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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 of

Management.

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 and

Decentralisation?

8. What do you mean by Standards and Budgets? Give

the differences.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
 Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the contribution of Henry Fayol.

10.Explain Policies and Procedures.

11.Explain the importance of various committees in

organisation.

12.Explain the role of Informal Organisation.

13.Explain the nature and advantages of Management by

objectives.

14.Briefly outline the different Control techniques.

15.Briefly outline the Business Process Reengineering and

Bench Marking.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

First Semester

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. “Managerial economics is applied micro economics”.

Elucidate.

2. Define and distinguish income elasticity and price

elasticity.

3. Explain the assumptions and limitations of break

even analysis.

4. Describe various types of internal economics of

scale.

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

Give reasons.

6. What are the problems that may arise in

measurement of profit? Explain.

7. How is a method chosen for measuring national

income?

8. Why is controlling of trade cycle necessary?

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 PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. How does the study of managerial economics help a

business manager in decision making?

10. Explain the purpose of demand analysis. Can a

company manipulate all the variables which influence
demand. Justify your answer.

11. Explain the relationship between marginal cost,

average cost and total cost assuming a short run non
linear cost function.

12. State and illustrate the Cobb Douglas production

function.

13. Under what conditions price discrimination is

possible and profitable? Explain.

14. Examine critically profit maximisation as the

objective of business firms.

15. Discuss the implications of balance of payment in

managerial 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

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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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 PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

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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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

First Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain the importance of studying international

business environment.

2. What do you understand by the term cultural

transmission? Explain.

3. Describe the objectives of a socially responsible

company.

4. Explain the terms TRIMS and TRIPS.

5. Describe the regulatory role played by the

Government.

6. What are the types of foreign direct investment?

Explain.

7. Explain the factors that have made India an

attractive market for multinational companies.

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

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Discuss the opportunities and threats faced by a

company in doing business globally.

10. How do the cultural traits influence the international

business decisions?

11. Discuss the current trends in International Political

Environment.

12. Explain the issues and challenges in a globalised

economy.

13. Discuss the present policy of Government of India

with respect to foreign direct investment.

14. Describe the characteristics of developing economy.

15. Discuss the impact of economic development on

ecological environment.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

First Semester

QUANTITATIVE METHODS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Describe briefly the different phases and importance

of quantitative analysis in decision making.

3.Solve the following LPP by graphical method :

Max. Z = 3x1 + 4x2

subjectto the constraints : 5x1 + 4x2 ≤ 200

3x1 + 5x2 ≤ 150
5x1 + 4x2 ≥ 100
8x1 + 4x2 ≥ 80
and x1, x2 ≥ 0.

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

Gomory’s cutting plane algorithm.

7. Differentiate between dynamic and linear

programming.

8. Write the steps involved while selecting the

alternative in EMV Criterion.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

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

applications.

10. Solve the LPP :

Max. Z = 6x1 − 2x2
subjectto : 2x1 − x2 ≤ 2
x1 ≤ 4
x1, x2 ≥ 0.

11. A company is spending Rs. 1,000 on transportation

of its units from three plants to four different centres. The
supply and demand of units, with unit cost of
transportation are given below. What can be the
maximum savings by optimal scheduling by using VAM
method?

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 Distribution Centres
D1 D2 D3 D4 Availabilitie
s
P1 19 30 50 12 7
Plants P2 70 30 40 60 10
P3 40 10 60 20 18
Requirement 35
5 8 7 15
s 35

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 likelihood
for 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 with
probabilities 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 :

Expected levels of
Alternatives
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)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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 Jadhav’s
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.

Ending 31st
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. –– 20,000
securities

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 10,000
units in a factory are :
Per
unit
Rs.
Materials 70
Labour 25
Variable overhead 20
Fixed overheads (Rs. 1,00,000) 10
Variable expenses (Direct) 5
Selling expenses (10% fixed) 13
Administrative expenses (Rs. 5
50,000)
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)
Answer any FOUR questions.

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 1,60,00
0
Good will 90,000 Bills payable 33,800
Land and Buildings 60,000 Creditors 70,000
Plant and 40,000 Purchase 2,650
Machinery returns
Loose Tools 3,000 Sales 2,18,00
0

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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
4,84,45 4,84,45
0 0

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 by 212 %

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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

Proprietor’s Fund.
(a) Stock velocity 6 times
(b) Debtor’s 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 : 80,00 70,00
Cost 0 0

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 Len : 7,000 73,000 25,25 44,750
Depreciation 0
Goodwill –– 5,000
1,49,00 1,29,75
0 0

Liabilities :
Trade creditors 29,000 31,000
Short term 15,000 16,500
liabilities
Accrued expenses 8,000 7,500
Mortgage 15,000 10,000
Share capital 65,000 50,000
Retained earnings 17,000 14,750
1,49,00 1,29,75
0 0

Depreciation provided during the year 1996 amounted to

Rs. 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 a
club, prepare Income and expenditure a/c and a Balance
Sheet as on 31st December 2001.

