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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5301 – INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Regulation – 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Prepared by
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Mrs. L. Sujatha – Asst. Professor
Mr. V.T. Baalaji Amuthan – Asst. Professor
SUBJECT : BA5301 – INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT -I- INTRODUCTION
SYLLABUS: International -Definition – Internationalizing -Advantages -factors causing globalization of international environment – country attractiveness –Political, economic and cultural environment – Protection Vs liberalization of global environment.
PART- A
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define International. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | Compare domestic and International ? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Examine the term Environment? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | What are the approaches of International ? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | How would you improve the International ? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | Why components of international are important? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Define Globalization with the help of examples. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | Can you explain the stages in globalization? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | Would you want to work for a foreign-owned firm? Why or why not? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Can you list out the factors affecting International environment? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | Why do you think political environment is essential? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 12 | How could you determine the economic environment? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 13 | Define cultural environment. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 14 | What is meant by models of culture? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 15 | How could you show your understanding country attractiveness? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 16 | Can you list out the criteria for assessing country attractiveness? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 17 | What are the differences between tariff and tariff barrier? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 18 | Can you explain Cross National Agreements? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 19 | Define trade barriers. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 20 | What is liberalization? | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART- B
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| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How would you describe the modern challenges in international domain along with their possible solutions in international management? (7 marks) (ii) Explain the types and elements of culture as an environment in the international management. (6 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | (i)What are the forms of international ? (7 marks) (ii) Explain the reasons for internationalization. (6 marks) | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Illustrate “Privatization by itself enough to guarantee economic growth”. Why? Explain using an Example. | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | Examine the steps needed to upgrade domestic into international | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Can you explain the impact of technological change on global markets? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | (i)Based on your understanding discuss the various causes, concerns and issues in Economic Globalization. (8 marks) (ii) List out the advantages of globalization. (5 marks) | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Explain the different factors of international environment? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | Can you elaborate the political, economic, social and cultural environment of international with suitable real time example? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | What is your opinion on International environment & its macro political & cultural environment? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Define Country attractiveness. Explain the significance of Country Attractiveness. | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | Write the various advantages and disadvantages of Internalization of? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 12 | Can you differentiate between Protection Vs Liberalization of Global Environment focus mainly on merits and demerits? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 13 | How would you explain the various factors causing Globalization of. | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 14 | (i) Analyze the trend of international environment in India. (7 marks) (ii) Illustrate the salient features of ‘liberalization' in the present global scenario. (6 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART - C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Analyze the trend of International Environment in India. |
| 2 | Examine the steps needed to upgrade Domestic to International . |
| 3 | Imagine that you are the Vice President; Marketing is a domestic firm which is not very keen to go international despite good opportunities overseas. Write a detailed note in the President of the Company explaining the advantages to the company if it enters international and markets. |
| 4 | Illustrate the salient features of ‘Liberalization' in the present Global Scenario. |
UNIT – II – INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT
SYLLABUS: Promotion of global – the role of GATT/WTO – multilateral trade negotiation and agreements – VIII & IX, round discussions and agreements –Challenges for global – global trade and investment – theories of international trade and theories of international investment – Need for global competitiveness – Regional trade block –Types – Advantages and disadvantages – RTBs across the globe – brief history.
