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
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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