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Semester - IV
MB0052 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Q1. Describe the role of five major participants in the Strategic Management Process
(SMP) of a company. (Description of the role of 5 participants (BoD, CEO, corporate
planning staff, senior managers and Consultants)
Answer:
Participants in SMP
The fact that the strategic management process involves strategy making at the corporate level,
SBU level and functional level also implies that managers at different levelstop, senior and
middleparticipate in the strategic planning and management process. In addition to the
managers, the board of directors also play a definite role. Many times, management consultants
also play important roles in the strategic planning and management of a company. So, there may
be five major participants in the strategic management process of a company although they may
play quite different roles. The five participants are:
Q2. Differentiate between mission and vision of a company? Explain with examples.
(Meaning and explanation of mission statement with examples, Meaning and explanation
of vision of a company with examples) 5, 5

Answer:
Vision and Mission statements
A well-articulated strategic intent guides the development of goals and helps in inspiring the
employees to achieve targets. It also facilitates in utilizing the intent to allocate resources and in
encouraging team participation. It comprises of the vision and mission statements.
Vision statement
A vision statement defines the purpose and principles of an organization in terms of the values of
the organization. It is a concise and motivating statement that guides the employees to select the
procedures to attain the goals. Vision statement is the framework of strategic planning. A vision
statement describes the
Q3. Explain in detail Porters four generic strategies.
Explanation of Porters generic strategies
(Cost leadership, Focuses cost leadership, differentiation, focused differentiation)
Answer: Porter's Generic Strategies
If the primary determinant of a firm's profitability is the attractiveness of the industry in which it
operates, an important secondary determinant is its position within that industry. Even though an
industry may have below-average profitability, a firm that is optimally positioned can generate
superior returns.
A firm positions itself by leveraging its strengths. Michael Porter has argued that a firm's
strengths ultimately fall into one of two headings: cost advantage and differentiation. By
applying these strengths in either a broad or narrow scope, three generic strategies result: cost
leadership, differentiation, and focus. These strategies are applied at the business unit level. They
are called generic strategies because they are not firm or industry

Q4. Differentiate between core competence and distinctive competence. (Explanation of

core competence with examples, Explanation of distinctive competence with examples) 5, 5
Answer: Core competence
Core competence is a management tool that enables an organization to deliver a unique value to
its customers. Building up core competency becomes essential to gain competitive advantage
because advantages originating from the product-price-performance-tradeoffs are almost shortterm especially when technology keeps on changing. The profits earned by the various business
units can only last through competencies. Core competencies are now more applicable than
before. It depends on how the organizations take advantage of the

Q5. Define the term industry. List the types of industries. How do you conduct an
industry analysis? (Definition of industry , Mentioning the types of industries,
Explanation on conducting industry analysis (including steps to be followed) 3, 2, 5
Answer: Industry
1. The manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, country, region,
or economy viewed collectively, or one of these individually. A single industry is often named
after its principal product; for example, the auto industry. For statistical purposes, industries are
categorized generally according a uniform classification code such as Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC).

Q6. What is meant by structure of an organisation? Describe the five major structural
types or forms of an organisation. (Meaning of structure of an organisation, Description
of the 5 structural types) 2, 8
Answer:
Structure of an Organization
Structure of an organization defines the levels and roles of management in a hierarchical way.
One can also say that an organizational structure spells out the way tasks, functions and
responsibilities are allocated for implementing a policy or strategy. These also imply that an
organizational structure facilitates or constrains how processes and relationships work. An
organizational structure is presented through the organizational
DRIVE- Fall 2014
PROGRAM -MBADS/ MBAFLEX/ MBAHCSN3/ MBAN2 SEM 4 PGDBMN/
PGDENMN/ PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN/ PGDHSMN/ PGDIB/ PGDISMN/ PGDMMN/
PGDOMN/ PGDPMN/ PGDROMN/ PGDSCMN/ PGDTQMN SEM 2
SUBJECT CODE & NAME- MB0053 International Business Management

Q1. Environment scanning is an important part of international business. Explain your

views on this statement and discuss what factors need to be scanned. (Discuss the
statement, factors) 4, 6
Answer:
Environmental scanning is one essential component of the global environmental
analysis. Environmental
monitoring,
environmental forecasting and environmental
assessment complete the global environmental analysis. The global environment refers to the
macro environment which comprises industries, markets, companies, clients and competitors.

