MS-97

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2018

MS-97: International Business

School of Management Studies

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
 ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-97

Course Title : International Business
Assignment Code : MS- 97/TMA/SEM-II/2018
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31st October, 2018 to
the coordinator of your study centre.
1. Explain the evolution of globalization and discuss various stages of globalization with
examples.
2. Briefly explain the types of trade blocks and discuss the welfare impact of Preferential
Trading Arrangements (PTAs).
3. Discuss in detail volatility of environment and the impact of environmental factors on
market entry with the help of examples.
4. Examine various strategic issues involved in international operations management.
5. Discuss the role of internet in transformation of business and the emergence of new
business models in detail.
6. Write short notes
a) Corporate Values
b) International Joint Ventures
c) Transition Economies
d) Need for Strategic Alliances