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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (I.B.) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008.

First Semester

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define Management. Briefly outline the functions ofManagement.

2. Is Management a Science or an Art? Discuss.

3. What do you mean by Authority and Responsibility?Explain.

4. What do you mean by unity of Command and unity of

Direction?

5. What do you mean by Scalar chain?

6. Explain the importance of Planning.

7. What do you mean by Centralisation andDecentralisation?

8. What do you mean by Standards and Budgets? Givethe differences.

PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)

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Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the contribution of Henry Fayol.

10.Explain Policies and Procedures.

11.Explain the importance of various committees inorganisation.

12.Explain the role of Informal Organisation.

13.Explain the nature and advantages of Management byobjectives.

14.Briefly outline the different Control techniques.

15.Briefly outline the Business Process Reengineering andBench Marking.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008.

First Semester

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)




1. Managerial economics is applied micro economics.Elucidate.

2. Define and distinguish income elasticity and priceelasticity.

3. Explain the assumptions and limitations of breakeven analysis.

4. Describe various types of internal economics ofscale.

5. Can a Monopolist charge any price for his product?Give reasons.

6. What are the problems that may arise inmeasurement of profit? Explain.

7. How is a method chosen for measuring nationalincome?

8. Why is controlling of trade cycle necessary?

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9. How does the study of managerial economics help a

business manager in decision making?

10. Explain the purpose of demand analysis. Can acompany manipulate all the variables which influencedemand. Justify your answer.

11. Explain the relationship between marginal cost,average cost and total cost assuming a short run nonlinear cost function.

12. State and illustrate the Cobb Douglas production

function.

13. Under what conditions price discrimination ispossible and profitable? Explain.

14. Examine critically profit maximisation as theobjective of business firms.

15. Discuss the implications of balance of payment inmanagerial decisions.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (I.B) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008.

First Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks



1. Explain the nature of International Business.

2. What is political environment?

3. What do you mean by International Franchising?

4. What are the different stages of Globalisation?

5. How WTO is different from GATT?

6. Explain the following :

(a) Tariffs.

(b) Subsidies.

7. What do you mean by Economic Integration?

8. Explain the objectives of UNCTAD.

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9. State the different approaches to international

business.

10. Explain social and cultural environment. Analyse the

impact of social and cultural factors on the global

business.

11. Analyse the steps taken by Government of India to

globalise the economy.

12. Explain the role of India in W.T.O.

13. Explain the role of M.N.Cs in Indian Economy.

14. Would China become a threat to India? If so, explain

the strategies for Indian business to overcome.

15. Explain the impact of crisis in East Asia due to the

Golobalisation process.

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First Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the importance of studying internationalbusiness environment.

2. What do you understand by the term culturaltransmission? Explain.

3. Describe the objectives of a socially responsiblecompany.

4. Explain the terms TRIMS and TRIPS.

5. Describe the regulatory role played by theGovernment.

6. What are the types of foreign direct investment?Explain.

7. Explain the factors that have made India anattractive market for multinational companies.

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8. Why is it necessary for an international company tobe conscious about ecology?



9. Discuss the opportunities and threats faced by acompany in doing business globally.

10. How do the cultural traits influence the internationalbusiness decisions?

11. Discuss the current trends in International PoliticalEnvironment.

12. Explain the issues and challenges in a globalisedeconomy.

13. Discuss the present policy of Government of Indiawith respect to foreign direct investment.

14. Describe the characteristics of developing economy.

15. Discuss the impact of economic development onecological environment.

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DE-4310

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First Semester

QUANTITATIVE METHODS

(2005 onwards)




1. Describe briefly the different phases and importance

of quantitative analysis in decision making.

3.Solve the following LPP by graphical method :

Max. 21 43 xxZ +=

.0,and

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10045

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20045:sconstraintthetosubject

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3. Write about simplex method algorithm.

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4. What are the points to be considered while

formulating a dual problem?

5. Define break-even point. Explain its uses and

applications.

6. Write the procedure for solving a LPP by using

Gomorys cutting plane algorithm.

7. Differentiate between dynamic and linear

programming.

8. Write the steps involved while selecting the

alternative in EMV Criterion.



