Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0018 – Insurance and Risk Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1319)
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Explain the Risk Management Process.
(Explanation of six risk management process 10 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Write about IRDA. Explain the functions and powers of IRDA.
(Introduction of IRDA 2marks ; Explanation on the functions and powers of IRDA 8 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Write down about the objectives, purpose, functions and advantages of life insurance.
(Explanation of objectives of life insurance 2marks ; Explanation of purpose of life insurance 3 marks ; Explanation of advantages of life insurance 2marks ; Explanation of functions of life insurance 3marks) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the product development process, classification of new products, stages in new product development, pricing strategy for new products.
(Explanation of product development process 2 marks ; Explanation of classification of new products 2 marks ; Explanation of stages in new product development 3 marks ; Explanation on pricing strategy for new products 3 marks) 10 marks
Q5. Marketing of insurance products is an important tool in the insurance business. The marketing of insurance is possible in both the life insurance and the non-life insurance departments. Explain the tools that help in advertising the company’s insurance policies. Write down the issues in insurance marketing.
(Explanation of the tools in advertising the company’s insurance policies 3 marks ; Explanation of issues in insurance marketing 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Q6. Reinsurance is a kind of insurance. It is an important operation of insurance.
Give an overview of reinsurance and explain the reasons for reinsurance.
(Overview of reinsurance 5 marks ; Explanation of reasons for reinsurance 5 marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0053 –International Business Management -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1724)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace. What do you mean by globalization? Discuss the merits and demerits of Globalization.
(meaning of globalization - 2 marks, merits- 4 marks, demerits- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. The international trade theories explain the basics behind international trade. Compare the Absolute and comparative cost advantage theories with the help of example.
(explain the 2 theories - 6 marks, examples- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Culture is more often a source of conflict than synergy. As an Indian manager, what management style and corporate culture you should be aware of while travelling to Japan and to USA?
( Japanese corporate culture - 5 marks, USA’s corporate culture - 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Regional integration is the bonding between nations and states through political, cultural and economic cooperation. A whole range of regional integration exists today. Discuss these 6 types in brief.
(6 Types of regional integration - 10 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The decision of a firm to compete internationally will be strategic. While formulating global marketing strategies, how should a firm deal with segmentation, market positioning and international product policy?
( segmentation-3 marks, positioning - 4 marks, product policy- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Global sourcing industry is on a growth run as there are sound business reasons to it. Discuss these reasons with examples.
( reasons for global sourcing- 7 marks, examples- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0015/MBF 404/ IB0010 –International Financial Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1759)
Assignment- 60marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Globalization is a process of international integration that arises due to increasing human connectivity as well as the interchange of products, ideas and other aspects of culture. Give brief introduction of globalization and identify its advantages and disadvantages.
(Introduction of globalization 2marks; Advantages of globalization 4marks; Disadvantages of globalization 4marks) 10 marks
Q2. Foreign exchange markets, where money in one currency is exchanged for another. Write the history of foreign exchange. Explain the fixed and floating rates and the advantages and disadvantages of fixed rates system.
(History of foreign exchange 5marks; Explanation on fixed and floating rates 2marks ; Advantages and disadvantages of fixed rates system 3marks) 10 marks
Q3. Swap is an agreement between two or more parties to exchange sets of cash flows over a period in future. What do you understand by swap? Explain its features, kinds of swap and various types of interest rates swap.
(Meaning of swap 2 marks; Features of swap 3marks; Kinds of swap 2marks; Various types of interest rate swap 3marks) 10 marks
Q4. International credit markets are the forum where companies and governments can obtain credit. Bring out your understanding on international credit markets and explain the two very important aspects of international credit market. Refer and give one example.
(Introduction of international credit market 2marks; Explanation of syndicated loans with example 4marks; Explanation of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)4marks) 10 marks
Q5. Cost of capital is the minimum rate of return required by a firm on its investment in order to provide the rate of return by its suppliers of capital. 10 marks
Summer 2013
Describe the cost of capital across countries.
(Introduction and explanation of effect of country difference in the cost of debt 4marks; Explanation on country differences in cost of equity 2marks; Explanation on examining debt and equity cost together 2marks; Explanation on estimating the cost of capital 2marks)
Q6. Explain the principles of taxation and double taxation. Give some important points on tax havens and its types.
(Explanation on principles of taxation 4marks; Explanation on double taxation 2marks; Explanation on tax havens and its types 4marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0017/MA0041 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1318)
Assignment-60marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Explain the functions of merchant banking and functions of financial intermediaries.
