Q.P.CODE 57231 Final Year M.Com., Degree Examination October / November 2015 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE DPB 510: Course-V: Business Environment and Policy Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks (New Scheme): 80 Old Scheme: 70 Note: a. Sections-A, B and C are common and compulsory for the students of both new and old schemes. b. Section-D shail be answered by only the students under New Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks) Section - A (5x2=10 Marks) Note: Answer all the five sub-questions and each sub-question carries two marks. Answer to each sub-question shall be in not more than six sentences. 1. al Identify the techniques of environmental scanning and monitoring b) What is monetary policy? c) What are the rights of consumer under Consumer Protection Act, 1986? d) What is CSR? Mention any four features of MNCs. Section - B (3x10=30 Marks) e) Note: Answer any three questions and each question carries 10 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than five pages. 2. Briefly explain the role of demographic and socio-cultural environment in business. 3. Write an analytical note on structural adjustment programmes in India. 4. Discuss the impact of legislature, executive and judiciary on business. 5. Bring out the salient features of technological policies formulated by the Government of India. 6. What kind of technical assistance do MNCs' affiliates provide to their suppliers and customers in the host country? Discuss. 1Q.P.CODE 57231 Section - C (2x15=30 Marks) Note: Answer any two questions and each question carries 15 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than eight pages. 7. "Government policies influence the economic environment significantly’. Do you agree? Why? 8. Discuss the major implications of MRTP and FEMA Acts on Indian Business. 9. "Business should always participate in the socio-cultural affairs". Illuminate with relevant examples. Section - D (1x10=10 Marks) Note: This section is only for the students of NEW Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks). Answer any ONE question and it carries 10 marks. Answer to the question shail be in not more than five pages. 10. What is meant by economic reforms? Explain the important features of Economic Reforms. 11. Explain the role of IMF in preserving economic balances among member-countries.Q.P.CODE 57232 Final Year M.Com., Degree Examination October / November 2015 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE DPB 520: Course-VI: Entrepreneurship Development Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks (New Scheme): 80 Old Scheme: 70 Note: a. Sections-A, B and C are common and compulsory for the students of both new and old schemes. b. Section-D shall be answered by only the students under New Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks) Section - A (5x2=10 Marks) Note: Answer all the sub-questions and each sub-question carries two marks. Answer to each sub-question shall be in not more than six sentences. 1. a) Define Entrepreneur. b) Distinguish between intrapreneur and entrepreneur. c) What is rural entrepreneurship? d) What is meant by project formulation? e) State any four important features of SISIs. Section - B (3x10=30 Marks) uestions and each question carries 10 marks. Answer to not more than five pages. Note: Answer any thre each question shall be 2. Bring out the role of extrepreneurs in the economic development. Compare and contrast Manager and Entrepreneur. Why is rural entrepreneurship significant for developing countries ? Discuss. Discuss the problems exclusively relating to women entrepreneurs in Indian context. Pare Discuss any two conceptual models of entrepreneurship development.Q.P.CODE 57232 Section - C (2x15=30 Marks) Note: Answer any two questions and each question carries 15 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than eight pages. 7. Discuss the prominent theories of entrepreneurship. 8. Explain exclusive risks of rural entrepreneurs. What are your suggestions to overcome them? 9. What is feasibility report ? What are its features ? Explain its relevance. Section - D (1x10=10 Marks) Note: This section Is only for the students of NEW Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks). Answer any one question and it carries 10 marks. Answer to the question shall be in not more than five pages. 10. Critically examine the role of important institutions in developing entrepreneurship in India. 11. Bring out the types of Entrepreneurs.Q.P.CODE 57233 Final Year M.Com., Degree Examina' October / November 2015 (Directorate of Distance Education) COMMERCE DPB 530: Course-VIl: International Business Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks (New Scheme): 80 Old Scheme: 70 Note: a. Sections-A, B and C are common and compulsory for the students of both New and Old Schemes. b. Section-D shall be answered by only the students under New Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks) Section - A (5x2=10 Marks) Note: Answer all the sub-questions and each sub-question carries two marks. Answer to each sub-question shall be in not more than six sentences. 1. a) What are the major functions of international trade houses? b) Differentiate between International franchising and licensing. c) What is surveillance mode of scanning? d) Identify the central actors in international business. ) What is cultural shock? Section - B (3x10=30 Marks) Note: Answer any three questions and each question carries 10 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than five pages. 2. Write an analytical note on Factors Endowment Theory of International business. 3. Explain the factors influencing Foreign Investment Decisions. 4. What is transfer pricing ? Describe the motives behind manipulating transfer pricing by MNCs. 5. Explain the five planning modes given by Allaire and Firsirotu. 