9. What is duality in LPP? Explain its importance andapplications.

10. Solve the LPP :

Max. 21 26 xxZ =

.0,

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22:tosubject

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xx

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xx

11. A company is spending Rs. 1,000 on transportationof its units from three plants to four different centres. Thesupply and demand of units, with unit cost oftransportation are given below. What can be themaximum savings by optimal scheduling by using VAMmethod?

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Distribution Centres

D1 D2 D3 D4 Availabilities

P1 19 30 50 12 7

Plants P2 70 30 40 60 10

P3 40 10 60 20 18Requirement

s5 8 7 15

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12. A works manager has to allocate four different jobs

to four workmen. Depending upon the efficiency and the

capacity of the individual, the time taken by each workers

are shown in the table. How should the task be assigned

one job to one worker so as to minimize the total man-

hours?Workers

A B C D Row minimum

1 10 20 18 14 10

2 15 25 9 25 9

Job 3 30 19 17 12 12

4 19 24 20 10 10

13. (a) A doctor recommends a patient to go on a

particular diet for two weeks and there is equal likelihoodfor the patient to lose his weight between 2 kg and 4 kg.

What is the average amount the patient is expected to

lose on this diet?

(b) In the game of rolling a fair die with faces numbered

1 to 6, a person gets as many rupees as the number of

the face that turns up. What is the mathematical

expectations of his earnings?

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14. Maintenance of machines in a factory can be carried

out by one man or sometimes by a two-men crew. The

time taken with one man crew are 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 hours

with probabilities of 0.2, 0.3, 0.35 and 0.15 respectively. A

two-men crew requires 0.75, 1, 1.5 and 2 hours withprobabilities of 0.25, 0.35, 0.2 and 0.2 respectively. The

cost of labour is Rs. 7 per hour and the overhead

expenses are Rs. 3 per hour per crew. Decide whether

one or two-men crew is more economical.

15. Consider the following (Profit) matrix :

AlternativesExpected levels of

sales (Rs.)

I II III

A 30 20 15

B 40 50 20

C 70 50 5

Solve this using savage minimax regret criterion.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (I.B) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008.

Second Semester

FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

(2005 Onwards)


SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)


1. A book-keeper finds that his Trial Balance debit side

is short by Rs. 308 and for the time being he puts the

difference to suspense account. Subsequently the

following errors were discovered.

(a) An entry for the goods sold for Rs. 102 to Madhav

was posted to his account as Rs. 120.

(b) Rs. 100 being the monthly total of discount allowed

to customers were credited to Discount a/c in the ledger.

(c) Rs. 275 paid to Madhav were credited to Jadhavs

a/c.

(d) Rs. 26 appearing in the cash book as paid for the

purpose of stationery for office use has not been posted

to Ledger.

(e) The debit side of purchases a/c was undereast in Rs.

100.

You are required to make necessary entries and

suspense a/c.

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2. State the different between Double entry system

and Single entry system.

3. What are the principal functions of management

accounting?

4. Elaborate any two techniques of analysis and

interpretation.

5. What is ratio? State how the ratios can be

expressed? Also mention its limitations.

6. The following items have been extracted from the

Balance Sheets if P Ltd.

Endingst

31 December

2005 2006

Sundry creditors 60,000 70,000

Sundry debtors 1,20,000 1,40,000

Bills receivable 8,000 6,000

Bill payable 5,000 3,000

Prepaid Expenses 500 1,000

Outstanding Expenses 2,000 1,500

Stock 1,60,000 1,50,000

Investment in Govt.securities

20,000

You are required to prepare a schedule of working capital

changes.

7. State the advantages and limitations of Budgetary

control.

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8. The expenses budgeted for production of 10,000units in a factory are :

PerunitRs.

Materials 70Labour 25

Variable overhead 20

Fixed overheads (Rs. 1,00,000) 10

Variable expenses (Direct) 5

Selling expenses (10% fixed) 13

Administrative expenses (Rs.50,000)

5

Distribution expenses (20% fixed) 7

Total 155

Prepare a budget for the production of 8000 units and

6000 units.

SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)


9. Prepare Trading and Profit and Loss a/c for the year

ended 31.12.2003, and Balance Sheet as on that date

from the following Trial Balance.

Debit Balance Rs. Credit Balance Rs.

Drawing 45,000 Capital 1,60,000

Good will 90,000 Bills payable 33,800

Land and Buildings 60,000 Creditors 70,000

Plant andMachinery

40,000 Purchasereturns

2,650

Loose Tools 3,000 Sales 2,18,000

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Debit Balance Rs. Credit Balance Rs.

Bills Receivable 3,000

Opening stock 40,000

Purchases 51,000

Wages 20,000

Carriage outwards 500

Earning inwards 1,000

Coal 5,800

Salaries 35,000

Rent, Rates Taxes 2,800

Discount 1,500

Cash at Bank 25,000

Cash in hand 400

Sundry Debtors 45,000

Repairs 1,800

Printing 500

Bad debts 1,200

Advertisements 3,500

Sales returns 2,000

Furniture 1,200

General expenses 5,250

4,84,450

4,84,450

Adjustments :

(a) Closing stock was Rs. 35,000

(b) Provide Rs. 1,500 for wages outstanding

(c) Depreciate Plant and Machinery and Furniture by

10% and Land and building by2

12 %

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(d) Advertisements prepaid Rs. 500

(e) Provide 5% on debtors against Reserve for bad debts

and 2% on discount on debtors.

10. What is meant by financial analysis? Discuss the

objects and procedure of financial analysis.

11. From the following details, prepare statement of

Proprietors Fund.

(a) Stock velocity 6 times

(b) Debtors velocity 2 months

(c) Capital turnover 2 times

(d) Creditors velocity 73 days

(e) Fixed assets turnover 4 times

(f) Gross profit ratio 20%

Gross profit was Rs. 60,000, Reserves and Surplus

amounted to Rs. 20,000. Closing stock was Rs. 5,000 in

excess of opening stock.

12. Prepare a Funds Flow statement from the following

particulars.

Assets :1996 1995

Rs. Rs.

Cash 9,000 15,000

Debtors 27,000 25,000

Stock 40,000 35,000

Investments 5,000

Fixed Assets :Cost

80,000

70,000

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Len :Depreciation

7,000 73,000 25,250

44,750

Goodwill 5,000

1,49,000

1,29,750

Liabilities :

Trade creditors 29,000 31,000

Short termliabilities

15,000 16,500

Accrued expenses 8,000 7,500

Mortgage 15,000 10,000

Share capital 65,000 50,000

Retained earnings 17,000 14,750

1,49,000

1,29,750

Depreciation provided during the year 1996 amounted toRs. 1,750 and goodwill written off out of retained profits.Dividend paid during the year 1996 amounted to Rs.3,500.

13. From the following Receipts and Payments a/c of aclub, prepare Income and expenditure a/c and a Balance

Sheet as on st31 December 2001.

Receipts and Payments a/c on 31.12.2001Receipts Rs. Payments Rs.

To Balance b/d 1,500

By salaries 1,500

To Subscriptions : By Entertainment

2002 100 Expenses 600

2001 2000 By Electricity 200

2002 200 By General expenses 300

2,30 By Investments 1,00

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0 0

To Entertainment By Printing 200

receipts 1,000

By Newspaper 300

To Sale of old furniture 60 By Gardenmaintenance

200

(Cost Rs. 100) By Furniture 300

To Sale of oldnewspaper

40 By Balance c/d 300

4,900

4,900

Additional information :

The club has 250 members each paying an annual

subscription of Rs. 10, Rs. 50 is still in arrears forsubscription in the year 2000. 10 members has paid their

subscription for 2001 as well.

Salaries paid included Rs. 100 for 2000 and Rs. 150 for2002.

On 1.1.2001 the club owned buildings worth Rs. 10,000and furniture worth Rs. 1,100.

