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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)




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 15
th
March and if you are planning to appear in
December Term-End Examination, you must submit them latest by 15
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.
















TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO 01
Course Title : International Business Environment
Assignment Code : IBO 01/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)






TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO 02
Course Title : International Marketing Management
Assignment Code : IBO 02/TMA/2013-14
Coverage : All Blocks


Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions
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)

3. Differentiate between the following:
(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)

5. Write short notes on the following:
(a) EPRG Orientation
(b) Economic Environment
(c) Essentials of effective segmentation
(d) Exporting (4x5)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO 03
Course Title : Indias Foreign Trade
Assignment Code : IBO 03/TMA/2013-14
Coverage : All Blocks


Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions
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)

3. Differentiate between the following:
(a) Visible and Invisible Exports
(b) Regionalism and Multilaterism (10+10)

4. Write short notes on the following:
(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 21
st
century.
(c) The contribution of power loom sector in the export of textiles is significant.
(d) India can develop mutually West Asian countries. (4x5)




TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO 04
Course Title : Export Import Procedures and Documentation
Assignment Code : IBO 04/TMA/2013-14
Coverage : All Blocks


Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions
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) Clearing the forwarding agent helps in efficient movement of goods. Comment
upon the statement.
(b) Differentiate between Actual total loss and constructive total loss. (10+10)
4. Differentiate between the following:
(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)
5. Write short notes on the following:
(a) FIEO
(b) Fiscal Incentives for export promotion
(c) Duty Remission Scheme
(d) ITPO (4x5)


TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO - 05
Course Title : International Marketing Logistics
Assignment Code : IBO-05/TMA/2013-14
Coverage : All Blocks
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions


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)

4. Differentiate between the following:
(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)

5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Inventory Control
(b) Dimensions of Containers
(c) Legal aspect of Carriage of Goods
(d) International Chamber of Commerce (5x4)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : IBO 06
Course Title : International Business Finance
Assignment Code : IBO 06/TMA/2013-14
Coverage : All Blocks


Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions
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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