Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2014






MS-97: International Business






School of Management Studies
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI 110 068





MS-97

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-97
Course Title : International Business
Assignment Code : 97/TMA/SEM-II/2014
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31
st
October, 2014 to
the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Select any two trade theories and analyze the applicability of these theories in todays
context.

2. Describe the main features of MNCs. Critically evaluate the relationship between MNCs
and host countries.

3. Analyse the issues and objectives on the code of conduct of Transnational Corporations
(TNCs).

4. Discuss the impact of FDI inflows in developing countries and the implications of FDI on
National Income and employment in the host economies.

5. Discuss how the MNEs try to develop and maintain commitment of individual managers.
Give examples.