(Functions of merchant banking 8marks; Functions of financial intermediaries 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. What do you understand by book building and Green shoe option? Explain the book building guidelines.
(Explanation on book building 2marks ; Explanation on book building 3 marks; Book building guidelines 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Explain the roles and responsibilities of custodian services. Write down the code of conduct prescribed by SEBI.
(Roles and responsibilities of custodians 5 marks; Code of conduct by SEBI 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the leases in the financial statements in case of lessees and lessors.
(Explanation on leases in financial statements of lessees 5 marks; Explanation on leases in financial statements of lessors 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. Give the meaning and characteristics of Hire Purchase finance. Differentiate between Hire Purchase Vs. Installment and Hire Purchase Vs. Leasing. (Meaning and characteristics – 5marks; Differences between Hire purchase and Installment – 2 marks; Differences between Hire purchase and Leasing.) 10 marks
Q6. Explain the money market products.
(Call/notice money 2 marks; Treasury Bills 2 marks; Commercial Bills 2 marks; Money market mutual funds 2marks; Commercial paper 2 marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MF 0016 –Treasury Management– 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1311)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Consider yourself as a chief financial officer, describe the treasury functions that you handle and discuss how you will formulate the treasury policy.
( explanation of treasury functions-5 marks; explanation of treasury policy-5 marks) 10 marks (7
Q2. The NCDEX trading system provides a fully automated screen based trading for futures commodities on basis of nationwide online monitoring and surveillance mechanism. Discuss explain the concept of commodity market, role of regulator and players.
(concept of commodity market - 3 marks; role of regulator - 3 marks; players - 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Consider yourself as a CEO of an automobile company in India, Which tool will you adopt to minimise risk occurring in the production process.
(explanation of risk management - 3 marks, explanation of process of risk management - 4 marks; explain tools used to minimise risks - 3 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Suppose you are the CEO of MS Bank Corporation. Your bank is facing interest rate risk, which has affected its operation significantly. Discuss the factors that influence the level of market interest rate.
(explanation of interest rate risk - 4 marks; explanation of various types of products/ credit facilities offered - 6 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The treasury maintains the bank funds, it automatically surrounds liquidity and interest rate risks. Discuss the relationship between treasury and ALM
(explain treasury-3 marks; explain ALM-3 marks; explain the relationship between treasury and ALM –4marks) 10 marks
Q6. ALM deals with strategic balance sheet management, which involves various risks, caused due to the changes in exchange rates and the position of liquidity, interest rates in the organisation. Discuss how the ALM contributes to the risks in balance sheet management.
(explanation of ALM- 3 marks; explanation how the ALM contributes to the risks in balance sheet management-7marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1699)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. A well- formulated strategy is vital for growth and development of any organization. Explain corporate strategy in different types of organizations.
(Corporate strategy in small business 2marks ; Corporate strategy in large business 2marks; Corporate strategy in multinational 2 marks; Corporate strategy on public sectors 2marks; Corporate strategy on non-profit organizations 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. Businesses need to be planned not only for today, but also for tomorrow, that is, for the future which implies business continuity. Write the importance of business continuity planning. Explain any two strategies for business continuity planning.
(Meaning of business continuity planning 2 marks; Importance of business continuity planning 3 marks ; Explanation of any 2 business continuity planning 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Governed corporation is a model of successful corporate governance. Define and explain governed corporation. Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation in terms of board’s role, major characteristics and policies of a company.
(Definition and introduction governed corporation 4 marks; Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation.(each point of difference carries 2 marks) 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Price or market competitiveness of a product or business depends on its cost competitiveness. Cost competitiveness implies two things-cost efficiency and cost effectiveness. Explain the concept of cost efficiency of an organization. Analyze the major determinants of cost efficiency. 10 marks
Summer 2013
(Introduction of cost efficiency 2 marks; explanation of four major factors of cost efficiency 8 marks)
Q5. Stability strategy is most commonly used by an organization. An organization will continue in similar business as it currently pursues similar objectives and resource base. Discuss six situations when it is good/best to pursue stability strategy. Give some Indian examples.
(Explanation of six situations 6 marks; examples 4 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Corporate culture governs, to a large extent, business ethics and values in an organization. Describe the state of business ethics in Indian companies. Analyze in terms of KPMG business ethics survey.
(Introduction of business ethics in Indian companies 2 marks; Major findings of KPMG 8 marks) 10 Marks
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0018 – Insurance and Risk Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1319)
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Explain the Risk Management Process.
