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Introduction to International Businesss

1. Define 'International Business'. Explain fundamental differences between domestic business operation and International business operation using business characteristics.(04) 2. State the objectives of International Business. Give an overview of various methods of doing International Business with suitable practical examples.(06) 3. What are various strategies available for entry and operation in International Business? Give suitable examples for every strategy.(04) 4. "International Business is more complex and different from domestic business". Explain the difference by using ton functional parameters.(05) 5. Export or Physical movement of goods and services alone cannot justify International Business. If so, discuss other modes of International Business with examples.(05) 6. Why do companies & the countries enter into International business, when the opportunities exist in the domestic business?(08) 7. What is International Business? State and explain the forces that are helping internationalization of business. Can it be said that International Business has not only encouraged global growth and prosperity but has also resulted in creation of international financial instability. Explain with examples.(07) 8. By using appropriate examples, explain various method of entry into international business.(07) 9. Write short note(07) a. EMU b. TRIPS c. US recession and its impact on india d. Reasons for increased M&A activities of companies from BRICS countries.

2. PEST Factor and impact on I.B

1. Risks arc inevitable in International Business. The success is totally depending on the techniques of handling, risks at every stage. Justify with examples.(06) 2. Define country risk and state, how political and economic risk associated with a country can be evaluated?(07)

3. Investment Management I.B

1. Developing countries welcome FDI as a part of reform process. Discuss the advantages to both the investor and the country of destination. Enumerate the risk factors which an investor takes into account before deciding to invest.(04) 2. Multinationals and FDIs have become an integral part of developing economies like India. State the merits and demerits of permitting MNCs nad FDIs from international experiences witnessed by few nations during the previous decade.(05) 3. State the advantages and disadvantages of FDI to the home and host country? List out the problems faced by MNEs in the home country and the problems faced by host country due to MNEs.(06) 4. Why is FDI considered important for developing countries. What are the factors that contribute to the growth of FDI or FII investments in an economy? In your view among the two, which type of investment is better for india and why?(07)

4. Multinational Corporations
1. Multinational Corporations are the necessary evils specially for developing countries. Discuss the above statement with reference to strategic models generally adopted by MNCs.(04) 2. Appreciation of Rupee had created trouble for india exporters and certain companies. State and explain how pharma exports companies and BPO/KPO sector companies can deal with this scenario.(07)

5. Globalization
1. Any indigenous organisation has potential to become global organisation in todays business environment. Explain sequential steps which are prerequisites to emerge as global corporation with practical Illustrations.(04) What is the meaning of globalization? Categorize manufacturing and service sectors of India having global competitive advantages.(06) What is Globalization? How do global organization emerge to enjoy global leadership in their Business? Give relevant illustrations from Global Organization?(08)

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6. International Organisations and their role in I.B

1. State general agreements incorporated in WTO and discuss their impact on India industry and trade with special focus on sectors.(04) 2. "WTO aims at removing non tariff barriers and reducing tariff barriers". If so, critically evaluate achievements and problem areas, which WTO has to encounter Inorder to succeed in the above objective.(05) 3. WTO was formed to foster International Trade. State principle objectives of WTO and list at least 10 activities monitored by WTO. Discuss the impact of WTO on India find other developing nations with special reference to Hong Kong Ministerial Conference.(06) 4. Discuss major objectives, agreements & achievements of WTO & the issues encountered by WTO at the end of Doha round?(08)

1. Regional Trade Agreement and Free Trade Agreement

1. Write short notes on(06) a) Explain salient features of any two Regional Trade Agreements (RTA). b) Discuss general characteristics of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

2. Answer any two of the following(05) a) Doing business with expanded Europe. b) Doing business with ASEAN. c) Doing business with China. 3. NAFTA is emerging as an effective trade partner for India despite of global slowdown if so, categories major sectors & business opportunities for Indian business houses to prosper in future in the NAFTA bloc.(08)

8. International trade theories Theories and relevance in I.B

1. "Classical international trade theories are losing their relevance in today's international trade". Discuss.(04) 2. Explain with practical illustrations 'International Product life cycle theory' propounded by Raymond Vernon. Discuss similarities and contrast aspects of PLC theory with David Ricardo's two product and two-country model. (05) 3. Write short notes on:a) David Ricardo' s Two Country - Two Product Theory, b) Purchasing Power Parity Theory.(06) 4. Modern trade theories are essential for formulating business strategies at macro level in companies Discuss in detail only relevent three trade theories.(2008) 5. In your opinion which contemporary international trade theory is most relevant and practical for the purpose of explaining the reasons for growth in world trade? Give reasons for your answer?(2007) 6. Discuss any two of the international issues: (05) a) Intellectual Properly Rights. b) Current trends and application of Purchase Power Parity theory. c) G 20 and impact on India's foreign trade.

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International HR Strategies

1. Emunerate all the challenges encountered by global human resources division

operating in a cross border business environment.(08)

Trade Thries and relevance in I.Ballen Modern trade theories are essential for formulating business strategies at macro level

in companies Discuss in detail only relevent three trade theories.(2008) In your opinion which contemporary international trade theory is most relevant and practical for the purpose of