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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. First Semester MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Briefly discuss the nature and scope of management. 2. Explain the difference between procedure and rule. 3. What are the limitations of planning? 4. Define delegation. What are the obstacles to the effective delegation of authority? 5. Explain the factors that determine the span of control. 6. Discuss the process of communication with a suitable example. 7. Explain the various steps involved in control process. 8. What is Benchmarking? Briefly explain the benchmarking process. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Discuss the contribution made by Henry Fayol to management. 10.Explain the various steps in the process of planning. 11.Discuss the various leadership styles with suitable illustrations. 12.Write notes on : (a) (b) (c) Informal organisation. Authority and responsibility. Committees.

13.Define Directing. Why is it important? State the principles of directing. 14.Explain the various techniques of control. 1

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. First Semester MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Bring out the role of managerial economist in decision making. 2. What is elasticity of demand? 3. What do you mean by cost reduction? 4. Write short notes on production function. 5. How will you measure the profit? 6. What is cost volume profit analysis? 7. Define business cycle. Explain the different phases of trade cycle. 8. Distinguish between inflation and deflation. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the nature and scope of managerial economics. 10.Discuss various types of demand. What are the factors that determine demand? 11.Analyse the relationship between cost and output. 12.Critically examine the Cobb-Doughlas production function. 13.What is price discrimination? When it is possible and profitable? 2

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14.Discuss various methods of profit planning and forecasting. 15.Define National income. Explain various methods of measuring national income.

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M.B.A. (I.B) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. First Semester INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Describe the concept of International Business. 2. Explain the features of Multinational Corporations. 3. What is International Commercial Arbitration? 4. Explain briefly the origin and development of UNCTAD. 5. Critically examine the role of Joint Ventures under globalisation. 6. What do you mean by the Anti-dumping duty? 7. What do you mean by Economic Integration? 8. Explain the UN code of conduct of transfer of technology. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 3

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9. Discuss in detail the impact of ASEAN and SAARC on the trading activities of their member states. 10.Explain in detail the procedure for International Commercial Arbitration and drafting of Arbitration Agreements. 11.Discuss the various factors influencing International Business. 12.Why are firms moving towards globalisation? What are the strategies followed by Multinational Companies in maximising their Market Share? 13.What is foreign collaboration? Explain its significance in the liberalised economic environment. 14.Discuss the recent trends in India's Foreign Direct Investment. 15.Discuss the structure, functions and areas of operations of the WTO. 16.

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M.B.A. (International Business) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. First Semester INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Explain the significance of environment in business. 2. What is culture? How does it influence the business environment? 3. What do you mean by political stability? 4. How does political instability affect the business? 5. What is the nature of multilateral agreements?

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8. What are the environmental problems faced by the international community? SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks. 9. Explain the role of business ethics at the global level. 10.Explain the influence environment. of western and eastern styles on global

11.How do international relations determine the business environment? 12.Discuss the role of UNO towards political environment. 13.What are the features of global trade policy? 14.What are the reasons for the growth of world market? How does global environment help them? 15.How does economic development affect the global business environment? 16.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. First Semester QUANTITATIVE METHODS (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

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PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. What do you understand by a linear programming model? What are its limitations? 2. What is meant by sensitivity analysis? 3. Explain the North-West Corner Rule with examples. 4. State some management applications of decision theory. 5. What is a decision tree? What are the advantages of representing a problem in the decision tree format? 6. State the importance of relevant costs for decision making. 7. For a soap company, the fixed costs are Rs. 2,00,000. The variable cost per unit is Rs. 6. The selling price is Rs. 10 per unit. What is the breakeven production? 8. Obtain the dual problem of the following primal LP problem : Minimise Z = 40x1 + 120x2 Subject to the constraints x1 2x2 8 3x1 + 5x2 = 90 15x1 + 44x2 660 x1 0; x2 0. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. What is meant by break even analysis? What are its uses in management? 10.What is meant by Expected Value of Perfect Information (EVPI)? What is the use of EVPI to a manager? 11.There are two alternative projects involving an initial capital outlay of Rs. 10,00,000 each. The life of both the projects is 10 years. The annual cash inflows of each project is as follows :

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Project A Cash inflow Rs. 3,00,000 4,00,000 5,00,000 0.4 0.4 0.2 Probabilit y

Project B Cash inflow Rs. 3,00,000 4,00,000 5,00,000 0.2 0.4 0.4 Probabilit y

Which alternative is better? You may ignore the time value of money. 12.State and explain the steps involved in the Monte-Carlo simulation technique. 13.Solve the following LP problem using Simple method : Maximise Z = 6x1 + 4x2 Subject to the constraints
x1 + x2 720 2x1 + x2 780 x1 320 x1 0; x2 0.

