Posts
(Department of Agricultural Sciences)
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Course: Managing Projects in Rural Development (1797) Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: MSc (Hons) Rural Development Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
Note: All questions carry equal marks.
Q. 1 The project framework helps to clarify and conceptualization the project and is a useful tool upon which project managers can build up their understanding of it. The project environment is the surroundings and situation within which the project is implemented. Explained your answer. (20)
Q. 2 What is the role of Manager and elaborate the functions of namagement? (20)
Q. 3 Keeping in view the project management, explain in detail.
a) Procurement (06)
b) Contracting (06)
c) and the use of Professional Services (08)
Q. 4 Describe and explain the three key systems of project management. (20)
Q. 5 Explain in detail:
a) Project Finance (10)
b) Financial Management (10)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
Q. 1 Write a detailed account on “Project Organization”. (20)
Q. 2 It is generally recognized that an organization’s development, whether a project or otherwise, is dependent on the effectiveness of management or those with whom the strategic responsibility and decision making rest. Managers are expected to possess skills, knowledge and competences which facilitate smooth and efficient operations. Illustrate your answer using the concept explained in your text book. (20)
Q. 3 Discuss the followings:
a) Management of public agencies and Enterprises (07)
b) Managing operations (07)
c) Maintenance management (06)
Q. 4 Describe and explain the “current issues in development management”. (20)
Q. 5 The process between the start and end dates is that of project implementation or establishment. This process involves a series of activities which need to be planned, operated and controlled and which will inevitably involve the utilization of resources. Explain in detail. (20)