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POST GRADUATEDIPTOMA INTNTERNATIONAL USINESSOPERATTONS/MASTERF COMMERCETerm-EndExaminationJune,20O5

lBO4l : INTERNATIONALUSINESSENVIRONMENT

Mdximum Marks : 100No' | Attempt ong lioe questionsno. 7 which is compsrcory.

equol marks.including question

All questions carry

1. (a) Wrtteshortnoteson any ,{ro of the following1 5+5(i) TRrPS(ii) Intemational FrnanceCorporation(ii0 LtBoR(iv) SpcialDrawing Rights

(b) Disting\rishbet\r,een ny trro of the following, ] 5+5{j) American Deposilory Receipt and GlobalDeposirory eceipt(Ji) Balance of Paqrents- Cur'ert Account andBalarrce f PatrDents CaprtalAccountliiiJ Prclercnaal Trading Arangements and Free

.TradeAras(iv) MonetarvPolicyandFiscalPolicyIBGOl P.I,O,

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Define intemationalbusines6 nvironment.What are itsmajor components ? How does the home countrye;vironment affctthe intemationalbusiness perationsota firm ? 6ive sultablee\amplesn supportof your ansrer.5+5+10Briefly explain he r$odem heory of trade !ith underbingassumptions. 20Da you think that the effects of globalisationhave beenfavourable n the worldeconomy? Discuss. 20What do you underslandb!, TRIMS flrade BelatdlnvestrnentMeasures) What are the p-r@isions f TRIMSrmderMarrakshAgrement? 8+72

6, Analyze the maror trends n world irade in recentyearc.What are the changesthat hav taken place ln itscompositionandgeogtaphical istnbuiion n recentyears?10+107, What are the fotrr basic types of regional econocfc

groupings ? Describe their main features, and give $iitableillugtradons in supFort of your answer. 6+14

8. Explain th concept and dillerent lofins of AltrnateDspute Resolution. 20

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Distinguish behrein any turo of the following : 5+5(i) Product concept and Production concept of

marketjng philosophies(ii) Sh-atified samplins and Cluster sampling(iii) Dfferentiated and Concentrated intemaiional

market targeting(iv) Busjnesspromotion and Trade promotion

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PART BAttempt any fonf oJ the lollowing questions.

2. Differentiate behreen global marketing and intemationalmarketing. E\plain how domestic market constraintscompel irms rc enrer ntemationalmarketing.Explain various sLeps in\.,olvedrn rhe process olintrnational market selection. 20(a) Discuss various factors that inlhience the decision

relating to EPRG orientation.lb) Explain the inter-relationship betrren international

ftarket segmentation, iargeting and posjtioning. 10+10Explaio the specific considerations o be kept in mind whiletaking branding and packaging dcisions in intemationalmarketing- 20(a) Discuss various risks involved in the new product

development or inlernationalmarkets.(b) Discuss various poinis io be kept in mind while

negotiating an export agency agfeemeni 10+10How do enhy obJech\lesn a gjven |oreign ma*et alfectthe marketing planning lor that market ? Explain withexamples. 20"lnternational marketing research is fuii of complevjties."Comment. 20

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I rBo{tlPOST GRADUATE DIPLOMA ININTENNATIONAL BUSINESSOPERATIONS/MASTER OF COMMERCE

Term-End ExaminationJune,2O05

IBO-03 INDIA'SFOREIGN RADETime 3 hours MaximumMorks 700Note i

(i) Attempt onyftue questions.(ii) All questions orry equdl marks.

1. Describe the major changes that have taken place in thecomposition and direction of India's foreign trade after thecountry adopted the policy of economic reforms. 20

2. What is the rationale behind the importance accorded toexport promotion by the Govemmeni of India ? Hasexpori promotion alv.raysbeen an integrai part of India'sovrall trade policy ? Discuss. 10,10

3. Analyse the trnds in Indo US trdde with particularrelerence to the cdmposition of India's exports to andimportsfuom USA.

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Examin the trends in Indo-ASEAN trad and economicrelations. 20Outline Lhe rends n Indias ReadymadeGarmentsexport\and enumrate the strengths and weaknessesof the Indianindustry n this regard. 10 ,10

6. Describe h hndsin the exports of gemsand jwlleryIrom India.What according o you are India's competitivead!"?ntagesand disadvantages n this sector ? 10, 0

7, Whai do you understandby Expori ProcessingZones?Explain he benefitsand.facilities njoyedby the uniislocatedn these ones. 10, 10

8. Write short notes on any lour of the lollowing : 5, 5, 5, 5(a) india and World Trade{b) EXIM Policy ol India{c) Indo-Japanese trade relations(d) Role of invisibles in Balance of Payments(e) Portfoliolnvestment(0 Export promotion of leather goods

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA ININTERNATIONAL BUSINESSOPERATIONS/MASTER OF COMMERCETerm-End Examination

June.20O5

IBO-04 : EXPOBT IMPORT PROCEDURESAND DOCUMENTATIONTime 3 hours MaximumMarks 100Nore : Attempt ang liue questions including Question

No. .l rrhich is compulso?y.1. Comment on any tour o{ the fo)lo\^mg statements : 5x4

(i) There is no difference blween domestic sale;contract and export sals contract,

[i) Electronic Data lnterchange does not providestrategic bnefits to the firm.(iii) Packing credit cannot be provided under adr,ance

against ncentives cheme.(iv) Tramp Shipping Seftic can carry variety of cargo.(v) EXIM Bank provides short-term credit.

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2. What are the major export docurhents? Discuss hetaiures f commercialnvoice ndbillof lading. 4+16You are a manager n an Information Technology itm.How would you developan EDI plan for your firm ?Discusswith examples. 20

4. What ls documentary redit ? Explain the mechanlsmoIrealising pavment under documentary caedit. 4+16

5. Why is post-shipment finance requred ? Explain \taiousschemes ol post-shiprnent finance avarlabl to Indian

6. "The qualityoI export goodsmust be ensured. Discuss,and explain various methods of quality control andpre-shipment inspecdon. 4+76

7. Describe he procedureof customscleannce of importcargo. 20

8, Write short notes on any a.rro ol the follou,ing : 1012(i) Fiscal inceniives for export promotion(ii) Charteringpractices(iii) Legal documents required in the importing courifies

lrom Indian exporters

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