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NMIMS Semester 3 December 2024 Banking & Finance Assignment Marketing of Financial Services Q1. A Finance Head (CFO) of Finance Company is deeply analyzing the criticalities of outside Market environment from Customer point of view. While analyzing Consumer Choices for Financial Services, how CFO & his team can demarcate the ‘Non- Controllable’ Consumer Choices in rendering of Financial Services? Kindly elaborate. Q2. A 60-year-old senior citizen, recently retired from a GM position at an MNC, has received a substantial retirement corpus. Seeking to ensure a comfortable and secure post- retirement life, he approaches an investment planning firm for guidance. What guidelines should the Firm’s Investment Advisor follow in developing a retirement plan for this individual? Q3. a) In case if a NBFC is being set up at Town place and planning to render core financial services to young & mid age Crowd (50% population) what they can enlist as most  Distinct  Characteristics  of  Financial  Services?  Elaborate  any  4  to  5  Distinct Financial Services. Q3. b) How a Bank Manager foresee their Customers Important Choices while availing different types of Banking Services? Explain Paradigm as Internal Factors. Retail banking Q1. The Retail Banking segment has become extremely competitive and hence it has become challenging for Retail banks to setup strategies to establish their presence, and grow in the market by reaching to as many customers as possible. Discuss the various Corporate level marketing strategies deployed for the same. Also discuss the need and relevance of distribution management Q2. The banking transactions has seen a drastic shift in the payment mechanism especially post covid. Discuss the relevance of a payment system in the context of the retail banking scenario by enlisting the various payment systems. Explain any three such payment systems in detail. Q3. Retail banks have faced a long-standing challenge in the form of repayment defaults which may convert to non-performing assets (NPAs) in many cases. Thus banks need to critically evaluate their lending process. Discuss the following aspect of Credit provision in Retail banking a. Discuss the basic lending principles followed by retail banks. b. Discuss the components of the credit score and the importance of the CIBIL score. Cost & Management Accounting Q1. ABC Ltd., has given the following budgeted and actual sales figures:             Budgeted        Actual             Quantity          Sale Price        Value   Quantity          Sales Price       Value                         Rs.       Rs.                  Rs.       Rs. Product A        500      60        30,000 600      65        39,000 Product B        700      40        28,000 650      38        24,700 The cost per unit of product A and B was Rs. 55 and Rs. 32 respectively. Compute variances to explain difference between budgeted and actual profit. Q2. Discuss the role of management accounting in shaping strategic decisions within an organization. Provide examples of how management accounting practices can influence long-term planning and sustainability. Q3. (a) Analyze the differences between standard costing and budgetary control. How do these tools help in managing operational performance within an organization? Q3 (b) Evaluate the importance of understanding cost behaviours in decision-making. How can misinterpretation of cost behaviours impact a company’s financial decisions? Commercial Banking System & Role of RBI 1. Capital formation is important for economic growth of any country. It helps in making a particular country self-sufficient in such a way that it does not have to be dependent on other nations for foreign investments. Explain the different factors affecting capital formation. 2. Commercial banks are life-line of any economy. They play a very important role in development of trade & commerce in the country. Describe different functions of Commercial banks and do SWOT analysis of Commercial Banks. 3. One of the critical source of income of commercial banks is interest income which bank earns from interest on loans and advances to the customer. Advances may be classified as fund based and non-fund based. In today’s scenario of increasing Non Performing Assets (NPA) of the bank, banks are focusing more on non-fund based loans. a) Discuss any three fund based loans and its advantages. b) Discuss any three non-fund based loans and its advantages. Corporate Finance 1. ABC Limited has equity with a market value of Rs. 20 Lacs and debt with a market value of Rs. 15 Lacs. The Balance sheet of the company showed the Capital Structure as under: Capital Structure         BV Share Capital  10,00,000 Debentures      5,00,000 Bank Loan      8,00,000 Cost of debt is 9%. The risk-free rate is 8% and the market rate is 18%. The beta of the company is 0.15. The firm pays no taxes. What is ABC Limited’s debt to equity ratio? What is ABC Limited’s weighted average cost of capital based on Market value as well as Book value? Answer up to 2 decimal places. ABC Limited is in growing stage and soon the company will be under 35% tax bracket, in such a scenario the company is thinking to raise the debt up to 70%. Under these conditions, what will be the new DE ratio and the new cost of capital of the company? What is the impact of change in DE ratio as above on the Company and why? 2. XYZ Ltd. is evaluating a new project proposal with a cash outlay of Rs. 80,000. Cash inflows are 25,000 , 28,200 , 32,000, 12,000, 15,000. The project is being funded entirely by a bank loan raised at an interest rate of 9% p.a. Currently there is no tax applicability to the firm. Evaluate the project using NPV and IRR methodologies. The Board of Directors want a minimum of 12% as its rate of return on the project. Will the company take up the project? How will the situation be different if the company is subject to a tax of 25%? 3a. Maya bought a house of value Rs. 65,00,000. She got a loan of 80% of the value of the house from the bank. The bank offered her a loan for 10 years @ 8.5% interest payable annually. Calculate the equated annual payment to be made by her and draw up her annual

NMIMS Semester 3 December 2023 Retail Management Assignments Consumer behavior Q1. A study in 2021 by People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India on Digital Payments has estimated that around 61% of Indian households will be doing digital payments by 2025 if the enabling environment for that is created. The break-up of the households across 3 broad income groups viz. Rich, Middle Class and Poor for digital payments is as under: Class No. of Households in Millions expected to do Digital Payments by 2025 % Share Rich 36.0 23.6% Middle Class 61.0 40.2% Poor 55.0 36.2% Total 152.0 100.0% It is obvious that the Poor Class is going to be much bigger in Digital Payments compared to the Rich and almost similar in share compared to the Middle Class, though their average ticket size is going to be smaller. It is also clear that in order the realise the potential number of 55 million Households the poor will need the highest support and hand-holding From a consumer buying perspective what are the things think the Government Authorities along with banks and financial institutions do to enable a faster adoption of Digital Payments across the poorer and economically backward sections of the society. (10 Marks) Q2. Age has 2 broad categories – chronological age and Subjective Age which is different from chronological age. Subjective Age has 4 dimensions. Analyse how the 4 dimensions of Age will impact the purchase choices for consumers buying cosmetics and ready-to-wear clothes. (10 marks) Q3. Answer the following a) A company in USA has developed a Gluten Meter which is device that measure the gluten content in the food a consumer wants to consume. Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It’s what gives dough its elasticity and helps baked goods maintain their shape. While gluten is responsible for the desirable texture of many baked products, it can aggravate diabetes and obesity. Since India has the highest number of diabetics in the world this American wants to understand the attitude of people towards Gluten and Gluten Meters. How will they be able to understand the attitude of the consumer to this. b) How will you use hemispheric laterization to influence consumers to buy a particular brand of a lifestyle home theatre system like Bose. (5 Marks) Sales management Q.1 Assume you are a sales manager. You will be opening a new branch for which you intend to promote one of the existing salespersons as a branch sales manager. What criteria or qualities would you look for in selecting a person for the position of branch sales manager? (10 Marks) Q.2 Take any product/service of your own choice & explain the Personal Selling process. (10 Marks) Q.3 Read the case & answer the questions based on the case: Krishna Kumar, the marketing manager of MM Marketing Company was thinking how to go about designing sales territories, assigning salespeople to the territories and setting sales quotas, particularly as the product was new. The new product, called Swishflow fan was a unique kind of a table fan with attractive air-conditioner like looks. Considering the initial production capacity of 1,00,000 numbers in the first year, Krishna Kumar decided to market the product in and around Mumbai, where the marketing and sales office was located. The target consumers were household as well as commercial organizations, who could use this product as table-fan and wall-mounted fan. Krishna Kumar thought that the territory design should include geographical areas with high market potential for achieving the sales budget of 1,00,000 numbers in the first year and a growth of 25 % per year for subsequent four years. He calculated a sales force size of seven numbers, and decided to launch the product initially in major metros and cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Krishna Kumar was of the view that sales quotas should consider sales volume, selling expense, and also number of sales calls per day, in order to have a proper control on salespeople. He wondered how to design sales territories, what criteria should he consider while assigning salespersons to territories, and how to design the sales quotas considering the factors mentioned above. Questions: a) If you were Krishna Kumar, how would you design the sales territory? (5 Marks) b) Suggest a suitable selling strategy for the new launch

NMIMS Semester 3 December 2024 ITSM Assignments Cloud Computing 1. You are invited by the Government of Wakanda to advise on deployment of cloud for their e-governance services. The Government is very keen to reduce the total cost of ownership and increase scalability of its e-governance infrastructure. As such, it is evaluating the use of cloud and the right choice for the deployment model. You have been asked to provide a brief report explaining pros and cons of each cloud deployment model for e-governance systems in Botswana. 2. You are the VP of IT at Ramgarh Cooperative Bank (RCB), which has been acquired by BiggBank, one of India’s largest banks. Historically, the Management of RCB has been very conservative regarding their IT Dept., which has been regarded as a Support Function & Cost Center. Hence, RCB’s IT Assets, including several critical Legacy Banking Apps are completely On-Premise. As part of the acquisition, the CIO of BiggBank has asked you to prepare a Cloudification Strategy document. This needs to address (almost) complete migration of all On-Premise Assets to the Cloud and as well, address App Modernization / App of the Legacy Banking Apps. This Cloudification Strategy document needs to answer the following questions… Which Cloud Services do you intend to use – i.e., IaaS, PaaS and/or SaaS? Which Cloud Service Provider do you feel would be the best fit – i.e., AWS, Azure, or Google App Engine? Prepare an Approach Document to serve as the basis of an Executive Meeting with the BiggBank CIO to discuss this initiative. You may get more details by visiting the web site of these CSPs or you can make your own assumptions. 3. The Top Management of Hippocrates Pharma is meeting to discuss their plan for a new Production Planning Software. The COO, Mr. Unnithan, and the CFO, Ms. Sinha, are of the strong opinion that the company should develop and implement Customized, On-Premise Production Planning Software to be developed by the Company’s long-term IT Service Provider. This is because Mr. Unnithan feels that the company’s products and processes are unique and need a customized solution. On the other hand, both Ms. Naidu, Head of Sales and Mr. Sandhu, CIO are keen to move to a popular SaaS-based ERP Product and use their Production Planning Module. Mr. Sandhu also intends to use other modules in this ERP for other Departments. The debate is getting heated as Mr. Unnithan also recalled past IT system implementation failures. a. What arguments can Mr. Unnithan  make  in  favor  of  in-house  Custom  On-Premise Production Planning Software? b. What arguments can Mr. Sandhu make in favor of a SaaS-based Production Planning Module? E-Business 1. As the owner of a popular online gaming platform, you are currently exploring various revenue models to diversify and enhance your income streams. Explain the different types of revenue models applicable to e-businesses. Additionally, identify which revenue models are most suitable for the popular online gaming platform. Address the potential challenges associated with each revenue model and how they may influence the success of the gaming platform. 2. In an online gifting business, acquiring customer data is essential for understanding your target audience and improving your marketing strategies. Enlist the various methods for collecting customer data online and provide concise explanations for passive (at least 2) and active (at least 2) data collection techniques used by online gifting apps. Additionally, discuss the ethical considerations associated with each data collection method used by online gifting companies. 3. Case study on cloud kitchen business Imagine you have been hired by a cloud kitchen restaurant business to enhance their operational productivity as an operations consultant. To improve their operations, you decide to introduce the concepts of e-SCM (electronic supply chain management) and e- CRM (electronic customer relationship management) to the management team, explaining their potential benefits a. Explain how implementing e-SCM can help the cloud kitchen manage its supply chain more efficiently and effectively, while implementing e-CRM can help the business better understand and serve its customers. b. Describe how the cloud kitchen restaurant can integrate e-SCM and e-CRM to create a more efficient and customer-centric business model. Fundamentals of Big Data & Business Analytics 1. Consider a hypothetical scenario in the financial industry where a retail bank is looking to enhance its customer segmentation strategies using big data analytics. Discuss how the concepts of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can be applied to analyze customer transaction data and improve marketing campaigns. Provide specific examples of analytical techniques and potential business outcomes. 2. Imagine a healthcare organization aiming to reduce readmission rates for patients with chronic diseases. Explain how big data analytics can help identify high-risk patients, predict readmission likelihood, and prescribe personalized interventions to improve patient outcomes. Illustrate the application of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics in addressing this healthcare challenge. 