14. A firm has cash Rs. 25,000 in hand on 1.5.2002.Prepare a cash budget for 3 months May, June and July.

Months

Sales Purchases

Wages

Office

Expenses

Production

Expenses

Selling

Expenses

Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

March 50,000

30,000 6,000 4,000 5,000 3,000

April 56,000

32,000 6,500 4,000 5,500 3,000

May 60,000

35,000 7,000 4,000 6,000 3,500

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June 80,000

40,000 9,000 4,000 7,500 4,500

July 90,000

40,000 9,500 4,000 8,000 4,500

Other informations :

(a) 20% of sales for cash, balance will be collected in

the following month

(b) Creditors are allowing a period of 2 months

(c) Wages and other expenses are delay in payment ofone month

(d) Dividend and Bonus to workers are due respectively

on may Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000

(e) Payment for plant is due on June for Rs. 80,000

(f) Income Tax is payable of July Rs. 25,000.

15. Jothi Ltd has under consideration, the following two

projects the details in respect of which are given below :

Project A Project B

Cost of investments Rs.1,00,000

Rs.1,50,000

Working capital Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000

Economic life 4 years 6 years

Salvage value 10% 10%

Tax rate 50% 50%

Profit befor depreation andtax :

Rs. Rs.

1 80,000 1,50,000

2 80,000 90,000

3 80,000 1,50,000

4 80,000 80,000

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5 60,000

6 30,000

You are required to calculate the Average Rate of Return

and Suggest which project is to be preferred.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION


Second Semester

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the basis of international trade.

2. Briefly state Samuelson model of international trade.

3. Point out the salient features of free trade policy.

4. What are the causes for disequilibrium in the BOP?

5. Explain the various methods of making foreign

payments.

6. Point out the merits and demerits of fixed exchange

rate system.

7. Explain briefly the functions of IMF.

8. Write a short note on foreign direct investment (FDI).

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9. International trade changes the quality of labour

and capital-Discuss.

10. What is terms of trade? Explain the concepts and

measurement of terms of trade.

11. Explain factor-price equalisation theorem what are

the limitations of this theorem?

12. What are the merits and demerits of protection

policy?

13. What are the causes for disequlibrium in BOP? How

the disequalibrium can be corrected?

14. Explain fixed and flexible exchange rate. Also

mention the causes for fluctuation in exchange rates.

15. Critically evaluate the functions of World Bank.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION


Second Semester

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

(2005 onwards)




1. Define Personality. What are the factors determinethe personality of an individual?

2. What are the factors influencing the perception of anindividual?

3. What type of leadership will be suitable for anresearch and development department?

4. What are the various stages in the groupdevelopment process? What are the merits of group

dynamics?

5. Explain the process of communication. What are thevarious barriers in communication?

6. Write a note on power and politics. How they haverelevance?

7. What are the factors which affect the organisationaleffectiveness?

8. Explain T-Group training.

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9. Discuss how attitudes are formed. Also explain how

altitude can be measured in an organisation.

10. Describe Abraham Marlows theory of motivation.

11. Discuss the nature of classical conditioning andoperant conditioning. How do they differ from each other?

12. How are group decisions made? How can groupdecisions be made more effective?

13. Why is organisational change often resisted by

individuals and groups within the organisation? How cansuch resistance be prevented or overcome?

14. What are the different styles of conflictmanagement? Discuss.

15. Mention some of the current trends in the field oforganisational behaviour.

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Second Semester

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain ethno and geo centric approaches ininternational business with examples.

2. What are the various types of Behavioural Practicesthat affect International Business?

3. What are the product standards established at theinternational market?

4. Briefly explain the various methods of payments inexport market

5. Describe the role of exhibitions and trade fairs ininternational marketing.

6. Explain the methodology adopted by any export firmfor marketing research.

7. Who are the multinational retailers? Explain.

8. How do economic and political factors affect theinternational business operations?

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9. How does environmental factors differ in nationaland international markets? Give Example.

