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DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2009.

First Semester

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hoursMaximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 ( 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What are the major contributions of Henry Fayol?

2. What do you understand by objectives and policies?

3. Explain the relationship between planning and decision making.

4. How does structure confluence the working of an organization?

5. Explain the concept of delegation.

6. Why staffing is important?

7. Explain the concept of co-ordination.

8. What do you understand by benchmarking?

PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the evolution of management thought.

10. Discuss about the various components of planning and how they are related to each other.

11. There cannot be no responsibility without authority-Elaborate in detail.

12. Explain the different techniques of staffing.

13. Discuss the different special control techniques with suitable examples.

14. How strategic alliances can help the organization? Explain with examples.

15. Has the perspectives of management changed due to recession? Explain with examples.

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First Semester

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)


PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)


16. How does Managerial Economics differ from Economics?

17. Explain the law of demand using demand schedule and

demand curve.

18. Bring out the various types of Internal Economics.

19. State the objectives of price discrimination and explain the same.

20. Categorize price discounts and price differentials.

21. Differentiate accounting profit from economic profit and also illustrate a method for measuring economic profits.

22. How will you minimize the effect of Business Cycle?

23. Describe the implications of Inflation and Deflation in managerial decisions.



24. Economic theory offers a variety of concepts and tools

to manager in his decision making process Elucidate.

25. Analyse the factors determining the price elasticity of demand.

26. Discuss the cost output relationship in short run and long run.

27. Illustrate the production function with one variable input.

28. Describe the methods for measuring accounting profit.

29. Discuss the concept of national income inline with themanagerial decisions.

30. Critically examine the phases of business cycle.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A.(IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2009.

First Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

(2005 onwards)




31. State the regulations on international business.

32. What is international socio cultural environment?

33. How does technology influence the MNCs?

34. Explain the concept of Economic Integration.

35. State the restrictive clauses in the foreign collaborations.

36. State the objectives of SAPTA.

37. State the similarities and dissimilarities between GATT and WTO.

38. How are disputes settled under WTO?

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


39. Describe the various factors influencing international business.

40. Explain the UN code of conduct of MNCs.

41. Discuss the procedure and impact on the trading activities of the NAFTA.

42. Explain the different kinds of collaborations and joint ventures.

43. Explain the functions and areas of operations of WTO.

44. Describe in detail drafting of arbitration agreements.

45. Examine the effects of the recent global financial crises and its impact on India.

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First Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

(2005 onwards)




46. Explain environmental scanning.

47. What do you understand by liberalization?

48. Explain FDI.

49. Is WTO necessary? Give reasons.

50. How political environment influence International business.

51. What do you know about current economic trends?

52. Explain the features of developing economies.

53. Explain bio diversity.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


54. Explain the impact of LPG on Indian business.

55. Explain the impact of BPO to Indian culture and vice versa.

56. Critically evaluate MNCs role in a developing country.

57. Evaluate the influence of environmental factors on International business.

58. How does social and cultural factors impact business? Explain with examples.

59. How can BRIC countries change world trade?

60. World has become a global village. Soon we will have only International business Comment.

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First Semester

QUANTITATIVE METHODS

(2005 onwards)




61. Explain the different aspects of costs in decision making process.

62. Define the following :

(a)Alternate optimum solution

(b)Unbounded solution

(c)Slack variable

(d)Criterion value.

63. Write a linear programming model of the transportation problem.

64. The daily demand for unleaded gasoline is uniformly distributed between 750 and 1250 gallons. The gasoline tank, with a capacity of 1100 gallons, is refilled daily at midnight. What is the probability that the tank will be empty just before a refill?

65. Define simulation and state its advantages. Also, discuss various application areas of simulation.

66. What is a decision tree? Illustrate with an example.

67. State and explain Kuhn-Tucker conditions.

68. A machine costing Rs. 9,000 which annual operating costs were Rs. 250 for the first year and then increased by Rs. 2,000 every year. Determine the best age at which to replace the machine. If the optimum policy was followed, what would be the yearly average cost of owning and operating the machine?



69. List and explain different types of costs in inventory system.

70. A company produces two products, A and B. The unit revenues are $2 and $3 respectively. Two raw materials, M1 and M2 used in the manufacture of the two products have respective daily availabilities of 8 and 18 units. One unit of A uses 2 units of M1 and 2 units of M2 and 1 unit of B uses 3 units of M1 and 6 units of M2.(a)Determine the dual prices of M1 and M2 and their feasibility ranges.