3 a) A leading consumer goods company wants to optimize its supply chain operations to reduce inventory costs and improve product availability. Describe how descriptive analytics can be used to analyze historical sales data and identify demand patterns. Provide examples of data visualization techniques that can aid in understanding supply chain dynamics and optimizing inventory levels. b) In the transportation  sector,  a  logistics  company  is  seeking  to  enhance  route optimization and fleet management using big data analytics. Discuss how descriptive analytics can be applied to analyze transportation data, such as vehicle GPS coordinates and delivery times. Additionally, explain the role of predictive analytics in forecasting traffic patterns and optimizing delivery routes for efficiency and cost savings. IT Infrastructure Management 1. Would you consider implementing ITIL as a framework to enhance the efficiency of IT service delivery in your organization? Outline the crucial factors that would influence your decision to either adopt or reject this approach. 2. Explain the key elements of a virtualization platform at the enterprise level. If you were responsible for training your team on how to implement and manage these components, what specific aspects would you focus on during the training? 3. You are the

NMIMS Semester 3 April 2024 Supply Chain Assignments Operations and Supply chain strategies 1. Mr. Goyal holds the position of supply chain manager at OLB Ltd., a company currently shifting its focus towards manufacturing E scooters. Responding to customer demand, the company is in the process of building the largest manufacturing facility for E scooters in India. In this rapidly changing market, the company expects to encounter fierce competition from various other firms. Your task is to Analyze and suggest a different level of strategies that can be implemented within the company to enhance overall business profitability. 2. Twiggy is an Indian online food delivery platform that allows users to order food semiconductor is from nearby restaurants and have it delivered to their doorstep. Online food ordering and delivery platform Twiggy’s losses rose by 80 percent in the 2022-23 financial year. Is online delivery future of India? Is online food delivery maturing or declining? Explain existing situation of online food delivery with respected to industry life cycle. 3. Pedanta Ltd started manufacturing of semiconductor in Indian Market. The requirement of huge in the global market and Pedanta Ltd invested huge amount of money on machinery. Government is encouraging companies to develop, manufacture and assemble products in India and incentivize dedicated investments into manufacturing. a. You are appointed as supply chain consultant in the Firm. Suggest important supply chain drivers that helps Pedanta Ltd to become Global brand. b. Enumerate the competitive dimensions required to ensure a productive worldwide Operations and Supply Chain. Procurement management Q.1 ProcureLink Enterprises is a medium-sized procurement and supply chain management company that operates in various industries. The company recognizes the potential benefits of adopting e-procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline procurement processes. However, it is facing challenges in understanding the evolution of e-procurement, establishing effective pricing and business strategies,implementing online catalogues, and leveraging online auctions. Describe the evolution of e-procurement, including its various stages and technological advancements and explain how understanding this evolution can guide ProcureLink Enterprises in developing a robust e-procurement strategy. Also, recommend pricing models and business strategies that ProcureLink Enterprises can adopt to ensure competitiveness and profitability in the eprocurement marketplace. Q.2 MetroBuild Infrastructures is a construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. The company often engages in contracts with government agencies to build roads, bridges, and public facilities. MetroBuild is challenged with determining appropriate pricing strategies, managing government influences on pricing, and addressing the complexities of contract cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Evaluate the factors that MetroBuild should consider when determining pricing for its infrastructure contracts and propose strategies for MetroBuild to manage and negotiate government influences on pricing while maintaining a fair and mutually beneficial partnership. Also, suggest a contingency plan and contractual clauses that MetroBuild should include to mitigate risks associated with contract cancellations and unexpected project disruptions. Q.3 GlobalTronics Ltd. is a multinational electronics company that sources components and materials from various countries for its manufacturing operations. The company is committed to upholding ethical standards and complying with relevant laws in its procurement practices. However, the purchasing team is faced with complex decisions related to international buying ethics, the legal authority of purchasing managers, and contract law. a) Explain the legal authority and responsibilities of a purchasing manager and discuss the importance of ethical considerations in global sourcing decisions for GlobalTronics. Now suppose GlobalTronics wants to source a wide range of products from suppliers around the world and distribute them to various markets. The company is looking to enhance its global sourcing strategies by improving supplier evaluation methods. b) Describe different methods of global sourcing that Globaltronics can adopt to procure products from international suppliers and outline the factors that they should consider when evaluating potential global suppliers. Total Quality management Q1. What would be your objectives for implementing Quality Circle in your work area? Discuss the composition of your Quality Circle team. Q2. Explain the statement with proper examples “The quality of a product influences the cost of the product”. Q3. Performance measurement is one of the most essential factors of the total quality initiatives of an organization. It is concerned with managing the result and minimizing the overall variation in products or process. a. In your opinion what should be the objectives of an efficient measurement system? b. Discuss Strategic Performance Measurement Enterprise resource planning Read the case study – ‘SynGenta Pharma experiences ERP troubles’ and answer the following questions: https://adhocfilesngasce.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/academics/1697870452rFTlm.pdf 1. Explain the reasons for SynGenta Pharma moving from the legacy system to the new ERP environment. Was the timing of this decision correct? 2. Analyze the reasons for the failure of the ERP implementation from a risk management perspective. 3. Keeping the above case as a reference, a. Compare and contrast between On-Premise vs. On-cloud ERP deployment. b. Integration of Supply Chain Management (SCM) with the ERP. Warehouse Management 1. Discuss Different Product Movement activities considering example of an Ecommerce warehouse. 2. Form a safety charter for employees of a warehouse to create awareness about Occupational safety and health considering points such as Fire safety, working at heights etc. 3. You are the warehouse manager of a pharmaceutical distribution center responsible for storing and distributing a wide range of medical products. The warehouse has been facing challenges in meeting increasing demand, maintaining temperature- sensitive products, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. The management is considering investing in robotics and automation to improve warehouse efficiency and ensure product integrity. Your task is to analyze the situation and propose a plan for implementing robotics and automation in the pharmaceutical warehouse. a. Conduct a thorough analysis of the current pharmaceutical warehouse operations. Identify the key pain points and inefficiencies that arise from manual material handling, order picking, and inventory management processes. Discuss the impact of these challenges on order processing times, inventory accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. b. Develop a comprehensive plan for implementing robotics and automation technologies in the pharmaceutical warehouse to enhance operational efficiency and maintain product integrity. Propose specific robotic solutions for various

