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Master of
Business Administration- MBA Semester 4
MB0053–International
Business Management-4 Credits
(Book ID:
B1724)
Assignment (60 Marks)
Note: Answer
all questions must be written within 300 to 400 words each. Each Question
carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60.
Q1.
“The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this
statement and list the benefits of globalization.
Answer. The world economy – globalizing at
an accelerating pace:-
The world
economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace as countries previously closed
to foreign companies have opened up their markets. Geographic distance is
shrinking because of the Internet, as the ambitious companies aim for global
leadership. All this is possible because of booming international business.
International business is mainly concerned with the issues that are related to
international companies and governments’ cross
Q2. Discuss the role of demographic
environment in international business
Answer.
Demographic Environment and Its
Importance to Business
The
demographic environment differs from country to country and from place to place
within the same country or region. Further it may change significantly over
time. Peter Dracker, who emphasizes the tremendous economic and business
implications of demographic changes, suggests that any strategy, that is any
commitment of present resources to the future expectations, has to start out
with demographics. It is conventionally said that Management is Men, Material,
Machinery and Money. Even if all the other Ms are excellent, it would not be of
use
Q3. Regional integration is helping
the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this statement. Describe in brief
the various types of regional integrations.
Answer. Regional economic integration has enabled countries to focus on
issues that are relevant to their stage of development as well as encourage
trade between neighbors.
There are
more than one hundred regional trade agreements in place, a number that is
continuously evolving as countries reconfigure their economic and political
interests and priorities. Additionally, the expansion of the World Trade
Organization (WTO) has caused smaller regional agreements to become obsolete.
Some of the regional
Q4. Write short note on:
a) Foreign currency derivatives
b) Bases of international tax systems
Answer. a. Foreign exchange
derivative. A
foreign exchange derivative is a financial derivative whose payoff depends on
the foreign exchange rate(s) of two (or more) currencies. These instruments are
commonly used for currency speculation and arbitrage or for hedging foreign
exchange risk. Specific foreign exchange derivatives and related concepts
include:-
Q5. Strategic planning involves
allocation of resources to firms to fulfill their long term goals. What are the
types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up planning.
Answer. Specific
Types of Plans
Following
the generation of a vision and mission statement, and the subsequent operations
that will allow these to be achieved, smaller facets of the planning process
begin to come into play. These include five general planning frames, which can
be applied to different aspects of the operational process:
Q6.
Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the
safest method and why?
Answer.
To succeed in today’s global marketplace and win sales against foreign
competitors, exporters must offer their customers attractive sales terms
supported by the appropriate payment methods. Because getting paid in full and
on time is the ultimate goal for each export sale, an appropriate payment
method must be chosen carefully to minimize the payment risk while also
accommodating the needs of
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