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Master of Commerce

(M.Com)

First Year

ASSIGNMENTS

2013-14

For July 2013 and January 2014 admission cycle

School of Management Studies

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110 068

M. Com.

Ist Year

Also for:

M.Com (F &T)

M.Com (BP &CG)

M.Com (MA &FS)


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Master of Commerce (M.Com)

First Year

ASSIGNMENTS 2013-14

Dear Students,

As explained in the Programme Guide, you have to do one Tutor Marked Assignment for each course.

We are sending the assignments of all the six courses together in this booklet.

Assignment is given 30% weightage in the final assessment. To be eligible to appear in the Term-End

Examination, it is compulsory for you to submit the assignments as per the schedule. Before attempting

the assignments, you should carefully read the instructions given in the Programme Guide.

These assignments are valid for two admission cycles (July 2013 and January 2014). The validity is

given below:

1. Those who are enrolled in July 2013, it is valid upto June 2014.

2. Those who are enrolled in January 2014, it is valid upto December 2014.

In case you are planning to appear in June Term-End Examination,you must submit the assignments to

the Coordinator of your Study Centre latest by 15th March and if you are planning to appear in

December Term-End Examination,you must submit them latest by15

th

September.

Note: In case you receive the study material and assignments late, you can submit the

assignment responses within one month after receiving the study material.


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TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : IBO01

Course Title : International Business Environment

Assignment Code : IBO01/TMA/2013-14

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions

1. Explain in detail four of the main multilateral environmental agreements with trade

provisions.

(20)

2. All contracts are agreements but are agreements are not contracts. Comment upon the

statement, with suitable illustration. (20)

3. Differentiate between the following:

(a) Domestic and foreign environments

(b) Classical theory and Neo Classical theory of International trade (10+10)

4. Analyse the major problems faced by the developing countries in promoting export of

primary commodities. (20)

5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Technology Transfer

(b) Cross borders mergers and acquisition

(c) Portfolio investment

(d) Features of TNCs (4X5)


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Course Code : IBO02

Course Title : International Marketing Management



Maximum Marks: 100


1. What is international marketing research? Discuss its importance in shaping marketing

strategies of the international firm. (8+12)

2. Describe in detail the barriers to international marketing of services. (20)


(a) Direct channel & Indirect channel of international distribution.

(b) International Advertising & Sales Promotion. (10x2)

4. Describe the phases in the international product life cycle. Also discuss the product

development process. (10+10)


(a) EPRG Orientation

(b) Economic Environment

(c) Essentials of effective segmentation

(d) Exporting (4x5)


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Course Code : IBO03

Course Title : Indias Foreign Trade



Maximum Marks: 100


1. What is meant by balance of payments? Describe briefly salient features of Indias balance

of payments. (5+15)

2. Describe various measures initiated by the Government of India for promoting exports.

Explain briefly the constraints faced in implementing these efforts. (10+10)


(a)Visible and Invisible Exports

(b)Regionalism and Multilaterism (10+10)


(a)

Export of Gems and Jewellery

(b)SWOT Analysis of Chemical Exports Sector (10+10)

5. Comment briefly on the following statements:

(a)The industrial policy 1991 proved a path breaking experiment.

(b)Knowledge will be the engine of growth in the 21stcentury.

(c)The contribution of power loom sector in the export of textiles is significant.

(d)India can develop mutually West Asian countries. (4x5)


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Course Code : IBO04

Course Title : Export Import Procedures and Documentation



Maximum Marks: 100


1. Describe the general provisions regarding imports and exports. (20)

2. Discuss the procedures of packing credit. What is the purpose of extending packing credit

to exporters? (20)

3. (a) Clearingthe forwarding agent helps in efficient movement of goods. Comment

upon the statement.

(b) Differentiate between Actual total loss and constructive total loss. (10+10)


(a)FOB contract and CIF contract

(b)Consular invoice and customs invoice

(c)Revocable and irrevocable letter of credit

(d)Sight and Usance letter of credit (4x5)


(a)FIEO

(b)

Fiscal Incentives for export promotion

(c)Duty Remission Scheme

(d) ITPO (4x5)


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Course Code : IBO - 05

Course Title : International Marketing Logistics

Assignment Code : IBO-05/TMA/2013-14


Maximum Marks: 100


1. (a) What are the various types of Marine containers? Describe the salient features of any

two of them.

(b) Distinguish between Inter-Modalism and Multi-Modalism. (10+10)

2. (a) Discuss the various types of surcharges that are usually levied on the basic freight

rates.

(b) How is the time charter different from bare boat charter? (10+10)

3. (a) What do you understand by the institutional arrangements for resolving shippers

problem? Explain.

(b) Privatisation of ports is considered necessary for the fast development of port

infrastructure. (10+10)


(a) Ship Owners Lien and Maritime Lien

(b) Air transport and Rail Transport

(c) Heavy Lift Surcharge and Long Lift Surcharge

(d) Re-order Level (ROL) and Re-order Quantity (ROQ) (5x4)


(a) Inventory Control

(b) Dimensions of Containers

(c) Legal aspect of Carriage of Goods

(d) International Chamber of Commerce (5x4)


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Course Code : IBO06

Course Title : International Business Finance



Maximum Marks: 100


1. (a) Has W.T.O succeeded in achieving its objectives? Explain its achievements and

failures.

(b) How did Euro markets grow? What functions do they perform? (10+10)

2. (a) Discuss the importance of International Cash Management.

(b) Explain the different approaches to assess political rick. (10+10)

3. (a) Describe the different types of currency risk.

( b)What is economic exposure? Under what circumstances economic exposure is

likely to exist? (10+10)

4. (a) How is exchange rate determined by purchasing power parity?

(b) Discuss the long term sources of external finance for MNCs? (10+10)

5. What is project export and service export? Explain various financial and non financial

benefits of project export. (5+15)

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