International Business MMS (Prof Bharat Nadkarni)

Question Bank
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Describe Raymond Vernons Product Life Cycle theory of international trade and explain why an innovator and exporter has to turn importer at later stage of PLC. Define Globalisation and describe the stages in the evolution of Global companies. Explain with examples, the driving and restraining forces of globalization. State the characteristic features of Transnational Economy, as explained by Peter Drucker. Describe various market entry strategies International Business with examples. in

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Define Multinational Corporation (MNC). Explain the merits and demerits of Multinational Corporations. Critically examine the role of MNCs in the international economy.

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Explain the forces influencing competition in an international business? A firm which plans to go international has to make a series of strategic decisions. Elaborate with examples.

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8. Explain why the need to export is crucial and describe the institutional framework to promote exports in India.
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What role Business Ethics and CSR play in globalization? How will it help Organisations in sustainable Business?

10. Why is FDI important for host and home country? Discuss the FDI environment in India in last 20 years. Also suggest how to increase inward FDI. 11. Discuss the contemporary theories of International trade with suitable examples. How can the Porters Diamond model of competitive advantage be used to assess competitive advantage for India for Agro based products ? 12. WTO aims at removing non tariff barriers and reducing tariff barriers. If so, critically evaluate

achievements and problem areas which WTO has to encounter in order to succeed in the above objective. 13. State general agreements incorporated in WTO and discuss their impact on Indian industry and trade with special focus on sectors. 14. Discuss any two of the international issues:-

a. Intellectual property rights b.Current trends and application of purchase power parity theory. c. G 20 and impact on Indias foreign trade. d.Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status Advantages and Disadvantages e. Product Life Cycle theory in International Business.
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Any indigenous organization has potential to become global organization in todays business environment. Explain sequential steps which are prerequisites to emerge as global corporation with practical illustrations.

16. Discuss the economic, cultural, social, political and technological environment of international

business as it prevails today. Draw lessons for Indian companies wishing to go global. 17. Which are the key environmental factors relevant to International Business? Explain each factor with examples. 18. 19. Logistics in International Business Mergers & Acquisitions

I B Project on Saturday, Dec 3, 2011, 9.00 am onwards.