MHH-16 EM 2026 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

Master of Business Administration Hospital and Health Management (MBAHCHM)

Course Code: MHH-016

Course Title : Operations Management in Health Care

Assignment Code :MHH-016/TMA/January/2026

(Last date of Submission for January 2026 is 30th April 2026 and for July
2026 Session is 31st October 2026)

Section A: Long Descriptive Questions (Answer all FOUR questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Answers should be written in around 1000 words.)

Q1. Explain the concept of health systems and their core building blocks. Discuss how governance, financing, service delivery, health workforce, information systems, and access to medicines together influence the performance and outcomes of a health system, with suitable examples.

Q2. Describe the process of health programme planning in detail. Explain the steps involved in identifying health problems, setting priorities, defining objectives, selecting interventions, and developing an implementation plan, highlighting their relevance in public health programmes.

Q3. Discuss the principles and functions of health services management. Explain how planning, organising, staffing, directing, and controlling contribute to effective management of healthcare organisations and delivery of quality health services.

Q4. Explain the concept of health policy and its formulation process. Analyse the role of stakeholders, political context, evidence, and implementation mechanisms in shaping effective health policies in a country.

PART B: SHORT DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS (Answer length: 500–600 words each)

Q5. Define health and public health. Explain the scope and importance of public health in improving population health outcomes

. Q6. Explain the social determinants of health and discuss how factors such as income, education, environment, and occupation influence health status.

Q7. Describe the structure of healthcare delivery systems in India. Explain the roles of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care.

Q8. Explain the concept of health needs assessment. Discuss the different methods used to assess health needs in communities.

Q9. Describe the monitoring and evaluation process in health programmes. Explain its importance in improving programme effectiveness and accountability.

Q10. Explain the role of community participation in health programmes. Discuss how community involvement contributes to programme sustainability and success.

Q11. Explain the concept of leadership in healthcare organisations. Discuss the qualities and roles of effective healthcare leaders.

Q12. Describe the importance of quality assurance in healthcare. Explain the methods used to improve and maintain quality of health services.

Q13. Discuss how evidence-based decision-making improves strategic planning in healthcare organizations.

Q14. Explain the concept of health planning. Discuss the importance of health planning in achieving equitable and efficient healthcare delivery.