last 5 years papers

M. B. A. (2 years) (Third Semester)

EXAMINATION, Dec., 2004


Note : Attempt Five questions in all, selecting at least one questionfrom each unit
Each questions carry Equal marks

Before answering the question-paper candidates should ensure that they haye been supplied to
correct and complete question-paper. Complaints in this regard, if any will not be entertained after the examination.

UNIT-1
1. What is the nature of International Business Environment? Discuss its components & point out its factors which produces changes in international business environment.
2. Explain the following ,:
(a) Streams of International Business
(b) Global trends in International investment

UNIT-2
3. What is the' nature of the legal environment of International Busines? Explain the legal recourse available in resolving international business disputes.
4. Is political risk analysis a part of Country Risk Analysis? 'Explain. How would you evaluate and manage Political Risk ?

UNIT-3

5.Explain various type of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. Discuss the role of WTO in this regard.
6. What are International Commodity Agreements ? Discuss in detail their types and objectives.

UNIT-4
7.How does international monetary system operate? Explain the objectives & functining of Internatinal Monetary System.
8. Write a detailed note on Euro-Markets and their working. Discuss the influence, if any, of European Monetary System on Euro-Markets.


M. B. A. (2 years) (Third Semester)EXAMINATION, Dec., 2005
Note : Attempt Five questions in all, selecting at least one questionfrom each unit
Each questions carry Equal marksBefore answering the question-paper candidates should ensure that they haye been supplied to correct and complete question-paper. Complaints in this regard, if any will not be entertained after the examination.

UNIT-1
1.write a detail note on the Economic & Political Environment in the control of International Business.
2 Enumerate and explain the major indicators of country risk.
UNIT-2
3. The maintenance of exchange rate value of the currency is said to depend on the monetary authorities. What might the monetary authorities do to a currency that would cause its value to drop ?
4. Discuss the major development in the area of international trade over the last decade.
UNIT-3

5Explain the purchasing power parity theory of exchange rate determination. Is the theory relevant in real world situation ?
6. Discuss the major functions and activities of IFC. Do you think IFC has been able to fulfil its
objectives ? Comment.

UNIT-4

7."Regional tradipg agreements are creatings new obstactes In the evolutions of a fair and Just international trading system." Agree or disagree? Elaborate.
8. Identify the competitive advantages that lead companies to prefer one mode of international
expansion over another with suitable examples.


Paper- International Trade Theory & Practices
M. B. A. (2 years) (Third Semester)EXAMINATION, Dec., 2005
Note : Attempt Five questions in all, selecting at least one questionfrom each unitEach questions carry Equal marksBefore answering the question-paper candidates should ensure that they haye been supplied to correct and complete question-paper. Complaints in this regard, if any will not be entertained after the examination.

UNIT-1

1. Explain the importance of international trade in world economy. What changes have taken place in the' commodity composition of international trade ?
2. How does a country benefit from international trade? What is trade equilibrium? How can it be achieved?

UNIT-2
3. What are the basic differences between free trade and protection ? Which of two aiternaive should India have and why?
4. Explain the concept and advantages of international economic integration. In what forms can international economy be integlated "

UNIT-3

5.Explain the concept and objectives of 1fee trade zones. Also discuss their contribution to world trade of India.
6. What is the logic of state trading ? What are the main commodities covered under canalized trade in India ? Highlight the problems involved in state trading.

UNIT-4
7. Write a detailed note on composition and trends of India's exports since 1991. How can India's share of world be increased ?
8. Discuss the role of WTO informulation of India's Exim Policy. How can trade liberalisation benefit exporters ?

Paper- International Business Environment
M. B. A. (2 years) (Third Semester)EXAMINATION, Dec., 2005
Note : Attempt Five questions in all, selecting at least one questionfrom each unitEach questions carry Equal marksBefore answering the question-paper candidates should ensure that they haye been supplied to correct and complete question-paper. Complaints in this regard, if any will not be entertained after the examination.

