Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0010: “International Financial Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1198)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What are the major components of BOP?

2. Define Swaps contracts. Write a note on forward swaps.

3. Briefly explain how an MNC can calculate its cost of equity capital.

4. What is the influence of Government interventions on the exchange rate?

5. Compare the Purchasing Power Parity theory and the International Fisher Effect theory.

6. What are the benefits of ADRs?

(a) To the investors

(b) To the issuing company

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0010: “International Financial Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1198)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. What is economic exposure and how is it measured?

2. What are the various methods of capital budgeting that are normally adopted by MNCs?

3. Discuss briefly the various techniques to assess country risk.

4. Explain briefly the mechanism of futures trading.

5. Describe in detail the sub-prime lending.

6. What are the different tools for foreign exchange risk management?

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0011: “International Marketing”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1199)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Explain how Letter of Credit acts as an appropriate mode of payment for both exporter and

importer.

2. How is international marketing segmentation helpful in making strategies? What are the

bases of the segmentation?

3. Discuss the EPRG orientations and give the differences between international and

domestic marketing.

4. What are the factors that affect the pricing strategy of an international firm? What different

pricing strategies can the firms adopt?

5. “International distribution decisions are critical decisions”. Substantiate.

6. What are star export houses? Mention the various special strategic packages for status

holders.

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0011: “International Marketing”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1199)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. What is the role and elements of culture?

2. Write a short note on International Advertising. How is it important for international

marketing?

3. Describe the various modes of entries in international market.

4. Discuss briefly the steps involved in processing of an export order.

5. Discuss briefly the various techniques to assess country risk. Give examples to illustrate

your answer.

6. Discuss fundamental methods of exchange rate forecasting. What are the problems in

forecasting exchange rates?

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0012: “Management of Multinational Corporations”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1200)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Discuss the meaning of international business. What are the difficulties in it?

2. Explain the international PLC theory.

3. Describe the forces that are leading international firms to the globalization of their

production and marketing.

4. How are strategies formulated? What are the various levels of strategy formulation

5. Describe the potential sources of disputes between MNC and host country governments.

6. Discuss the meaning and reasons for mergers and acquisitions.

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0012: “Management of Multinational Corporations”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1200)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. Differentiate between micro and macro environment.

2. What factors influence the choice of location for a firm’s manufacturing operations?

3. Enumerate the factors which affect the organizational structure of an International firm.

4. Discuss the pricing strategies available to an international firm.

5. Define the concept of social responsibility.

6. Compare the salient features of Chinese and Indian Management Practices?

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0013: “Export-Import Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1201)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Discuss the objectives and motives of international business.

2. What is Shipping Bill? Explain various types of Shipping Bills.

3. Discuss the role of Clearing and Forwarding Agents in the successful execution of an

export order.

4. What is the documentation required under import policy.

5. What do you understand by SEZ? Discuss the facilities given to SEZ units.

6. Write the names of principal export documents and explain any two of them.

May 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 3

IB0013: “Export-Import Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1201)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. What is a Bill of Entry? Discuss the salient features and types of Bills of Entry.

2. Describe the steps to be takes for establishment of Export Import firm.

3. Explain various financing schemes of EXIM Bank.

4. Discuss the various types of cargo risks.

5. Give a comparative study of pre-shipment and post-shipment finance.

6. Explain the various types of custom duties.