(b)Suppose that 4 additional units of M1 can be acquired at the cost of 30 cents per unit. Would you recommend the additional purchase?

(c)What is the most, the company should pay per unit of M2?

(d)If M2 availability is increased by 5 units, determine the associated optimum revenue.

71. Solve graphically the following LPP.

Maximize

Subject to the constraints

72. Define probability and explain the importance of this concept in statistics.

73. Define simulation and state its advantages. Also, discuss various application areas of simulation.

74. A company owns a lease on a certain property. It may sell the lease for Rs. 75,000 or may drill the said property for oil. Various possible drilling results are as under along with the probabilities of happening and rupee consequences.

Possible resultsProbabilityRupee consequences

Drywell0.10100000

Gas well only0.4045000

Oil and gas combination0.3098000

Oil well0.20199000

Suggest a suitable decision to the company.

75. Obtain an optimal solution to the following transportation problem.

Warehouses

Factory

Factory Capacity

193050107

703040609

408702018

Warehouse Requirement5871434

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M.B.A (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2009.

Second Semester

FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

(2005 onwards)


SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following.

76. Explain any four accounting concepts.

77. Explain the limitations of Management Accounting.

78. Define budgetary control system. Bring out the uses of budgetary control.

79. What is capital budgeting? List out its importance.

80. Enter the following transactions in purchases book, sales book, return inward book and return outward book of Mr. Thangaraj.

2000Rs.

Jan. 1Bought goods from Arunkumar6,000

2Sold goods to Balu3,000

6Sakila sold goods to us3,000

10Bharathi bought goods from us3,000

11Received goods returned by Balu240

Jan. 13We returned goods to Arunkumar200

15Dharani returned goods300

18Sold goods to Velu1,400

23Purchased goods from Madan1,600

25Returned goods to Sakila200

31Sold goods to Anwer2,400

81. The following balances are extracted from the books of Thiru. Chinnappan as an 30.6.2000

Rs.Rs.

Capital20,000Salaries5,000

Drawings5,000Rent2,000

Purchases90,000Taxes300

Sales1,30,000Insurance600

Returns inwards700Sundry debtors8,000

Returns outwards900Sundry creditors6,000

Carriage inwards1,100Cash on hand500

Carriage outwards800Cash at Bank2,500

Duty on purchases2,000Furniture1,000

Stock on 1.7.200211,000Land20,400

Motor van 6,000

Prepare a Trial balance as at 30.6.2000.

82. From the following Balance sheets of B Ltd., prepare a sources and uses of funds statement for 1998.

31st Dec. 199831st Dec. 1997

Rs.Rs.

Cash75,00035,000

Accounts receivable90,00098,000

Merchandise inventory1,20,00087,000

Long term investments10,00015,000

Land30,00020,000

3,25,0002,55,000

Liabilities and stock holders :31st Dec.31st Dec.

Equity Accounts payable45,00050,000

Notes payable (short term)35,00020,000

Notes payable (due Dec. 1998)20,000

Capital stock1,50,0001,25,000

Retained earnings75,00060,000

3,25,0002,55,000

83. Following are the ratios of the trading activities of National Traders Ltd.

Debtors velocity

3 months

Stock velocity

8 months

Creditors velocity2 months

Gross profit ratio25%

Gross profit for the year ended 31st Dec. 1998 amounts to Rs. 4,00,000. Closing stock of the year is Rs. 10,000 above the opening stock. Bills receivable amount to Rs. 25,000 and bills payable to Rs. 10,000. Find out :

(a)Sales

(b)Sundry Debtors

(c)Closing stock

(d)Sundry creditors.

SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR of the following.

84. Discuss about the techniques of financial statement analysis.

85. Bring out the advantages and limitations of ratio analysis.

86. Bring out the managerial uses of cash flow statement and its limitations.

87. The Trial Balance of Mr. X as on 31st Dec. 2000 was as follows :

Dr.Cr.

Rs.Rs.

