DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Fourth Semester
IMPORT MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012 2013 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. Critically comment on the 'negative list of imports'.
2. What is counter trade and what are its forms?
3. Who is an average adjuster and what is his role?
4. What precautions are to be taken by authorized dealers
while handling import documents?
5. What are the methods of dealing foreign exchange risks?
6. What are the main categories of balance of payments?
7. Enumerate the circumstances under which imported
goods can be unloaded?
8. What are the features of forward contracts?
Sub. Code
42
DE-3817
2
Sp 1
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the major provisions of imports with respect to
the new import policy.
10. Discuss the modes of settlement of import trade
transactions.
11. Discuss the duties and responsibilities of shipping agent.
12. Discuss the requirements to retire import bills under
Letter of Credit.
13. Explain the different types of exchange rates related to
imports.
14. Explain any five world trade indicator indices.
15. Enlist the documents that are to be duly supported
during insurance claims.