Receipts and Payments a/c on 31.12.2001

Receipts Rs. Payments Rs.
To Balance b/d 1,50 By salaries 1,50
0 0
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 1,00 By Newspaper 300
0
To Sale of old furniture 60 By Garden 200
maintenance
(Cost Rs. 100) By Furniture 300
To Sale of old 40 By Balance c/d 300
newspaper
4,90 4,90
0 0

Additional information :
The club has 250 members each paying an annual
subscription of Rs. 10, Rs. 50 is still in arrears for
subscription in the year 2000. 10 members has paid their
subscription for 2001 as well.
Salaries paid included Rs. 100 for 2000 and Rs. 150 for
2002.
On 1.1.2001 the club owned buildings worth Rs. 10,000
and 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.
Month Sales Purchase Wage Office Productio Selling
s s s Expense n Expense
s Expenses s

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

March 50,00 30,000 6,000 4,000 5,000 3,000

0

April 56,00 32,000 6,500 4,000 5,500 3,000

0

May 60,00 35,000 7,000 4,000 6,000 3,500

0

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 June 80,00 40,000 9,000 4,000 7,500 4,500
0

July 90,00 40,000 9,500 4,000 8,000 4,500

0

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 of
one 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. Rs.
1,00,000 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 and Rs. Rs.
tax :
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

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

Second Semester

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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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 SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

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

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

Second Semester

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define Personality. What are the factors determine

the personality of an individual?

2. What are the factors influencing the perception of an

individual?

3. What type of leadership will be suitable for an

research and development department?

4. What are the various stages in the group

development process? What are the merits of group
dynamics?

5. Explain the process of communication. What are the

various barriers in communication?

6. Write a note on ‘‘power and politics’’. How they have

relevance?

7. What are the factors which affect the organisational

effectiveness?

8. Explain T-Group training.

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 SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Discuss how attitudes are formed. Also explain how

altitude can be measured in an organisation.

10. Describe Abraham Marlow’s theory of motivation.

11. Discuss the nature of classical conditioning and

operant conditioning. How do they differ from each other?

12. How are group decisions made? How can group

decisions be made more effective?

13. Why is organisational change often resisted by

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

14. What are the different styles of conflict

management? Discuss.

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

organisational behaviour.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008.
Second Semester
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain ethno and geo centric approaches in

international business with examples.

2. What are the various types of Behavioural Practices

that affect International Business?

3. What are the product standards established at the

international market?

4. Briefly explain the various methods of payments in

export market

5. Describe the role of exhibitions and trade fairs in

international marketing.

6. Explain the methodology adopted by any export firm

for marketing research.

7. Who are the multinational retailers? – Explain.

8. How do economic and political factors affect the

international business operations?

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 PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. How does environmental factors differ in national

and international markets? Give Example.

10. Discuss the social factors influencing consumer

behaviour.

11. Discuss the product strategies of international

marketers. Give examples.

12. Examine the pricing strategies suitable for marketing

of tractors in less developed nation.

13. Discuss about the mechanism to control

international advertising.

14. What kinds of distribution channels are suitable for

multinational companies dealing with FMCGs?

15. Write notes on :

(a) Transfer pricing
(b) Product positioning
(c) Channel development.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Second Semester

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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 C’s 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 is

removed or his authority can be revoked?

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

8. Write a short note on FEMA.

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. ‘‘No seller of goods can give the buyer of goods a

better 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 discuss

about the incentives and assistance rendered by the
Government 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 and

Merchandise Marks Act 1958.

13. Discuss the essential elements of an arbitration

agreement. What is the effect of an arbitration?

14. Briefly discuss the salient features of FEMA.

15. Describe the regulations of RBI regarding Capital and

Current Account Transactions.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Third Semester

EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain the advantages of Letter of Credit.

2. Write a note on standardised preshipment export

document.

3. Discuss bill of lading.

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

5. Discuss the whole turnover post shipment

Guarantee.

6. Briefly discuss the nature of marine cargo insurance.

7. Explain the types of commercial invoices used in

export transaction.

8. Discuss the features of EXIM policy.

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 SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

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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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain the importances of the export marketing

management.

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 port

should have?

7. How a Tranchart is organised?

8. Explain the Hiuse stuffing.

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 SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

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 the

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

Third Semester

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

SYSTEM

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Briefly describe the different steps involved in a

research process.

2. Is marketing research a basic research or an applied

research? Give reasons for your answer.

3. What is marketing information system? How does it

differ from marketing research?

4. Examine the merits and limitations of the

observation method in collecting Data. Illustrate your
answer with suitable examples.

5. Clearly explain the differences between collection of

data 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.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Are different types of research sharply

distinguishable? Discuss.

10. Explain about international product research in

detail.

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 all

relevant points.

14. Discuss about global business information system.

15. Describe in detail the steps involved in

implementation of international business information
systems.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Third Semester

FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Analyse the structure of foreign exchange market.

2. Explain the instruments of credit used for effective

conversion of one currency into another.

3. Comment on the concept, real effective exchange

rate.