14.A cement factory manager is considering the best way to transport cement from his three manufacturing units P, Q and R to depots A, B, C, D and E. The weekly production and demands along with transportation costs are given below :
Depot A B C D E Supply (tonnes) P Manufacturing centre Q 4 2 1 3 3 2 4 2 4 3 60 35

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5 4 5

2 2 0

4 1 8

4 3 0

40 135

What should be the distribution programme? 15.A person wants to invest in one of the three alternative investment plans : stock, bonds and debentures. It is assumed that the person wishes to invest all funds in one plan only. The payoff matrix based on three potential economic conditions is given below : Economic conditions Alternative Investment Stock Bonds Debentures High Growth (Rs.) 10,000 8,000 6,000 Normal Growth (Rs.) 7,000 6,000 6,000 Slow Growth (Rs.) 3,000 1,000 6,000

Determine the best investment plan : (a) (b) Maximin Maximax.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Second Semester FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) 8

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Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Explain the importance of money measurement concept. 2. State the differences between trial balance and Balance sheet. 3. What are the objectives of financial statement analysis? 4. List out the uses of cash flow statement. 5. What is a master budget? 6. Prepare trading and profit and loss account from the information given below : Rs. Rs. Opening stock 3,600 Rent (factory) 40 0 Purchases 18,26 Rent (office) 50 0 0 Wages 3,620 Sales returns 70 0 Closing stock 4,420 Purchase returns 90 0 Stock 32,00 General expenses 90 0 0 Carriage on 500 Discount to 36 purchases customers 0 Carriage on sales 400 Interest from bank 20 0 7. From the following information, prepare a summarised Balance sheet as at 31st March, 1998 : (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Working capital Rs. 1,20,0000 Reserve and surplus Rs. 80,000 Bank overdraft Rs. 20,000 Assets (Fixed)-proprietary Ratio 0.75 Current ratio 2.5 Liquid ratio 1.5.

8. There are 600 model machines M and N. Prepare a statement of profitability showing the pay back period from the following information : Particulars Machine Machine M N Estimate life (in years) 4 5 Cost of machine (in Rs) 9,000 18,000 9

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Estimated savings in scrap Estimated savings in wages Additional cost of maintenance Additional cost of supervision (Ignore taxation)

Rs . Rs . Rs . Rs .

500 6,000 800 1,200

800 8,000 1,000 1,800

SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Describe the advantages and limitations of accounting. 10.Distinguish between journal and ledger. 11.Describe the significance of funds flow statement. 12.Discuss briefly the ARR method Vs IRR method of evaluation of projects. 13.Balance sheet of M/S Black and White as on 1.1.1998 and were as follows : Balance sheet
Liabilities Creditors Mr. Whites loan Loan from P.N. Bank Capital 1.1.199 31.12.9 Assets 8 8 Rs. Rs. 40,000 44,000 Cash 25,000 Debtors 40,000 50,000 Stock 1,25,00 1,53,00 Machiner 0 0y Land Building 2,30,00 2,47,00 0 0 1.1.98 31.12.19 98 Rs. Rs. 10,000 7,000 30,000 50,000 35,000 25,000 80,000 55,000

31.12.1998

40,000 50,000 35,000 60,000 2,30,00 2,47,000 0

During the year machine costing Rs. 10,000 (accumulated depreciation Rs. 3,000) was sold for Rs. 5,000. The provision for depreciation against machinery as on 1.1.1998 was Rs. 25,000 and on 31.12.1998 Rs. 40,000. Net profit for the year 1998 amounted to Rs. 45,000. You are required to prepare funds (working capital) flow statement. 14.The expenses of budgeted production of 20,000 units in a factory are furnished below Particulars per unit (Rs) Materials 140 Labour 50

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Variable overheads Fixed overheads Variable expenses (Direct) Selling expenses (10% fixed) Distribution expenses (20% fixed) Administrative expenses Prepare floable budget for the production of (a) (b) (c) 16, 000 units 12,000 units Indicate cost per unit at both levels.

