International Business Management Papaper (MBA)
1) [/b]Question no. 6 (case study) is compulsory[/b]
2) [/b]Answer any three questions from the remaining questions.[/b]
3) [/b]All three carry equal marks[/b]
Q1) Explain the various Factors to be considered while scanning international business environment. Give one example of each Factor.
Q2) Explain the terms:
a) Transaction Exposure.
b) Transfer Pricing.
c)
Q3) Write a note on contributions of multi-national enterprises with reference to the market. Highlight the criticisms leveled against the MNE;s.
Q4) Describe the objectives and functions of the world Trade Organisation. Comment on the organization structure of WTO.
Q5) Write short notes on any three of the following.
a) Global sourcing.
b) Ricardian theory of comparative advantage.
c) Non-tariff barriers to international trade.
d) Management of political risk in international business.
e) International Monetary Fund.
Q6) Case Study:
The globalization of Indian economy has led to the establishment of a number of large and medium firms as licensing was not necessary. This resulted in production of a number of goods, more than the demand in some cases. Consequently, some small scale units which were receiving Govt. protection became sick. The earlier sick units became mortal. Some examples in this category weretextile units in Ahmedabad, electronic units in Delhi, consumer goods firms in Mumbai, AP Lightings, Anantapur, steel melting units in Hindupur, paper mills in Coastal Andhra and leather units in Chennai. Globalization resulted in the entry of a number of MNC’s in India through exports, joint ventures etc. in the addition, U.S.A and Malaysia dumped cooking oil, steel, electronic products etc. The European countries exported milk and other agro-based products. These factors created a slump in the market due to excess supply. Further the decline in the employment opportunities affected the purchasing power of the middile class consumers adversely.
This created like China, S.Korea produced goods at a cheaper rate than India. This created a havoc in the market. The policy of globalization was critisized by some. Other quarters of the industry felt that Indian business and industry should learn management techniques and focus on high productivity and low cost.
In the light of above answer the following questions:
1) Is globalization desirable for the Indian economy? Why?
2) How globalization will benefit the Indian Consumers?
3) Identify the key areas where in the Indian manufactures need to improve to enable them to compete internationally.
1) [/b]Question no. 6 (case study) is compulsory[/b]
2) [/b]Answer any three questions from the remaining questions.[/b]
3) [/b]All three carry equal marks[/b]
Q1) Explain the various Factors to be considered while scanning international business environment. Give one example of each Factor.
Q2) Explain the terms:
a) Transaction Exposure.
b) Transfer Pricing.
c)
Q3) Write a note on contributions of multi-national enterprises with reference to the market. Highlight the criticisms leveled against the MNE;s.
Q4) Describe the objectives and functions of the world Trade Organisation. Comment on the organization structure of WTO.
Q5) Write short notes on any three of the following.
a) Global sourcing.
b) Ricardian theory of comparative advantage.
c) Non-tariff barriers to international trade.
d) Management of political risk in international business.
e) International Monetary Fund.
Q6) Case Study:
The globalization of Indian economy has led to the establishment of a number of large and medium firms as licensing was not necessary. This resulted in production of a number of goods, more than the demand in some cases. Consequently, some small scale units which were receiving Govt. protection became sick. The earlier sick units became mortal. Some examples in this category weretextile units in Ahmedabad, electronic units in Delhi, consumer goods firms in Mumbai, AP Lightings, Anantapur, steel melting units in Hindupur, paper mills in Coastal Andhra and leather units in Chennai. Globalization resulted in the entry of a number of MNC’s in India through exports, joint ventures etc. in the addition, U.S.A and Malaysia dumped cooking oil, steel, electronic products etc. The European countries exported milk and other agro-based products. These factors created a slump in the market due to excess supply. Further the decline in the employment opportunities affected the purchasing power of the middile class consumers adversely.
This created like China, S.Korea produced goods at a cheaper rate than India. This created a havoc in the market. The policy of globalization was critisized by some. Other quarters of the industry felt that Indian business and industry should learn management techniques and focus on high productivity and low cost.
In the light of above answer the following questions:
1) Is globalization desirable for the Indian economy? Why?
2) How globalization will benefit the Indian Consumers?
3) Identify the key areas where in the Indian manufactures need to improve to enable them to compete internationally.