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UNIV RS ITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)

SECOND YEAR

Academic Year 2015 - 2016

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the

assignments for SIXpapers as per instructions, those who have opted project and

viva-voice.

Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per

instruction those who have opted Two TheoryPapers (2.7.1 & 2.72) as specialisation.

Last date for submission : 29-02-2016

Last date for submission with late fee 300/- : 15-03-2016

NOTE:

1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2016 will not be evaluated.

2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned and

not type-written or printed or photocopied.

3. Assignments should be written on foolscap paper on one side only.

4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner

on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription MBA

Assignments and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai

University, Annamalainagar 608 002by Registered post.

5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with

Enrolment Numberand the Titleof the papers.

6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial

assignments will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Write assignments on any TWOtopics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each

topic the answer should not exceed 15pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks

(2 topics).

Dr.S.PUGAZHENDHI

DIRECTOR

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2.1 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

1. With the increasing adoption of I.T., banking in India has experienced a drastic

change. Comment on this statement with particular reference to new generation

banks.

2. If an entrepreneur approaches you for an advice regarding financing of a projectwherein he intends to expand his existing project, what sources you would

suggest him to raise the funds?

3. Investors in recent past are losing faith on mutual fund companies. Critically

evaluate the working of mutual fund companies.

4. In the context of banking services, explain relationship marketing and discuss

its uniqueness with reference to other marketing strategies.

2.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

1. Assume you were as an Exporter in India and identify the gains you can get fromdifferent governmental and non-governmental sources.

2. In a free trade environment, running a small scale Industry is a challenge one.

An Entrepreneurs point of view justify this statement with suitable examples.

3. Give your views regarding the impact of Capital movements between two

countries from the point of Source Country and Host Country.

4. The positive balance of trade is the goal of every developing country in

international trade. Give your suggestion to attain it for our country.

2.3 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND INDUSTRIAL FINANCING

1. Choose any one nationalised bank, any one new generation bank and any one

government insurance company and any one private insurance company of your

choice. Highlight and compare the various financial services provided by the

bank and insurance company. Critically evaluate the pros and cons of those

financial services.

2. Financial institutions are providing funds to the various companies. In this

context institution facing many problems on receiving funds back. Indicate the

possible ways and means to overcome the issue for smooth functioning of

financial institutions.

3. Net income based on historical financial statement is a useless measurement

because it is influenced by so many arbitrary decisions. Examine the rational of

this statement.

4. Profitability ratio and efficiency ratio help to make a wise decision about the

performance of the company. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your response.

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2.4 MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS AND ASSETS

1. Investing money in Single Avenue yields return. But investing money in various

avenue yields more return. Do you agree or disagree. Comment your views for

and against.

2. In the formation of a new business, what considerations are taken into accountin estimating the working capital needs? Elucidate the above statements by

considering seasonal and non-seasonal business.

3. Now a days we can seen in Newspaper that company was closed, one of the

reasons for closing the company is misappropriation funds. Take 5 companies of

your choice and analyse the reasons by considering the above issue. Highlights

how it can be avoided.

4. An investor who wishes to invest his money in the capital market. What factors

to be considered to get lucrative returns? Explain with real life examples.

2.5 INVESTMENT, SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

1. As an individual investor, what aspects of public issues you should be familiar

with? Discuss your views with relevant to the recent trends in primary market.

2. Markewitz developed a procedure for choosing an optimal portfolio of risky

assets. Discuss its significance with suitable examples.

3. Elucidate the key tenets of the Warren Buffetts strategy for investing and

discuss the guidelines for conservative investors.

4. How and when will you adopt (1) Portfolio Reconstruction (2) PortfolioRebalancing and Upgrading and (3) Performance attribution when you are an

efficient portfolio manager?

2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

1. Porters model helps with the structural analysis of the environment. How does

this model work? Explain.

2. Take any two operational areas and discuss the main elements of their strategies

in manufacturing organization.

3. Discuss the sources of power within the organization and explain the methodused for the selection of strategic options.

4. Enumerate the main characteristics of strategic decisions. What measures can

use for assessing resource utilization strategy?

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2.7.1 E-BUSINESS

1. ICICI is aiming to position itself a virtual bank. Critically analyse the statement.

2. A single computer and internet connection is sufficient to do million dollar

business Comment on this statement.

3. A) Saroopa (P) Ltd. has proposed to start an online matrimony website. The basic

page can be registered freely and to have a detailed page with photos and

video they charge a fee of `800 p.a. You are requested to suggest the Network

security and firewalls.

B) Discuss the various ways to secure E-Business transactions across internet.

4. A) Examine the pitalls which are encountered by the customers with regard to

online banking. Suggest to overcome them.

B) How would you build an E-Business Application? How could you avoid legal

issues in selecting the application?

2.7.2 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Process of data implies, editing, coding, classifications and tabulation in a

research methodology process. Examine the statement with a suitable example.

2. Empirical Research in India creates so many problems for researchers. State

the problems that are usually faced by young researcher.

3. Interpretation is an art of drawing inference depending upon the skill of

researcher. Elucidate the given statement with various techniques of

interpretation.

4. Experimental method of research is not suitable in Management field.

Discuss, What are the problems in the introduction of this research design in

business organization?

M.B.A. 2NDYear Assignment

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