Consequently, there exist corresponding analyses on the micro-level. Suppliers, customers and
competitors representing the micro environment of a company are analyzed within the industry

Q2. What is FDI? Why is it considered as the best option for a developing country like
India?
(FDI, benefits) 5, 5
Answer: Foreign Direct Investment
FDI is an important component of a country's national financial accounts. Foreign direct
investment is an investment by foreign investors into the assets of the host countrys structures,
real estate, roads, ports, rail, plants and machinery, equipment, financial institutions such as
opening a new bank/insurance company and sometimes in organisations like investment in
Indian Premier League (IPL) by foreign counties. FDI does not include foreign investment into
Q3. Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this
statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations. (Regional
integration, types) 3, 7
Answer: Regional integration
Regional integration is the process by which two or more nation-states agree to co-operate and
work closely together to achieve peace, stability and wealth. Usually integration involves one or
more written agreements that describe the areas of cooperation in detail, as well as some

Q.4 Write short note on:

a) Licensing
b) Joint venture
a) meaning and examples of licensing
b) meaning and examples of joint venture
Answer: Licensing
Licensing is also an easy, risk free and costless method to enter into vinternational markets.
Licensing operate in a way that it permits another company in the target country to use its
property as a licensee and in exchange, pays a fee or royalty on sales so incurred. The property of
licensor is intangible, such as trademarks, patents, copy rights, technical know-how and
Q5. Explain the Top-down and Bottom-up approach of planning. (Top- down, Bottom-up)
5, 5

Answer:
Top-down planning
Top-down planning is a common strategy that is used for project planning. It helps maintain the
decision making process at the senior level. Goals and allowances are established at the highest
level. Senior-level managers have to be very specific when laying out expectations because the
people following the plan are not involved in the planning process. It is very important to keep
Q6. Discuss the importance of ethics in international business. (Importance of ethics) 10
Answer:
The importance of international business ethics has been rising steadily along with the growth of
international business. Technologies like the Internet have made international business all the
more viable, and many companies can only find the desirable growth and profit they seek by
expan
DRIVE-Fall 2014
PROGRAM-MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6)
MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4) PGDFMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MF0015 & INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
BK ID-B1759
CREDIT & MARKS-4 Credits, 60 marks
Q1. Write short notes on:
a) Measuring exchange rate movements
b) Factors that influence exchange rates
(Measuring exchange rate movements, Factors that influence exchange rates)5,5
Answer.
a) Measuring exchange rate movements
The movement of exchange rates is the result of the combined effect of a number of factors that are
constantly at play. Economic factors, also called fundamentals, are better guides as to how a currency
moves in the long run. Short-term changes are affected by a multitude of factors which may also have to
be examined carefully. Changes in one nation's economy are rapidly transmitted to that nation's trading
partners. These fluctuations in economic activity are reflected almost immediately in fluctuations of
currency values. These changes in exchange rates expose all those firms having export import operations
as also multinationals with integrated cross border production and marketing

Q2. The key component of the financial system is the money market that acts as a fulcrum of
monetary operations. Write down the important points under each category mentioned below.
a) Functions performed by money market
b) International interest rates
c) Standardized Global Market regulations.
(Explanation of important points of functions performed by money market, Explanation of
international interest rates, Explanation of standardized global market regulations)3,3,4
Answer.
a) Functions performed by money market
There are three broad functions that are performed by the money market.
1. For the demand and supply of short term funds, the money market provides an equilibrating
mechanism.
2. It helps the lenders and the borrowers of the short term funds in fulfilling the borrowing and investment
requirements at a competent market clearing price.
Q3. Thousands of years back the concept of bartering between parties was prevalent, when the
concept of money had not evolved. Explain on counter trade with examples
(Introduction of counter trade, Explanation of Different forms of counter trade, Examples) 3, 5, 2
Answer.
Counter trade
When the concept of money had not evolved. A person could give say 100 bags of wheat and get wood or
coal, a certain quantity for cooking. These bartering contracts were between individuals or small
kingdoms. Bartering exists today also but at different level. For example, Iran may give 100 million
barrels of oil to France and get 5000 guns of certain type in exchange. We can say that bartering is
exchange of goods between parties as per agreed terms without the use of money.
Q4. There are different techniques of exposure management. One is the Managing Transaction
Exposure and the other one is the managing operating exposure, So you have to explain on both
Managing Transaction Exposure and Managing Operating Exposure.
(Explanation of Managing transaction exposure, Explanation of Managing operating exposure )5,5
Answer.
Managing transaction exposure
Transaction exposure calculates gains or losses which occur after the current financial compulsions
according to terms of reference are resolved. Taken that the deal would lead to a future inflow or outflow

of foreign currency cash, any unprecedented alterations in rate of exchange amid the period in which
transaction is entered and the time

