Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
Term-End Examination

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Discuss the working of the Bretton Woods system and state as to why did it collapse. (20)

2. What are Euro markets ? Why do the Euro markets exist and thrive ? (20)

3. What is prime lending rate ? Describe the two basic approaches to loan pricing. (20)

4. Explain purchasing power parity theory. (20)

5. What do you mean by transaction exposure ? Explain internal techniques to manage transaction. Briefly explain the different techniques to manage transaction exposure. (20)

6. What is an international project ? Explain the two DCF techniques of project appraisal and state which of these you consider better and why ? (20)

7. What is counter trade ? Explain the different forms of countertrade. What are its benefits to the parties involved ? (20)

8. Write short notes on any two of the following : (10+10)

(a) Currency Futures

(b) The Balance of Indebtness

(c) Capital Asset Pricing Model

(d) Centralised Cash Management.