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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE | SPRING 2015 |
PROGRAM | MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2 |
SUBJECT CODE & NAME | MB0053 –International Business Management |
BK ID | B1724 |
CREDIT & MARKS | 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS |
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
1 | “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement and list the benefits of globalization. | ||
Discuss the statement | 6 | 10 | |
Listing the benefits | 4 | ||
2 | Discuss the role of demographic environment in international business. | ||
Demographic environment | 10 | 10 | |
3 | Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations. | ||
Regional integration | 3 | 10 | |
types | 7 | ||
4 | Write short note on:
a) Foreign currency derivativesb) bases of international tax systems |
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a) meaning and role of foreign currency | 5 | 10 | |
derivatives | 5 | ||
b) bases of international tax system | |||
5 | Strategic planning involves allocation of resources to firms to fulfil their long term goals. What are the types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up |
planning. | |||
Types of strategic planningTop-down vs bottom-up planning | 55 | 10 | |
6 | Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method and why? | ||
The modes of payment Safest mode | 82 | 10 |
ASSIGNMENT
Drive | SPRING 2015 |
Program | MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBA – SEM 4PGDBMN/ PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/ PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN – SEM 2 |
Subject code & name | MB0052- Strategic Management and Business Policy |
Book ID | B1699 |
Credit and Max. Marks | 4 credits; 60 marks |
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
1 | What is strategy? Explain some of the major reasons for lack of strategic management in some companies? | 10 | |
Meaning of strategy | 3 | ||
Reasons for lack of Strategic management | 7 | ||
2 | Explain the following:
(a) Core competence(b) Value chain analysis |
10 | |
(a) Core competence | 5 | ||
(b) Value chain analysis | 5 | ||
3 | Describe in brief the following environmental factors which a business strategist considers:(a) Political factors
(b) Technology |
10 | |
(a) Description of Political factors | 5 | ||
(b) Description of Technology as an environmental factor | 5 | ||
4 | Write a brief note on Turnaround strategy. | 10 |
Brief note on Turnaround strategy | 10 | ||
5 | DefiŶe the terŵ ͚strategic alliaŶce͛. What are its characteristicsand objectives? | 10 | |
DefiŶitioŶ of the terŵ ͚strategiĐ alliaŶĐe͛ | 2 | ||
Characteristics of strategic alliance | 4 | ||
Objectives of strategic alliance | 4 | ||
6 | Write short notes on the following:a) Competitive advantage
b) Porter͛s Coŵpetitive threat ŵodel |
10 | |
a) Competitive advantage | 5 | ||
ďͿ Porter͛s Coŵpetitive threat ŵodel ;Five ForĐes ŵodelͿ | 5 |
ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE | SPRING 2015 |
PROGRAM | MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDFMN (SEM 2) |
SUBJECT CODE & NAME | MF0015 & INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
BK ID | B1759 |
CREDIT & MARKS | 4 Credits, 60 marks |
Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
1 | Discuss the goals of international financial management | ||
Goals | 10 | 10 | |
2 | In foreign exchange market many types of transactions take place. Discuss the meaning and role of forward, future and options market. | ||
Forward market | 3 | 10 | |
Future | 3 | ||
options | 4 | ||
3 | Thousands of years back the concept of bartering between parties was prevalent, when the concept of money had not evolved.Explain on counter trade with examples | ||
Introduction of counter trade | 3 | 10 | |
Explanation of Different forms of counter trade | 5 | ||
Examples | 2 | ||
4 | There are different techniques of exposure management. One is the Managing Transaction Exposure and the other one is the managing operating exposureSo you have to explain on both Managing Transaction Exposure and Managing Operating Exposure. |
Explanation of Managing transaction exposure Explanation of Managing operating exposure | 55 | 10 | |
5 | There is a country risk involved every time an MNC operates in a different country. Discuss the two approaches to country risk management. | ||
2 approaches | 5*2 | 10 | |
6 | Write short note on:
a. American Depository Receipts(ADR)b. Portfolio |
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Explanation of ADR Explanation of portfolio | 55 | 10 |
DRIVE | SPRING 2015 |
PROGRAM | MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDFMN (SEM 2) |
SUBJECT CODE & NAME | MF0018 & INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
BK ID | B1816 |
CREDITS | 4 |
MARKS | 60 |
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks | |
1 | Explain the risk management methods. | |||
Loss control Loss financingInternal risk reduction | 34
3 |
10 | ||
