IB0 01 INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
June 2018
Question Paper
Time : 3 hours
Note : Attempt both Part - A and Part
- B as per instructions.
PART - A
1. Comment
on any four of the following statements, giving reasons in support of your
answer.
(a) 'Basic
functions, processes and techniques of international business are essentially
the same as those involved in domestic business.
(b) 'Free
trade is always better than no trade.
(c) 'The
concept of trade' in services is not as straight forward as the concept of
'trade in goods'.
(d) 'Law of
contract is not applicable to international contracts'.
(e)
'Exchange rates do not influence current account of balance of payments.
(f) 'New
technologies do not lead to economies in the use of raw materials'.
PART - B
Attempt any four questions from this
part.
2. Why do
firms engage in international business ? What are the major cultural factors
that affect international business ? Give suitable illustrations in support of
your answer.
3. Briefly
explain the major issues in the settlement of international trade disputes.
Discuss the role of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in this regard.
4. Evaluate
the advantages and disadvantages of FDI. Explain the role of FDI in the
economic development of the host country.
5. Describe
the various unethical practices prevailing in International Trade.
6. Write
explanatory notes on any two of the following :
(a) Terms of
Trade
(b)
International Finance Corporation
(c) Global
Trade-Point Network (GTPN)
(d)
Non-tariff Barriers
7. Describe
the various forms of Regional Economic Groupings ? Discuss the impact of
Regional Economic Groupings.
8. What are
the challenges that globalization poses for the Indian economy Describe the
Multi-lateral Trade Agreements relating to
(i)
agriculture and
(ii)
textiles and clothings.
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