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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
re)
December, 2014
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MS-97 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage 70%)
Note : (i) There are two Sections : A and B
(ii) Attempt any four questions from Section A and
any one question from Section B. All questions carry
equal marks.

SECTION - A
1. Compare Adam Smith's theory of absolute cost
advantage with Ricardo's comparative cost
theory of international trade. What is common
between the two and what is not common ?

2. (a) Differentiate the evolutionary pattern of

MNEs that originated from Europe from
those that originated from Japan.
(b) How would you identify the environmental
volatility of a given company engaged in
international business ?

3. (a) What methods/ techniques an MNE can

follow to promote a common culture among
all its businesses across the globe that would
also be conducive for control ? Explain with
examples.

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 (b) What policies and practices an MNE could
follow to minimize the possibility of
hostility/conflict in its operations in a
foreign country ?

4. (a) Describe the approaches that a

multinational firm might use for meeting its
manpower/staffing requirements. What
are the trends ?
(b) "There are certain issues about which the
governments of developing countries are
concerned before allowing multinationals to
operate in their countries". What are these
issues in general which the managers of
such enterprises should identify before
starting negotiations ?

5. Write notes on any two of the following :

(a) What factors an MNE would consider
before deciding about FDI ?
(b) Objectives of trade groupings and SAARC
(c) WTO
(d) Make or buy decisions in relation to
production in international business

SECTION - B
6. A foreign MNE which wants to start business in
India is undecided about what ownership strategy
would be suitable for it. It has various options
available : joint venture-ranging from minority to
100% ownership, etc. The company seeks your
services to explain to it the factors on which its
ownership strategy would depend and the
optimum ownership strategy, selection of the
local firm or associate as partner in the joint
venture etc. What options would you suggest the
MNE ? Justify.

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7. A German MNE has decided to establish its
business operations in India and are on the
threshold of conducting the inevitable
negotiations. The company seeks your expert
opinion on how could they best manage the
forthcoming negotiations with their Indian
counterparts, including the planning and
preparation for negotiations and the skills their
negotiators are supposed to possess. Prepare a
detailed note for submission to the company.

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
December, 2015

MS-97 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 70%)
Note : Attempt any five questions; all questions carry equal
marks.

Compare and contrast between Theory of

Absolute Cost Advantage and Theory of
Comparative Cost Advantage.
"Strategic alliances have emerged as one of
the important means of entering into foreign
markets". In what ways is this method
better than other methods of gaining entry
into foreign markets ?

2. Historically speaking, organization structures of

international businesses have evolved over the
years into different kinds of patterns. Discuss
different stages of evolutionary patterns with the
help of suitable examples.

3. (a) "The decision as to how much should be

delegated to subsidiary managers would
depend upon several factors." Discuss these
factors.

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 (b) "International projects often suffer from
time and cost overruns." How can these
overruns be avoided or minimized ?
Explain.

4. (a) Promotion policy of managerial staff in

MNEs is influenced by several factors.
Describe these factors with relevant
examples.
(b) A multinational enterprise may seek to
make all of its inputs (called backward
integration) at one extreme to buying
virtually all the needed inputs from its
suppliers at the other extreme. What factors
would influence this decision ? Discuss.

5. Describe the stages of cross-cultural negotiation

process from relationship building to actual
agreement. How such negotiations are influenced
by the cultural characteristics of different
nationalities ?

6. (a) Why is the need for multilateral intervention

felt in international trade and business ?
What institutional framework has been
evolved ?
(b) What logistics functions are involved in
international business ? How the same are
managed ?

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7. Explain any four of the following :
(a) Flexible Manufacturing Systems
(b) Environmental volatility and international
business
(c) International trade in services
(d) Globalization of business and its
implications for international trade
(e) Theory of Mercantilism

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
O December, 2017
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MS-097: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(W'eightage : 70%)
Note : (i) There are two sets.
(ii) Set-I is meant for the students who have
registered for MS-097 prior to July 2016 and
(iii) Set-II is meant for those who have registered
from July 2016 onwards.
(iv) Attempt any five questions, all questions carry
equal marks.

SET - I (Pre - revised)

1. (a) Discuss the various factors that influence
foreign investment decisions.
(b) State the various distinguishing features of
Transaction Cost Approach of FDI.

2. What types of organisation structures usually

evolve over different stages of internationalisation
of business ? Briefly explain with examples.

3. (a) Critically examine the various approaches

to controlling international business.
(b) What is meant by intra - firm trade ? In
what ways does it affect the host country ?

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4. Why do many a multinational not have a common
pay and benefits policy for their employees
worldwide ? Discuss. What is the balance sheet
approach to compensation of employees ?

5. What, according to you, are the reasons for the

emergence of regional trade groupings ? Mention
a few of the existing groupings and discuss how
they have benefitted the trade ?

6. What do you understand by International

logistics ? What are the various activities involved
in international logistics ? How could an
international firm optimise its logistics cost ?

7. Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Role and future of SAARC
(b) ASEAN and its significance to India
(c) Flexible Manufacturing Systems
(d) International Trade in Services
(e) Stages in cross - cultural negotiation process

SET - II (Revised)
1. Discuss the importance of international business
and the challenges involved in international
business citing examples.

2. Discuss in detail the key economic issues which

influence international business.

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 3. What are the characteristics of transnational
structure ? How does transnational structure
differ from other structures ?

4. Discuss the elements and components of

international logistics management and the role
of outsourcing.

5. "The new wave of e - business has not left any

business unaffected by it". In the light of this
analyse how international supply chain
management has leveraged the power of
e - business ?

6. "Ethics encompasses the entire business and

business activities". In this context, discuss
business ethics and corporate values giving
examples.

7. Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Procedure of country risk analysis
(b) Process of globalisation
(c) Benefits of International business
(d) International Recruitment and selection
process
(e) Corporate philanthropy

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP)

Term-End Examination

June, 2020

MS-097 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : (i) There are two Sections : Section A and

Section B

(ii) Answer any three questions from

Section A.

(iii) Section B is compulsory.

Section—A

1. Explain the concept of globalization and

describe the drivers of globalization.

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2. Whit are the socio-economic factors that

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influence business ? What are the problems

that companies face when they ignore cultural

sensitivities of a country ? Discuss with

relevant examples.

3. Describe the framework for designing global

business strategy in detail.

4. Define global financial system. Discuss the

various terms of payments of international

trade.

5. Write brief notes on the following :

(a) Ethics, corporate social responsibility and

corporate philanthropy.

(b) The concept of BRICS

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Section—B

6. (a) Analyse the policies that have been

implemented in developing countries to

attract higher volumes of FDI with special

reference to India. Do you think that the

policy shift in India has been successful in

this regard ? Give reasons.

(b) What effects do MNC operations usually

have on management of domestic firms ?

Discuss in the light of your own country's

experience, citing relevant examples.

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
February, 2021

MS-097 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 70%)

Note :
(i) This question paper consists of two sections — A
and B.
(ii) Attempt any four questions from Section A, each
question carries 20 marks.
(iii) Section B is compulsory and carries 20 marks.

SECTION A

1. Differentiate between domestic and international

business and discuss the importance of
international business.

2. ‘‘Country attractiveness is a function of the

market prospects, the competitive context and
the risks involved in the country.’’ In this
context, discuss country attractiveness and
opportunities with suitable examples.

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3. Discuss in detail the concept and need for
strategic alliances, giving examples.

4. Examine the various strategic issues involved in

International Operations Management.

5. Discuss the issues involved in transfer pricing

and double taxation.

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 SECTION B

6. (a) In what ways is the increased affluence and

growth of consumer goods industries in
developing countries like India, leading
these countries towards values and
beliefs that are more like those prevailing
in the United States and other Western
countries ? What, in relation to Indian
business, has been the effect of such
influences on
(i) personnel selection practices,
(ii) decision making, and
(iii) quest for improvement ?

(b) Several Indian companies have

internationalised their operations over the
last two decades or so and some of them
have even become global companies. What
could have been the motivations for
expanding business by way of
internationalising their operations ? Discuss
with suitable examples.

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2. Explain various types of trade blocks and

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discuss the welfare impact of Preferential

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP) Trade Arrangements (PTAs).

Term-End Examination 3. Define the term ‘strategy’ in international

June, 2021 business and describe the framework for

MS-97 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS designing global strategy.

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 4. Explain the concept of emerging market
economies and their characteristics in detail.
Note : (i) There are two Sections : Section A and
5. Write short notes on any four of the following :
Section B.
(a) Effects of Globalisation

(ii) Answer any three questions from (b) Legal Environment

Section A. (c) Matrix Organisation Structure

(d) International Consumer Behaviour

(iii) Section B is compulsory.
(e) Corporate Values
(iv) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—B

Section—A 6. “FDI is much sought by developing countries

1. Discuss in detail international trade theories whereas some sections of society oppose it so

and their implications. much.” Why ? Discuss this giving examples.

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7. Do you find a link between economic growth of

nations and their cultural values ? Which
values in your opinion promote economic
growth and which ones retard the same ?
Support your answer with examples.

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
December, 2021

MS-097 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 70%)

Note :
(i) There are two sections — A and B.
(ii) Attempt any three questions from Section A.
(iii) Section B is compulsory.
(iv) All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION A

1. (a) Highlight the importance of international

business.
(b) What are some of the important
instruments of trade policy ? Discuss them
briefly with examples.

2. ‘‘Risk analysis is an integral part of assessing

country attractiveness and is concerned with
assessing market opportunities to determine the
market attractiveness.’’ Discuss the above in
detail.
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3. Explain the need for strategic alliances. Discuss
in detail how implementation and management
of the alliances take place.

4. Highlight the different modes of payment in

international trade. Explain their operations.

5. Write short notes on any four of the following :

(a) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)

(b) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
(c) International Recruitment and Selection
(d) Factors Influencing Entry Modes
(e) Technology Transfer

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 SECTION B

6. How can a country’s political policies and legal

framework influence the international business
activity ? Discuss citing examples.

7. Consider the situation facing a company

investigating a new country market. Discuss
some of the factors that the company would need
to consider in order to decide whether it is
worthwhile to enter the new market.

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MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
MS-97 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : (i) Attempt any five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain in detail the difference between theory

of absolute advantage and theory of
comparative advantage. Give illustrations.

2. (i) Analyse the reasons behind the upsurge in

trade blocks.

(ii) Briefly discuss the welfare impact of

Preferential Trade Arrangements (PTAs).

3. What are the different theories of inter-

nationalisation and why is it important to study
these theories in the context of international
entry strategies ?

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4. (i) What do you understand by global

financial system ? Discuss.

(ii) Distinguish between international and

domestic marketing, giving examples.

5. Write short notes on any four of the following :

(a) International Trade Policy

(b) Strategic Alliances

(c) Legal Environment

(d) Advantages of FDI

(e) Transfer Pricing

6. What do you understand by the term Ethics ?

What ethical and social responsibility issues
are likely to become important during the
current decade ? Discuss.

7. (i) Explain the concept of emerging market

economies and their characteristics.

(ii) Briefly examine the impact of enlargement

of EU on India.

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