ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) /

PGDFMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

MF0016

TREASURY MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1814

CREDIT 4

MARKS 60

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be

approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

Q.No Question Marks Total Marks

1 Consider you are the chief financial officer of a software company. How would you oversee

the company’s Treasury function? Discuss how you formulate the treasury policy.

Functions

Formulation of the treasury policy

5

5

10

2 The interest rate offered on Certificate of Deposits varies from bank to bank. Refer some of

the public sector and private sector banks and analyse the factors affecting the interest rates.

Certificate of Deposits

Factors (3 banks)

4

2*3= 6

10

3 Explain in detail the process incorporated by any financial services company that operates in

commodity market transactions. Classify the risks associated.

Transaction process in Commodity market

Risks in Commodity market

5

5

10

4 Explain the different types of liquidity risks. Explain the framework for measuring and

managing the liquidity risks.

10

Different types of liquidity risks

framework for measuring and managing the liquidity

risks.

5

5

5 Compare and contrast the different types of foreign exchange risks of a multinational

corporation (MNC) based in India.

Forex risks of two MNCs

5*2=10

10

6

Briefly explain at least three actions relating to treasury that have changed substantially with

globalization. Visit a bank and analyse the various treasury products offered by the bank to

its customers. Identify which of these are suitable for a large company with cash to invest, and

why.

Latest developments in Treasury

Treasury products of two banks

4

2*3=6

10

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /

PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /

PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE & NAME

MB0053 –International Business Management

BK ID B1724

CREDIT & MARKS 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS

Q.No Questions Marks Total Marks

1 Discuss Porter’s diamond model for international trade.

A Explain the model with diagram

10 10

2 Evaluate the importance of political stability for conducting international business. What is political risk?

A Political stability’s importance Political risk meaning and examples

5 5

10

3 Discuss the role of WTO in international trade. Explain any 2 major agreements in WTO.

A Role 2 agreements of WTO

4 6

10

4 Write short note on: a) Strategic planning b) Ethical convergence

A a) meaning and role of strategic planning b) Meaning and importance of ethical convergence

5 5

10

5 Explain in various modes of payment in international trade. Discuss the role of letter of credit in the same.

A Modes of payment L/C meaning and benefits

5 5

10

6 Explain the various modes of entry in international business which could be used a part of strategy to enter foreign market.

A The modes of entry adopted by foreign firms with examples

10

10

*A-Answer

Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be

approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) /

PGDFMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

MF0015 & INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1759

CREDIT 4

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain the goals of international financial management. Give complete explanation on Gold

Standard 1876-1913. List down the advantages and disadvantages of Gold Standard.

A

Goals of international financial management

Introduction of Gold Standard

Advantages and disadvantages

4

2

4

10

2 Give an introduction on capital account with its sub-categories. Discuss about capital account

convertibility.

A Introduction on capital account

Sub-categories on capital account

Explanation on Capital account convertibility

2

3

5

10

3 Explain the concept of Swap. Write down its features and various types of interest rate swap.

A Introduction of Swap

Features of swap

Various types of interest rate swap

2

4

4

10

4 Elaborate on measuring exchange rate movements. Explain the factors that influence exchange

rates.

A Measuring exchange rate movement- introduction

Interest rate differentials

Focus on demand supply model

Economic factors

Political conditions

3

2

2

2

1

10

5 Write short notes on:

International Credit Markets

International Bond Markets

A International Credit Markets

International Bond Markets

5

5

10

6 Country risk is the risk of investing in a country, where a change in the business environment

adversely affects the profit or the value of the assets in a specific country.

Explain the country risk factors and assessment of risk factors.

A Introduction of country risk factors

Explanation of assessment of risk factors

5

5

10

*A-Answer

Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of

400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) /

PGDFMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

MF0017 & MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

BK ID B1815

CREDIT 4

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 Explain the concept of merchant banking. Give a small introduction on book building and write

about the methods and guidelines for book building.

