Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
Term-End Examination

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. "Difference between domestic and international logistics can be said to arise on account of three major factors". Elaborate on this statement and enumerate the recent developments in international Logistics that have made it an important plank of corporate strategy. (10+10)

2. (a) Why is inland water transport rarely used for movement of export-import-cargo in India ? How can the situation be improved ?

(b) "The Total Cost concept and The Cost Trade-offs go hand in hand". Discuss. (10+10)

3. Enumerate the salient features of commercial shipping and examine its role in the development of international trade. (10+10)

4. Outline the structure of civil aviation in India and discuss the role of Airport Authority of India and Directorate General of Civil Aviation in the functioning of air services in India. (8+12)

5. Discuss the basic principles and factors that govern the linear freight rates. Also specify the different elements added to basic freight rates to work out the final charges to be made in case of break bulk cargo. (12+8)

6. Outline the precautions that must be taken by international buyers and sellers to prevent the possibilities of maritime fraud. How does International Maritime Bureau help in reducing the corporate vulnerability to frauds and malpractices ? (12+8)

7. Attempt any two of the following questions (10+10)

(a) "Overworked ports suffer from low level of efficiency and productivity and have become costly from the users point of view". Discuss this statement in relation to the working of Indian ports.

(b) "Shippers - shipowners consultation arrangements in India leave much scope for improvement". Comment.

(c) "The mathematical calculation of Reorder Quantity (ROQ) should be used only as a guideline". Discuss.

8. Write short note on any four of the following : (5+5+5+5)

(a) Shipowners lien and Maritime lien

(b) Bareboat Charter

(c) Dredging Corporation of India

(d) Disadvantages of Containerisation

(e) Liabilities of Multi-model Transport Operator

(f) Distribution of World Fleet by Country Groups