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IGNOU MMPC-09 (January 2026 – July 2026) Assignment Questions
1. Explain the objectives of Operations Management. How does a service organization fix its performance objectives?
2. What is a batch production system? Describe how the optimum batch size is determined in batch production.
3. Under what circumstances would you use PERT as opposed to CPM in project management? Give some examples of projects where each would be more applicable than the other.
4. What do you understand by ‘Capacity’? Differentiate between licensed capacity and rated capacity of a plant.
5. Define standardisation and explain its significance in materials management. Discuss the benefits of standardisation with respect to economy, efficiency, safety, quality control, communication, and environmental protection, and examine its limitations in the context of changing consumer preferences and product innovation.




