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SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. You have been appointed a Project manager for a major software products company. Your job is to manage the development of the next generation version of its widely used word-processing software. Because new revenue must be generated, tight deadlines have been established and announced. What team structure would you choose and why? What software process model(s) would you choose and why?

2. You have been asked to develop a small application that analyzes each course offered by a university and reports the average grade obtained in the course (for a given term). White a statement of scope that bounds this problem.

3. Use the COCOMO II Model I to estimate the effort required to build software for a simple ATM that produces 12 screens, 10 reports, and will require approximately 80 software components, Assume average complexity and average developer/environment maturity. Use the application composition model with object points.

4. Develop a spreadsheet model that implements one or two of the estimation techniques described in this chapter. Alternatively, a acquire one or more on-line models for software project estimation from web-based sources.

5. A system has 12 external inputs, 24 external outputs, fields 30 different external queries, manages 4 internal logical files, and interfaces with 6 different legacy systems (6 EIFs). All of these data are of average complexity, and the overall system is relatively simple. Compute FP for the system.

6. Give at least three examples in which black-box testing might give the impression that everything’s OK, while white vox tests might uncover an error. Give at least three examples in which white-box testing might give the impression that “everything’s OK,” while black-box tests might uncover an error.

Software Project Management

1.         How does the requirement process can be explained?

2.         What is step wise project planning? Draw a diagram for an overview of stepwise planning.

3.         i) Write the basis for software estimating

4.         What is network planning model? How to formulate network model?

5.         Explain the method of estimating the duration of an activity.

6.         Explain top-down project schedule plan.

7.         Explain the functions and responsibilities of software configuration management.

8.         Discuss in detail any one tool for project management.

9.         Discuss risk management in software development.

10.  Write a case study of a Software Project Management System for an automated education system which contains the requirement, gathering, planning, Implementation, Test Cases and Staffing.

Software Project Management

1.      What is LOC? Explain disadvantage of this method as a measure of size of a software. Compare Halstead’s length and volume measures of size with LOC measure by giving suitable example.

2.     What is the use of the following tools in Software Project Scheduling? Also, mention its significance:

i)  WBS

ii) CPM

iii)PERT charts

3.     Suppose you are developing a software product in the organic mode. You have estimated the size of the product to be about 1,00, 000 lines of code. Compute the nominal effort and development time.

4.     What is a Software Process? Why it is required to model a software process? List various tools available for process modeling. Explain any one tool with an example.

5.     Define term resource in Project Management. What types of resources are required to develop a software project? Explain the significance of resource allocation phase.

6.     What is significance and role of Project Closure Analysis in Software Project Management? Write steps to perform closure analysis.

7.      What is Software Reliability? How it is different from Hardware Reliability?

8.    Why is it important to track the progress of a project? Explain various monitoring and controlling techniques to track the project progress.

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Software Management

1.                   Explain in detail the phases involved in the Waterfall model.

2.         A software package is to be designed and build to assist in software cost estimation. It will input certain parameters and produce initial cost estimates to be used at bidding time.

a.         It has been suggested that a software prototype would be of value in these circumstances. Explain why this might be.

b.         Discuss how much prototyping could be controlled to ensure that it is conducted in an orderly and affective way and within a specified time span

3.         Differentiate between principles of Conventional Software Engineering and Modern Software Management.

4.         The application of risk management to software development projects has been strongly advocated. In practice, however, managers are often reluctant to apply the techniques. What do you think might be the reason for this

5.         On a large project it is often be the responsibility of a team leader to allocate tasks to individuals. Why might it be unsatisfactory to leave such allocations entirely to the discretion of the team leader?

6.         What do you mean by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Explain it in detail

7.         Explain in detail COCOMO Cost Estimation Model.

8.         If you were asked as an expert to provide an estimate of the effort needed to make certain changes to an existing piece of software, what information would you like to hand to assist you in making that estimate?

9.         Explain CMM, its levels in brief along with examples?

10.       Explain in detail Iteration Workflows?

Software Project Management

1.         In what ways are the Marshall Field’s flood disaster recovery effort a project? Why are large-scale disaster response and recovery efforts projects?

2.         In what ways do the characteristics of crisis management as described in this case correspond to those of project management?

3.         Who was (were) the project manager(s) and what was his or her (their) responsibility? Who was assigned to the project team and why were they on the team?

4.         Comment on the appropriateness of using disaster recovery efforts such as this.

5.         What form of project management (basic, program, and so on) does this case most closely resemble?

1.         What form of project management (basic, program, and so on) does this case most closely resemble?

2.         The project manager is also the director of FS, only one of the departments that will be affected by the new benefits system. Does this seem like a good idea? What are the pros and cons of her selection?

3.         Comment on the team members’ part time assignment to the project and the expectation that they give the project top priority.