Purchases1,62,505

Sales2,52,400

Reserve for doubtful debts5,200

Sundry debtors50,200

Sundry creditors30,526

Bills payable3,950

Opening stock26,725

Wages23,137

Salaries5,575

Furniture7,250

Postage4,226

Power and fuel1,350

Trade expenses5,831

Bad debts525

Loan at 10% p.a. to Ram 1st Sep. 20003,000

Cash on hand and at bank10,000

Outstanding wages2,000

Trade expenses accrued but not paid700

Drawings account4,452

Capital10,000

3,04,7763,04,776

Prepare the Trading and P & L a/c for the year ended 31st Dec. 2000 and the balance sheet as on date taking into account the following information.

(a)Depreciation on furniture is to be charged at 10% p.a.

(b)Sundry debtors include an item of Rs. 500 due from a customer who has become insolvent.

(c)Reserve for doubtful debts is to be maintained at 5% on Sundry debtors.

(d)Goods of the value of Rs. 1,500 have been destroyed by fire and insurance company has admitted the claim for Rs. 1,000.

(e)Stock as at 31st Dec. 2000 was Rs. 12,550.

88. With the help of the following ratios regarding Indu films draw the Balance sheet of the company for the year 1998.

Current ratio2.5

Liquidity ratio1.5

Networking capitalRs. 3,00,000

Stock turnover ratio (cost of sales/closing stock)6 times

Gross profit ratio20%

Fixed assets turnover ratio (on cost of sales)2 times

Debt collection period2 months

Fixed assets to shareholders networth0.80

Reserves and surplus to capital0.50

89. Prepare a cash budget for the three month ending 30th June 1986 from the following informations.

(a)

Rs.

MonthSalesMaterialsWagesOverheads

February14,0009,6003,0001,700

March15,0009,0003,0001,900

April16,0009,2003,2002,000

May17,00010,0003,6002,200

June18,00010,4004,0002,300

(b)Credit terms are :

Sales/debtors 10% sales are on cash, 50% of the credit sales are collected next month and the balance is the following month :

Creditors :Materials2 months

Wages1/4 month

Overheads1/2 month

(c)Cash and bank balance on 1st April 1986 is expected to be Rs. 6,000.

(d)Other relevant informations are :

(i)Plant and Machinery will be installed in Feb. 1986 at a cost of Rs. 96,000. The monthly instalments of Rs. 2,000 is payable from April onwards.

(ii)Dividend @ 5% on preference share capital of Rs. 2,00,000 will be paid on 1st June.

(iii)Advance to be received for sale of vehicles Rs. 9,000 in June.

(iv)Dividends from investment amounting to Rs. 1,000 are expected to be received in June.

(v)Income tax (advance) to be paid in June is Rs. 2,000.

90. An Engineering Company is considering the purchase of a new machine for its immediate expansion programme. There are three possible machine suitable for the purpose. Their details are as follows :

Machines (Rs.)

IIIIII

Capital cost3,00,0003,00,0003,00,000

Sales (at std. prices)5,00,0004,00,0004,50,000

Net cost of production :

Direct material40,00050,00048,000

Direct labour50,00030,00036,000

Factory overheads60,00050,00058,000

Administration costs20,00010,00015,000

Selling and distribution costs10,00010,00010,000

The economic life of machine No. 1 is 2 years, while it is 3 years for the other two. The scrap values are Rs. 40,000, Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively.

Sales are expected to be at the rates shown for each year during the full economic life of the machines. The costs relate to annual expenditure resulting from each machine.

Tax to be paid is expected at 50% of the net earnings of each year. It may be assumed that all payables and receivables will be settled promptly, strictly on cash basis with no outstanding from one accounting year to another. Interest on capital has to be paid at 8% p.a.

You are requested to show which machine would be the most profitable investment on the principle of pay-back method.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (I.B) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2009.

Second Semester

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)


SECTION A (5 ( 8 = 40 marks)


91. Mention the scope of International Economics.

92. List down the various theories of International Trade.

93. Discuss the Samuelson model of International Trade theory.

94. Explain Free Trade Vs protection.

95. Briefly explain the role of NAFTA.

96. How the disequilibrium in balance of payments arises?

97. Write the uses of exchange rate in the International Trade.

98. Is it mandatory for technology transfer? Why?

SECTION B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


99. "Under the modern set-up International Trade is vital". Do you agree? Why?

