Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2008 M.B.A INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Question Paper

M.B.A. DEGREE/P.G.D.F.M. exam – JUNE 2008.

(AY 2003-04 to CY 2005)

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75

ans for five marks ques. should not exceed two pages.

ans for 10/15 marks ques. should not exceed five pages.

PART A — (3 × five = 15 marks)

ans any 3 ques..

All ques. carry equal marks.
Why do nations trade?
What is the logic of global business?
‘‘Balance of payments always balances’’ – Comment.
How does international financial system differ from domestic financial system?
What do you understand by pre and post-shipment Financing?


PART B — (4 ´ 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
elaborate important techniques of exposure management which may be internally adopted by a multinational firm?
‘‘Centralised cash management is a double – edged sword for international working capital management’’ – explain.
What does exchange control mean? When was it introduced in India and how is it operated?
How MNCS organize capital structures of their foreign affliates? define relevant factors in making this decision.
What is systematic risk? Can it be decreased by international diversification? discuss clearly.
Compare and contrast comparative advantages Theory with the comparative cost theory of international trade.
‘‘The goal of the firm is to maximise the market value of its share’’ – explain.

Earning:   Approval pending.