NMIMS Semester 3 December 2023 International Trade Assignments  Operations and Supply chain strategies 1. How can the full set of logistical and cross-functional drivers be used to create strategic fit for a PC manufacturer targeting both time-sensitive and price-conscious customers? 2. “SCOR model links business processes, performance metrics, skills and practices into a unified structure” Comment. 3. Yomato is an Indian multinational restaurant aggregator and food delivery company. Company reported first-ever profitable quarter brought a whole lot of cheer among management. Company is also planning to expand its business to other countries as well. a. Explain various competitive dimensions in detail that company needs to rework to get sustainable profitability. b. You are appointed as consultant for the Yomato. Suggest some corporate level strategies that ultimately helps them. Project Management Q1. Assume your company has got the contract to build a new airport in Goa. It is a very important project for you and your company. How are you going to manage the different stages of the project? (10 marks) Q2. The activity involved in a certain project have been identified as follows: Job Time (weeks) No. of Men required Precedence requirements A 5 1 – B 10 1 A C 8 2 A D 6 3 B,C E 7 1 B,C F 4 2 E G 4 2 D,F H 2 1 G For the above project draw the network (using the MS word line function) and determine the critical path. If there are three men available at any one time how long would the project take and how would you allocate the men to the activities? If there are no restrictions on the amount of labour available, explain how you would schedule the activities? (10 marks) Q3. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) that runs Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISP) at Bhadravati in Karnataka decided to close the unit last year. Founded in 1954, SAIL operates and owns five integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro and Burnpur (Asansol) and three special steel plants at Salem, Durgapur and Bhadravathi. SAIL has declared VISP a loss-making unit. Please suggest: a. A transition plan for the project and factors that might affect the smooth termination of the projects. (5 Marks) b. List down the contents of Closure report and the post closure activities you would suggest to be undertaken. International Business Q1. In our country many products from China dominate our markets and have made production unprofitable for Indian manufacturers. In your opinion should we allow the entry of Chinese products in our country? (10 Marks) Q2. Countries like US have at times stated “America First” as their policy. Do you consider that our country should adopt “India First” policy? In this context, explain how countries can create barriers to promote their own products. (10 Marks) Q3. Read the following case study carefully and then answer the questions that follow: A BBC anchor remark on India while discussing ISRO’s historic lunar mission – Chandrayaan-3. The anchor asked question to a person who was reporting from India – whether India should really be spending money on a space program the size of Chandrayaan-3 in the wake of poverty in the nation. He claimed much of India’s population lives in poverty and over 700 million Indians don’t have access to a toilet. An Indian Industrialist tweeted that a large part, our poverty was a result of decades of colonial rule, which systematically plundered the wealth of an entire subcontinent. Yet the most valuable possession we were robbed of was not the Kohinoor Diamond but our pride & belief in our own capabilities. Ironically India is home to the largest number of hungry people. Around 213 million go hungry and are malnourished people as they do not get proper two meals a day. Food distribution channels are weak and about 10 % of the stored food grains is being wasted and eaten up by rats and birds while human population is deprived of food. a) Explain whether India should continue to fund space programs, and do International business in space technology to other countries, or invest in making of Toilets? (5 Marks) b) Explain whether India should continue to export food grains to various other countries? (5 Marks) India’s Foreign Trade Scenario: Indian agriculture produce Start-up Company called Bharat Agro Tech (BAT) in collaboration   with   Israeli   agriculture   Tech   Company  having   their   agreement   for Technology transfer with one-time payment for technology transfer. BAT has 500 acres of land on 30 years lease in Nasik, Maharashtra. They have built in situ fresh agriculture produce Cleaning, Packing Cold store unit. They grow fresh vegetables like Red Onion, Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Moringa, and Green Pepper in 200 acres land and 250 acres they grow fruits like Grapes (All varieties), Papaya and Pomegranate. In the remaining 50 acres they grow different varieties of Roses. They are having all the experts from the field of agriculture and Horticulture from India and Agro technology from Israel. Their agriculture produce is 100% Organic and for that they have certificate also. BAT is 100% export oriented Start-up Company, their focus is on exporting to GCC countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait. Q1. You can take any one country from above mentioned countries, discuss how you will move forward in finding market profile of identified market. You need to discuss on regulatory requirements of the target market, market survey (secondary) major non-tariff barrier and competition. Q2. Please discuss on logistics, which is very important to ensure the product will be shipped on priority by air/sea. Q3 a) You need to discuss what are the benefits BAT will get it from the State & Central government keeping in mind it is 100% export oriented start-up company. b) What is your suggestion for BAT for marketing of their produce overseas? Do you recommend them to develop a good brand name for their products explain briefly? Export Import Procedures and Documentation Q1. You are working with a Customs Broker company.  One of

