workers
were paid on an hourly basis.
The Inspector observed that morale amongst workers was low and there were a
percentage of badly assembled geysers. Rejects caused by the worker rather
than faulty materials were about 25%.
After discussing the issue with management it was decided to have a meeting
with the workers. The workers were asked whether they would like to build the
geysers individually. The workers agreed with an option of going back to the old
program if the new one did not work well. After several days of training each
worker began to assemble the entire geyser.
The workers were ably supported and motivated by the Inspector. Productivity
increased considerably. Controllable rejects caused by workers had dropped
from 25% to 2% in 6 months. The workers had responded positively and their
morale was high and the workers did all the routine inspection by themselves.
The Inspector was transferred to another job in the organization.
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Questions :
a) Analyze the case 5
b) Identify the problem 2
c) Find out alternative solutions 5
d) Give the best solution. 2
2. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Type of allowances
ii) Role of supervisor in method improvement studies
iii) Multiple activity chart.
3. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Performance rating
ii) Man-Machine Chart
iii) Productivity and fatigue.
4. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Need for method study
ii) Difference between normal time and standard time.
iii) BPR in productivity improvement.
5. Define Work Study and explain its scope in raising the productivity in an enterprise ? 14
6. What is ergonomics ? Explain various factors considered in ergonomics. 14
7. Distinguish between normal and working areas ? Discuss their relation to workplace
arrangement. 14
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M.B.A. (Part – II) (Semester – IV) (New) Examination, 2014
Group E : PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (Paper – III)
Industrial Engineering
Day and Date : Tuesday, 13-5-2014 Total Marks : 70
Time : 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2) Attempt any 2 questions from Q. 2, Q. 3 and Q. 4.
3) Attempt any 2 questions from Q. 5, Q. 6 and Q. 7.
1. Study the following case carefully and answer the questions given at the end.
A group of 12 workers were responsible for assembling water heating geysers.
number of different models with different capacities were being manufactured.
With appropriate small tools, each worker assembled a part of the geyser. The
partially completed geyser was transferred from one workstation to another.
When the geyser was completed an inspector would check it over to ensure that
it was working properly. The geyser was then placed for proper packaging in
different containers.
The assembly line was properly balanced by industrial engineers who had used
time and motion study to break jobs into subassembly tasks. The time required
for each subassembly had also been balanced so that the task performed by
each worker was supposed to take exactly the same amount of time.The workers
were paid on an hourly basis.
The Inspector observed that morale amongst workers was low and there were a
percentage of badly assembled geysers. Rejects caused by the worker rather
than faulty materials were about 25%.
After discussing the issue with management it was decided to have a meeting
with the workers. The workers were asked whether they would like to build the
geysers individually. The workers agreed with an option of going back to the old
program if the new one did not work well. After several days of training each
worker began to assemble the entire geyser.
The workers were ably supported and motivated by the Inspector. Productivity
increased considerably. Controllable rejects caused by workers had dropped
from 25% to 2% in 6 months. The workers had responded positively and their
morale was high and the workers did all the routine inspection by themselves.
The Inspector was transferred to another job in the organization.
SLR-XY – 82
Questions :
a) Analyze the case 5
b) Identify the problem 2
c) Find out alternative solutions 5
d) Give the best solution. 2
2. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Type of allowances
ii) Role of supervisor in method improvement studies
iii) Multiple activity chart.
3. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Performance rating
ii) Man-Machine Chart
iii) Productivity and fatigue.
4. Write short notes on any two : 14
i) Need for method study
ii) Difference between normal time and standard time.
iii) BPR in productivity improvement.
5. Define Work Study and explain its scope in raising the productivity in an enterprise ? 14
6. What is ergonomics ? Explain various factors considered in ergonomics. 14
7. Distinguish between normal and working areas ? Discuss their relation to workplace
arrangement. 14
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