PART- A
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| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define the term International trade. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | What is meant by international investment? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Outline the term New Trade Theory. | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | Can you list out the factors affecting International trade and Investment? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | State the theories of International trade & Investment? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | What are the features of “Free Trade Area (Regime)”? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | What is meant by Competitive Advantage? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | What can you say about Internationalization? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | How new trade theory is different from product life cycle Theory? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Why do you think FDI International Entrepreneurship is essential? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | Write any three important articles of GATT? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 12 | Write a short note on promotional strategies? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 13 | Define Regional Trade Block. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 14 | What is meant by GATT? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 15 | How would you show your understanding of the term Free Trade? | Level 3 | Applying |
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Can you list out the purpose of WTO? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 17 | Define WTO and its role in the world economy. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 18 | Can you explain any two principles of WTO? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 19 | Define global competitiveness. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 20 | Define NAFTA. | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART- B
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How would you describe the global promotional strategies along with the challenges faced during the promotion of global ? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | Compare and contrast absolute advantage theory and comparative advantage theory. | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Give an account on the round discussions of GATT trade negotiations. | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | What is meant by GATT? State the differences between GATT & WTO? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Discuss the objectives and functions of GATT. | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | Write the role of WTO in multilateral trade negotiations? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Explain the objectives and functions of WTO. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | Write in detail about the Purchasing Power Parity theory. (5 marks) | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | How would you show your understanding the theories of international Investment? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | (i)What is the need for global competitiveness in international ? (7 marks) (ii)How is the competitive advantage related to countries development? (6 marks) | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | (i) What are the different types of RTB's? (7 marks) (ii) What are their relative merits and demerits? (6 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 12 | Explain the theory of Porter Diamond Model of International Trade? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 13 | Elaborate the various levels of Regional Trade Agreements with examples. | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 14 | Briefly discuss the various Trade Barriers and Non-Trade Barriers. | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART - C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the different forms of protection and its impact on welfare and how far the WTO play key role in protecting the free trade. |
| 2 | "Global trade is more difficult and risky, however, than domestic trade because of financing". Discuss with share of India in global trade. |
| 3 | "Competitive is defined as the ability of a national economy to achieve sustained high rates of economic growth on the basis of suitable policies and other economic characteristics". Elaborate this statement. |
| 4 | "Despite the realization of NAFTA, the share of intra-regional trade has not increased significantly". State the reasons behind it. |
UNIT – III – INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
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SYLLABUS: Strategic compulsions-Standardization Vs Differentiation Strategic options – Global portfolio management- global entry strategy - different forms of international – advantages - organizational issues of international – organizational structures – controlling of international - approaches to control – performance of global - performance evaluation system.
PART- A
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline the stages in International strategic planning? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | What is meant by strategic compulsions? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | How would you show your understanding of standardization Vs differentiation? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | What conclusion can you draw on strategic options? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Summarize your idea about portfolio management. | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | How would you explain Balance of Trade? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Define global entry strategies. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | Distinguish between profitability and profit growth? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | How would you use manufacturing strategies without FDI? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Why do you think exporting is essential? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | How would you explain the different forms of International ? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 12 | What is your opinion about licensing international licensing? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 13 | Define franchising. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 14 | What are the main ideas of management contracts? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | What are the different forms of International ? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 16 | Why do you think strategic alliances are essential? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 17 | Define Acquisition. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 18 | What is meant by assembly operations? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 19 | Define performance evaluation system. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 20 | Enumerate Organizational structure. | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART- B
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Describe the different forms of Global Entry Strategy. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | What is Indirect Exports? Explain the methods and advantage of the Indirect Exports. | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Explain in detail about the control techniques in international | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | (i)What kind of strategic compulsions are there on a company going international? (7 marks) (ii)Explain indirect methods of doing exports. (6 marks) | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Explain in detail about the difference between standardization and differentiation strategies with suitable examples? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | How would you show your understanding of global entry strategies? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Can you list the advantages of different forms of International ? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | Discuss in detail about Global portfolio management. | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | Explain the organizational issues of international and how they can be solved effectively. | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Can you list the three organizational structures in detailed manner? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | Enumerate the relationship between a firm's control systems and a firm's incentive system. Why is this relationship important? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 12 | (i) How would you classify the types of organizational structures? (7 marks) (ii) Compare geographic and matrix division structure. (6 marks) | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 13 | How would you explain the performance evaluation system? State the factors influencing the performance of global ? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 14 | (i) Discuss the features of an effective control mechanism in international ? (7 marks) (ii) How would you describe the various performance measurement indicators of a Multinational Corporation in detail? (6 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
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PART - C
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kurkura launched “Kurkura South Spice Mix” to attract south Indians who usually likes to eat spicy snacks. Assume that you are the International Product Manager of “Kurkura”, your target is to expand Kurkura” to the Middle East Discuss the cultural factors before you enter into the Middle East market and suggest three best entry methods with valid reasons. |
| 2 | There are four basic strategies such as Global Standardization, Transnational, International and Localization strategies. Discuss which strategy is followed by Coco Cola and Tata Motors. |
| 3 | “Organizational issues discuss several topics from every dimension while setting up an |
| 4 | “Control is necessary to achieve international objectives". Elaborate this statement by giving aspects of international control process. |
UNIT – IV – PRODUCTION, MARKETING, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF GLOBAL
SYLLABUS: Global production –Location –scale of operations- cost of production – Make or Buy decisions – global supply chain issues – Quality considerations- Globalization of markets, marketing strategy – Challenges in product development, pricing, production and channel management- Investment decisions – economic- Political risk – sources of fund- exchange -rate risk and management -strategic orientation -selection of expatriate managers- Training and development -compensation.