NMIMS Sem 4 December 2024 HRM Assignments Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk Q1. “Business should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is ethical, transparent and accountable” (Principle 1). Prepare an executive summary (in your own words) based on the disclosures given under Essential Indicators and Leadership Indicators, to showcase how the company is delivering on this principle from the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report – 2023-24 (BRSR) of a company of your choice. You will find this report under Director’s Report section. Please select any ONE company that is listed as Large Cap. For this selection you must refer to the NSE’s Nifty 50 list by market cap. It is required that you include the name of the company in the brief introduction at the beginning. You must also go through the website of the company as well as its sustainability report, if available in public domain for relevant information on Principle 1. DO NOT copy paste. Q2. Go through the ‘Management Discussion & Analysis’ section under the Director’s Report in the annual report (FY2023-24) of the company selected in question1 and prepare an executive summary  (in your own words) on the following two topics: Opportunities and threat Internal control systems & their adequacy You must mention the name of the company. DO NOT copy paste. Q3. As Head of Sales in a medium size consumer durables company selling cooling systems and air conditioners you have just bagged a Rs 75 lac worth of order from an out-of-town company, (their first order with you). The purchase executive of the client company agrees to confirm the order on the condition that you will agree to pay for his and his wife’s travel and stay in your city, while visiting your office for finalizing and signing of the contract. 3a. What do you think are the ethical dilemmas involved in this scenario? 3b. Describe the process you will adopt to resolve the dilemmas in this scenario? Research Methodology Q1. Samsung mobile phones have been facing a significant decline in market share over the past one year in India, despite the growing overall demand for Mobile Phones. The company’s sales have decreased by 12%, while competitors have seen a growth of 18% in the same period. This decline is affecting the company’s profitability and brand position in the market. This decline is occurring despite an overall increase in industry demand. The problem impacts the company’s profitability, brand strength, and market position. Which type of research study is above  and  what  can  be  the  research  questions  for  this  study?  Explain  which research design you will follow and why? Q2. You are working in the HR department of Havells India; who have 15 state-of-the- art manufacturing plants spread across 8 locations in India. You have to study the relationship of Annual Increment (three levels 5%, 8% and 10%) and employee productivity (in units). Explain the design of experiment, independent, dependent and extraneous variable (assume any) for the study. What can be the potential threat to internal and external validity in this experiment? Q3. In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed significant transformations driven by advances in technology and the widespread adoption of online banking platforms. The emergence of online banking has revolutionized the way consumers engage with banks. With the increasing adoption of digital banking channels, it is crucial to assess how traditional banking methods are affected in terms of customer behavior,  service  demand,  Trust,  Security,  operational  adjustments  and  the response to the socio-demography of consumers. a. Develop a comprehensive research plan to compare customer satisfaction and service efficiency between online and offline banking. b. Develop a Structured questionnaire for this study. Strategic HRM 1. Think of two managers who have trained you – one whom you consider very good and one whom you consider a poor manager. What specific behaviours distinguish the two managers? In your opinion what is the best source of obtaining training performance data for appraising performance of managers? What are the merits and demerits of appraisal of managers by students? 2. Do you think that the compensation and rewards strategy of a high technology firm will be different from that of an emerging fast-growing firm? Why? Enumerate your answer giving examples. 3. Mind Space Technology Solutions is a medium-sized technology company that specializes in software development. The company has experienced rapid growth in recent years, expanding its customer base and entering new markets. However, with this growth came challenges related to performance management, particularly in evaluating and developing its workforce. Mind Space Technology Solutions is struggling with its performance evaluation process, which is perceived by employees as subjective and unfair. The current system relies heavily on annual performance reviews, which are often rushed and lack meaningful feedback. The HR department is tasked with revamping the performance evaluation process to make it more objective, transparent, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. There is a lack of alignment between employee goals and organizational goals at Mind Space Technology Solutions. Many employees are unclear about how their individual contributions impact the company’s overall success. The HR department is tasked with developing a system to cascade organizational goals down to individual employees and ensure that everyone is working towards common objectives. Mind space Technology Solutions recognizes the importance of employee development in retaining top talent and staying competitive. However, the company’s current approach to employee development is ad-hoc and lacks a structured framework. The HR department is tasked with developing a comprehensive employee development program that includes training, mentoring, and career planning. a) What role can technology play in improving the performance evaluation process, and what are the potential benefits and drawbacks. b) How should Mind Space Technology Solutions communicate organizational goals to employees to ensure alignment with individual goals. Employee Development & Talent Management Q1. Since 6 years when Rahul Sumant had joined Acme Inc., he had been applying many approaches to employee development. He was successful in retaining most of the talent and saw

NMIMS Sem 4 December 2024 Finance Assignments Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk Q1. “Business should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is ethical, transparent and accountable” (Principle 1). Prepare an executive summary (in your own words) based on the disclosures given under Essential Indicators and Leadership Indicators, to showcase how the company is delivering on this principle from the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report – 2023-24 (BRSR) of a company of your choice. You will find this report under Director’s Report section. Please select any ONE company that is listed as Large Cap. For this selection you must refer to the NSE’s Nifty 50 list by market cap. It is required that you include the name of the company in the brief introduction at the beginning. You must also go through the website of the company as well as its sustainability report, if available in public domain for relevant information on Principle 1. DO NOT copy paste. Q2. Go through the ‘Management Discussion & Analysis’ section under the Director’s Report in the annual report (FY2023-24) of the company selected in question1 and prepare an executive summary  (in your own words) on the following two topics: Opportunities and threat Internal control systems & their adequacy You must mention the name of the company. DO NOT copy paste. Q3. As Head of Sales in a medium size consumer durables company selling cooling systems and air conditioners you have just bagged a Rs 75 lac worth of order from an out-of-town company, (their first order with you). The purchase executive of the client company agrees to confirm the order on the condition that you will agree to pay for his and his wife’s travel and stay in your city, while visiting your office for finalizing and signing of the contract. 3a. What do you think are the ethical dilemmas involved in this scenario? 