M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF MNCs
(2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the concepts of MNCs and TNCs.
2. Explain the acquisition strategies used by MNCs.
3. Explain the need for Good Corporate Governance.
4. What do you mean by Strategic Leadership?
5. Explain the role of location in strategizing MNCs.
Section B 10 50)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
6. What do you understand by corporate governance?
How is it used to monitor and control manager's
strategic decisions?
Or
What do you mean by Strategic Leadership?
Explain the key strategic leadership actions.
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652401
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7. What is meant by Strategic Management Process?
What are the different factors that needs to be
Considered during this process?
Or
What is strategic entrepreneurship? How do firms
develop innovations through cross functional teams?
8. Explain briefly the emergence and growth of MNCs.
Or
Explain the Concept of Business Process
Outsourcing with a suitable example
9. What do you mean by acquisition? Discuss the
acquisition strategies used by MINCs.
Or
Who are the stakeholders? How can we classify
them?
10. Examine the benefits and problems posed by MNCs
for the host and source country.
Or
Discuss the different international strategies by
which MNC can operate. Bring out the merits and
limitations of each.
Section C x 10 10)
Compulsory.
11. What is an entrepreneur and in entrepreneurial mindset?
What is entrepreneurial opportunities and how are
they important for firms competing in 21st century
competitive landscape?
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