10. Discuss the social factors influencing consumerbehaviour.

11. Discuss the product strategies of internationalmarketers. Give examples.

12. Examine the pricing strategies suitable for marketingof tractors in less developed nation.

13. Discuss about the mechanism to controlinternational advertising.

14. What kinds of distribution channels are suitable formultinational companies dealing with FMCGs?

15. Write notes on :

(a) Transfer pricing

(b) Product positioning

(c) Channel development.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION


Second Semester

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

(2005 onwards)




1. A seller in London drew on a buyer in Mumbai a bill

for the price of the goods. While the goods were in transit,

the buyer became insolvent, whereupon C, the holder for

value of the bill, purporting to act on behalf of the seller

instructed the carrier to with hold delivery. On the arrival

of the goods in Mumbai, the official assignee made a

demand for their delivery which the carrier did not comply

with. Subsequently, the seller ratified Cs act of stopping

the goods in transit. Who is entitled to obtain delivery-the

seller or the official assignee? State reasons.

2. Explain the procedures for registration as an

exporter.

3. Discuss the objectives and provisions of the foreign

trade (Development and Regulation) act.

4. Write a short note on Patents act?

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5. Discuss the violation of trade mark rights.

6. What are the powers of court where Arbitrator isremoved or his authority can be revoked?

7. What are the merits and demerits of patent law?

8. Write a short note on FEMA.



9. No seller of goods can give the buyer of goods abetter title to those goods than he himself possesses.Examine the statement and mention whether there are

any exceptions to this rule.

10. What is export promotion? Enumerate the discussabout the incentives and assistance rendered by theGovernment of India towards export promotion.

11. Explain the provisions related to secrecy direction,application for patent outside India.

12. Briefly discuss the provisions related to trade andMerchandise Marks Act 1958.

13. Discuss the essential elements of an arbitrationagreement. What is the effect of an arbitration?

14. Briefly discuss the salient features of FEMA.

15. Describe the regulations of RBI regarding Capital andCurrent Account Transactions.

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Third Semester

EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the advantages of Letter of Credit.

2. Write a note on standardised preshipment exportdocument.

3. Discuss bill of lading.

4. What do you mean by Multi-Model transport. Explain.

5. Discuss the whole turnover post shipmentGuarantee.

6. Briefly discuss the nature of marine cargo insurance.

7. Explain the types of commercial invoices used inexport transaction.

8. Discuss the features of EXIM policy.

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9. Briefly discuss the various types of letter of credit.

10. Explain the various transport documents used in

export transaction.

11. Explain the function of EXIM Bank.

12. Explain the various contents of Marine policy under

Letter of credit.

13. Discuss the various schemes of ECGC.

14. Detail the export promotion measures taken by the

government of India.

15. Write a short note on :

(a) EPZ

(b) IIFT

(c) FIEO

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Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the importances of the export marketingmanagement.

2. Discuss the features of supply chain management.

3. Evaluate the role of Ocean Transportation.

4. How can you fix the freight structure in the ocean

transport?

5. Write the functions of Clearing Agents.

6. What sort of basic cargo handling facilities a portshould have?

7. How a Tranchart is organised?

8. Explain the Hiuse stuffing.

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9. What is International Marketing Logistics? Explain its

objectives and scopes.

10. Evaluate the functioning of Shipping Transport.

11. Explain the role of Freight brokers in theInternational marketing.

12. Explain the Term Demurrage.

13. Discuss the chartering principles and practices.

14. Narrate the problems and prospects of Air Transport.

15. What are the problems and prospects of containerisation in India?

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Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

SYSTEM

(2005 onwards)




1. Briefly describe the different steps involved in aresearch process.

2. Is marketing research a basic research or an appliedresearch? Give reasons for your answer.

3. What is marketing information system? How does itdiffer from marketing research?

4. Examine the merits and limitations of theobservation method in collecting Data. Illustrate youranswer with suitable examples.

5. Clearly explain the differences between collection ofdata through questionnaire and schedule.

6. Define cluster sampling and describe its features.

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7. How are computers used as a tool in research?Explain with examples.

8. Write short notes on global production management.



9. Are different types of research sharplydistinguishable? Discuss.

10. Explain about international product research indetail.

11. Discuss the nature and scope of marketing research.

12. Evaluate the experimental method of investigation.

13. Describe the layout of a research report, covering allrelevant points.

14. Discuss about global business information system.

15. Describe in detail the steps involved inimplementation of international business informationsystems.

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Third Semester

FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)




1. Analyse the structure of foreign exchange market.

2. Explain the instruments of credit used for effectiveconversion of one currency into another.

3. Comment on the concept, real effective exchangerate.

4. Elucidate cross rates in forex market.

5. Explain the different types of exchange risks in theforeign exchange market.

6. Comment on the different types of exchange rates.

7. Explain the different types of option contracts.

8. Highlight the situation prevailing in Indian ForeignExchange Market.

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9. Explain how foreign exchange rates are determined.