UNIT-1
1. Summarize the globalisation debate. what are the major interest groups in the world economy.
2. Outline the major determinants of cultural values and discuss how these give rise to norms of
behaviour that affect business activities.

UNIT-2
3. Explain why the reform of formal institutional constraints is not sufficient to lower uncertainties and transactions cost.
4. Identify and evaluate the sources of conflict between pressures on companies to operate globally and the desires of governments to regulate companies and their activities within their borders.

UNIT-3

5. Explain the main elements of exchange rate determination and discuss why is it thought to be
impossible to forecast short-run movements in exchange rate.
6 Discuss in detail the implications for international monetary system of the possible development of the euro as a major world currency

UNIT-4
7. Outline the static and dynamic effects of a customs union and explain why regional integration blocs composed of small economies are unlikely to be economical1y beneficial.
8.Discuss the concept of social responsibility in the context of International business.


MBA 2 Yr. IInd Semester (NS)
International Business (2208)

Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question
from each of the four units in section A and Q. No.9
in section B which is compulsory .
SECTION-A
UNIT I
1. Explain various modes of International Business
2. Critically examine Purchasing Power Parity theory of exchange rate.
UNIT-2
3. Explain the impact of FDI on Home & Host Countries.
4. Exlain the control mechanism in International Business.
UNIT-3
5. What is a distribution channel ? List the main types of
distribution channels.
6. Explain the various pricing strategies available to an
international firm.
UNIT-4

7.Explain the cross cultural challenges in international
business. How can they be managed?
8. Explain the nature and source of business ethics. How
does a firm manage its ethics
SECTION-2

Read the following case carefully and answer the
questions that follow:
As the US shows definite signs of recession, Indian
suppliers to retailers like Wal-Mart, Target and Gap are
feeling the heat. New orders are difficult to come by, &
profits are down. TVS group MD Britto M Joseph says
that business is down by around 15% since the recession.
The company has big clients such as Wal-Mart Stores
Inc & Target Inc in the US & Tesco, UK's largest retailer.
They are facing lower demand from customers and so
are hardly placing new orders" says Mr. Joseph. His
company is already bearing the brunt of the rise in rupee
and the rise in cotton prices. Besides, Target and WalMart
want him to sell at lower prices.
"Gap Inc has ordered lesser than what it did last year"
affirms Gokaldas Exports MD Rajender Hinduja. The
company is India's largest garment exporter with clients
like Gap Inc. Mr. Hinduja says that Gap has also been
negotiating for a lower selling price from Gokaldas. They
are ready to buy the same volumes but want it a lower
price than last year."
Gokaldas exports earn more than 96% of its revenue from
exports to global brands such as Tommy Helfijee, Nike
& Adidas and to large retailers such as Gap Inc. It employs
over 54000 people in 46 factories and is among the largest
employer in garment business." The orders are down
around 20% as a whole from the large US retailers and
so are the profits," affirms Apparel Export Promotion
Council director R Balaji. He says that because of
recession followed by the rupee rise, players like Gokaldas
were better prepared. Till last year, before the rise in rupee
started pinching and US recession set in, business was
good. Wal-Mart, Target and Gap Inc; three of the largest
retailers were also actively sourcing from TVS and
Gokaldas. Blackstone picked up a 50.1 % stake in
Gokaldas. Mr. Joseph is somehow coping with a big buyer
in the form of Tescos, the UK retail giant." That has offset
some of the losses one had had tl "cur" he says. Gokaldas
has offset this by being able to supply to European clients
at the same or higher prices than last year. However
cautions Hinduja" Even the market might slow down
given the US recession". Mr. Bala Ji points out another
trend - moving the processing units to rural areas - to
get lower production costs and supplying to the booming
domestic market to players like Reliance. Mr. Joseph
agrees that the domestic market is offsetting a part of the
losses.
(i) What is the main problem faced by Indian garment
exporters?
(ii) Mention the various causes of rising rupee.
(iii) Which measures have been taken by major exporters
to tackle the present problem ?
(iv) What has been done by Indian goyernment to help
exporters?
(v) Give main features of recession.