3b. Describe the process you will adopt to resolve the dilemmas in this scenario? Research Methodology Q1. Samsung mobile phones have been facing a significant decline in market share over the past one year in India, despite the growing overall demand for Mobile Phones. The company’s sales have decreased by 12%, while competitors have seen a growth of 18% in the same period. This decline is affecting the company’s profitability and brand position in the market. This decline is occurring despite an overall increase in industry demand. The problem impacts the company’s profitability, brand strength, and market position. Which type of research study is above  and  what  can  be  the  research  questions  for  this  study?  Explain  which research design you will follow and why? Q2. You are working in the HR department of Havells India; who have 15 state-of-the- art manufacturing plants spread across 8 locations in India. You have to study the relationship of Annual Increment (three levels 5%, 8% and 10%) and employee productivity (in units). Explain the design of experiment, independent, dependent and extraneous variable (assume any) for the study. What can be the potential threat to internal and external validity in this experiment? Q3. In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed significant transformations driven by advances in technology and the widespread adoption of online banking platforms. The emergence of online banking has revolutionized the way consumers engage with banks. With the increasing adoption of digital banking channels, it is crucial to assess how traditional banking methods are affected in terms of customer behavior,  service  demand,  Trust,  Security,  operational  adjustments  and  the response to the socio-demography of consumers. a. Develop a comprehensive research plan to compare customer satisfaction and service efficiency between online and offline banking. b. Develop a Structured questionnaire for this study. International Finance 1. A German Company want to expand their operations in Southeast Asia & Europe. In the same lieu they asked Research Team as to enlist & cover crucial technicalities & aspects of International Finance in lines of Global Macro Economics and Global Financial Management as a whole. Elaborate the views on these factors 2. For Economic Planning & Commission a Current Account is always instrumental in reporting Global Finance Position as per International Finance benchmark standard. If you agree to this perspective then explain Current Account paradigm in Balance of Payment process. 3a. How PPP – Purchase Power Parity Theory stands out as most different & crucial in International Fisher Effect? Kindly Elaborate 3b. NRI’s and most of Foreign Banks while doing recurrent Global Banking Transactions In between Domestic & Global Countries, they usually rely upon NOSTRO Account. Explain Nostro Account Fundamental Importance in Global Banking. Strategic Financial Management Q1. Oxford Corporation is evaluating a new project that requires an initial investment of INR 15,00,000. The project is expected to generate cash flows over the next five years, but there is considerable risk surrounding these cash flows due to market volatility. Based on the company’s analysis, the following information is available: The initial investment is INR 15,00,000 The expected cash flows from the project for each year are as follows: Year 1: INR 4,00,000 Year 2: INR 5,00,000 Year 3: INR 6,00,000 Year 4: INR 7,00,000 Year 5: INR 8,00,000 The discount rate for the project is 10% and the Risk adjusted discount rate is 20% Determine the Net Present Value (NPV) using the Risk adjusted discount rate. Can the project be accepted, if the risk adjusted discount rate is increased to 25% Q2. The board of directors of Varun Limited are deliberating over its dividend policy. As a financial analyst, you’ve been tasked with providing recommendations regarding dividend policy that align with the company’s goals and objectives. Considering the various factors influencing dividend policy decisions, analyze and provide recommendations for Varun Limited’s dividend policy. Q3a. Digital Gadgets Ltd pays INR 10 as annual preference dividend and has the required rate of return as 12%. Compute the market price of the preference shares of Digital Gadgets Ltd? Will you buy this share if it is currently selling at INR 80 per share? Q3b. Call

NMIMS Sem 4 April 2024 HRM Assignments Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk 1) Choose any ONE listed company from the BSE/NSE list of top 150 companies by turnover. Locate the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report or ESG Report (under Statutory/Directors Report) in the Annual Report of 2022-23. Read through the following; Section C, Principle 3, 4 and 5 (in BRSR) Chairman and/or CEO’s letter (in annual report) Business strategy (in annual report) Risk management (in annual report) ESG performance (in annual report/ BRSR) Company website (ESG / sustainability) Sustainability/Integrated report (if available) Collate the information disclosed under these 3 principles from all the above information sources and prepare an executive summary, in your own words, on the company’s philosophy, approach/policy, initiatives and social performance data that showcases its commitment towards its stakeholders, both internal and external. 2) Go through the ‘Management Discussion and Analysis’ section of the annual report of the company selected in Q1 and prepare an analytical write up on the Risk Management Framework of the company, select any three risks which according to you are critical for this company and explain why do you think they are critical and what are the mitigation strategies deployed by the company to effectively manage them. 3) You have studied Business Ethics as a structured subject for the first time. a) Provide a personal observation as to how it has influenced/altered your perception and understanding of the process of doing business? b) Explain three ways/examples in which you will apply ethical decision-making process/tools in your day-to-day business decision-making process, whatever be the type of your current business, function, role and designation. Research Methodology 1. Shoppers stop is conducting an observational research study to analyze the behavior of shoppers in a retail store. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a concealed versus unconcealed observation technique. Which technique should be used by Shoppers stop with relevant justification? 2. What is a mediating variable? How a mediating variable is different from moderating variable? Develop a conceptual model by analyzing literature to show the relationship of mediating and moderating variable. 3. Sebamed, a German-based specialist skincare company, has emerged as a formidable disruptor in the highly competitive skincare industry, significantly impacting Unilever’s longstanding dominance. Sebamed’s unwavering dedication to catering specifically to sensitive skin needs has resonated with a growing segment of health-conscious consumers seeking more gentle and hypoallergenic skincare solutions. By focusing on skin-friendly pH levels and leveraging dermatological research, Sebamed has established itself as a trusted brand among those seeking targeted skincare solutions. Their fierce advertising caused a lot of damage to Unilever. Sebamed’s success has posed a direct threat to Unilever’s skincare business, especially in markets where consumers increasingly prioritize natural and skin-friendly products. Acknowledging the disruption caused by Sebamed, Unilever recognized the importance of addressing consumer demand for more natural and sensitive skincare products. a. Develop a questionnaire to survey the consumer’s preferences and expectations from skin care product. b. Conduct a primary data collection from 10-15 respondents and present the findings. Strategic HRM Q.1 UNI HR Consulting is experiencing growth and expansion in its services. As a result, the company is seeking to identify and develop potential leaders who can contribute to the organization’s