Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
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
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 3
IB0012 – Management of Multinational Corporations -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1200)
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. Why is environmental analysis important for strategic decisions? What does macro environment comprise of?
(environmental analysis- 4 marks, macro environment- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Discuss the important features of Heckscher-Ohlin theory and International product life cycle theory.
(Heckscher-Ohlin theory - 5 marks, International PLC theory-5 marks ) 10 marks
Q3. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of International management.
( challenges and opportunities- 10 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Compare the management styles and practices in China and India.
( China- 5 marks, India- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. List the factors on which the location of an MNC depends. What are the four options available to a firm to formulate the strategy?
( listing- 3 marks, 4 options- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Discuss the role of joint ventures as a mode of entry in foreign market. Also explain the types, advantages and disadvantages of joint ventures.
( role- 2 marks, types- 2 marks, advantages- 3 marks, disadvantages- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
IB0013 –Export Import management- 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1201)
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. When you establish an export firm, there are various regulations which have to be followed. List the steps in establishment of an export import firm. Explain the procedure for allotment of IEC number.
( steps- 6 marks, procedure for IEC- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Export documentation is very important aspect of export activity both for flow of goods and payment. List the principal and auxiliary export documents. Explain any one document from these in detail.
( Listing- 7 marks, explanation- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The export goods have to travel a long distance before they reach importer. What are the various kinds of cargo risks during transit of goods and how it can be covered?
( cargo risks- 4 marks, covering of risks- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. List the functions and explain the various risks covered under Export Credit Guarantee Corporation.
( functions- 4 marks, risks- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The goods must be cleared by Customs authority of the country for export and import. Explain the meaning of shipping bill. What are the steps involved in custom clearance of shipment of goods by sea.
( meaning-3 marks, steps- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What do you mean by pre-shipment finance? Enumerate the RBI guidelines regarding pre-shipment finance.
( meaning - 3 marks, RBI guidelines- 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1700)
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 process of problem identification with an example.
(Process – 7 marks, Example – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Interview method involves a dialogue between the Interviewee and the Interviewer. Explain the interview method of data collection. What are the uses of this technique? What are the different types of interviews?
(Explanation – 4 marks, Uses – 3 marks, Types – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. A study of different sampling methods is necessary because precision, accuracy, and efficiency of the sample results depend on the method employed for selecting the sample. Explain the different types of Probability and Non-Probability sampling designs.
(Probability sampling designs – 5 marks, Non- probability designs – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. a. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
(Differences – 5 marks)
b. Explain with examples various measures of Central Tendency.
(Explanation – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The chi-square test is widely used in research. Discuss the various applications of chi-square test. Under what conditions is this test applicable?
(Meaning – 3 marks, Applications – 4 marks, Conditions – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique? Give a few examples where this technique could be used.
(Meaning – 3 marks, Assumptions – 4 marks, Examples – 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0051 –Legal aspects of Business -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1725)
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. It is important for any person to know law as ignorance of law is no excuse. Modern Indian law has been derived from some sources. Discuss the primary and secondary sources of Indian law.
(primary sources- 5 marks, secondary sources- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q2. We all enter into many contracts in a day knowingly or unknowingly. Explain the definition of a valid contract. How are contracts classified?
( definition - 5 marks, classification – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The parties to bailment have certain rights and duties. Discuss the duties of both parties i.e. the bailor and bailee.
( duties of bailor- 5 marks, duties of bailee- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. A contract comprises of reciprocal promises. In a contract of sale who is an unpaid seller?
Discuss the remedies for breach of contract under Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
( unpaid seller- 2 marks, breach of contract- 8 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The Companies Act, 1956 deals with the formation and transaction of business of a company. Discuss the features of a company. Also explain the process of formation of a company.
( features- 3 marks, process of formation- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. With Information Technology Act, 2000, India has a set of cyber laws to provide legal infrastructure for e commerce. Discuss the objectives and limitations of this Act.
( objectives- 3 marks, limitations- 7 marks) 10 marks
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
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
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 3
IB0012 – Management of Multinational Corporations -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1200)
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. Why is environmental analysis important for strategic decisions? What does macro environment comprise of?