10. Discuss the Interest Rate Parity Theory.

11. Describe in detail about the currency exchange risks

and their management.

12. Write short notes on :

(a) Fixed rate currency swaps

(b) Cross currency interest rate swaps.

13. Describe in detail forward and money market hedge.

14. Compare and contrast forward and future contracts.

15. Discuss the monetary and fiscal policy initiatives for

exchange rate management.

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Third Semester

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF MNCS

(2005 onwards)




1. Define Strategy state its nature.

2. Briefly explain Mergers and acquisition.

3. Explain environmental scanning and planning.

4. State the nature of MNCs culture.

5. Define International Joint Ventures.

6. Bring out the essentials of strategic adaptation.

7. Generate and Evaluate strategic Alternatives.

8. Differentiate Mergers and acquisition.

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9. Compare and contrast SWOT analysis with portfolio

analysis.

10. Why is understanding of national cultures importantin Strategic Management?

11. In terms of strategic Management, how does a newventures situation differ form that of an ongoing snaelcompany?

12. What is the relationship of policies to strategies?

13. What do you understand by corporate level,business level and functional level strategies?

14. Explain Envrionmental scanning and planning.

15. How does horizontal growth differ from verticalgrowth as a corporate strategy from concentricdiversification? Discuss.

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Third Semester

WORLD RESOURCES

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks



1. Explain the importance and concept of resource

identification.

2. Elucidate the importance of human resources in the

technological world.

3. How the crowdy population influence suffer the

distribution system in the human environment? Discuss.

4. Entrepreneurial resources are emerging area in

the line of providing mass employment opportunities

Discuss.

5. How Monsoon regions are identified and fragmented

into various groups in the world? Discuss.

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6. Explain the major cash crops cultivated in South

Asia.

7. Explain the influences of oil resources to decide anddetermine the World Economy.

8. Explain the various factors must be kept in mindwhile selecting the location for industries.



9. Explain the importance of strategies followed in theresource allocation and identification for a Successful

Trade.

10. Explain the importance of climate and rivers toconstruct the rich and a powerful economy in the globe.

11. The other components of an environment aredependent upon the technological environment Discuss.

12. Explain the various regions identified and listedunder the head of cool temperate region.

13. Explain the crucial importance and majorcontributions of agricultural resources for the success ofdeveloping countries like India in the globe.

14. Explain the need and importance of non-conventional energy to construct a non-pollutedenvironment.

15. Explain the importances of rational usage ofminerals to safeguard the forthcoming generation from anempty globe.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION


Fourth Semester

WTO CONSTITUTION AND OPERATIONS

(2005 onwards)




1. What are the functions of WTO?

2. Explain the issues raised by the developing countriesat Doha Ministrial Conference.

3. Write a note on Trade Distorting Subsidies.

4. What is meant by Subsidies and Countervailing

Measures (SCM)?

5. State the rules of customs valuation.

6. What are the elements of Dispute SettlementSystem (DSS)?

7. What are the exceptions permitted in TRIMS?

8. What is meant by International movement of naturalpersons?

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9. Critically examine the objectives and achievements

of GATT.

10. Examine the differential treatment for developingcountries in WTO.

11. Discuss the provisions of the agreement on Sanitaryand Phyto Sanitary (SPS) measures.

12. Explain the various modes of International deliveryof services covered by General Agreement on Trade inServices. (GATS).

13. Write an essay on the protection of Intellectualproperty rights.

14. Explain the working of TRIMS disputes settlementmachinery.

15. Analyse the implications of Trade and Competitionpolicy in International Trade.

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Fourth Semester

IMPORT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)




1. What is letter of credit? Explain the various partiesinvolved in it.

2. Explain the procedures for Global tender.

3. Explain the procedures for obtaining export-importcode number.

4. Explain the objectives of new EXIM policy.

5. What do you mean by fixed exchange rates? Explain

the advantages of such rates.

