IB0 01
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
June 2016
Question Paper
Time : 3 hours
Note : Answer Question 1 which is
compulsory and do any other four of the following. All questions carry equal
marks.
1. Comment on any four of the following statements :
(a) World
trade has been growing faster than world output.
(b)
Globalisation of capital markets is a major force that propelled globalisation.
(c)
Environment is now well and truely entrenched in the WTO Agenda and no nation
can afford to ignore this fact.
(d)
Managers' ability to control foreign operations has contributed a great deal to
the growth of international business.
(e) Changes
in exchange rates influence a country's balance of payments.
(f)
Developments in computer and telecommunications in recent decades has moved the
world from manufacturing to information technology.
2. Define
iglobalisation'. Discuss the main factors propelling the process of
globalisation, with suitable examples.
3. What are
the major types of economic integration ? Briefly describe the main features of
each of them. Also discuss the impact of integration on economies of member
countries.
4. Examine
various codes of ethics for international 20 marketing relevant for
multinational corporations.
5. Discuss
the significance of political environment on international business. What
factors need to be taken into consideration while analysing political
environment of country under consideration for investment ?
6. Describe
main elements of Trade Point Network 20 and Electronic Trading Opportunities
Scheme.
7. Discuss
the Bretton Woods System and explain the reasons for its breakdown in 1971.
What is the present exchange rate system ?
8. Write
short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Tariff
and Non-tariff Barriers
(b)
International Development Association
(c) Salient
features of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
(d) GATS
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