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    14985 PRFD 3111

    14985 PRFD 3111


    14985 PRFD 3111

    DT022/3
    DT023/3
    DT031/1
    DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    BOLTON STREET, DUBLIN 1

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in


    Mechanical I Manufacturing Engineering

    THIRD YEAR: JANUARY 2008


    SEMESTER 1

    John Lawlor, MSc


    David Kennedy. PhD
    Robert Simpson. MSc
    Anne Marie McCarrick. MSc
    Arthur Henry

    (a)
    In his article "The Role of the Manager: Folklore and Fact", Henry Mintzberg disagrees with
    the classical view of the role of managers. Outline his alternative description of the role of the
    manager, and give your opinion of his view. (12 marks)
    (b)
    Compare and contrast the role of the manager and the role ofthe leader, outlining the tasks
    both are involved in and the types of power used. (8 marks)
    (c)
    Outline the Trait Theory ofleadership
    (5 marks)

    and give your opinion of it's validity in the work place.

    (a)
    Outline what is meant by motivation in the workplace and explain how Abraham Maslow's
    hierarchy of human needs can be applied to motivation in the workplace. (10 marks)
    (b)
    In his article "One More Time: How Do You Motivate Employees?", Frederick Herzberg
    distinguishes between maintenance (hygiene) and motivation factors. Give examples of both
    factors, his proposed solution to motivation in the workplace and give your opinion of his
    approach. (15 marks)

    (a)
    Distinguish between the vertical and horizontal organisation structure, noting the advantages
    and disadvantages of both. Explain what centralisation means in terms of delegation, and
    comment on which structure is more likely to be centralised.
    (15 marks)
    (b)
    Explain why there is a necessity for corporate governance in an organisation, and outline the
    obligations of any company wishing to list on the Irish Stock Exchange. (10 marks)

    (a)
    Using table 4.1 below, calculate the cost variance (CY), schedule variance (SY), Cost
    Performance Index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI) for each week of this project.
    Plot the CPI and the SPI on a Quad Plot IY diagram and comment on the progress this project
    is making. (10 marks)

    Week

    1
    2
    3
    4
    5

    BCWS

    ACWS

    1600
    5000
    7000
    16000
    25000

    1500
    4000
    8000
    14000
    23000

    BCWP

    CY

    CPI

    SV

    SPI

    1400
    4500
    7500
    17000
    24000

    (b)
    Using table 4.2 below, draw the network diagram and determine the following: (10 marks)
    i)Total project duration
    ii) Critical path
    (c)
    For the network diagram above, determine the probability that the project be completed in 20
    weeks. (5 marks)

    Activity/Task
    A
    B
    C
    D
    E
    F
    G

    Preceding
    Activities

    A
    A
    B
    C
    C
    D,E

    Time Estimate (weeks)


    a
    m

    1
    3
    5
    5
    1
    7
    2

    2
    5
    7
    7
    2
    9

    3
    11
    9

    12
    3
    11
    4

    Discuss the concepts of variable, fixed, mixed, step, direct and indirect costs in the context of a
    value generating organisation, giving examples of each and explaining the motivation behind
    such cost analysis.

    Discuss the relative merits of the two main cost estimation techniques, i.e. engineering and
    historical techniques, and explain the circumstances in which each of the cost methods would
    be used.

    Differentiate between the functional and contribution reporting format, giving examples of
    each and indicating why and in what circumstances one method may be preferable over the
    other.

    In the context of a value creating organisation, explain the concept of overhead, indicating how
    its relative importance may be changing in modem manufacturing industry, and commenting
    on the concept of activity bases.

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