6. What is cross-cultural negotiation? Describe the styles in cross-cultural negotiations.Q.P.CODE 57233 Section - C (2x15=30 Marks) Note: Answer any two questions and each question carries 15 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than eight pages. 7. What is coiaboration? Explain the forms of MNCs' collaborations with suitable examples. Discuss the strategic alliances integrations and responsiveness in international business. Read the following case carefully and answer the questions given at the end of the case. It's an investment banker's dream come true - a complex, multilayered deal which culminates with a big buy-out. Swiss giant Holcim, the world's second-largest cement maker, is teaming up with Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd., (GACL) to bid for India's second - largest cement maker, ACC. At an open offer price of Rs. 370 per share, the deal is estimated to be worth Rs. 2,400 crore. In a four - stage deal, Holcim will first acquire 40% ownership from the private equity investors in ACIL-AIG and GIC, the private equiry arm of the government of Singapore - for $ 200 million. In the second stage, the Zurich-based cement maker will invest $ 600 milion in ACIL and hike its ownership to 67%. The remaining stake will be held by GACL with a put option to sell ito Holcim after 2006. The acquirer will also subscribe to preference shares worth Rs. 810 crore which can be redeemed after two years. In the third stage, ACIL will make an open offer for 36.21% (6.92 crore shares) of ACC to hike its shareholding to 50.1%. In the fourth stage, it will invest the remaining Rs. 79 crore to buy the minority shareholders out of ACEL at Rs. 70 per share. Inall, Holcim will bring in FDI of $800 million in India, the biggest investment by a foreign cement major in the country. Once the transaction is completed, Gujarat Ambuja will double its indirect ownership to 16.5% in ACC from the current 8.5% and Holcim will gain majority control with 33.5%. As per the deal, Holcim will control ACC's 18.2 million cement capacity and GACL will manage the 2 million tonne capacity of ACEL. After the deal, 70% of the Indian cement market will be under the control of five companies and multinationals will control close to 20% of the market. Post-transaction, both Holcim and GACL will compete in the country's western and the northern markets. ACC, with a market share of 14%, is the second largest domestic cement producer with capacity of 18.2 million tonnes spread across 15 plants, next 2Q.P.CODE 57233 to Grasim-Ultra Tech combine at 30 million tonnes and commanding a share of 26%. With a capacity of 13.5 million tonnes and market share of 12%, Ambuja is the third largest cement producer in India. India has a total production capacity of 140 million tonnes. Meanwhile the Reserve Bank of India on Thursday notified that no further purchase of equity shares of Gujarat Ambuja Cement Ltd., (GACL) should be made on behalf of foreign institutional investors without its prior permission No purchases should be made through primary or secondary market as Gujarat Ambuja had reached the trigger limit of 28% of its paid up capital as the contribution from Fil, the reserve Bank of India said in a release here. Questions: (a) How did market react to Holcim / GACL deal with ACC? (b) Explain the process of the acquisition deal. (c) What was the impact of acquisition on the market share of Holcim and GACL? (d) Why did RBI prohibit purchase of equity shares of GACL by Fils? Section - D (1x10=10 Marks) Note: This Section is only for the students of NEW Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks). Answer any ONE question and it carries 10 marks. Answer to the question shall be in not more than five pages. 10. Discuss the concept of co-ordination and commitment in MNCs. 11. Explain the nature and importance of international business.Q.P.CODE 57234 Final Year M.Com., Degree Examination October / November 2015 (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 Note: a. Sections-A, B and C are common and compulsory for the students of both New and Old Schemes. b. Section-D shall be answered by only the students under New Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks) Section - A (5x2=10 Marks) Note: Answer all the sub-questions and each sub-question carries two marks. Answer to each sub-question shall be in not more than six sentences. 1. a) Whatis meant by moral duty? b) Define corporate social responsibility. c) What do you mean by insider trading? d) What is ethical behaviour? e) Define business ethics. Section - B (3x10=30 Marks) Note: Answer any three questions and each question carries 10 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than five pages. 2. “Ethics is considered as every body's Justice". Do you agree? Why? 3. Analyze the positive and negative outcomes a business could experience as a result of performing social responsibility activity. 4. Write an analytical note on ethics in advertising. 5. How does insider trading harm investors of corporate entities? 6. With suitable examples, discuss the computer - related unethical issues.Q.P.CODE 57234 Section - C (2x15=30 Marks) Note: Answer any two questions and each question carries 15 marks. Answer to each question shall be in not more than eight pages. 7. Write an explanatory note on the protection of intellectual property rights. 8. Discuss Gandhian approach to business and business behaviour. 9. How can audit systems be used for enforcing ethical behaviour on business entities. Section - D (1x10=10 Marks) Note: This Section is only for the students of NEW Scheme (with 20 internal assessment marks). Answer any ONE question and it carries 10 marks. Answer to the question shall be in not more than five pages. 10. Discuss the role of business ethics in building a good society. 11. Write an analytical note on Islamic approach to business behaviour.