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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)

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(5×4)TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : IBO – 02

Course Title : International Marketing Management

Assignment Code : IBO – 02/TMA/2018-19

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1) A) Distinguish between the following:

i) International Marketing and Multinational Marketing

ii) Probability Sampling and Non-probability Sampling

(2x5)

B) Write short notes on the following:

iii) EPRG Orientation

iv) International Promotion Mix

(2x5)

2) Explain the various steps involved in the international market selection.

(20)

3) Differentiate between product standardization and adaption in the internal marketing. Evaluate

the various factors of standardization and adaptation, and suggest the conditions under which

each of them is applicable.

(5+15)

4) “Compared with products, marketing of services posses distinctive challenges to international

marketers”. Explain why it is so. Enumerate the barriers to international marketing of services.

(8+12)

5) Explain the key decisions in international marketing communications.

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(20)TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : IBO – 03

Course Title : India’s Foreign Trade

Assignment Code : IBO – 03/TMA/2018-19

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1. What is the meant by balance of payments? How is it classified? Explain salient features

of India’s balance of payments?

(4+4+12)

2. Describe various constraints hampering effective export promotion efforts in India.

(20)

3. “The gems and jewellery sector is one of the highest foreign exchange earners for the

country.” Elaborate.

(20)

4. Comment on the following statements;

(a) The chemical industry has recorded an impressive growth in exports during the last

few years.

(b) India can emerge as a major tourist attraction based on its cultural heritage.

(c) In recent years, India and Japan discovered that each offered opportunities to the other

in the realization of its economic growth.

(d) ASEAN region is important to India due to several reasons.

(4×5)

5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) India and world trade

(b) Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

(c) India’s competitive advantages in export of services.

(d) Trade prospects between India and West Asia.

(4×5)TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

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Course Code : IBO – 04

Course Title : Export Import Procedures and Documentation

Assignment Code : IBO – 04/TMA/2018-19

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1. a) Do you think that from a practical point of view it is easier for an exporter to implement

an FOB contract? Discuss with example and explain the legal implications of FOB and

CIF contracts.

b) Describe the general conditions in export contracts. (10+10)

2. a) What do you mean by letter of credit? Describe the details included in letter of credit.

b) Explain different kinds of letter of credit. (10+10)

3. Why should the export goods be insured? Describe various types of losses under cargo

insurance with examples. (5+15)

4. Comment on the following statements:

a) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has no role in business.

b) From the exporter’s point of view, advance payment is free from any kind of credit or

transfer risks.

c) Under bare - boat charter the ship owner do not let out the bare ship for a period of

time.

d) In India, government corporations have not been established to supplement the export

effort. (5x4)

5. Write short notes on the following:

i) Port procedures

ii) Exchange control regulations concerning imports

iii) Chartering practice

iv) Duty drawback scheme (5x4)TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)

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Course Code : IBO-05

Course Title : International Marketing Logistics

Assignment Code : IBO-05/TMA/2018-19

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1. (a) Discuss the various types of surcharges that are usually levied on the basic freight rates.

(b) How is the time charter different from bare boat charter? (10+10)

2. What is economic exposure? Explain the method of market initiative as a hedging technique of

economic exposure. (20)

3. Differentiate between the following:

(a) Ship Owner’s Lien and Maritime Lien

(b) Air transport and Rail Transport

(c) Heavy Lift Surcharge and Long Lift Surcharge

(d) Re-order Level (ROL) and Re-order Quantity (ROQ) (5x4)

4. Write short notes on the following

(a) ABC Technique

(b) Tank Container

(c) Voyage Charter

(d) International Chamber of Commerce (5x4)

5. Briefly comment on the following:

(a) Cross subsidization is the characteristics feature of the liner freight.

(b) Bill of Lading is a document of title to goods.

(c) Application for registration is made by the ship owner.

(d) Controlling inventories are vital in the logistics activity mix. (5x4)TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

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Course Code : IBO – 06

Course Title : International Business Finance

Assignment Code : IBO – 06/TMA/2018-19

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1. Discuss the main function of the IMF. Explain and compare the gold standard Bretton

woods systems. (8+12)

2. (a) Discuss the Forex Market structure in India.

(b) Evaluate the developments in the Forex Market in India? (10+10)

3. (a) Explain what kind of risks in Foreign Exchange are faced by the MNCs.

(b) Explain the mechanism of money market hedge for accounts receivables. (10+10)

4. (a) How do you think that cost of capital and capital structure are interrelated?

(b) What factors differentiate the determination of cost of capital and capital for a MNC as

compared to a domestic firm? (10+10)

5. (a) What do you understand by counter trade? Mention few circumstances where counter

trade can be beneficial for a country.

(b) “Letter of Credit makes financing of Receivables easy” – Comment. (10+10