MS43 Management Control Systems December 2007

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Term-End Examination

MS-43 : MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS

Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage 70%)

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

December 2007

1. Explain the various components of control systems.

2. Explain the following models and highlight their usefulness in formulating business unit strategies :
(a) The BCG Model
(b) General Electric (GE) Planning Model

3. Explain the boundary conditions in the context of profit cenlres. Also explain the process of performance measurement of profit centres.

4. What do yo understand by Investment Centres? Expiain the methcds used for mneasuring investment centre performance.

5. What do you mean by budgetary control system? Explain the process of budgetary control In an organisation.

6. Describe the criteria on which the incentives of business unit managers are decided.

7. What are the various special control issues faced by Multi National Corporations?

8. What are the characteristics of a project organization? Explain how do these characteristics affect the control system design of a project.