100. Narrate the role of comparative cost theory.

101. Discuss the various barriers of International Trade.

102. Evaluate the role of floating rate of exchange system in the International Trade.

103. Explain the International Monetary system.

104. How the FDI helps a country in the industrial sector's development?

105. Differentiate the modern theory from classical theories of International Trade.

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Second SemesterORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

(2005 onwards)




106. What are the determinants of personality?

107. Distinguish between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

108. Define power. Explain Mulders theory of power distance.

109. What do you mean by Leadership? How is it different from Managership?

110. Discuss the dilemma of change and explain how to resolve this dilemma.

111. What do you mean by sensitivity training? Could you identify O.D with sensitivity training?

112. Discuss the means of achieving or improving organisational effectiveness.

113. Explain the process of socialisation in organisation.



114. Elaborately explain organisational behaviour models.

115. Explain various theories of personality.

116. Discuss the nature of group dynamics that prevail in informal organisation and its impact on organisation.

117. What do you understand by Leadership style? Explain Leadership style of continuum.

118. Discuss how a manager manages changes effectively.

119. Analyse the factors affecting morale of employees.

120. Critically examine MBO programme in light of Modern Organisation.

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Second Semester

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

(2005 onwards)



Answer any FIVE of the following.

121. Distinguish between domestic marketing and export marketing.

122. Give a brief note on the environment of international marketing.

123. What are the psychological factors that influence consumer decisions?124. State the relevance of Maslows hierarchy of needs in understanding buyer behaviour.

125. What do you understand by marketing mix? What are its elements?

126. Bring out the advantages of market segmentation.127. Explain the factors influencing price determination.

128. Define retailer. Explain their functions and types.



129. Briefly explain the functions of marketing.

130. Discuss the major problems and difficulties when a firm wants to go for international marketing.

131. Enumerate the various factors that determine buyer behaviour.

132. Describe the various methods of segmenting the market with suitable example.

133. Explain the various stages involved in the introduction of a new product.

134. Salesman are born and not made. Discuss.

135. One of the major assets of a firm is its Channel of Distribution. Discuss.

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Second SemesterLEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

(2005 onwards)




136. What are the obligations of the seller under the article 18 of uniform law on International Sale of goods?

137. Discuss the main provisions of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

138. Explain the procedures after filling application.

139. What are the roles of DGFT?

140. Write the registration procedures for trade and merchandise marks.

141. Explain the arbitral proceedings.

142. What are the rules for derivative contracts in foreign exchange?

143. State the provisions relate to export of goods and services.



144. What are the general provision concerning damages under the article 87 of uniform law on International Sale of goods?

145. What are the exemptions FTDR Act?

146. Explain the provisions relating to secrecy direction, application for patent out of India.

147. Explain the foreign trade mark privileges to nationals and non- nationals.

148. What are the difficulties in India by domestic arbitration? Give reasons.

149. State the regulations over transactions in foreign exchange and securities.

150. Discuss the provisions of the FEMA 1999.

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Third Semester

EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

(2005 onwards)




151. Write short notes on Indian Council of Arbitration.

152. Explain the documents procedure against payment.

153. Mention the risks covered under standard policies of E.C.G.C.

154. What is Value Based Advance Licence (VBAL)? Explain.

155. Write short notes on Bill of Lading.

156. Mention the documents related to exchange control.

157. Explain Red-Clause letter of Credit & Green Clause letter of Credit.

158. Differentiate Open Policy and Specific Policy.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


159. Mention the various kinds of Export Processing Zones and explain the rationale for establishing the EPZs.

160. Critically evaluate the role played by assistance and incentives in increasingexports.161. List out the different kinds of Letter of Credit and Explain the advantages of a Letter of Credit.

162. Give the importance of the following :

(a)Commercial Invoice

(b)Consular Invoice (c)Shipping Bill

(d)Certificate of Origin.

163. Discuss about the establishment, objectives and functions of EXIM Bank of India.

164. What is Bill of Lading? Explain its purposes and types. Also compare with bill of exchange.

165. What are the various types of credit available to Indian exporters to finance their Exports? Do you think that these credits are adequate to take care of the current situation?

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Third SemesterINTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS

(2005 onwards)




1. Explain the objectives of marketing logistics system.2. Explain the characteristics of shipping transport.3. What are the functions of clearing agents?4. What are the cargo handling facilities available at an international port?5. Explain the chartering principles.6. Explain the problems in international air transportation.7. What do you know by Hiuse stuffing and Terminal stuffing?8. Explain the importance of warehousing in international marketing.



