Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University IBO1 International Business Environment June 2007

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

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

June 2007

1. Write short notes on any luro of the following : (10+10)
(a) Terms of trade
(b) SAARC
(c) Rybczynsk Theorem
(d) Special Drawing Rights

2. Describe the main feahres of world trade in terms of commodity/region composition in recent years. Also givre reasons underlying the trends. (10+10)

3. Enumerate the various legislations governing foreign trade in India, giving main provisions of any one of them. (5+15)

4. (a) Discuss the various services that a company can get from internet.(b) What are the objectives of Global Trade Point Network and how are these objectives sought to be achieved? (10+10)

5. What are the issues involved in the trade and environment debate? Give a few illustrative examples of the kind of global trade disputes which have erupted on environmental grounds. (20)

6. Distinguish betweent he following: (10+10)
(a) Tariff Barrier and Non-Tariff Barrier
(b) Fixed Exchange Rate and Flexible Exchange Rate

7. What is balance of payments? Distinguish between the current account and capital account detailing the iterns included in each of them. 5+15

8. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of FDI. What is your opinion on the role of FDI in the economic development of the host country? Illustrate your answer with India's experience. (10+10)

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