6. Write short notes on :

(a) Certificate of origin

(b) Bill of lading.

7. Explain the various factors influencing a firmsdecision to import.

8. Explain the features of Indias import policy.

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9. Explain the various modes of pricing and INCO terms

in Imports.

10. Explain the various RBI regulations in makingpayments for imports.

11. Explain the causes and remedies for Indias BOPdisequilibrium.

12. What are the determinants of exchange rate?Distinguish fixed rate system from floating rate system.

13. Explain the various sources of import finance.

14. Analyse the various modes of transport availableand customs formalities used in each mode of transport inimporting.

15. Discuss, in detail, the future of Indias imports.

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Fourth Semester

MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)



Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the role of Global Financial Manager.

2. Critically examine the significance of foreign directinvestment by MNCs in the economic development of lessdeveloped countries.

3. Why is the APV Format more suitable for evaluatingforeign projects than the conventional NPV Format?

4. Why would a firm consider investing short-termfunds overseas?

5. Write short notes on Receivables Management.

6. It is possible to ignore localised financial structure inestimating the cost of capital for foreign affiliates? Whatreasons may be advanced for ignoring them?

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7. Write notes on Euronotes and Euro-commercialpaper.

8. You are in charge of the capital budgeting division ofa diversified multinational firm. The parent company cost

of capital is 16.5% assuming a current borrowing interestrate of 14 percent, a marginal tax rate of 40 percent, anda optimal capital structure of 0.45 debt and 0.55 equity.Calculate cost of equity.


Answer any FOUR of the following.

9. Explain the need for study of Global Finance anddiscuss the recent changes in Global Finance market.

10. Explain the procedure for foreign direct investmentby MNCs in India.

11. Examine the functioning of floating exchange ratesystem. Is it a successful system? Give reasons.

12. Transfer Pricing in the opinion of some managers, isnot as effective a tool as it may seen in managing intracorporate transfers. What are the reasons behind thisposition?

13. What is Netting? How it can be improve an MNCsperformance?

14. Explain the general functions involved ininternational cash management.

15. Comment on the role-played by Euro-currencymarket in the international financial markets. Shouldthese be regulated?

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Fourth Semester

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)



Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the factors responsible for emergence ofEntrepreneurship.

2. What Qualities and traits are required to be asuccessful Entrepreneurship?

3. Describe briefly the salient features of projects.

4. Write short notes on Construction Project.

5. What factors influence the time horizon for cash flow

analysis?

6. Suggests ways and means of managing risks in aproject.

7. How does sub-contacting help in projectmanagement? Briefly explain.

8. Explain the importance of critical path in networktechniques.


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Answer any FOUR of the following.

9. Discuss the various types of Entrepreneurs.

10. Explain the factors necessary to identify sound

project investment opportunities.

11. Explain the various planning techniques that are

widely used in projects.

12. Enumerate the scanning method of international

Trade Environment for project export.

13. Explain the role of financial institution in financing

project export.

14. Discuss the tendering procedure in brief.

15. What are the factors to be considered for project

control and monitoring system?

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Fourth Semester

GLOBAL INVESTMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the significance of diversification of risk.

2. How would you measure the expected return of a

security and a portfolio?

3. Distinguish between American depository receipts

and global depository receipts.

4. Describe the features of currency option bonds.

5. How "LIBOR" could be used in pricing the

EURO-DOLLAR loan?

6. Write a detailed note on members quota and their

voting rights in IMF.

7. Explain the characteristics of Euro currency market.

8. Explain the following terms :

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(a) Nostro Account and

(b) Vostro account.



9. Discuss the common barriers in internationalportfolio diversification.

10. Explain the factors influencing foreign directinvestment.

11. Discuss the role of IMF in providing internationalliquidity to its member countries.

12. Explain how currency risks can be managed throughcurrency swaps.

13. List out the guidelines for Govt. of India for the issueof GDRs and FCCBs.

14. "Balance of payments of any country depends on itsforeign portfolio management". Discuss.

15. Explain the conditions relating to NRI accounts inIndia.

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