4. Elucidate cross rates in forex market.

5. Explain the different types of exchange risks in the

foreign 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 Foreign

Exchange Market.

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Answer any FOUR questions.

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

Third Semester

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF MNCS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define ‘Strategy’ state its nature.

2. Briefly explain Mergers and acquisition.

3. Explain environmental scanning and planning.

4. State the nature of MNC’s 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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Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Compare and contrast SWOT analysis with portfolio

analysis.

10. Why is understanding of national cultures important

in Strategic Management?

11. In terms of strategic Management, how does a new

venture’s situation differ form that of an ongoing snael
company?

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 vertical

growth as a corporate strategy from concentric
diversification? Discuss.

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

Third Semester

WORLD RESOURCES

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum: 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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 and

determine the World Economy.

8. Explain the various factors must be kept in mind

while selecting the location for industries.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the ‘‘importance of strategies followed in the

resource allocation and identification for a Successful
Trade’’.

10. Explain the importance of climate and rivers to

construct the rich and a powerful economy in the globe.

11. ‘‘The other components of an environment are

dependent upon the technological environment’’ –
Discuss.

12. Explain the various regions identified and listed

under the head of cool temperate region.

13. Explain the crucial importance and major

contributions of agricultural resources for the success of
developing countries like India in the globe.

14. Explain the need and importance of non-

conventional energy to construct a non-polluted
environment.

15. Explain the importances of rational usage of

minerals to safeguard the forthcoming generation from an
empty globe.

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

Fourth Semester

WTO – CONSTITUTION AND OPERATIONS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What are the functions of WTO?

2. Explain the issues raised by the developing countries

at 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 Settlement

System (DSS)?

7. What are the exceptions permitted in TRIMS?

8. What is meant by International movement of natural

persons?

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Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Critically examine the objectives and achievements

of GATT.

10. Examine the differential treatment for developing

countries in WTO.

11. Discuss the provisions of the agreement on Sanitary

and Phyto Sanitary (SPS) measures.

12. Explain the various modes of International delivery

of services covered by General Agreement on Trade in
Services. (GATS).

13. Write an essay on the protection of Intellectual

property rights.

14. Explain the working of TRIMS disputes settlement

machinery.

15. Analyse the implications of Trade and Competition

policy in International Trade.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Fourth Semester

IMPORT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What is letter of credit? Explain the various parties

involved in it.

2. Explain the procedures for Global tender.

3. Explain the procedures for obtaining export-import

code 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 firm’s

decision to import.

8. Explain the features of India’s import policy.

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Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the various modes of pricing and INCO terms

in Imports.

10. Explain the various RBI regulations in making

payments for imports.

11. Explain the causes and remedies for India’s BOP

disequilibrium.

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 available

and customs formalities used in each mode of transport in
importing.

15. Discuss, in detail, the future of India’s imports.

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

Fourth Semester

MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the role of Global Financial Manager.

2. Critically examine the significance of foreign direct

investment by MNCs in the economic development of less
developed countries.

3. Why is the APV Format more suitable for evaluating

foreign projects than the conventional NPV Format?

4. Why would a firm consider investing short-term

funds overseas?

5. Write short notes on ‘‘Receivables Management’’.

6. It is possible to ignore localised financial structure in

estimating the cost of capital for foreign affiliates? What
reasons may be advanced for ignoring them?

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7. Write notes on ‘‘Euronotes and Euro-commercial
paper’’.

8. You are in charge of the capital budgeting division of

a diversified multinational firm. The parent company cost
of capital is 16.5% assuming a current borrowing interest
rate of 14 percent, a marginal tax rate of 40 percent, and
a optimal capital structure of 0.45 debt and 0.55 equity.
Calculate cost of equity.

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR of the following.

9. Explain the need for study of Global Finance and

discuss the recent changes in Global Finance market.

10. Explain the procedure for foreign direct investment

by MNCs in India.

11. Examine the functioning of floating exchange rate

system. Is it a successful system? Give reasons.

12. Transfer Pricing in the opinion of some managers, is

not as effective a tool as it may seen in managing intra
corporate transfers. What are the reasons behind this
position?

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

performance?

14. Explain the general functions involved in

international cash management.

15. Comment on the role-played by Euro-currency

market in the international financial markets. Should
these be regulated?

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

Fourth Semester

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the factors responsible for emergence of

Entrepreneurship.

2. What Qualities and traits are required to be a

successful 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 a

project.

7. How does sub-contacting help in project

management? Briefly explain.

8. Explain the importance of critical path in network

techniques.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
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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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DISTANCE EDUCATION

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

Fourth Semester

GLOBAL INVESTMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

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.

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Discuss the common barriers in international

portfolio diversification.

10. Explain the factors influencing foreign direct

investment.

11. Discuss the role of IMF in providing international

liquidity to its member countries.

12. Explain how currency risks can be managed through

currency swaps.

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

14. "Balance of payments of any country depends on its

foreign portfolio management". Discuss.

15. Explain the conditions relating to NRI accounts in

India.

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