(environmental analysis- 4 marks, macro environment- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Discuss the important features of Heckscher-Ohlin theory and International product life cycle theory.
(Heckscher-Ohlin theory - 5 marks, International PLC theory-5 marks ) 10 marks
Q3. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of International management.
( challenges and opportunities- 10 marks) 10 marks
Q4. Compare the management styles and practices in China and India.
( China- 5 marks, India- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. List the factors on which the location of an MNC depends. What are the four options available to a firm to formulate the strategy?
( listing- 3 marks, 4 options- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. Discuss the role of joint ventures as a mode of entry in foreign market. Also explain the types, advantages and disadvantages of joint ventures.
( role- 2 marks, types- 2 marks, advantages- 3 marks, disadvantages- 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
IB0013 –Export Import management- 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1201)
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. When you establish an export firm, there are various regulations which have to be followed. List the steps in establishment of an export import firm. Explain the procedure for allotment of IEC number.
( steps- 6 marks, procedure for IEC- 4 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Export documentation is very important aspect of export activity both for flow of goods and payment. List the principal and auxiliary export documents. Explain any one document from these in detail.
( Listing- 7 marks, explanation- 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The export goods have to travel a long distance before they reach importer. What are the various kinds of cargo risks during transit of goods and how it can be covered?
( cargo risks- 4 marks, covering of risks- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q4. List the functions and explain the various risks covered under Export Credit Guarantee Corporation.
( functions- 4 marks, risks- 6 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The goods must be cleared by Customs authority of the country for export and import. Explain the meaning of shipping bill. What are the steps involved in custom clearance of shipment of goods by sea.
( meaning-3 marks, steps- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What do you mean by pre-shipment finance? Enumerate the RBI guidelines regarding pre-shipment finance.
( meaning - 3 marks, RBI guidelines- 7 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0050 – Research Methodology - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1700)
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 process of problem identification with an example.
(Process – 7 marks, Example – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q2. Interview method involves a dialogue between the Interviewee and the Interviewer. Explain the interview method of data collection. What are the uses of this technique? What are the different types of interviews?
(Explanation – 4 marks, Uses – 3 marks, Types – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q3. A study of different sampling methods is necessary because precision, accuracy, and efficiency of the sample results depend on the method employed for selecting the sample. Explain the different types of Probability and Non-Probability sampling designs.
(Probability sampling designs – 5 marks, Non- probability designs – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. a. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential analysis of data.
(Differences – 5 marks)
b. Explain with examples various measures of Central Tendency.
(Explanation – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The chi-square test is widely used in research. Discuss the various applications of chi-square test. Under what conditions is this test applicable?
(Meaning – 3 marks, Applications – 4 marks, Conditions – 3 marks) 10 marks
Q6. What is analysis of variance? What are the assumptions of the technique? Give a few examples where this technique could be used.
(Meaning – 3 marks, Assumptions – 4 marks, Examples – 3 marks) 10 marks
Summer 2013
Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3
MB0051 –Legal aspects of Business -4 Credits
(Book ID: B1725)
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. It is important for any person to know law as ignorance of law is no excuse. Modern Indian law has been derived from some sources. Discuss the primary and secondary sources of Indian law.
(primary sources- 5 marks, secondary sources- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q2. We all enter into many contracts in a day knowingly or unknowingly. Explain the definition of a valid contract. How are contracts classified?
( definition - 5 marks, classification – 5 marks) 10 marks
Q3. The parties to bailment have certain rights and duties. Discuss the duties of both parties i.e. the bailor and bailee.
( duties of bailor- 5 marks, duties of bailee- 5 marks) 10 marks
Q4. A contract comprises of reciprocal promises. In a contract of sale who is an unpaid seller?
Discuss the remedies for breach of contract under Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
( unpaid seller- 2 marks, breach of contract- 8 marks) 10 marks
Q5. The Companies Act, 1956 deals with the formation and transaction of business of a company. Discuss the features of a company. Also explain the process of formation of a company.
( features- 3 marks, process of formation- 7 marks) 10 marks
Q6. With Information Technology Act, 2000, India has a set of cyber laws to provide legal infrastructure for e commerce. Discuss the objectives and limitations of this Act.
( objectives- 3 marks, limitations- 7 marks) 10 marks
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