40 20 10 26 14 10

15.From the following prepare raw materials purchase budget for January 2009 Materials (unit)
A B C Estimate stock on January 16,000 6,000 24,000 1 Estimate stock on January 20,000 8,000 28,000 31 Estimate consumption Std price per unit Estimate stock an January 1 Estimate stock on January 31 Estimate consumption Std price per unit 1,20,00 44,00 1,32,00 0 0 0 25 p D 5p E 15 p F

2,000 14,00 28,000 0 4,000 16,00 32,000 0 36,000 88,00 1,72,00 0 0 10 p 20 p 30 p

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Second Semester INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (2005 onwards)

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Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Explain the scope of international economics. 2. Explain Samuelson model of international trade theory. 3. Explain the theory of immisersing growth. 4. Enumerate various trade barriers. 5. Distinguish between balance of trade and balance of payment. 6. Explain mint parity theory. 7. Enumerate international debt problems. 8. Explain the significance of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain absolute and comparative cost advantage theories. 10.Differentiate modern theories of international trade from classical theory of international trade. 11.How trade barriers and trade blocks inhibit the growth of international trade? 12.Explain the various determinants of exchange rate. 13.Explain project oriented assistance of world bank to international economic development. 14.Elucidate the disequilibrium in balance of payment. How will you adjust it? 15.Write short notes on : (a) (b) (c) Foreign direct investment. International labour migration Technology transfer.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Second Semester ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. What are the major elements of organisational behaviour? 2. State the features of group dynamics. 3. Briefly explain the leadership styles. 4. Distinguish between Attitude and perception. 5. Enlist the causes for stress. 6. What are the characteristics of power? 7. Distinguish between Organisational culture and Organisational climate. 8. Do you think that organisational development can be achieved in one step. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the basic models of organisational behaviour. 10.What are the industries? financial and non-financial incentives prevailing in

11.Discuss the qualities of a good leader in the context of a business concern. 12.Explain the various sources of stress. Suggest the ways to reduce it. 13

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13.What are the determinants of personality? 14.What do you mean by organisational communication? Discuss its types. Suggest the ways for an effective communication. 15.Will there be any resistance for an organisational change? If so, how will you mange it?

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Second Semester INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE of the following. 1. Write a note on polycentric approach in international marketing. 2. Explain the factors which influence consumer behaviour. 3. There are many processes associated with consumer decision making. Explain. 4. Explain the significance of market segmentation. 5. Explain the factors influencing pricing decisions in international market. 6. The role of advertisement media cannot be under- estimated in international marketing Discuss. 7. Explain the relevance of personal selling as a mode of promotion. 8. Distribution channel plays a key role in marketing. Discuss with illustrations. SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) 14

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Answer any FOUR of the following. 9. Explain the various dimensions in international marketing. 10.Discuss the significance of marketing of services with specific examples. 11.How are traders financially supported in international marketing? 12.Explain the importance of overseas product exhibitions and trade fairs. 13.Give a brief account on intermediaries engaged in international market. 14.Marketing research is a continuous process and indispensable too Discuss. 15.Write a note on the following : (a) (b) (c) Product positioning Packaging Dumping.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. 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. What are the provisions of passing of risk in international sale contract? 2. State the exemption from FTDR Act. 3. What are the procedure for patenting of plant, seeds and drugs? 4. What are the patent regimes under WTO?

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5. Elaborate the violation of trade mark rights and its remedies. 6. What is the purpose of arbitration and its difficulties in India? 7. What are the functions of RBI under FEMA? 8. What are the restriction on capital account and current account transaction? SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Elaborate the obligation of the seller and buyer in International sale contract. 10.Elaborate on the objectives and powers of the central government on import/export license. 11.Describe the working of patent and infringement of patent and surrender, revocation of patent. 12.Elaborate on the effect and prohibition in registration. 13.Elaborate on the conciliation and enforcement of foreign awards. 14.Explain the provisions relating to borrowing and lending in foreign exchange. 15.Detail on the rules of derivative contracts exchange/enforcement/penalties under the FEMA act. in foreign

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Third Semester EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION (2005 onwards)

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Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What are the types of letter of credit? 2. Enlist the documents of preshipment for export. 3. State the difficulties in the shipment of export cargo through air. 4. What is duty draw back? 5. State the procedure of cargo insurance. 6. What are the export incentives available under EPCG scheme? 7. What are commodity boards? 8. What are the benefits availed by 100% EOUs? PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Examine the role of Export promotion councils. 10.Explain the documents regarding export credit. 11.What are the documents used in multimodel transport? 12.Evaluate the procedure for availing export incentives. 13.What are the various policies available in marine insurance? 14.Explain the policies offered by ECGc. 15.What are the functions of organisations in promoting exports?