Q5. Every firm is going on concern, whether domestic or MNC. Explain the techniques of capital
budgeting and the steps to determine cash flows.
(Explanation of techniques of capital budgeting-NPV, IRR , PI , Payback period, Determination of
cash flow)5,5
Answer.
Techniques of capital budgeting-NPV, IRR , PI , Payback period
There are many techniques which can be used to analyze the projects. These techniques can be broadly
classified into discounted cash flow techniques, which include net present value (NPV), internal rate of
return (IRR), profitability index (PI) and discounted payback methods, and non-discounted cash flow
techniques which include payback and accounting rate of return (ARR) methods. The most commonly
and most widely accepted technique is NPV method. We now describe some of these techniques in brief
and NPV method in greater detail.

Q6. Write short note on:

a) American Depository Receipts(ADR)
b) Global Depository Receipts(GDR)
(Explanation of ADR, Explanation of GDR) 5, 5
Answer.
American Depository Receipts(ADR)
It represents ownership in the shares of a non-US company and trades in the American stock markets.
ADRs enable American investors to buy shares in foreign company without any issue of cross-border and
cross-currency transactions. ADRs carry price in American dollar, pay dividend in the same currency and
can be traded like any other share of US-based companies. Each ADR is issued by a US depository bank
and can represent one share. The owner of ADR has the right to obtain the foreign stock it represents, but
US investors are more interested in owning ADR as they can diversify their investments across the globe.
ADR falls within the regulatory framework of the US and requires registration of the ADRs and the
underlying shares with the SEC.

DRIVE-Fall 2014
PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDFMN (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MF0017 & MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL

SERVICES

Q1. Rating methodology is used by the major Indian credit rating agencies. Explain the
main factors of that are analyzed in detail by the credit rating agencies.
(Business risk analysis, financial analysis, Management evaluation, Geographical analysis,
Regulatory and competitive environment, Fundamental analysis) 2, 2, 2,2,1,1
Answer.
The rating methodology involves an analysis of the industry risk, the issuers business and
financial risks. A rating is attributed after analyzing all the factors that could have an effect on
the credit worthiness of the entity.
Business analysis
The rating analysis starts with a review of the companys environment, focusing on the strength
of the industry prospects, pattern of business cycles as well as the competitive factors affecting
the industry. The vulnerability of the industry to government controls is assessed. The main
industry and business factors assessed are the following:

Q2. Give the meaning of the concept of venture capital funds. Explain the features of
venture capital fund.
(Meaning of venture capital funds, Features of venture capital funds) 3, 7
Answer.
venture capital funds

Venture capital financing or fund is a way of supporting industrial talent with capital capitals and
business skills, to develop market opportunities and also to gain long period profits. It is the
provision of risk bearing capacity usually in the form of participation in equity, to companies
with high growth potential. When venture capitalists invest in any company, they typically
require a seat on the companys board of directors. They generally take a minority share in the
company but usually do not take day-to-day control. Rather we can say

Q3. Hire purchase is one of the important concepts. There are certain features of hire
purchase agreement so explain the points of it. Differentiate between hire purchase and
leasing.
(Concept of hire purchase, Differences between hire purchase and leasing) 5, 5
Answer.

Concept of Hire-purchase
It is a mode of financing the price of the goods to be sold on a future date. The goods are let on
hire with an option to the hirer to purchase them. Hire purchase finance is a means of financing
for purchase of goods or equipment to sell at a future date. In this transaction, the goods hired
and the purchase price is paid on

Q4 Explain the concept of Depository receipts. Write down the difference between
American Depository Receipts (ADR) and Global Depository Receipts (GDR) also mention
the issues involved in ADR/GDR.
(Explanation of Depository Receipts, Differences between ADR and GDR, Issues involved
in ADR/GDR) 4, 3, 3
Answer.

Depository Receipts
A depositary receipt (DR) is a type of negotiable (transferable) financial security that is traded on
a local stock exchange but represents a security, usually in the form of equity, that is issued by a
foreign publicly listed company. The DR, which is a physical certificate, allows investors to hold
shares in equity of other countries. One of the most common types of DRs is the American
depositary receipt (ADR), which has been offering companies, investors and traders global
investment opportunities since the 1920s.

Q5 What is Online Trading? Explain the process of online trading.

(Measuring and explanation of Online Trading, Explanation of process of Online trading)
6, 4
Answer.