9. Explain the importance of supply chain management in the globalised environment.10. Evaluate the various forms of shipping operations.11. Discuss the importance of intermediaries in international marketing.12. Discuss the various types of ports and the facilities they possess.13. Explain the organisation and functions of Tranchart.14. Explain the recent technological developments in ocean transportation.15. Write short notes on :

(a)Demurrage.

(b)Multi-model transport.

(c)TACT rules.

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Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

(2005 onwards)




All questions carry equal marks.

166. Explain the scope of international business research.

167. Write short notes on strategic management research.

168. How can marketing research benefit marketing management?

169. What do you mean by primary data? Bring out the differences between primary and secondary data.

170. What are the guiding considerations in the construction of questionnaire? Explain.

171. Explain the meaning and significance of the concept of Standard error in sampling.

172. Explain the steps involved in designing a business information system.

173. Write a brief note on global personnel.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)



174. Describe fully the technique of defining a research problem.

175. Discuss in detail about financial market research.

176. Describe the present status of marketing research in India. What are the prospects of its growth in the near future?

177. Describe the following methods of ranking used in ranking scales :

(a)Simple ranking.

(b)Paired comparison method.

(c)Method of successive categories.

178. Write short notes on :

(a)Simple random sampling.

(b)Stratified random sampling.

(c)Systematic random sampling.

179. Discuss the use of computers and Internet in business information system.

180. Explain about business information system for global marketing.

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Third Semester

FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)




181. Define foreign exchange and explain its significance.

182. Describe the spot rates and forward rates.

183. Discuss the Interest rate parity theory in detail.

184. What is meant by flow model and asset market model?

185. Explain different types of Foreign exchange contracts.

186. What do you mean by economic exposure risk?

187. Write short notes on :

(a)NOSTRO

(b)VOSTRO

(c)LORO

188. Explain various methods of foreign exchange control.



189. Explain the foreign exchange markets and its organisation.

190. How will you determine the exchange rate?

191. Explain the factors affecting forward rates.

192. Explain the extension and cancellation of forward contracts in detail.

193. Explain the internal strategies and external strategies of foreign exchange risk management.

194. Briefly explain the economic consequences of exchange rate changes.

195. Discuss the monetary and fiscal policy initiatives for exchange rate management.

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Third Semester

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF MNCs

(2005 onwards)




196. Briefly explain the term Internationalisation and its process.

197. How does SWOT analysis help to MNCs?

198. Explain the prospects and pattern of international strategic alliance.

199. Define environmental scanning and planning.

200. What do you understand by MNC culture?

201. Explain the American organisational design of MNCs.

202. Briefly explain the types of MNCs.

203. How would you design the appropriate organizational strategy?



204. Explain the special problems of MNCs. How they can be solved?

205. Enumerate the various levels of strategies.

206. Point out the problems of different types of ownership strategy with suitable case study.

207. Strategic planning is highly essential in order to get the leadership position in the International market Discuss.

208. Explain the business ethics and social responsibilities of MNCs.

209. Describe the organisational theories applicable to MNCs.

210. Explain the steps involved in strategy formulation.

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M.B.A. (I.B.) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2009.

Third Semester

WORLD RESOURCES

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marksPART A (5 ( 8 = 40 marks)


211. Explain briefly the interlink between resources and trade.

212. Explain the features of Mediterranean regions in the world.

213. Discuss in detail the different physical environment in the world.

214. Critically examine the role of MNCs in energy project in developing countries.

215. Discuss the direct and indirect benefits of forests.

216. Entrepreneurial resources are emerging area in the line of providing mass employment opportunities - Discuss.

217. Describe the world distribution and trade in important minerals with reference to copper and manganese.

218. Critically examine the theories of industrial location.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


219. Explain the Dynamic character of World Resources. Also explain the usefulness of the study of resources.

220. World economy is depending upon the human environment and technological environment - Discuss.

221. Discuss the role of Animal resources in the development of African Countries in the world.

222. Explain the importance of strategies followed in the resource allocation and identification for a successful trade.

223. Explain the importance of minerals. Also explain the role of aluminium for the success of developing countries like India in the globe.