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Third Semester INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LOGISTICS 17

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(2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Explain the scope of marketing logistics system. 2. Discuss the features of supply chain management. 3. State the role of Ocean Transportation. 4. What are the functions of clearing and forwarding agents? 5. Explain the importance of warehousing in international marketing. 6. Describe the functions of Transchart. 7. Write short note on Air freight rates. 8. Explain the problems in international air transportation. SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the concept and objectives of marketing logistics system. 10.Evaluate the functioning of Shipping Transport. 11.Discuss the different types of intermediaries in shipping transport. 12.Explain the various structural and cargo handling facilities available in ports. 13.Discuss the chartering principles and practices. 14.Explain the recent technological developments in ocean transportation. 15.Enumerate the problems and prospectus of ocean transportation.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Third Semester INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Explain the objectives of international business research. 2. What is Strategic management Research? 3. Why is primary data important than secondary data? 4. Differentiate between questionnaire and interview schedule. 5. What are the advantages of sampling in research? 6. Explain the importance of information system in the international business. 7. Differentiate between BIS and Management Information System. 8. What are the precautions to be taken in interpretation? SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks. 9. Explain the research process. 10.How is product research undertaken in the international business?

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11.Explain important scaling techniques used in social researches. 12.Explain different types of sampling with suitable example. 13.Explain the role of Internet in BIS. 14.What are the steps involved in designing BIS? 15.Discuss the features of BIS for Global Personnel.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Third Semester FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. What is the significance of Foreign exchange in International Trade? 2. What are forward rates? 3. Illustrate Asset Market Model. 4. What is Interest rate parity theory? 5. Give the mechanism of option contracts. 6. Write a note on : (a) Risk shifting and (b) Risk-sharing. 20

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7. Suggest the measures to overcome the inflation risks in foreign exchange. 8. What are VOSTRO and NOSTRO Accounts? PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the major aspects in the organisation of foreign market. 10.Discuss the factors determining the exchange rates. 11.Explain and compare Nominal Effective Exchange Rate and Real Effective Exchange Rate. 12.Discuss the Exchange Rate Strategies. 13.What are the factors affecting forward rates? 14.Analyse the economic consequences of changes in Exchange rates. 15.Explain the various measures adopted in exchange control.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. 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 business ethics and social responsibilities. 2. Write about SWOT Analysis and components of strategies. 21

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3. Explain organizational theories applicable to MNCs. 4. What is environmental scanning and planning? 5. What is strategic formulation and implementation? 6. Explain International Strategic Alliances and Foreign subsidiaries. 7. Define ownership strategy of MNCs. 8. List out temporary strategic alliances. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. List out environmental factors and its influence on strategies. 10.Compare and distinguish SWOT analysis with Portfolio analysis. 11.Strategic Management become so important to today's corporations. Discuss. 12.Define SBU and explain its characteristics. 13.What are the benefits of strategic planning in MNCs? 14.How can a company develop an entrepreneurial culture? 15.Explain about planning for competitive advantage and market leadership.

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M.B.A.(IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Third Semester WORLD RESOURCES (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)

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Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Explain the concept and importance of resource development. 2. Highlight the various Managerial Resources. 3. Explain the features of Mediterranean regions in the world. 4. What are the different types of Farming? 5. Critically examine the role of MNCs in energy project in developing countries. 6. Explain the importance of energy in economic development in nation. 7. Explain the role of petroleum resources in the economic development of developing countries like India. 8. Explain the need for Mineral Resources. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the Dynamic character of World Resources. Also explain the usefulness of the study of resources. 10.Explain the various uses of studying Human environment. 11.Discuss the Dynamic characteristics and scope of Natural Regions. 12.Explain the role of agricultural and allied products in World Trade. 13.Discuss the need for non-conventional energy in the developing countries in Asia. 14.Discuss the various factors must be kept in mind while selecting the location for industries. 15.Discuss the problems and prospects of Cotton Textile Industries.

