DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What do you understand about international business
environment?
2. State the classification of international business.
3. What is a multinational corporation? State its
organisation.
4. Write a brief note on ASEAN.
5. Explain the dispute settlement under WTO.
6. What is TRIMS? What are the essential features of
TRIMS?
7. State the objectives of UNCTAD.
8. What is NAFTA? What are its objectives?
Sub. Code
13
DE-399
2
Ws 5
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Define international business. State its concept and
classifications.
10. Describe the strength and regulations of MNCs.
11. State the functions of international institutions.
12. Briefly explain the term UN code of conduct of transfer of
technology.
13. Describe the role of commercial arbitration in settlement
of disputes in international business.
14. Briefly explain the environmental aspects in
international business.
15. Explain the effects of anti-dumping and countervailing
duties.