Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

School of Management
BA 1303 Production Management, BBA V Semester
100 Marks 3 Hours
Answer all the Questions: 2*10 =20
1. Define Method study.
Ans: The systematic recording and critical examination of ways of doing
things in order to make improvements is known as method study. It is the
process of subjecting work to systematic, critical scrutiny in order to make it
more effective and efficient. It was originally designed for the analysis &
improvement of repetitive manual work or enhancing more interest on the
monotony of manual work.
2. What are the different types of layout?
Ans: Product or line layout
Functional or process layout
Fixed position or stationary layout
Matrix or Group or cellular layout
3. What are the levels of maintenance scheduling?
Ans: Before Production
During production
After Production
4. What is production control?
Ans: Production control involves implementation of production plans or schedules by
coordinating different activities. It seeks to ensure that production operations and actual
performance occur according to planned operations and performance.
Production control endeavor to give the best possible service, consistent with available
capacities, and at the same time to secure the lowest possible cost.
5. Describe the objectives of Production Management.
Ans: I) Ultimate Objective:
i) Right Quality
ii) Right Quantity
iii) Right Time
iv) Pre-established cost
II) Intermediate Objectives
6. Define the term productivity
Ans: The ratio between the volumes of outputs is measured by production indices and the
corresponding volume of labor input is measured by employment indices. The
productivity is measured of how much input is required to achieve given output.

7. What do you mean by split in location?

Ans: Productive activities could be divided depending on the nature of the raw
materials, industry & market.
 8. Define Time study
Ans: A work measurement technique for recording the time and rate of
working for the elements of a specified job carried out under specified
conditions and for analyzing the data so as to determine the time necessary
for carrying out the job at the defined level of performance.
9. Give two principles of plant layout.
Ans: Maximum Flexibility and Maximum Coordination
10. What are the different types of maintenance?
Ans: Breakdown or corrective maint.
Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance
Routine maint.
Planned maint.

Answer in Detail: 16*5 = 80

11. (a) Discuss the role & scope of Production Management in business with examples.
Scope of Production Management

Organization of Production: The term is used in both broad and narrow sense. In
broad sense it implies the arrangement of all Factors of production. In narrow sense,
the term organization is concerned with setting up the internal organization structure
of the factory.

i) Factory Management
ii) Materials Management
iii) Production Ancillaries

Role of Production Management

i) Production Planning
ii) Production Control
iii) Quality Control
iv) Industrial Engineering
v) Purchasing
vi) Plant Engineering
vii) Manufacturing
viii) Method Analysis
ix) Inventory Control
x) Plant layout and Materials handling
xi) Work Measurement
Other Functions: Apart from the above functions. There are some other functions to be
carried on by production manager for productive production.

(OR)
(b) Explain the relationship of production management with other functional areas:
12. (a) Elaborate the concept of PPC
Ans:
Production
Planning and
Control

Production Production
Planning Control

i) Estimating
ii) Routing i) Dispatching
iii) Scheduling ii) Expeding / follow
- up / Progressing
iv) Loading

(OR)
(b) ) Explain the concept of maintenance management
Ans
 Types of
Maintenanc
e

Break down Predictive

maintenanc Preventive / maintenanc
e Routine e
maintenanc
e

Running Shut-Down
Maintenanc Maintenanc
e e

13. (a) Explain the different types of layout and factors affecting it.
Ans: TYPES OF LAYOUT:-
i) Process Based Layout: In this layout, machines and services are
grouped on functional basis and operations of the same type, are
performed in same area. For Example all welding work is carried out one
place and all turning in another.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Process Based Layout: Any 3
Point
ii) Product Based Layout: Product layout involves the arrangement of
machines in one line, depending upon the sequence of operation.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Product Based Layout: Any 3
Point
iii) Fixed Position Layout: As the term itself implies, fixed position layout
involves the movement of men and machine to the product which remains
stationary.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Fixed Postion Layout: Any 3
Point
iv) Combined / Cellular Manufacturing: A combination of the product and
process layout, with an emphasis on either, is noticed in most industrial
establishment.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Combined Layout: Any 3 Point

(OR)
(b) Discuss the various factors for deciding plant location with relevant examples.
Ans: Factors Influencing Plant Location:-
The choice of plant should be based on following consideration.
 14. (a) Discuss the various techniques of Method Study.
Ans:

(OR)
(b) Explain the importance and Methods of Motion Study.
Importance
It encompasses of the study of work processes
Working condition
And equipment, tool used to carry out a job.
Its a mean of developing and applying easier and more effective method.
To reduce the cost
To improve utilization of resources
To eliminate waste.

Steps Involved in Method Study:

I) Select: Work which as to be studied.
1. Economic Consideration: will it pay to being a method study of this job?
2. Technical or Technological Consideration
3. Human Consideration
II) Record:
III) Examine:
IV) Improve work / Develop:
V) Evaluate:
VI) Define
VII) Install
VIII) Maintain

15. (a) Explain in detail on Quality control

Ans: Objectives of Quality Control
1. To assess the quality
2. To see whether the product conforms to the predetermined standards
3. Locate the reason for devation
4. To suggest suitable improvements
5. To develop the quality consciousness
6. To assess the various techniques of quality control
7. To reduce the wastage
Importance/ Advantages of Quality Control System
1. Reduction in costs
2. Improvement in the morale of employees
3. Maximum utilization of resources
4. Increase in sales
5. Customers satisfaction
(OR)
(b) Explain in detail various types of inspection and its advantages and disadvantages.
Inspection: Inspection is the process of examining an object for identification and
checking it for verification of quality and quantity in any of its characteristics

A) Before production The logic of checking before production is to make sure that
inputs are acceptable.
B) During production - The logic of checking during production is to make sure that the
conversion of input into outputs proceeding is acceptable.
C) After Production - It is final verification of conformance before passing goods to the
customer.

Types of Inspection

INSPECTION

Cent Percent Sample

Inspection Inspection
Both type of sampling can be done either of
following two types

Centralized Decentralized