DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Second Semester
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
(2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year only)
(English Medium Only)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are the forms of international business?
2. What is the procedure and documents required for
availing credit insurance?
3. Why do companies go global?
4. What are the vital components of contracts during
Technology Collaboration Agreements?
5. Write notes on countervailing duties.
6. What is World Intellectual Proper Organization (WIPO)
and what are its functions?
7. What are the limitations to technology transfer to Indian
firms by MNCs in spite of FDI?
8. Write notes on Foreign Portfolio Investment.
Sub. Code
24
DE-894
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the reasons for the growth of international
business.
10. Explain the requirements of commercial documents for
export.
11. How does FDI helps in accelerating the rate of economic
growth of the host country? What are the limitations of
FDI?
12. Explain the critical stages of negotiating cross-cultural
negotiating process during foreign collaborations.
13. What are the aims and purpose, fundamental
principles of ASEAN, objectives of NAFTA, basic
principles of SAPTA.
14. Explain the role of IMF in promoting global business.
15. Briefly explain the procedural formalities involved in
shipment of export cargo.