continued success. The leadership team is concerned about talent gaps that may emerge as current leaders approach retirement or take on new responsibilities. How can structured career pathing program in the context of strategic career management benefits both employees and the organization? Q.2 GlobalTech Solutions is a multinational technology company that specializes in providing IT solutions to various industries. The company has a diverse workforce spread across different regions. As GlobalTech Solutions continues to expand its operations, the HR department plays a crucial role in aligning HR practices with the company’s strategic goals. What criteria should GlobalTech Solutions consider when evaluating potential outsourcing? Q.3 Neuro is a medium-sized technology firm operating in the software development industry. The company had been experiencing challenges in attracting and retaining top-tier talent due to increased competition and rapidly evolving technological challenges. The leadership recognized the need for recruitment and selection processes to better align with their strategic goals and compete effectively in the market. Questions a. Explain the process of recruitment to be adopted by Neuro to better align with their strategic goals and compete effectively in the market. b. Discuss the strategic issues that occur in the recruitment process, which Neuro needs to be aware of. Employee Development & Talent Management Q1. In order to obtain a competitive edge, the Microsoft Corporation uses its human resource practises and policies as a strategy to propel both the general success of the business and its globalisation initiatives. You want to establish a strong talent management practise for your business as the HR head of the company. What steps will you follow for an effective Talent management system in the company? Q2. ABC Pharmaceuticals has an employee strength of 4500. They conduct the employee survey regularly to assess the satisfaction level of the employees and offer benefits and solution. According to a recent poll by the company’s human resources department, the employees have low morale and express a lot of irritation and unhappiness. Trade unions are taking advantage of the circumstance. Hence, the management of the company wants to take steps for boosting up the morale of the employees. Suggest the strategies that the company can adopt to motivate its employees. Q3. Swati Gupta recently completed her fourth year with Microsoft Services Corporation. In her position as customer support specialist, she consistently received high performance evaluations -until recently. Indeed, her most recent evaluation, completed three weeks ago, rated her as “less than satisfactory.” Her supervisor, Nootan Katira, wondered why this previously strong employee had fallen so quickly. Nootan had just returned from a meeting with her boss, Khushbu Sanon, when again the subject of Swati came up. Khushbu suggested that Nootan look through Swati’s past work-records to try to find some clues about what happened and what they should do now.

NMIMS Sem 4 December 2024 Operations Assignments Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk Q1. “Business should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is ethical, transparent and accountable” (Principle 1). Prepare an executive summary (in your own words) based on the disclosures given under Essential Indicators and Leadership Indicators, to showcase how the company is delivering on this principle from the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report – 2023-24 (BRSR) of a company of your choice. You will find this report under Director’s Report section. Please select any ONE company that is listed as Large Cap. For this selection you must refer to the NSE’s Nifty 50 list by market cap. It is required that you include the name of the company in the brief introduction at the beginning. You must also go through the website of the company as well as its sustainability report, if available in public domain for relevant information on Principle 1. DO NOT copy paste. Q2. Go through the ‘Management Discussion & Analysis’ section under the Director’s Report in the annual report (FY2023-24) of the company selected in question1 and prepare an executive summary  (in your own words) on the following two topics: Opportunities and threat Internal control systems & their adequacy You must mention the name of the company. DO NOT copy paste. Q3. As Head of Sales in a medium size consumer durables company selling cooling systems and air conditioners you have just bagged a Rs 75 lac worth of order from an out-of-town company, (their first order with you). The purchase executive of the client company agrees to confirm the order on the condition that you will agree to pay for his and his wife’s travel and stay in your city, while visiting your office for finalizing and signing of the contract. 3a. What do you think are the ethical dilemmas involved in this scenario? 3b. Describe the process you will adopt to resolve the dilemmas in this scenario? Research Methodology Q1. Samsung mobile phones have been facing a significant decline in market share over the past one year in India, despite the growing overall demand for Mobile Phones. The company’s sales have decreased by 12%, while competitors have seen a growth of 18% in the same period. This decline is affecting the company’s profitability and brand position in the market. This decline is occurring despite an overall increase in industry demand. The problem impacts the company’s profitability, brand strength, and market position. Which type of research study is above  and  what  can  be  the  research  questions  for  this  study?  Explain  which research design you will follow and why? Q2. You are working in the HR department of Havells India; who have 15 state-of-the- art manufacturing plants spread across 8 locations in India. You have to study the relationship of Annual Increment (three levels 5%, 8% and 10%) and employee productivity (in units). Explain the design of experiment, independent, dependent and extraneous variable (assume any) for the study. What can be the potential threat to internal and external validity in this experiment? Q3. In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed significant transformations driven by advances in technology and the widespread adoption of online banking platforms. The emergence of online banking has revolutionized the way consumers engage with banks. With the increasing adoption of digital banking channels, it is crucial to assess how traditional banking methods are affected in terms of customer behavior,  service  demand,  Trust,  Security,  operational  adjustments  and  the response to the socio-demography of consumers. a. Develop a comprehensive research plan to compare customer satisfaction and service efficiency between online and offline banking. b. Develop a Structured questionnaire for this study. Lean Six Sigma 1. As a Six Sigma project leader working in facilities management department of a large multi- specialty hospital, create a list of all the activities involved in the process of a patient admission to the hospital at the point of registration till occupying the bed. Break down these activities to identify Non-Value Added (NVA), Business Value Added (BVA), and Value Added (VA) activities. 2. Consider yourself as a Six Sigma project leader for a rapidly growing online gifting platform. Develop a fishbone diagram to outline potential issues (select any five) that an online gifting platform might encounter in processing customer orders. Additionally, explain the stages of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), providing illustrative examples for each step in the context of e-commerce operations for online gifts. 