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714 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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OPERATIONS / MASTER OF
COMMERCE (PGDIBO / M.Com.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2018

IB0-01 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 70%
Note : Attempt both Part - A and Part - B as per instructions.

• PART - A
1. Comment on any four of the following
statements : 4x5 =20
(a) "Trade policy is an important instrument
to regulate the foreign trade".
(b) "Globalisation refers to the absence of
borders and barriers to trade between
countries".
(c) "Intellectual Property Rights have become
an important issue in International Business
scenario".
(d) "The ethical codes should not be too vague
or too detailed".
(e) "Understanding of new technology is
essential for new product development".
(f) "Fluctuations in exchange rates affect the
profitability of not only exporting/ importing
firms but also purely domestic firms".

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 PART - B
(Attempt any four questions from this part ) :
2. Critically examine the Modern Theory of 20
International Trade.

3. What is Balance of Payments ? How does

disequilibrium occur in Balance of Payments ?
Describe the methods of correcting the
disequilibrium. 4+8+8

4. Distinguish between tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Explain various non-tariff barriers in the
International Trade. 8+12

5. Explain the following : 10+10

(a) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
(b) Global Trade Point Network (GTPN)

6. Write explanation note on any two of the

following : 10+10
(a) Free Trade and gains from trade.
(b) Terms of Trade.
(c) General Agreement on Trade in Services
(GATS).
(d) Regionalism versus Multilateralism.

7. Explain the structure and functions of WTO. Is

the WTO helpful to international business or is it
a hindrance ? Give your precise opinion. 16+4

8. (a) Explain the role of transfer of technology in

International trade. 10+10
(b) Discuss the recent trends and current issues
in technology transfer.

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