TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO – 01
Course Title : International Business Environment
Assignment Code : IBO – 01/TMA/2018-19
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions.
1. Why is transfer of technology required? Describe various non-equity forms of
technology transfer by TNCs and Small and Medium Enterprises.
(5+15)
2. (a) Describe the problems of developing countries related to the world trade.
(b) Examine the impact of Regional Economic Grouping.
(10+10)
3. a) All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts. Discuss with
examples.
b) A seller can not convey a better title than that at his own. Discuss and describe
the exceptions of this rule.
4. Comment on the following:
(i) There is no relevance of international business environment.
(ii) There has been no effect of globalization on the world economy.
(iii) The Asian Development Bank does not give special attention to the needs of
the smaller or less developed countries.
(iv) There are no difference between ethical dilemmas and ethical lapses.
(10+10)
(5x4)
5. Write short notes on the following:
(i) UNCTAD and Commodities
(ii) Areas of International Trade Disputes
(iii) Business and Social Responsibility
(iv) Convention on International Trade in endangered species of wild Fauna and
Flora (CITES)