Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University IBO1 International Business Environment June 2005

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

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

June 2005

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

(i) TRIPS

(ii) International Finance Corporation

(iii) LIBOR

(iv) Special Drawing Rights

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

(i) American Depository Receipt and Global Depository Receipt

(ii) Balance of Payments - Currert Account And Balance of Payments - Capital Account

(iii) Preferential Trading Arangements and Free Trade Areas

(iv) Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

2. Define intemational business environment. What are its major components ? How does the home country environment affect the intemational business operations of a firm? Give suitable examples in support of your ansrer. 5+5+10

3. Briefly explain the moden theory of trade with underlying assumptions. 20

4. Do you think that the effects of globalisation have been favourable on the world economy ? Discuss. 20

5. What do you understand by, TRIMs (Trade Related lnvestment Measures)? What are the proisions of TRIMS under Marrakesh Agreement? 8+12

6. Analyze the maror trends in world irade in recent years. What are the changes that have taken place in its composition and geographical distribusion in recent years ? 10+10

7. What are the four basic types of regional economic groupings ? Describe their main features, and give suitable illustrations in support of your answer. 6+14

8. Explain the concept and dillerent lofins of Alternate Dispute Resolution. 20

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