SEMESTER 4 – IB
SEM 4 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (IB) FALL 2013
IB0015- Foreign Trade of India
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Analyze the direction of India’s foreign trade since 2001.How has the direction of export and import affected our foreign trade.
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Overall picture of changes in direction of trade
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10
2
Write short notes on:
a)European Union
b)APEC
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a) countries and formation of EU
b) countries and formation of APEC
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5
10
3
Discuss the current situation of FDI in India. List the sectors where 100% FDI id permitted.
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FDI in India
Sectors permitted
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3
10
4
Discuss the salient features of India’s Foreign trade policy 2009-14.
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Foreign trade policy
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10
5
Explain the meaning and objectives of FEMA. Who is an authorized person according to its rules?
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Meaning
Objectives
Authorized person
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3
4
10
6
What are the major differences between forward and future contracts? What do you mean by currency option?
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Differences
Currency options
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4
10
IB0016 —International Logistics and Distribution management
1
Write a note on the difference between national and international logistics. Describe the role of global logistics operator in global trade.
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difference
Role
5
5
10
2
Analyse and discuss market-accommodation flow with respect to operational, planning and control and behavioural context.
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Analysis of market accommodation flow in: Operational
Planning and control
Behavioral
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3
3
10
3
Write short notes on:
a) Bulk cargo
b) Container vessel
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a) Meaning and examples of bulk cargo
b) meaning and types of container vessels
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6
10
4
How is ocean liner conferences formed? What are the types of liner associations?
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Ocean liner conference
Types of liner conference
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5
10
5
What are logistics intermediaries? Explain the different types of intermediaries and their strategic approaches.
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Meaning
3
10
Functions
Types
3
4
6
Describe the various measures that must be taken while transporting the hazardous materials.
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Safety measures for hazardous materials
10
10
IB0017 —International Business Environment and International Law
1
What are the different types of economic systems? Why is economic environment important to analyze. Explain with examples.
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Economic systems
Importance of Economic environment
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4
10
2
Discuss the process of international negotiation. Elaborate on any 2 different styles of negotiating.
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Process
2 styles of negotiating
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4
10
3
Evaluate various elements involved in a contract.
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Essential elements of valid contract
10
10
4
Write short notes on:
a) Corporate governance
b)Articles of Association
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a) Meaning and objectives of corporate governance
b) meaning and contents of AoA
5
5
10
5
Elaborate on the roles of:
a)WTO
b)EXIM bank of India
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a)Functions of WTO
b)Functions of EXIM bank
5
5
10
6
What is international taxation and what are its principles? Analyze global taxation environment.
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International taxation
Principles
3
3
10
Global taxation environment
4
IB0018 — Export-Import Finance
1
Explain the risk involved in Documentary Bills in case of export. What is Bill of Exchange and name the parties involved in a bill of exchange.
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Risks in documentary credit
Meaning of B/E
parties
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3
2
10
2
Discuss the various UCP 600 provisions relating to standard for examination of documents under credit.
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provisions
10
10
3
Distinguish between pre-shipment finance and post shipment finance. Discuss the RBI guidelines regarding post shipment finance.
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Difference
Guideline
5
5
10
4
Write short notes on:
a) letter of credit
b)Import financing
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Meaning and role of L/C
Meaning and methods of import financing
5
5
10
5
Explain the meaning of ECB. Discuss the RBI guidelines, for ECB under Automatic Route, relating to amount and maturity.
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Meaning
RBI guidelines
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6
10
6
What is ECGC? Explain Commercial and Political Risks covered under ECGC Policies.
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Meaning
Risks covered
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