IGNOU MFN-007 Assignment 2026-27
Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Tue, 01 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MFN-007 assignment front page →| Course code | MFN-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Entrepreneurship and Food Service Management |
| Programme | Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management M.Sc. (DFSM)MScDFSM |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MFN-007/AST-3/TMA-3 /26-27 |
| Session | July 2026, January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 28 Feb 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Tue, 01 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MFN-007 assignment
The MFN-007 assignment covers Units 1–19, including food service operations, entrepreneurship, staff management, marketing and food safety.
It has two sections worth 100 marks in total. Section A has eight descriptive questions worth 10 marks each, with answers of about 250–300 words per question. Section B has objective questions worth 20 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 6+4 | Outline food service unit registration and discuss workplace accidents and their prevention. |
| Section A, Q2 | 6+4 | Explain the 3S entrepreneurship model and identify critical control points for microbiological food quality. |
| Section A, Q3 | 6+4 | Describe purchasing methods and explain a prospectus and its three components. |
| Section A, Q4 | 6+4 | Explain dry-heat cooking methods and identify income and expenditure records used in food service. |
| Section A, Q5 | 4+3+3 | Compare delivery service methods, describe good menu characteristics and explain gueridon service. |
| Section A, Q6 | 4+4+2 | Compare commissary and conventional food service systems and discuss leadership components and the contingency approach. |
| Section A, Q7 | 1+4; 1+4 | Discuss staff management principles and planning issues, and illustrate an organisation chart for a dietetic department. |
| Section A, Q8 | 4+3+3 | Discuss the marketing 4Ps, standardized recipes and recipe adjustments, and receiving and storage practices that reduce losses. |
| Section B, Q1 | 5+5 | Briefly explain five food service terms and match establishment and service types with their corresponding categories. |
| Section B, Q2 | 10 | Distinguish between five pairs of concepts concerning production, jobs, equipment, budgets and food regulation. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Handwrite your answers; do not type or print them.
- Answer all questions and write the question number with each answer.
- Use full-size paper, tie the pages securely, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date at the top right of the first page.
- Put the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name at the top left of the first page.
- Write each assignment separately and avoid copying from course materials or other students.
- Submit the completed assignment to your allotted study centre coordinator and obtain an acknowledgement on the prescribed card.
- If you have requested a study centre change, submit to your original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
Submission dates: 28 February 2027 (June term-end exam); December term-end exam date not provided.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MFN-007 assignment code?
The PDF gives the code as MFN-007/AST-3/TMA-3 /26-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What is the word limit for Section A?
The PDF asks for about 250–300 words per descriptive question.
When is the assignment due?
The listed deadline for the June term-end exam is 28 February 2027. No December term-end exam deadline is provided.
Which sessions are listed for MFN-007?
The listing gives July 2026 and January 2027. The PDF identifies itself as a July 2026 session assignment.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and obtain an acknowledgement.
Other IGNOU MScDFSM assignments
- MFN-001: Applied Physiology
- MFN-002: Nutritional Biochemistry
- MFN-003: Food Microbiology and Safety
- MFN-004: Advance Nutrition
- MFN-005: Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
- MFN-006: Public Nutrition
- MFN-008: Principles of Food Science
- MFN-009: Research Methods and Biostatistics
- MFN-10: Understanding Computer Applications
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.