DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
First Semester
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define international business environment and
differentiate between micro and macro environments
2. What is the importance of inter-cultural communication
in business?
3. Write a note on 'political risks'?
4. What are the benefits of multilateral investment
agreements?
5. What are the features of emerging market economy?
6. What is the relevance of ecological environment to
international business?
7. Enumerate the business prospects at firm level/corporate
level due to globalization.
8. Enumerate the ethical codes to be followed by companies
active in international trade.
Sub. Code
14
DE-3803
2
wk10
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the effects of geographic environment on
international business.
10. Explain how Socio-cultural aspects can impact
international business environment.
11. Write a note on the instruments used by the government
to control trade?
12. Discuss the nature and types of international investment
due to economic globalization and liberalization.
13. Explain any five major problems of developing economies.
14. Discuss the threats to bio-diversity in result of
international business development.
15. Discuss the unethical marketing issues involving MNCs.
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