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Summer 2013



Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

IB0015- Foreign Trade of India- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1144)

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. Discuss the changes in the composition of India’s export and import since 1991. How has this affected Balance of payment situation of India?

( composition of export-import- 6 marks, effect on BOP- 4 marks) 10 marks

Q2. Trading blocks play an important role in shaping world’s trade. List any five major trading blocks and explain any two of them.

( Listing- 2 marks, explanation- 8 marks) 10 marks

Q3. Discuss the various laws governing India’s export and import trade.

( 5 laws - 10 marks) 10 marks

Q4. Trade policy governs export and import of a country. What are the objectives of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-2014? Discuss in brief the Duty Drawback scheme.

( objectives- 8 marks, duty drawback- 2 marks) 10 marks

Q5. Define the service providers under Foreign Trade Policy. Discuss the salient features of served from India scheme.

( service providers- 5 marks, SFIS- 5 marks) 10 marks

Q6. Write a short note on EEFC a/c. Discuss the RBI regulations relating to advance remittance for imports into India.

( EEFC- 5 marks, RBI regulations- 5 marks) 10 marks





Summer 2013



Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

IB0016 –International Logistics and Distribution management- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1146)

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. Logistics is one of the key areas in international business. Explain the meaning and objectives of logistics.

( meaning- 3 marks, objectives- 7 marks) 10 marks

Q2. Which is the main transport document while transporting goods through sea? Give details and types of that document.

( meaning- 4 marks, types- 6 marks) 10 marks

Q3. List the various modes of transportation used in international trade. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fastest and safest mode of transportation.

( listing- 3 marks, advantages- 4 marks, disadvantages-3 marks ) 10 marks

Q4. Discuss the meaning and advantages of containerization. List the various types of containers available for transportation.

(meaning- 2 marks, Advantages- 4 marks, types- 4 marks) 10 marks

Q5. What is pre-shipment inspection of export goods? Discuss the systems of pre-shipment inspection.

( meaning-4 marks, systems- 6 marks) 10 marks

Q6. Write short notes on export packaging, packing and marking.

( Packaging- 3 marks, packing- 4 marks, marking- 3 marks) 10 marks





Summer 2013



Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 4

IB0017 –International Business Environment and International Law- 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1414)

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. Discuss the features of international business environment. Why is it necessary to closely analyse the international environment?

( features- 5 marks, importance- 5 marks) 10 marks

Q2. What is the role of WTO in promoting trade? Explain in brief the various agreements of WTO.

( role- 3 marks, agreements- 7 marks) 10 marks

Q3. What do you mean by incoterms? Discuss the group of contracts found under incoterms.

( incoterms- 3 marks, incoterms contracts- 7 marks) 10 marks

Q4. Explain the contract of sale of goods. Describe its essential elements.

( meaning- 4 marks, essential elements- 6 marks) 10 marks

Q5. How is licensing helpful in entering a foreign market? Discuss the laws of international licensing contract.

( meaning-4 marks, laws- 6 marks) 10 marks

Q6. What are the methods of international dispute resolution? Discuss the meaning and role of arbitration.

( methods- 5 marks, arbitration- 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

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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