DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A.(TM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Second Semester
GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MNCs
(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. What is contagion effect?
2. Describe the features of small Exporters policy.
3. Enumerate the factors that influence FDI.
4. Write short notes with an example on: Indian joint
ventures abroad.
5. Describe the controversial provisions in the TRIPs.
6. What are the objectives and main features of WIPO?
7. Distinguish between tariff barriers and non—tariff
barriers.
8. What is Foreign Portfolio investment and what are its
routes?
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Explain how would you classify international business?
10. Discuss the procedural custom formalities required
during shipment of export Cargo.
11. Discuss the capital budgeting techniques with formalities
required during shipment of export cargo.
12. Explain the process of negotiating foreign collaboration.
13. Briefly describe the procedure to settle dispute under
WTO.
14. Describe the achievements of IMF.
15. Explain the organizational structure of MNCs.
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