PART- A
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is global production and economy of scale? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | What is meant by global supply chain management? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | Interpret the three main factors that affect the decision of locating production. | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | How would you categorize the quality standard? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Can you identify the threats of globalization of markets? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | How would you evaluate global marketing? | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | Define global marketing mix. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | List some of the Major Investment Decision for International | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | How would you use PRODUCT strategies in global markets? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | Analyze the two main issues that managers must be aware of when considering market segmentation in foreign countries. | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | What do you think about distribution channel Management? | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 12 | What are the social responsibilities of a global organization? | Level 6 | Creating |
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| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Define investment decisions. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 14 | Can you explain about capital budgeting? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 15 | How would you solve the distribution channel? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 16 | What are the features of foreign exchange markets (FOREX)? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 17 | Define Exchange Rate Risk. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 18 | Can you list out the methods of exchange rate risk Management? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 19 | What is training? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 20 | What is mean by expatriate? | Level 1 | Remembering |
PART-B
| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (i)Discuss the issues in global supply chain Management. (7 marks) (ii)What are the challenges in international product development (6 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | What are the strategic role of foreign factors evolves over time. | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | How would you summarize the scale of operations? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | What questions would you ask during the make or buy decision? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 5 | Write in detail the various quality considerations to be taken into account for the Globalization of Market. | Level 5 | Evaluating |
| 6 | Discuss about the various types of exchange rate systems and state the factors determining the exchange rate. | Level 6 | Creating |
| 7 | (i) Discuss the marketing strategies in detail. (6 marks) (ii)What are the reasons for globalization of markets? (7 marks) | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 8 | How would you evaluate the pricing strategies? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 9 | How would you explain the International distribution channel? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 10 | (i)Will you state the approaches of capital budgeting explain in detail. (7 marks) (ii)What is exposure netting? (6 marks) | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 11 | Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of a polycentric approach to staffing. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 12 | What are the basic concepts of Foreign Exchange (FOREX, in short its nature and types of Forex Market. | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 13 | What do you mean by globalization of markets? | Level 4 | Analysing |
| 14 | Discuss the factors to be considered by an International firm to locate its Production activities? | Level 1 | Remembering |
| S.NO | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| 1 | “The manufacturing and materials management functions of an international firm have a number of important strategic objectives”. What are they? |
| 2 | "In arriving at the export price under this method, the total cost of production of the article (fixed or variable) is taken into account”. Elaborate with components involved in cost of production. |
| 3 | Explain the terms of Domestic Marketing, International Marketing, Multinational Marketing and Global Marketing. IN the context of these four terms, describe how the international marketing involvement and commitment of a company changes. |
| 4 | "Strategic orientation can best be achieved through staffing policy of a firm". Explain the types of staffing policies in international . |
UNIT – V – CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Disadvantages of international – Conflict in international – Sources and types of conflict - Conflict resolutions – Negotiation – the role of international agencies –Ethical issues in international – Ethical decision-making.
PART- A
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| S.NO | QUESTIONS | BT LEVEL | COMPETENCE |
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| 1 | Define conflicts. | Level 1 | Remembering |
| 2 | Will you state the sources of conflict in international ? | Level 2 | Understanding |
| 3 | How would you solve the individual level conflict? | Level 3 | Applying |
| 4 | How would you classify the conflict? | Level 4 | Analysing |
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