Fundamentals of International Business — DU B.Com (P) Previous Year Question Papers

1. What do you understand by globalization? Explain the internationalization stages and orientation of international business. (c) Cost and benefits of strategic alliances How FDI inflow is an important mode of entry into international business. Explain various routes and motivations businesses depend on for FDI inflows. Explain the impact of FDI inflows on the home and host countries. (18) Explain functions, structures and scope of the World 5. Write short notes on the following: (a) Outsourcing and India (b) Sustainable development and International business What are the various modes of entry into international business? Also discuss the complexities that businesses confront when entering into foreign markets. (18) 2. Different countries have different political and legal system, Comment. What role do they play while conducting international business? How dealing with cultural differences are important in international business. Also explain what are the implications of economic environment for international business? (18) 3. Differentiate between Theories of Absolute and Comparative Advantage. Do they describe the trends of international trade? What is product life cycle theory of international trade? What are the main differences between product life cycle theory and factor proportions theory? (18) 4. Explain different forms of integration. Also explain the integration efforts in North America.