INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Q.1 Explain the following concepts:

a) Post-Shipment

b) Licensing

c) Dumping

d) MERCOSUR

e) Rockwell Values

Q.2 a) State the growing importance of International Business.

b) Explain the impact of FDI on distribution of wealth among different countries.

OR

c) What is TRIPS? What are the impacts on international trade.

d) Explain the role of Government in International Trade.

Q.3 a) Explain the concept of Mergers and Acquisitions and reasons for cross border mergers

and acquisition.

b) State the objectives of IMF.

OR

c) What is globalization of exiting business. Explain its steps.

d) explain the theory of Absolute Advantage.

Q.4 a) Distinguish between International HRM and Domestic HRM.

 b) Explain the process of building a Multi National Corporation (MNC).

OR

c) Calculate the FOB Price to be quoted to Meet International from the following details

Ex- Factory Cost Rs 600,00,00

Packing Charges Rs 60,000

Expenses upto Loading Rs 40,000

Profit Expected 25% of FOB Cost

Duty Drawback 10% of FOB Price

Conversion Rate 1$ = Rs 69

d) Explain traditional and modern sources of recruitment.

Q.5 a) Explain Letter of Credit in details.

b) Explain the role of EMU

OR

c) Explain the role of RBI in International Trade.

d) Explain in detail Balance of Payment.

 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Q.1 a) Define HRM. Explain the functions of HRM.

b) Explain with diagram common resource of the Human Resource Management.

OR

c) Explain the different challenges faced by HR Managers.

d) Explain the difference between PM and HRM.

Q.2 a) What is Human Resource Planning. Explain the factors affecting Human Resource

Planning.

b) What do you understand by HRIS? What data base can be included in HRIS.

OR

c) Define ‘Promotion’. Explain various methods that an employee can be promoted in a

Insurance Company.

d) Describe the different types of transfers in financial institutions.

Q.3 a) “Selection” is the important function in HRM. Explain different steps involved in selection

process.

b) Define Performance Appraisal. How can HR manager make post appraisal interview more

effective.

OR

c) Define Fringe benefits. Explain the fringe benefits.

d) Define ‘Training’. Explain the benefit of training to the organization.

Q.4 a) Describe job evaluation process in details

b) Bring out the role of various parties in Industrial Relations.

OR

c) Define ‘Personnel Policy’. Explain different principles of personnel policy.

d) Define ‘Participation’. Explain the technique of participation.

Q.5 Write Short Notes

a) HRD b) Internal sources of recruitment

c) Layoffs d) Induction

e) Incentives
 TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT

Q.1 Explain the following concepts:

a) Backward Integration.

b) Process Mapping.

c) ISO.

d) Freelancing.

e) BPR Leader.

Q.2 a) Define business objective. Explain the different types of business objectives.

b) Discuss the features of Turnaround Strategy.

OR

c) State and explain the factors affecting the growth of business organization.

d) Discuss the effects of liberalization on Indian economy.

Q.3 a) Define Industrial Sickness. Explain the Internal reasons for sickness.

b) Explain the remedial measures taken by government to remove sickness.

OR

c) Discuss the reasons for low success rate with BIFR.

d) Explain the different revival packages.

Q.4 a) What are the problems faced during the implementation of BPR.

b) Define TQM. Explain the objectives of TQM.

 OR

c) Explain the various steps in BPR implementation.

d) Explain 5s principles. What are its benefits.

Q.5 a) Define SOHO. Explain its features.

b) What is Franchising? Explain the different types of franchises in brief.

OR

c) Define Agency. Explain different types of Agency relationship.

d) What is meant by Self-Financing. Explain the benefits of self-financing.

 CENTRAL BANKING

Q.1 a) Explain the meaning of and need for Central Banking.

b) What is the role played by RBI in development of financial markets in India.

OR

c) Bring out the conflict between monetary and fiscal policy.

d) Discuss the factors of affecting the autonomy of RBI.

Q.2 a) Which are various departments of RBI to carry out its function? Explain

b) Explain the recommendations of Narasimham Committee.

OR

c) Define Mergers and Acquisitions. Assess their impact on Indian Financial System.

d) Evaluate the working NABARD in agricultural credit.

Q.3 a) What are the instruments of Monetary Policy.

b) Explain the channels of transmission mechanism of monetary policy.

OR

c) Define Credit. State its merits and demerits.

d) Elucidate the credit creation process of commercial banks.

Q.4 a) Explain the role of SEBI and IRDA in India.

b) Bring out the capital market reforms in India.

OR
 c) What are the reasons for financial instability.

d) Explain various BASEL Norms.

Q.5 Write Short Notes on

a) Exchange Rate Management System.

b) Banking Ombudsman.

c) FEMA.

d) Financial Commission.

e) NPA’s.
 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Q.1 a) Discuss the various levels of Strategy.

b) Define strategic management. Explain the need of strategic management in banking

industry.

OR

c) Strategic management is a continuous process that evaluates and controls the business

comment.

d) Discuss the role of SBU’s in enhancing the profitability of an organization.

Q.2 a) Explain the impact of political environment in strategic management.

b) Discuss the role of competition in guiding economy of a country.

OR

c) Explain the advantages of technology in banking sector.

d) Explain the corporate social responsibility of business towards various stakeholders.

Q.3 a) Discuss the role of vision and mission in strategic management.

b) “Skills and Strategy go hand in hand”. Explain in the context of Mc-Kinsey 7S Framework.

OR

c) Explain with examples the different types of diversification strategies.

d) “Strategist” should have throughout knowledge of BCG Matrix. Do you agree. Justify

your answer.

Q.4 a) What do you mean by organization structure? Explain any three types of organization

structure.

b) Explain the role of effective leadership in framing strategies of the business enterprise.
 OR

c) Why it is necessary for organizations to have effective budgetary control.

d) What do you mean by performance gap analysis? Explain its significance.

Q.5 Write short Notes

a) Qualities of Strategic Leader.

b) Green Banking.

c) Business Level Strategic.

d) Disinvestment.

e) Benchmarking.
 BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Q.1 a) Define Business Ethics. Explain the advantages of Business Ethics.

b) Explain the important provision of Clause 49 of SEBI Act on corporate governance.

OR

c) Explain the values and ethics teaching from the Holy Quran.

d) Write a note on Insider Trading.

Q.2 a) Explain the need for corporate governance in today’s globalized economy.

b) Discuss the recommendations of Sir Adrian Cadbury Committee report on corporate

governance.

OR

c) Explain the recommendations of CII code and remuneration committee.

d) Write a note on nomination committee and remuneration committee.

Q.3 a) What is code of conduct. Explain the features of good code of conduct.

b) Explain the social responsibilities of business towards its employees and shareholders.

OR

c) What is Corporate Social Responsibility. What is the scope of CSR?

d) Explain the frauds by insiders in a bank.

Q.4 a) Explain the various frauds in Insurance Companies.

b) Write a note on Zero Tolerance of Corruption.

OR

c) Discuss Patents as a tools for protecting Intellectual Property.

d) Define Corruption. Explain the causes and effects of Corruption.

Q.5 Write Short Notes On

a) Money Laundering.

b) Role of Independent Directors in Corporate Governance.

c) Unfair Trade Practices.

d) Trademarks.

e) Laws related to protection of Whistle Blowers.