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M.B.A.(IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. 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. Explain the principle of WTO trading system. 2. Write short notes on regional trading agreements. 3. Elaborate the agreement on Antidumping. 4. Explain the import licensing procedures. 5. Explain briefly on Intellectual property rights. 6. Explain the scope of TRIPS. 7. Explain the concepts of SCM. 8. Explain the emerging issues in technology transfer and trade. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Discuss the difference between GATT and WTO. 10.Explain the role of trade rounds. 11.Explain the various types of subsidies. 12.Explain briefly on GATS. 13.Explain the rules elements and procedures of DSS. 14.Explain the scope and disputes of TRIMS. 15.Explain the effect of WTO in Indian service sectors.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Fourth Semester IMPORT MANAGEMENT (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. What are the advantages of liberalized imports? 2. State the features of capital goods scheme. 3. How will you identify the sources for importing goods? 4. Briefly explain the modes of settlement of import dues. 5. What are the functions of a customs broker? 6. Enlist the insurance documents. 7. What are the implications of exchange rate in import settlement? 8. What are the contents of Balance of Payment? PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Explain the provisions regarding import in the export Import policy of India. 10.Explain the global tender procedures. 11.What is counter trade? Discuss its merits and limitations. 12.What is letter of credit? Explain its types. 13.Discuss the documents involved in customs clearance. 14.Explain the regulations of RBI in making payment for imports. 15.How will you compute the indices of commodity and countries?

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DISTANCE EDUCATION M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Fourth Semester MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. What do you understand by Risk Return Trade off? 2. What are the risks involved in FDIs to our country? 3. Write a note on CAPM. 4. What are the special objectives of international cash management? 5. State the conditions for intercompnay borrowings between two different countries. 6. What are the implications of exchange rate in inventory management? 7. State the functions of Euro commercial paper as a source of finance. 8. What are the functions of international depository receipts? PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. Discuss the features of global financial markets. 10.Discuss the effectiveness of Indias policy on FDI. 11.Explain the techniques of international working capital management. 12.Explain the variables determining the credit policy in international finance. 13.Analyse the factors involved in the estimation of working capital for an MNC.

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14.What are the sources of long term finance? Bring out its merits and demerits? 15.Explain the theories of capital structure of MNCs.

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. Fourth Semester GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (2005 onwards) Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks PART A (5 8 = 40 marks) Answer any FIVE questions. 1. Describe the main functions of an entrepreneur. 2. Entrepreneurship has innovation as its hallmark Discuss. 3. Describe the concept of project and the significance of project objectives. 4. What is a project report? Bring out its various components. 5. Write a note on overseas project. 6. Write short notes on sensitivity and simulation analysis. 7. Discuss the utility of network analysis. 8. What are the features of an entrepreneur? PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions.

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9. Discuss the role of entrepreneurs in the economic development of a country. 10.Analyze the various factors that affect the growth of entrepreneurship in a country. 11.What problems are commonly faced by entrepreneurs while establishing a new project? 12.Give a model report for any business which you propose to launch shortly. 13.Describe the various kinds of international projects 14.What are the institutional supports available for financing project exports? 15.How is risk analysis incorporated in PERT?

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M.B.A. (IB) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2011. 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. What is Portfolio Investment? 2. Differentiate between low-risk and high-risk investment. 3. Write a note on Foreign Direct Investment. 4. Compare GDR and ADR. 5. What are the general agreements to borrow? 6. Outline the functions of World Bank.

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7. Briefly explain the process of portfolio construction. 8. Write a short note on New York Market. PART B (4 15 = 60 marks) Answer any FOUR questions. 9. What is the role of IMF in providing and increasing international liquidity? 10.Describe the functions and achievements of IMF. 11.Discuss the SEBI guidelines and regulations regarding FDI in India. 12.Write note (e) ADB. on : (a) IDR (b) FPI (c) IDA (d) IFC and

13.Explain the procedure regarding NRI investments in India. 14.Enumerate the nature and various instruments of Global Debt Investment. 15.Discuss the nature and features of Global Equity Investment.

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