4.         Much of the success of this project depends on the performance of team members who are not employed by Quick, namely the HBS consultants. They must develop the entire hardware/software benefits system. Why was an outside firm likely chosen for such an important part of the project manager in meeting project goals?

1.         What is the system? What are its key elements and subsystems? What are the boundaries and how are they determined? What is the environment?

2.         Who are the decision makers?

3.         What is the problem? Carefully formulate it.

4.         Define the overall objective of the water waste management program. Because the program is wide-ranging in scope, you should break this down into several sub- objectives.

5.         Define the criteria or measures of performance to be used to determine whether the objectives of the program are being met. Specify several criteria for each sub-objective. As much as possible, the criteria should be quantitative, although some qualitative measures should also be included. How will you know if the criteria that you define are the appropriate ones to use?

6.         What are the resources and constraints?

7.         Elaborate on the kinds of alternatives and range of solutions to solving the problem.

8.         Discuss some techniques that could be used to help evaluate which alternatives are best.

1.         Why was the system a failure?

2.         What was the likely cause of its lack of use?

3.         What steps or procedures were absent or poorly handled in the project conception phase?

1.         What do you think will happen?

2.         How do you think the crisis facing Yrisket will affect the Mulder project? The Agentfox project?

1.         What steps or actions should the architect and contractor have taken before committing to the specifications on the window units and spacing between granite slabs the would have reduced or eliminated this problem?

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. Prepare a business case

2. Draft the feasibility report

3. Identify the stake holders involved in this project with their suitable role and responsibilities

4. Under what circumstances can Ms.Mary outsource this work?

5. Identify few known quality principles/policies that can be implemented while developing this project.

1. Calculate the weighted average development time for each module

2. Standard deviation for each module

3. Calculate the standard deviation for the complete project and the estimated time frame for completion?

4. Assuming Rakesh has to finish this project 20 weeks. What is the team strength he would need to do it?

5. What are the possible issues Rakesh may face while hiring Human Resources from the local country?

1. Based on assumptions, identify minimum of five important risks involved in the project

2. Perform a qualitative risk analysis based on the answer for Q. 1 above

3. Perform a quantitative risk analysis based on Q.1 and Q. 2 above. Assume numerical value ranges for probability and impact (Exposure) of risks

4. Prepare a sample risk register for such a project

5. List out three positive risks in such a project

1. Should a third party vendor be selected to do this software project? If yes, then what are the legal formalities D-Smart Infotech need to complete with New Boston School and the selected vendor?

2. What are the high level risks associated in such a project?

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SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1) Do you agree with foreman?

2) What things would you want to investigate relative to possible clauses?

3) Discuss some of the possibilities in this case?

4) Is Safety more a psychological problem or more an engineering problem, why?

1) From a Safety point of view what investigations would you wish to have made?

2) Suggest how these investigations might be handled? i.e. what people, departments or

organizations might carry out investigations of what hazards?

3) How serious are the dangers is unsuspected hazards of new products? Cite an

example or two briefly?

4) Suggest steps a company may take to increase the probability that its products will

not prove injurious on occasion?

1) What are the two considerations in reducing the fire hazard?

2) What provisions should be made for rescue units?

3) Which portable fire-extinguishing equipment you would recommend?

4) Suggest a training program for fire prevention?

1) Define the term Insurance cost?

2) Define the term Average Uninsured costs?

3) Why is it desirable to make some use of averages or ratios in calculating the cost to a

company resulting from its work injuries?

4) What is the logical basis for including the cost of no injury accidents as well as

injury cases when appraising the measurable dollar gain from safety work?

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Rural Management

1.         The affluent class of rural consumer

2.         Cottage Industry

3.         Chique sachet shampoo

4.         Attitude

Q2.      Describe the various sources of collecting primary and secondary data during

rural market research?      (10 marks)

Q3.      What are the various basis of segmentation of rural market?          (10 marks)

Q4.      Describe the rural consumer classification according to income? Which all

classes are most likely to possess a two-wheeler?        (10 marks)

Q5.      What are the various innovations companies have evolved to overcome the

barriers in rural India. Answer using rural success stories.   (10 marks)

Q6.      Why are money lenders so successful in villages despite charging high interest rates?

Q7.      What does NABARD stands for? Explain the various services offered by NABARD?       

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1. What are the advantages and disadvantages from the buyer’s and seller’s perspectives of purchasing merchandise through Internet auctions like eBay?

2. Will a significant amount of retail sales be made through Internet auctions like eBay in the future? Why or why not?

3. What are eBay’s competitive advantages? Will it be able to withstand the competition from other auction sites like Yahoo! And Amazon’s auctions?

