Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
Master of Commerce
Term-End Examination

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. (a) Write short notes on any two of the following (5+5)

(i) Ecological environment

(ii) Michael Porier's view of globalisation

(iii) Antidumping measures

(iv) Electronic commerce.

(b) Distinguish between any two of the following (5+5)

(i) Flexible exchange rate and fixed exchange rate.

(ii) TRIMS and Multilateral Investment Agreement. (MIA)

(iii) IMF and World Bank

(iv) Conditions and warranties in contract of sale.

(c) Distinguish between tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade. Explain various non tariff barriers to international trade (5+15)

2. What do you understand by international transfer of technology ? Explain various non-equity forms of technology transfer. (3+17)

3. Discuss important elements of culture and their impact on a firm's international business operations. (24)

4. What is the rationale of regional economic groupings ? Explain the impact. of Such groupings on exports from non- member countries.(10+10)

5. Discuss the major issues involved in the settlement of international trade disputes.(20)

6. Describe the ethical and unethical activities of MNCs which have hearing on international trade.(20)

7. Distinguish between GATT and WTO. Explain the structure and functions of WTO. (4+8+8)

8. Explain briefly various laws which the exporter has to take into account before conclusion of the export contract. (20)