A

Concept of merchant banking

Introduction on book building

Methods and guidelines for book building

3

3

4

10

2 Explain the whole concept of issue management which includes pre-issue and post issue

management.

A Introduction of issue management

Pre-issue management

Post- issue management

2

4

4

10

3 Financial services are of several kinds. Financial services are divided into two extensive

categories. Explain in detail both the categories of financial services.

A Complete explanation of fund based services

Complete explanation of fee based services

5

5

10

4 Give the difference between Bank Vs Depository. Explain the functions performed by depository.

A Differences between bank and depository

Functions performed by depository

4

6

10

5 Give the introduction of leasing with an example. Explain all the four types of leasing.

A Introduction of leasing with example

Explanation all the four types of leasing

3

7

10

6 Write about the concept of securitization and its features . Explain the process of securitization of

debts and its advantages.

A Introduction of securitization

Features of securitization

Steps in securitization

Advantages of securitization

2

3

3

2

10

*A-Answer

Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of

400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

PROGRAM/SEMESTER MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4) /

PGDFMN – (SEM 2)

SUBJECT CODE &

NAME

MF0018 & INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

BK ID B1816

CREDIT 4

MARKS 60

Q.No Criteria Marks Total Marks

1 What do you understand by the term risk and uncertainty? Explain different types of risk facing

business and individuals.

A Introduction of risk and uncertainty

Explanation of different types of risk

4

6

10

2 Identify the role of insurance in managing risk financing. Explain the importance of insurance

transaction. Discuss in different perspectives of insured and insurer

A Role of insurance in managing risk financing

Introduction of insurance transaction

Explanation of different perspectives of insured and

insurer.

2

4

4

10

3 Explain the reasons that have been responsible for the privatization of the insurance industry in

the country. Identify the problems and prospects of public insurance enterprises.

A Complete information on the privatization of the

insurance industry

Problems and prospects of public insurance

enterprises.

5

5

10

4 Explain the creation and application of insurable interest. Give the differences between wagering

and insurance.

A Creation of insurable interest

Application of insurable interest

Differences between wagering and insurance

2

3

5

10

5 Give the important activities of life insurance company. Describe the important historical

milestones in the development of the life insurance sector in India.

A Important activities of life insurance company 4 10

The important historical milestones in the

development of the life insurance sector in India

6

6 Give short notes on :

Pricing objectives.

Pricing elements.

Rate computation

A Pricing objectives

Pricing elements

Rate computation

2

4

4

10

*A-Answer

Note –Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of

400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.

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ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE FALL 2013

Program/Semester MBADS / MBAN2 / MBAHCSN3 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)

PGDENMN /PGDFMN/ PGDHRMN / PGDHSMN / PGDIB /

PGDISMN / PGDMMN / PGDOMN / PGDPMN / PGDROMN /

PGDSCMN / PGDTQMN – (SEM 2)

Subject code & name MB0052 – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY

Credit 4

Book ID B1699

Max. Marks 60

Note: Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Answer all questions.

Q. No Questions Marks Total

Marks

1 Write Short notes on the following:

(a) Value Chain Analysis

(b) Corporate Restructuring

10

A

(a) Value Chain Analysis

(b) Corporate Restructuring

5

5

2 Differentiate between mission and vision of a company? Explain with

examples.

10

A Meaning and explanation of mission statement with examples

Meaning and explanation of vision of a company with examples

5

5

3 Explain in detail Porter’s four generic strategies. 10

A Explanation of Porter’s generic strategies

(Cost leadership, Focuses cost leadership, differentiation, focused

differentiation)

10

4 Differentiate between core competence and distinctive competence. 10

A Explanation of core competence with examples

Explanation of distinctive competence with examples

5

5

5 Define the term ‘industry’. List the types of industries. How do you

conduct an industry analysis?

10

A Definition of ‘industry’

Mentioning the types of industries

Explanation on conducting industry analysis (including steps to be followed)

3

2

5

6 Describe the different approaches to business ethics. 10

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A Description of approaches to business ethics: 10