2 | An organization is a legal entity which is created to do some activity of some purpose. There are elements of a life insurance organization. Explain the elements of life insurance organization. | |||
Important activities Internal organization Distribution system Functions of the agent | 23
2 3 |
10 | ||
3 | Insurance is the most important industry. Elaborate the different types of mediclaim and liability policies. | |||
Explanation of all 5 types of mediclaim policies Explanation of all 6 types of liability policies | 55 | 10 | ||
4 | Give short notes on : Pricing objectives.Pricing elements. | |||
Rate computation | ||||
Pricing objectives | 2 | 10 | ||
Pricing elements | 4 | |||
Rate computation | 4 | |||
5 | Explain the creation and application of insurable interest. Give the differences between wagering and insurance. | |||
Creation of insurable interest | 2 | 10 | ||
Application of insurable interest | 3 | |||
Differences between wagering and insurance | 5 | |||
6 | Identify the role of insurance in managing risk financing. Explain the importance of insurance transaction. Discuss in different perspectives of insured and insurer | |||
Role of insurance in managing risk financing | 2 | 10 | ||
Introduction of insurance transaction | 4 | |||
Explanation of different perspectives of insured and insurer. | 4 | |||
DRIVE | SPRING 2015 |
PROGRAM | MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDFMN (SEM 2) |
SUBJECT CODE & NAME | MF0017 & MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES |
BK ID | B1815 |
CREDITS | 4 |
MARKS | 60 |
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks | |
1 | Rating methodology is used by the major Indian credit rating agencies. Explain the main factors of that are analyzed in detail by the credit rating agencies. | |||
Business risk analysis | 2 | 10 | ||
Financial analysis | 2 | |||
Management evaluation | 2 | |||
Geographical analysis | 2 | |||
Regulatory and competitive environment | 1 | |||
Fundamental analysis | 1 | |||
2 | Give the meaning of the concept of venture capital funds. Explain the features of venture capital fund. | |||
Meaning of venture capital funds | 3 | 10 | ||
Features of venture capital funds | 7 | |||
3 | Hire purchase is one of the important concept. There are certain features of hire purchase agreement so explain the points of it. Differentiate between hire purchase and leasing. | |||
Concept of hire purchase | 5 | 10 | ||
Differences between hire purchase and leasing | 5 | |||
4 | Explain the concept of Depository receipts. Write down the difference between American Depository Receipts (ADR) and Global Depository Receipts (GDR) also mention the issues involved in ADR/GDR. | |||
Explanation of Depository Receipts | 4 | 10 | ||
Differences between ADR and GDR | ||||
Issues involved in ADR/GDR | 33 | |||
5 | What is Online Trading? Explain the process of online trading. | |||
Measuring and explanation of Online Trading | 4 | 10 | ||
Explanation of process of Online trading | 6 | |||
6 | Write short notes on: Depository Participants Benefits of Depository Systems | |||
Depository Participants | 5 | 10 | ||
Benefits of Depository Systems | 5 | |||
DRIVE | SPRING 2015 |
PROGRAM | MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBA (SEM 4) PGDFMN (SEM 2) |
SUBJECT CODE & NAME | MF0016 &TREASURY MANAGEMENT |
BK ID | B1814 |
CREDITS | 4 |
MARKS | 60 |
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.No | Questions | Marks | Total Marks | |
1 | Give the meaning of treasury management. Explain the need for specialized handling of treasury and benefits of treasury. | |||
Explanation of treasury managementExplanation of need for specialized handling of treasury Explanation of benefits of treasury | 35
2 |
10 | ||
2 | Explain foreign exchange market. Write about all the types of foreign exchange markets. Explain the participants in foreign exchange markets. | |||
Explanation of foreign exchange markets Explanation of types of foreign exchange marketsExplanation of participants in foreign exchange markets | 25
3 |
10 | ||
3 | Write an overview of risk mitigation. Explain the processes of risk containment. Write about the tools available for managing risks. | |||
Explanation of risk mitigationExplanation of basic steps in a typical risk containment process Explanation of tools available for managing risks | 34
3 |
10 | ||
4 | What is Interest Rate Risk Management (IRRM)? Write the components and features of IRRM. Explain the macro and micro factors affecting interest rate. | |||
Explanation of IRRM | 2 | 10 | ||
Explanation of components and features of IRRM | 5 | |||
Explanation of factors affecting interest rate(Macro and Micro) | 3 | |||
5 | Explain the contents of working capital. Write down the need for working capital. | |||
Explanation of contents of working capital | 5 | 10 | ||
Explanation of need for working capital | 5 | |||
6 | Explain the concepts and benefits of integrated treasury. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury. | |||
Explanation of concepts and benefits of integrated treasury | 6 | 10 | ||
Explanation of advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury | 4 | |||