ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE SPRING 2019

PROGRAM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME ISM401– ENTEPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)
BOOK ID B1964
CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDIT, 30 MARKS EACH SET

Note – The Assignment is divided into 2 sets. You have to answer all questions in both sets.
Average score of both assignments scored by you will be considered as your IA score. Kindly
note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words.
Set – I

Total
Q. No. Questions Marks
Marks
Define Information and explain its characteristics. What are the components of an
1
Information System?
a) Definition of information 1
b) Characteristics of Information 4 10
c) Components of an Information system 5
2 Explain the Nature, Need and Role of Management Information System (MIS).
a) Nature of MIS 3
b) Need of MIS 3 10
c) Role of MIS 4
What is Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)? List its objectives and explain
3
its key benefits.
a) Explanation of MRP 2
b) Objectives of MRP 4 10
c) Key benefits of MRP system 4

Set – II
Total
Q. No. Questions Marks
Marks
1 List the features, benefits and limitations of ERP inventory management system.
a) Features of ERP inventory management system 3
b) Benefits of ERP inventory management system 4 10
c) Limitation of ERP inventory management system 3
2 Explain the functions and features of human resource management module.
a) Functions of human resource management 5 10
 module. 5
b) Features of human resource management module.
3 List the types of ERP consultants and explain the role of a consultant.
a) Types of ERP consultants 5
10
b) Role of a consultant 5