3. Case study based on implementing Six Sigma in online food delivery A growing online food delivery company is looking to streamline its operational processes to support its expanding business. The operations team has reported several inefficiencies in the current workflow, which are causing delays and affecting overall productivity. Due to your expertise in Lean Six Sigma, the operations director appoints you as the team lead to analyse and improve the process flow. The company does not have an integrated IT system to manage its operations, relying heavily on manual processes and email communication for coordination a) Create a flowchart based on your understanding of how a key operational process, such as order fulfilment or delivery management, is currently handled. Use the SIPOC diagram to explain the various steps and decision points involved. b) Explain the difference between verification and validation in the context of operational processes within the food delivery industry, providing examples. Also, list techniques used in validation activities for optimizing process design and efficiency. New Product Development and Managing Innovation 1. Horizon Health is a leading  global  pharmaceutical  company.  Imagine  you  are managing a project to introduce a groundbreaking new medication designed to compete with  existing  top  treatments  in  the market.  Describe how you  would develop your strategy using the two strategic planning models: the Ansoff Matrix and the BCG Matrix. 2. What are the four stages of the product lifecycle? Using examples from the long- distance communications industry, describe each stage with a specific product that has experienced or is currently experiencing

NMIMS Sem 4 December 2024 Business management Assignments Business: Ethics, Governance & Risk Q1. “Business should conduct and govern themselves with integrity, and in a manner that is ethical, transparent and accountable” (Principle 1). Prepare an executive summary (in your own words) based on the disclosures given under Essential Indicators and Leadership Indicators, to showcase how the company is delivering on this principle from the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report – 2023-24 (BRSR) of a company of your choice. You will find this report under Director’s Report section. Please select any ONE company that is listed as Large Cap. For this selection you must refer to the NSE’s Nifty 50 list by market cap. It is required that you include the name of the company in the brief introduction at the beginning. You must also go through the website of the company as well as its sustainability report, if available in public domain for relevant information on Principle 1. DO NOT copy paste. Q2. Go through the ‘Management Discussion & Analysis’ section under the Director’s Report in the annual report (FY2023-24) of the company selected in question1 and prepare an executive summary  (in your own words) on the following two topics: Opportunities and threat Internal control systems & their adequacy You must mention the name of the company. DO NOT copy paste. Q3. As Head of Sales in a medium size consumer durables company selling cooling systems and air conditioners you have just bagged a Rs 75 lac worth of order from an out-of-town company, (their first order with you). The purchase executive of the client company agrees to confirm the order on the condition that you will agree to pay for his and his wife’s travel and stay in your city, while visiting your office for finalizing and signing of the contract. 3a. What do you think are the ethical dilemmas involved in this scenario? 3b. Describe the process you will adopt to resolve the dilemmas in this scenario? Research Methodology Q1. Samsung mobile phones have been facing a significant decline in market share over the past one year in India, despite the growing overall demand for Mobile Phones. The company’s sales have decreased by 12%, while competitors have seen a growth of 18% in the same period. This decline is affecting the company’s profitability and brand position in the market. This decline is occurring despite an overall increase in industry demand. The problem impacts the company’s profitability, brand strength, and market position. Which type of research study is above  and  what  can  be  the  research  questions  for  this  study?  Explain  which research design you will follow and why? Q2. You are working in the HR department of Havells India; who have 15 state-of-the- art manufacturing plants spread across 8 locations in India. You have to study the relationship of Annual Increment (three levels 5%, 8% and 10%) and employee productivity (in units). Explain the design of experiment, independent, dependent and extraneous variable (assume any) for the study. What can be the potential threat to internal and external validity in this experiment? Q3. In recent years, the financial landscape has witnessed significant transformations driven by advances in technology and the widespread adoption of online banking platforms. The emergence of online banking has revolutionized the way consumers engage with banks. With the increasing adoption of digital banking channels, it is crucial to assess how traditional banking methods are affected in terms of customer behavior,  service  demand,  Trust,  Security,  operational  adjustments  and  the response to the socio-demography of consumers. a. Develop a comprehensive research plan to compare customer satisfaction and service efficiency between online and offline banking. b. Develop a Structured questionnaire for this study. Sales Management 1. A sales representative for a luxury watch brand is tasked with selling high-end timepieces to corporate clients and individual customers. How should the sales approach differ between these two types of clients, considering the diversity in their purchasing motivations? Recommend the most effective selling theory applicable to each scenario 2. A new tech startup is preparing to launch a cutting-edge smartwatch and needs to estimate its potential sales for the first year. How should the sales team approach forecasting these numbers, and what factors should they consider to make their projections as accurate as possible? 3. Read the case & answer the questions based on the case: A mid-sized fashion retailer is developing its sales budget for the upcoming fiscal year. They need to account for seasonal trends, planned promotions, and expected changes in consumer behavior due to recent market shifts. The challenge is to create a realistic budget that aligns with their growth targets while staying within financial constraints. Questions: What factors should the retailer consider when estimating sales revenue for the upcoming year? How can the retailer adjust their sales budget if unexpected economic changes occur during the year? Corporate Finance 1. ABC Limited has equity with a market value of Rs. 20 Lacs and debt with a market value of Rs. 15 Lacs. The Balance sheet of the company showed the Capital Structure as under: Capital Structure         BV Share Capital  10,00,000 Debentures      5,00,000 Bank Loan      8,00,000 Cost of debt is 9%. The risk-free rate is 8% and the market rate is 18%. The beta of the company is 0.15. The firm pays no taxes. What is ABC Limited’s debt to equity ratio? What is ABC Limited’s weighted average cost of capital based on Market value as well as Book value? Answer up to 2 decimal places. ABC Limited is in growing stage and soon the company will be under 35% tax bracket, in such a scenario the company is thinking to raise the debt up to 70%. Under these conditions, what will be the new DE ratio and the new cost of capital of the company? What is the impact of change in DE ratio as above on the Company and why? 2. XYZ Ltd. is evaluating a new project proposal with a cash outlay of Rs. 80,000. Cash