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NIFS(Institute of Fire Engineering & Safety Management)

A unit of S.S.B. Institute of Higher Studies

An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Organization

In technical Collaboration with Annamalai University

M.B.A (SAFETY MANAGEMENT)

FIRST YEAR

Academic Year 2010-2011

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for EIGHT courses as per instructions.

Last Date for Submission : 10.03.2011

With late fee Rs.200/- : 31.03.2011

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 31.03.2011 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the students concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on foolscap paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription “MBA(Safety

Management) Assignments” and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance

Education, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608002 by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Number and the Title of the courses.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on any TWO topics in each course out of the FOUR. For each

topic the answer should not exceed 15 pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks. [2

topics]

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1.1 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

1.Organizational Behaviour is manipulative, because it serves only the

interests of managements comment.

2.Do you think group thinking is better than individuals in solving

organizational problem? If yes, why? If no, why?

3.“Once satisfied need is no more a motivators”. Discuss.

4.How behaviour can be understood better through transactional analysis?

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1.2 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

1.Construct a questionnaire for collecting information for job analysis in

your own organization.

2.Outline the factors influencing personnel environment in India and

discuss their implications.

3.Explain in detail the different methods of on-the-job training and off the

training for employees of a steel manufacturing company.

4.Discuss in detail the various steps involved in the selection process.

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1.3 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

1.Write in detail the current Indian Marketing Scenario.

2.What it product positioning? Explain the features of a good product

positioning technique.

3.“New product development is not an easy task” Comment.

4.List down various pricing strategies. Justify the right pricing strategy for a

new product launched in the market giving good reasons for its success.

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1.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1.Discuss in detail the functions performed by the finance manager.

2.What are the key differences between debt and equity? Also highlight the

advantages and disadvantages for a company while deciding the capital

structure.

3.What are long term sources of finance? Explain the importance and uses

of each source.

4.What is working capital management? Write notes on the determinants

of working capital.

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1.5 FUNDAMENTALS OF SAFETY

1.In the syllabus of fundamental safety, what are the accidents prevention

measures to be adopted? Discuss about them with examples.

2.Explain A to Z of Electrical Safety.

3.Write about Personal Protective System with neat diagrams and explain

with accidents associated if PPEs are not worn.

4.In the syllabus of fundamental safety, what are the management systems

that are adopted?

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1.6 SAFETY AND THE LAW

1.As per Factory Act 1948, analyze and evaluate

a. Welfare Measures,

b. Working hours for Adults,

c. Employment of young persons

d. Leave with wages

e. Special Provisions

2.As per Factory Act 1948, amended in 1987, the primary responsibilities

have been fixed as per Sections 7A and 7B. Discuss

3.Discuss on Sections 11 A, 41 H, 87 A.

4.As per the amended act 1987, Health Protection as per Section 7 A(E), 41

F, 41 C and 41 H. Highlight the significance of these provisions.

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1.7 FIRE ENGINEERING

1. Prepare a manpower plan for a Fire Safety Department of medium

size chemical factory.

2. Design a suitable type of Fire Detection and Alarm System for a LPG

Bottling Plant.

3. You are appointed as Head of Fire Safety Department of a Jute Mill.

There is a need to install a Fire Hydrant System. How will you go

about it?

4. Draw a line sketch of an ideal Fire Station. State duties of the

personnel at different positions.

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1.8 SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

1.It is a fact that accidents do not just Happen.

“They are caused” Discuss in brief.

Give examples and case studies. What is accident proneness?

2.Discuss on a First step in SAFETY, Second Step in SAFETY

Third Step – How you take the advantages of Factories Act 1948,

Fourth Step – How you ensure Safe working? List out various sections.

As a Safety Officer how you involve on the above dimensions.

3.Discuss the various work place hazards. Suggest remedial action.

4.Construction Industry is considered to be the most Hazardous Industry.

As a Safety Officer, how would deal in preventing Injuries and pollution.