(Explanation of six risk management process 10 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Write about IRDA. Explain the functions and powers of IRDA.
(Introduction of IRDA 2marks ; Explanation on the functions and powers of IRDA 8 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Write down about the objectives, purpose, functions and advantages of life insurance.
(Explanation of objectives of life insurance 2marks ; Explanation of purpose of life insurance 3 marks ; Explanation of advantages of life insurance 2marks ; Explanation of functions of life insurance 3marks) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the product development process, classification of new products, stages in new product development, pricing strategy for new products.
(Explanation of product development process 2 marks ; Explanation of classification of new products 2 marks ; Explanation of stages in new product development 3 marks ; Explanation on pricing strategy for new products 3 marks) 10 marks
Q5. Marketing of insurance products is an important tool in the insurance business. The marketing of insurance is possible in both the life insurance and the non-life insurance departments. Explain the tools that help in advertising the company’s insurance policies. Write down the issues in insurance marketing.
(Explanation of the tools in advertising the company’s insurance policies 3 marks ; Explanation of issues in insurance marketing 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Q6. Reinsurance is a kind of insurance. It is an important operation of insurance.
Give an overview of reinsurance and explain the reasons for reinsurance.
(Overview of reinsurance 5 marks ; Explanation of reasons for reinsurance 5 marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0053 –International Business Management -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1724)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace. What do you mean by globalization? Discuss the merits and demerits of Globalization.
(meaning of globalization - 2 marks, merits- 4 marks, demerits- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. The international trade theories explain the basics behind international trade. Compare the Absolute and comparative cost advantage theories with the help of example.
(explain the 2 theories - 6 marks, examples- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Culture is more often a source of conflict than synergy. As an Indian manager, what management style and corporate culture you should be aware of while travelling to Japan and to USA?
( Japanese corporate culture - 5 marks, USA’s corporate culture - 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Regional integration is the bonding between nations and states through political, cultural and economic cooperation. A whole range of regional integration exists today. Discuss these 6 types in brief.
(6 Types of regional integration - 10 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The decision of a firm to compete internationally will be strategic. While formulating global marketing strategies, how should a firm deal with segmentation, market positioning and international product policy?
( segmentation-3 marks, positioning - 4 marks, product policy- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Global sourcing industry is on a growth run as there are sound business reasons to it. Discuss these reasons with examples.
( reasons for global sourcing- 7 marks, examples- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0015/MBF 404/ IB0010 –International Financial Management - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1759)
Assignment- 60marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Globalization is a process of international integration that arises due to increasing human connectivity as well as the interchange of products, ideas and other aspects of culture. Give brief introduction of globalization and identify its advantages and disadvantages.
(Introduction of globalization 2marks; Advantages of globalization 4marks; Disadvantages of globalization 4marks) 10 marks
Q2. Foreign exchange markets, where money in one currency is exchanged for another. Write the history of foreign exchange. Explain the fixed and floating rates and the advantages and disadvantages of fixed rates system.
(History of foreign exchange 5marks; Explanation on fixed and floating rates 2marks ; Advantages and disadvantages of fixed rates system 3marks) 10 marks
Q3. Swap is an agreement between two or more parties to exchange sets of cash flows over a period in future. What do you understand by swap? Explain its features, kinds of swap and various types of interest rates swap.
(Meaning of swap 2 marks; Features of swap 3marks; Kinds of swap 2marks; Various types of interest rate swap 3marks) 10 marks
Q4. International credit markets are the forum where companies and governments can obtain credit. Bring out your understanding on international credit markets and explain the two very important aspects of international credit market. Refer and give one example.
(Introduction of international credit market 2marks; Explanation of syndicated loans with example 4marks; Explanation of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)4marks) 10 marks
Q5. Cost of capital is the minimum rate of return required by a firm on its investment in order to provide the rate of return by its suppliers of capital. 10 marks
Summer 2013
Describe the cost of capital across countries.
(Introduction and explanation of effect of country difference in the cost of debt 4marks; Explanation on country differences in cost of equity 2marks; Explanation on examining debt and equity cost together 2marks; Explanation on estimating the cost of capital 2marks)
Q6. Explain the principles of taxation and double taxation. Give some important points on tax havens and its types.
(Explanation on principles of taxation 4marks; Explanation on double taxation 2marks; Explanation on tax havens and its types 4marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MF0017/MA0041 – Merchant Banking and Financial Services - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1318)
Assignment-60marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Explain the functions of merchant banking and functions of financial intermediaries.