224. Discuss the need for non-conventional energy in the developing countries in Asia.

225. Discuss the various factors must be kept in mind while selecting the location for industries.

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Fourth Semester

WTO CONSTITUTION AND OPERATIONS

(2005 onwards)




226. Explain the important principles of WTO training system.

227. What do you mean by DSS? Explain basic elements of it.

228. Explain the rules relating to customs valuation for shipment.

229. What is IPR? Explain the scope of TRIPS.

230. Explain the effects of WTO on Indian Agriculture sector.

231. What do you mean by GATT? Distinguish it from WTO.

232. Explain the modes of supplying services set by GATS.

233. Explain the scope of TRIMS.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


234. Explain, with suitable examples, the trade related aspects of IPR.

235. Explain the procedures for settlement of International Commercial disputes.

236. Explain the various types of subsidies and findout the subsidies given by Government of India that could be placed under non actionable category.

237. Explain how the environment is different for domestic and International trade.

238. Explain Indias commitments on bound tariffs. What are the countrys bound tariffs on coffee, tea and edible oil?

239. Explain the impact of UR agreement on India.

240. Though it is said that the world has become a global village, in reality it is not so critically examine this statement with regard to

(a)Products and Services.

(b)WTO and regional economic blocks.

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Fourth Semester

IMPORT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)




241. What do you mean by EXIM policy? Explain the objectives of new EXIM policy.

242. Explain the factors to be considered before selecting an overseas supplier.

243. Explain the various procedures for registration as importer.

244. Explain the various customs formalies to release imported goods.

245. Explain the fixed and flexible exchange rates.

246. What do you mean by Bill of Lading? Distinguish it from charter party.

247. What are the aims and features of Indias import policy?

248. Discuss the importance of marine insurance policy.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)


249. What do you mean by Letter of credit? Explain the different types of it.

250. Explain the various factors affecting Import price quotations.

251. Evaluate the functioning of new EXIM policy with reference to imports.

252. What do you mean by BOP disequilibrium? Explain the causes and remedies of it in India.

253. Explain the various procedures for obtaining payment through bank, for imports.

254. Explain the various sources of import finance.

255. Analyse the future of Indias imports.

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MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)


PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)


256. Explain the concept of multinational financial management.

257. Discuss the operating policies to deal with risk.

258. Analyse the significance of computing net present value.

259. What are the objectives of international cash management?

260. Explain the features of good credit policy.

261. What is Euro Commercial Paper? Explain its features.

262. Explain the cost of capital structure.

263. Compare off shore production Vs local purchase.



264. Briefly explain the various aspects of multinational financial environment.

265. What are the need and opportunities of FDI by MNCs?

266. Explain the various project appraisal methods in capital budgeting.

267. Discuss the various techniques of international cash management.

268. Write an essay on inventory management.

269. Explain the determinants of capital structure.

270. Explain the sources of equity and debt.

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Fourth Semester

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)





271. Explain the concept of Global entrepreneurship.

272. What is Project Report? Why is it necessary to prepare it before setting up a unit?

273. What is Project Formulation? Describe its significance.

274. Explain the various qualities of Entrepreneurs.

275. Describe the available institutional support for Global entrepreneurs.

276. What do you mean by the term project? Explain.

277. What are the advantages and limitations of CPM?

278. Explain the procedure to be followed to receive finance from the Institutions for Project Exports.

PART B (4 ( 15 = 60 marks)



279. Discuss the pricing terms and estimation under Joint Bidding Method.

280. Describe the applicability and usage of discounting cash flow method of evaluation of a project.

281. What is meant by PERT? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of PERT.

282. Innovation is a Hallmark of an entrepreneurship Discuss.

283. How will you classify project? Which criterion seems to be more rational and acceptable for classification of projects?

284. Explain the factors influencing Global entrepreneurship.

285. Discuss the essential features of Resource Leveling and Work Scheduling.

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Fourth Semester

GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

(2005 onwards)




286. Briefly explain process of investment.

287. What are all the opportunities for global investments?

288. Explain the nature of global equity investments.

289. What are all the varieties of instruments on Global Debt investment?

290. What are the various types of Foreign Direct Investment?

291. Explain the need for Foreign Portfolio Investment.

292. Elucidate the role of World Bank in Indias GDP.

293. Discuss the guidelines for Indian Investment Abroad in joint ventures.

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294. Global investment is an extended portfolio diversification Discuss.

295. Explain in detail the instruments used in Global Equity Investment

296. Discuss the functions of IMF.

297. List out the products offered by IFC.

298. What are major global investment markets and explain its functions with special reference to London and Tokyo markets.

299. Explain in detail the depository system in India.

300. Discuss about the Markowitz model on portfolio construction.

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