DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Second Semester
GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MNCS
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 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. Describe the factors influencing international business.
2. What are the types of letters of credit?
3. Mention few main limitations in transfer of technology to
Indian firms.
4. What does 'Level Playing Field' imply?
5. Write short notes on
Anti-dumping duty and
Countervailing duties.
6. What are the functions of MIGA?
7. What are the basic types of regional economic
integration?
8. What is the concept of Trade Block?
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SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the routes to foreign technology transfer.
10. Explain the services rendered by ECGC in export credit
insurance.
11. Describe any three theories explaining emergence of
MNCs in world economy.
12. Explain the various strategic modes of foreign
collaboration.
13. What are the basic principles of SAPTA and its
benefits to SAARC countries?
What is NAFTA and why was it formed?
14. Describe the facilities provided by World Bank to member
countries.
15. What are the various instruments of international trade
policy.
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