(Functions of merchant banking 8marks; Functions of financial intermediaries 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. What do you understand by book building and Green shoe option? Explain the book building guidelines.
(Explanation on book building 2marks ; Explanation on book building 3 marks; Book building guidelines 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Explain the roles and responsibilities of custodian services. Write down the code of conduct prescribed by SEBI.
(Roles and responsibilities of custodians 5 marks; Code of conduct by SEBI 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Explain the leases in the financial statements in case of lessees and lessors.
(Explanation on leases in financial statements of lessees 5 marks; Explanation on leases in financial statements of lessors 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. Give the meaning and characteristics of Hire Purchase finance. Differentiate between Hire Purchase Vs. Installment and Hire Purchase Vs. Leasing. (Meaning and characteristics – 5marks; Differences between Hire purchase and Installment – 2 marks; Differences between Hire purchase and Leasing.) 10 marks
Q6. Explain the money market products.
(Call/notice money 2 marks; Treasury Bills 2 marks; Commercial Bills 2 marks; Money market mutual funds 2marks; Commercial paper 2 marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4
MF 0016 –Treasury Management– 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1311)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. Consider yourself as a chief financial officer, describe the treasury functions that you handle and discuss how you will formulate the treasury policy.
( explanation of treasury functions-5 marks; explanation of treasury policy-5 marks) 10 marks (7
Q2. The NCDEX trading system provides a fully automated screen based trading for futures commodities on basis of nationwide online monitoring and surveillance mechanism. Discuss explain the concept of commodity market, role of regulator and players.
(concept of commodity market - 3 marks; role of regulator - 3 marks; players - 4 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Consider yourself as a CEO of an automobile company in India, Which tool will you adopt to minimise risk occurring in the production process.
(explanation of risk management - 3 marks, explanation of process of risk management - 4 marks; explain tools used to minimise risks - 3 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Suppose you are the CEO of MS Bank Corporation. Your bank is facing interest rate risk, which has affected its operation significantly. Discuss the factors that influence the level of market interest rate.
(explanation of interest rate risk - 4 marks; explanation of various types of products/ credit facilities offered - 6 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The treasury maintains the bank funds, it automatically surrounds liquidity and interest rate risks. Discuss the relationship between treasury and ALM
(explain treasury-3 marks; explain ALM-3 marks; explain the relationship between treasury and ALM –4marks) 10 marks
Q6. ALM deals with strategic balance sheet management, which involves various risks, caused due to the changes in exchange rates and the position of liquidity, interest rates in the organisation. Discuss how the ALM contributes to the risks in balance sheet management.
(explanation of ALM- 3 marks; explanation how the ALM contributes to the risks in balance sheet management-7marks) 10 Marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1699)
Assignment- 60 marks
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q1. A well- formulated strategy is vital for growth and development of any organization. Explain corporate strategy in different types of organizations.
(Corporate strategy in small business 2marks ; Corporate strategy in large business 2marks; Corporate strategy in multinational 2 marks; Corporate strategy on public sectors 2marks; Corporate strategy on non-profit organizations 2marks) 10 marks
Q2. Businesses need to be planned not only for today, but also for tomorrow, that is, for the future which implies business continuity. Write the importance of business continuity planning. Explain any two strategies for business continuity planning.
(Meaning of business continuity planning 2 marks; Importance of business continuity planning 3 marks ; Explanation of any 2 business continuity planning 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. Governed corporation is a model of successful corporate governance. Define and explain governed corporation. Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation in terms of board’s role, major characteristics and policies of a company.
(Definition and introduction governed corporation 4 marks; Distinguish between managed corporation and governed corporation.(each point of difference carries 2 marks) 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Price or market competitiveness of a product or business depends on its cost competitiveness. Cost competitiveness implies two things-cost efficiency and cost effectiveness. Explain the concept of cost efficiency of an organization. Analyze the major determinants of cost efficiency. 10 marks
Summer 2013
(Introduction of cost efficiency 2 marks; explanation of four major factors of cost efficiency 8 marks)
Q5. Stability strategy is most commonly used by an organization. An organization will continue in similar business as it currently pursues similar objectives and resource base. Discuss six situations when it is good/best to pursue stability strategy. Give some Indian examples.
(Explanation of six situations 6 marks; examples 4 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Corporate culture governs, to a large extent, business ethics and values in an organization. Describe the state of business ethics in Indian companies. Analyze in terms of KPMG business ethics survey.
(Introduction of business ethics in Indian companies 2 marks; Major findings of KPMG 8 marks) 10 Marks
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