Time : 3 Hours a Q.P. Code : 57231 ~ Second Year M.Com Degree Examination, September/October 2013 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE (DPB 510) : Paper - V : Business Environment and Policy Max. Marks : New Scheme : 80 Old Scheme : 70 SECTION—A (Sx14=70) Note: a) This Section is common for the students of both old and new ‘schemes. b) Answer any FIVE questions. ©) Each question carries 14 marks. . Describe the elements of economic environment and explain the impact of economic environment on business management giving suitable examples as observed in the current context. State the regulatory policy measures prevalent til mid-80’s in India and outline the changes made through reformist policy package of July 1991. |. Discuss the components of Socio-Cultural Environment. How do they influence the Business in its working ? Give suitable examples. . Critically evaluate the role played by the Government in the development of business in India. . Critically examine the grievances redressal mechanism in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Explain the concept of social responsibility of business and discuss the nature of its obligations towards (a) employees (b) shareholders and (c) public at large. .. How do legal and technological environment influence business operation of an. organization ? Discuss. . Describe the concept of Transfer of Technology. What are the levels of transfer of technology ? Discuss them giving suitable illustrations in support of your answer. PT.Q.P. Code : 57231 9. Explain the objectives, functions and performance of World Bank. 10. Define intemational business environment and differentiate between domestic, foreign and global environment. How does the home country environ mentinfluence foreign business of a firm ? SECTION-B (1x10=10) Note: a) This Section is only for the students of New Scheme (with 20 marks for 1A). b) Answer any ONE question of the following and it carries 10 marks. 11. “India today has one of the most diversified industrial structures in the world”, Do you agree ? Why ? Examine the basic structural changes in the economy in the light of the above statement. 12. Analyze the major trends in the growth of India's foreign trade. Also discuss why developing country needs to participate in Foreign Trade.ma Q.P. Code : 57232 Second Year M.Com Degree Examination, September/October 2013 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE (DPB — 520) Paper — VI: Entrepreneurial Development Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : New Scheme : 80 Old Scheme : 70 SECTION-A (6x14=70) Note: a) This Section is common for both OLD and NEW schemes. b) Answer any FIVE questions. ¢) Each question carries 14 marks. 1. Discuss the concept of entrepreneurship and types of entrepreneurs. 2. What do you mean by rural entrepreneurship ? Discuss its significance. 3. Critically examine the relationship and differences between manager and entrepreneur. 4, Discuss any two theories of entrepreneurship. 5. Suggest suitable strategies for development of rural entrepreneurship in Indian context. Analyse the significance of women entrepreneurship. ‘What is EDP ? Explain the phases of a model EDP. Write an analytical note on project identification and formulation. Discuss the relevance of feasibility report. een 10. Bringout the significance of institutional support system in entrepreneurship development. SECTION-B (1%10=10) Note: a) This Sections only forstudents of new scheme (with 20 marks for A) b) Answer any ONE and it carries 10 marks. 11. Discuss the central and state government schemes for entrepreneurial development. 12, “Economic development is based on entrepreneurship development”. Do you agree ? Why ?manna Q.P.Code : 57233 Second Year M.Com. Degree Examination, September/October 2013 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE (DPB 530) : Course — VII : international Business Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : New Scheme : 80 Old Scheme : 70 SECTION-A (5x14=70) Note: a) This Section is common for the students of both old and new Schemes. b) Answer any FIVE questions. Each carries FOURTEEN marks. 4. Explain the Factors Endowment Theory of international trade. Also explain relevance of the theory in the present content. 2. Why firms go intemational ? Explain the objectives and functions of a firm planning for international business. 3. Critically examine the merits and demerits of various methods of international market entry strategies. 4. Discuss the issues and challenges involved in transfer pricing in the context of international business. 5. Explain the steps involved in strategic planning of a MNC. Also explain the planning premise. 6. Discuss the managerial problems of cross culture organizations. 7. Explain the problems and prospects of technology transfer between a foreign and host country firms. 8. Discuss the different forms of political risks involved in international business. 9. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of FDI, Also explain the role of FDI in economic development of host country. 40. Whatare the various ethical dilemma faced by an intemational business ? With an example, explain the frameworks for resolving ethical dilemmas. SECTION-B (1x10=10) Note: a) This Section is only for the students of new Scheme (with 20 intemal marks) b) Answer any ONE of the following and it carries 10 marks. 44. What are the differences between poly centrism and ethno centrism ? 12, Critically examine the different strategic considerations invelved in international business. :QP. Code : 57234 Second Year M.Com. Degree Examination, Sept/Oct. 2013 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE (DPB 540) : Course — Vill : Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : New Scheme : 80 Old Scheme : 70 SECTION-A (5x14=70) Note: a) This Sectionis common for the students of both Old and New Schemes. 4 5. b) Answer any FIVE questions. ¢) Each question carries 14 marks. |. What do you mean by Business Ethics ? Bring out the relationship between business ethics and corporate governance. Compare and contrast morality and ethics. ‘What is Insider Trading ? Why is it illegal ? What are the unethical aspects involved in insider trading ? Discuss. Critically examine the Gandhian approach to business behaviour. Do you think social responsibility is worth the cost ? Why ? 6. Discuss the Non-mandatory recommendations of Kumara Mangalam Birla 2. 8. 9. 10. Committee. Explain the code of conduct applicable to corporate governance. Write explanatory notes on (a) Ethical relativism, (b) Utility, and (c) Utilitarianism, What are the common types of advertising ? Critically evaluate the ethical issues faced while designing an advertisement. “Ethics is associated with trust’. Do you agree ? Why 7 SECTION-B (1e10=10) Note: a) This Section is only for the students of NEW scheme. 11 12. b) Answer any ONE question and it carries 10 marks. Explain the important modes of comporate govemance. ‘Write an analytical note on institutionalizing ethics.