Measuring and explanation of Online Trading

The act of placing buy/sell orders for financial securities and/or currencies with the use of a
brokerage's internet-based proprietary trading platforms. Online trading has made many financial
operations possible. Stock trading, currency trading, and other trading instruments have become
increasingly popular due to the easy access provided by the online space. Years ago, only stock
brokers had access to information on stock

Q6. Write short notes on:

Depository Participants
Benefits of Depository Systems
(Depository Participants, Benefits of Depository Systems) 5, 5
Answer.

Depository Participants
A Depository is a provider of facility for holding securities . It is a kind of bank for securities
like shares, debentures, bonds, etc. a Depository Participant (DP) is described as an agent of the
depository. They are the intermediaries between the depository and the investors. The
relationship between the DPs and the depository is governed by an agreement made between the
two under the Depositories Act. In a strictly legal sense, a DP
DRIVE-Fall 2014
PROGRAM/SEMESTER- MBADS (SEM 4/SEM 6) MBAFLEX/ MBAN2 (SEM 4)
PGDFMN (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME-MF0018 & INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Q1. Explain the risk management methods.
(Loss control, Loss financing, Internal risk reduction) 3,4,3
Answer:
There is various risk management strategies used to handle both pure and speculative risk.
Loss control
Loss control refers to measures that reduce the severity of a loss after it occurs. For example
segregation of exposure units by having warehouses with inventories at different locations.
Insurance companies provide guidance and incentives to the company which has taken the policy
to avoid the occurrence of loss.

Q2. An organization is a legal entity which is created to do some activity of some purpose.
There are elements of a life insurance organization. Explain the elements of life insurance
organization.
(Important activities, Internal organization, Distribution system, Functions of the agent) 2,3,2,3
Answer:
Insurance is the equalization of fortune. The degree to which it accomplishes that end is, of
course, Hmited by its sufficiency and the contingencies to which it applies. But, by
indemnifying one set of men for their losses through misfortune out of funds contributed by
them- selves and others who, like them, in advance seemed sub- ject to the danger of a like
misfortune, it tends to spread the loss over all and thus to equalize their fortunes in the one
regard.
Q3 Insurance is the most important industry. Elaborate the different types of Mediclaim
and liability policies.
(Explanation of types of Mediclaim policies, Explanation of types of liability policies)5,5
Answer:
Types of Mediclaim
Mediclaim insurance plays a significant role in individuals financial planning. It offers many
benefits by lessening the burden on financial aspects and assisting in solving medical problems.
Mediclaim insurance is a non-life insurance. Mediclaim, or medical insurance, is one of the most
recent forms of insurance. A mediclaim insurance policy ensures that your medical expenses are
expensed, or reimbursed by the insurance company, in case you have t

Q4. Give short notes on:

Pricing objectives
Pricing elements
Rate computation
Answer:
Pricing objectives
The marketing manager has to decide the objectives of pricing. Pricing objectives guides the
decision makers to make price policies, to plan pricing strategies and to set actual prices.

Pricing objectives are the overall goals that describe the role of price in the long-range plans of
organizations. The pricing objectives guide the marketing manager in developing marketing
plans.
The insurance pricing has the following general objectives:
Q5. Explain the creation and application of insurable interest. Give the differences between
wagering and insurance. (Creation of insurable interest, Application of insurable interest,
Differences between wagering and insurance) 2, 3, 5
Answer:
Creation of insurable interest:
True, valid, determinable, and direct economic stake of an insurance policy holder (or of the
beneficiary of the policy) in the continued existence or safety of the insured property or person.
Often stated as "an interest in the outcome of a contingency other than that arising under the
contract of insurance," an insurable interest means that the policy holder (or the beneficiary)
must stand to suffer a direct financial loss if the event (against which the insurance cover was
bought) does occur. A tenant may not necessarily have a direct insurable interest in the rented
property but the landlord may. An employer may not necessarily have such claim in the life of an
employee, but a married couple may in one another's life. To an insurance company, an insurable
interest is the basic reason for issuing a legal insurance cover, to an insured (or beneficiary) it
gives the legal right to enforce an insurance claim.

Q6. Identify the role of insurance in managing risk financing. Explain the importance of
insurance transaction. Discuss in different perspectives of insured and insurer. (Role of
insurance in managing risk financing, Introduction of insurance transaction, Explanation
of different perspectives of insured and insurer) 2, 4, 4
Answer:
Insurance as a Prime Risk Management Tool
In general, risk management deals with risks by designing the procedures and implementing the
methods that lessens the loss occurrence or the financial impacts.
Insurance is a prime risk management tool which defines risk as a preloss exercise reflecting an
organizations post loss goals. The main purpose of risk management is to minimize losses and
protect people. Insurance is an easily affordable loss prevention technique. Insurance acts as
contractual transfer for risks. Insurance is an