1. What prices caused Courtney’s charge?

2. Which price would result in the highest profit?

3. What other factors should Courtney’s consider?

4. What price would you charge, and how many units would you order?

1) Knowing that the company wants a mixed-media ad campaign to support this event, prepare an ad plan for the general merchandise manager that costs no more than $40,000?

2) Work out the daily scheduling of all advertising?

3) Work out the dollars to be devoted to each medium?

4) Justify your plan?

1. What are the pros and cons of Enterprise’s human resource management strategy?

2. Would you want to work for Enterprise? Why or why not?

3. How does its human resource strategy complement the quality of customer service delivered by its representatives?

1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various alternatives Ruth Diamond is considering?

2) Do you nave any other suggestions for improving the store’s sales?

3) What would you recommend? Why?

1) What is the best way for the Home Depot to continue to grow?

2) Can Home Depot maintains its current market position with its new policies and increasing competition?

3) Will more efficient operations and increased centralization be effective in streamlining Home Depot’ business?

4) How might the shifts in corporate culture affect executives, management, and associates?

1) Can this type of advertising campaign improve Wal-Mart’s image in the eyes of associates, consumers, investors, and the press?

2) What else could Wal-Mart do to improve its reputation?

3) Go to Wal-Mart Stores home page at http://www. walmartstores.com and click on College Recruiting. Explore what this page has to offer. If a Wal-Mart recruiter came to your campus, would you consider Wal-Mart as an employer? Why or why not?

1) What, if any, are the differences in A & F’s and AE retail strategy?

2) What are the brand images of A&f and AE? What words and phrases are associated with each retailer’s brand name?

3) List other specialty apparel retailers that target the same customers as A&F and AE. How do these brands differentiate themselves in the competitive retail environment? Construct a product positioning map to illustrate.

4) Which retailer(s) has (have) the stronger competitive position? Why?

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Q1) What are Retailing? Explain the functions of retailing.

Q2) Describe in detail various ‘theories of retailing’.

Q3) What are the several types of store locations ? Discuss.

Q4) Describe three type of shopping centers.

Q5) What is ‘customer relationship marketing’ ? briefly explain ‘Relationship Marketing strategies’ in Retailing .

Q6) What is meant by ‘Relationship Marketing’ ? Compare and contrast the relationship marketing in organized and unorganized retail sectors.

Q7) What are different ‘Retail promotion strategies’? Why media selection is a very important issue in retail management.

Q8) What do you mean by sales promotion? Write in detail different tools of sales promotion.

Retail Management

1. Do you think that people will buy merchandise related to movies? It yes please mentions the reasons.

2:- Suggest ways to overcome from piracy problems in movie merchandising?

3:- Suggest new type of merchandise that film producers can bring it to the market?

4:- Are you aware of Hollywood movie merchandise? If yes specify how they are different from bolly wood merchandise. Do you think that Indian consumer buy Hollywood merchandise?

1:- Do you think that virtual retailing channel will have consumer confidence?

2:- How the company should attract the modern house wife who addict to serials to watch home shop?

3:- Discuss the new product development strategies used in the case?

4:- Do you think Network 18’s segmentation is proper? Comment.

1.       Analyze the pricing strategies adopted by café coffee day to establish its own identity amongst its competitors

1. Analyze the marketing strategies adopted by Sharma to promote his boutique-Mriganani.

2. What steps should Mr. Sharma take to promote the sales

Retail Selling

QUESTION:  COMMENT ON ANY 8 OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:

1. The organized retail industry in India is faced with stiff competition from the unorganized sector.

2. There is a shortage of quality real estate and infrastructure requirements in our country.

3. Opposition to Foreign Direct Investment from small traders affects retail industry.

4. Very high stamp duties on transfer of property affects the industry.

5. Shortage of retail space in central and downtown locations also hinders the growth of retail industry.

6. Presence of strong Pro-tenancy laws makes it difficult to evict tenants and this is posing problems.

7. Land-use conversion is time consuming and becoming complex.

8. For settling property disputes, it consumes lot of time.

9. Rigid building laws makes procurement of retail space difficult.

10. Non residents are not allowed to own property except they are of Indian origin.

11. Prohibition of Foreign investment in real estate business.

12. Customs duties are levied on import of goods in India.

We are assessing distribution options for a new line of accessories (upscale purses, scarves, jewelry). Ideally. We would like to get into some of the upscale department stores. Since we are not familiar with entry into these channels,

QUESTION: How will you point us in the right direction as to how best to get started in making such contacts and getting the outlets interested in distributing my products? Where is the best place to get more information on supplying goods to retailers? 

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The layout of my shop is poorly designed and I am not always able to keep an eye on all customers. Cameras and mirrors are out of the question at present and I frequently “lose” small items.

QUESTION: Is there an inexpensive theft deterrent that you could suggest?

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