UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

A. FDI

1. Importance of FDI to India .advantages, disadvantages (1998)

2. Importance of FDI for India. advantages, disadvantages of FDI-(1999)

3. Importance of FDI in enhancing globalization process of India. Advantages and

disadvantages of FDI(2003)

4. Developing countries welcome FDI as a part of reform process. what are the
advantages to both the investor and country of destination ?what are the risk
factors which investors consider before deciding to invest?(2004)

5. Advantages and disadvantages of FDI to home and host country. (2006)

6. Importance of FDI for host and home country. Discuss FDI environment in china
and India. How should India increase FDI?-(2007)

7. Why is FDI imp to developing countries? What are the factors contributing to
growth of FDI or FII in an economy? Which is better and why for India (FDI or
FII) (May2008).

8. FDI/FII case study (Dec2008)

9. FDI has become an effective resource mobilization avenue as compared to FII.

Justify with eg & explain the criteria for selecting investment destinations from
investors point of view (May2009)

10. MNE and FDI are integral part of developing economies like India. State the
merits and demerits of permitting FDI and MNE from International Experiences
during previous Decades.(2005)

B. MNE

1. Organization structure of an MNC (1998)

2. Discuss marketing strategies employed by MNC’S to penetrate new markets-(1998)

3. For MNC –profit is the primary motto, social welfare, respect to sentiments and safety
are secondary while MNC’S operate in developing countries through subsidiaries.
Give eg: and explain the organizational structure-(2000)
4. What should MNC do to ensure a successful international merger and acquisition?-
(2002)

5. How MNE’S can be classified? Features of MNES. Explain the international

subsidiary strategy-(2003)

6. MNC’S are necessary evils for developing countries especially. What are the strategic
models generally adopted by MNCS?-(2004)

7. Merits and demerits of permitting MNE’S from international experience of last

decade (2005)

8. Problems faced by MNE in the home country and problem faced by host country due
to MNES-(2006)

9. MNE boon or bane? Justify with Example .Discuss the eg of Indian MNC which has
helped the host country company and India. (2007)

10. MNC’s contribute immensely for the development of economies in the world-
Discuss with illustration. (Year2009)

11. Ethnocentric and polycentric orientation of MNES (Short Note)-2007

12. Subsidiaries of MNC in developing countries perform out of need and fear and not out
of love and loyalty. What are the different kind of MNC’s and their systems of operations and
relations with subsidiaries? (1999)

C. THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

1. Modern trade theories essential for formulating business strategies at macro level in
CO’s. Discuss in detail only relevant three trade theories (Dec2008)

2. Competitive advantage of nations- Michael Porter with egs (Year 2009)

3. Discuss the contemporary theories of international trade with egs. apply Porters model
of competitive advantage for India for fresh fruits and vegetables –(2007)

4. David Ricardo’s Two Country –Two Product Theory-(2006)

5. Discuss International PLC theory ( R Vernon) .Compare with David Ricardo’s theory
of two Product and two Country model-(2005)

6. Classical international trade theories are losing relevance in today’s international

trade. Discuss (2004)

7. Discuss any two international trade theories-(2003)

8. Discuss international trade theories with egs-(1998)

9. Examine Purchasing Power Parity theory –(2002)

10. Discuss exchange ratio of Trade-J.S MILL(2002)

11. Short note on International PLC Theory -(2001)

12. Application of trade theories--(1999)

13. Current Trends and application of PPP theory---(2005)

14. PPP theory-(2006)

15. International Purchasing Power Parity Theory-(2003)

16. International PLC Theory- (2003)

17. In your opinion which contemporary International theory is most relevant and
practical for the purpose of explaining the reasons for growth in world trade? Give
reasons for your answer. (May2008).

D. WTO

1. Discuss major objectives, agreements and achievements of WTO and the issues
encountered by WTO at the end of Doha round. (Dec2008)

2. IPR short note. (Dec2008)

3. TRIPS short note. (May 2008)

4. WTO pays attention to IPR. Discuss various aspects of IPR and advantages and
disadvantages to India’s IB with example from specific industries.(1999)

5. Major objectives and previous discussions of WTO and deviations that took place in
Seattle round(2000)

6. Explain the impact of WTO provisions on Indian business with examples.(2001)

7. State basic principles of WTO. What are the key subject areas of WTO? Explain the
impact of WTO provisions on India particularly pharmaceutical Industry.

8. State general agreements incorporated in WTO and discuss their impact on Indian
Industry and trade with special focus on sectors(2004)

9. State principle objectives of WTO and at least 10 activities monitored by WTO.

Discuss the impact of WTO on India and other developing nations with special
reference to Hong Kong Ministerial Conference (2006)
 10. “WTO aims at removing NTB and reducing TB”. Critically evaluate achievements
and problem areas which WTO has to encounter to succeed in the above
objective(2006)

11. Hong Kong round of WTO negotiations (Short Note)(2007)

12. Green & Amber subsidies under WTO (Short Note)(2007)

13. Short note on IPR (2005)

14. General Characteristics of IPR (2006)

15. “Outcome of Doha Summit recognizes India’s concerns “Discuss-(2002)

16. State the positive and negative points at Doha (Nov 2001)

E. PEST ANALYSIS

1. Discuss PEST analysis of IB. Draw lessons for Indian companies wishing to go
global (2007)

2. Short note on Legal issues in International Marketing (2001)

3. Short note on Role of culture in International Marketing (2001)

4. Failure to understand external environment in IB is a major blunder. Comment.

(1998)

F. REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS/ BLOCKS/INTERNATIONAL

FINANCE

1. NAFTA effective trade partner for India despite slowdown. Categorize various sectors
and business opportunities for Indian business houses to prosper in future in the
NAFTA bloc. (Dec2008)

2. ASEAN attractive destination for India for trade, investment and manufacturing esp.
In recent period. Discuss the statement with business opportunities and challenges.
(2009)

3. A). Short note on SAARC, SAFTA (2007)

B) Short note on IMF and World Bank

4. Short note on Types of Multilateral Agreements (2007)

5. Short note on Salient features of any two Regional Trade Agreements (2006)
 6. Short note on doing business with ASEAN (2005)

7. Short note on doing business with Expanded Europe (2005)

8. Short note on G20 & Impact on India’s foreign trade (2005)

9. Doing business with China (2005)

10. Short note on NAFTA, ASEAN, APEC, EU (2003)

11. Short note on Counter Trade (2003)

12. NAFTA/ APEC/ EU/ ASEAN(RCTA) (2002)

13. Short note on L/C (2001)

14. Short note on Exim Bank (2001)

15. Short note on BOP (2001)

16. Futures & Options (2003)

17. ASEAN & Far Eastern Tigers with India’s Trade (1999)

18. Short note on Counter Trade (1999)

19. Short note on IBRD – Loans (1998)

20. Short note on FOREX/ UNCTAD/ Licensing/SWAPS/ SAARC/ NAFTA/ EEC/

ASEAN(RCTA)/ APEC (1998)

G. COUNTRY RISK/RISK

1. What do you mean by risk analysis and to what extent Co.’s use this tool for framing
policies in IB both at the time of entry and operation? (Year2009)

2. Define Country risk and state how political and economic risks associated with

Country can be evaluated. (May 2008)

3. Short note on Political Risk Analysis(2007)

4. Risks are inevitable in IB. Success depends on techniques of handling risks at every
stage – Justify with e.g. (2006).

5. Define country risk. Explain the frame work of analysis of studying a country for the
purpose of IB & evaluation of country risk (2003)

6. Short note on Political Risk (2003)

7. Risk of falling dollar for exporters (2007)

H. GLOBALIZATION

1. What is globalization? How do global org emerge to enjoy global leadership in their
business? Give relevant current illustrates from global organizations. (Dec 2008)

2. Meaning of globalization. Categorize Manufacture & Service sectors of India having

global competitive advantages (2006)

3. Indigenous Organization has potential to become global. Explain the sequential steps
which are prerequisites to emerge as Global Corporation with examples (2004)

4. What is globalization? Discuss means, methods, techniques & procedures for

transforming Indian small business to be global in 10 years. (1999)

I. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS /MODES OF ENTRY

1. Why do Co.’s and Countries enter into International business, when the opportunities
exist in domestic business? (Dec2008)

2. What is IB? State and explain the forces that help internationalization of business. IB
has encouraged growth and prosperity but also created International financial
instability Explain with e.g. (Dec2008)

3. Discuss various methods and modes of entering and operating in IB with merits and
demerits of each method. (Year2009)

4. By using appropriate e.g., Explain various modes of entry into IB. (May20008)

5. Define IB. State objectives, merits and demerits of IB. How is it different from
domestic business (2004)

6. Define IB. Difference between domestic business operations and international

business operations using business characteristics.(2004)

7. “IB is more complex and different from domestic business” Explain the difference by
using ten functional parameters. (2005)

8. Explain the other modes of IB with examples in addition to export/physical in

movement of goods and services (2005)
 9. State the objectives of IB. Overview of various methods of doing IB with practical
examples (2006)

10. Evaluate various modes of entry for a business unit by breaking international barriers
to succeed in its ventures (2000)

11. Discuss pros and cons of different modes of Entry in The International Market. (2001)

12. What are various strategies available for entry and operation in IB. Give example for
each strategy? (2004)

J. SELECTION OF A COUNTRY FOR IB

1. Parameters, factors for evaluating India/ China as a major ground for IB with
relevant sectors (2000)

2. Various techniques of country evaluation & selection with e.g.(1998)

3. Short note on country selection for IB (2007)

4. What are the factors to be considered in determining the choice of a country to

enter in International Marketing (2001)

K) MISCELLANEOUS

1. BOP

2. FTAS
2009
3. Trade Barriers

4. International Logistics

5. EMU

6. TRIPS

7. US recession and its impact on India

8. Reasons for increased M&A activities of Cos from BRIC countries (May 2008)

9. Appreciation of Rupees trouble for India exporters and certain Cos. State and explain
how Pharma Export Cos and BPO/KPO sector companies can deal with this scenario?
(May2008)

10. Foreign exchange risks

11. Trade barriers. (Dec2008)

12. IPR

13. Entry Barriers in IB (1999)

14. Entry Barriers in International Trade (2003)

15. Entry Barriers in International Business (Short Note) (1999)

16. Entry Barriers in International Trade (Short Note) (2003)

17. Offshore Banking

18. COMESA ( Regional Trade Bloc)

19. WTO

20. IMF

21. ADB Banks

22. LAC

L) INTERNATIONAL HRM

1. Enumerate all the Challenges Encountered by global Human Resource division operating
in a cross border business environment (Dec 2008)

M) GLOBAL LOGISTICS

1. Short note: International Logistics (DEC2009)