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MS- 45 International Financial Management

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MS- 45 International Financial Management

1. Explain the concept of Balance of Payments (BOP). and discuss the different accounts of BOP. can a country run a current account deficit (surplus) indefinitely? Give reasons.

2 Discuss pre-shipment and post-shipment financing. Discuss the procedure followed by the commercial banks in this regard.

3. Distinguish between 'Foreign direct investment' (FDI) and 'Portfolio Investment' and discuss the different strategies of portfolio investment.

4. What do you understand by foreign exchange risk? What are the different external exposure management techniques which are used by importers and exporters?

5. a) Briefly discuss the centralized cash management system and its advantages.

b) What do you understand by special drawing rights (SDRs)? Discuss its significance in international Finance.

6 a) how are inflation rates and foreign exchange rates related? Illustrate with the help of an example.

b) Differentiate between accounting exposure and economic exposure. Discuss the principal translation methods of 'Foreign Subsidiaries accounts'.

7. Write short notes on any four of the following:

a) Irrevocable confirmed letter of credit
b) Syndicate euro currency loan market
c) Transfer pricing
d) International development association (IDA)
e) Foreign currency accounts of non resident Indians




MS45 International Financial Management
Answer any five questions.


1. Identify the factors which are to be taken into consideration by the countries, which seek to make use of foreign capital on their terms.

b) "The International economy is fast turning into a borderless global economy" Critically analyze in relation to International Financial system.

2. Prepare a Balance of Payments (BOP) statement with the following data. Show clearly, sub-balances such as trade balance, current account balance and capital account balance, etc., in the statement.

a) UFL Ltd. of USA invests in India, Rs. 3000000 to modernize its Indian subidiary.

b) A tourist from south Africa buys souvenirs worth Rs. 30000 to carry with him. He also paid hotel and travel bills of Rs. 50000 to a travel agency.

c) UFL Ltd. remitted Rs. 50000 as dividends to its parent company in USA.

d) The Indian sunsidiary of UFL Ltd., sold a part of production in other Asian countries for Rs. 1000000. UFL also borrowed Rs. 2000000 (to be paid in 6 months) from the British money market for meeting its immediate liquidity needs.

e) An Indian company buys medicine for Rs. 1000000 from Germany. 60% of the payment is made immediately and the balance to be made after 3 years.

f) An Indian subsidiary of a French company borrowed Rs. 500000 from the indian public to invest for the modernisation.

3. a) What do you mean by 'Foreign Exchange Market'? Discuss the role played by the main participants in this market.

b) Explain briefly and illustrate with an example, the chain method of making out cross rates.

4. Explain the need for foreign exchange exposure management. Discuss the various external exposure management techniques that are used to manage the exchange rate.

5. a) Define 'Letter of credit'. Explain the various forms of letter of credit. Which one is more popular and why?

b) Explain briefly the different types of policies offered by the Export credit guarantee corporation to provide cover for shipments made on a short-term credit.

6 a) "In the absence of a common currency throughout the world, a series of problems arise in International cash management." What are these problems? How can these problems be overcome?

b) Explain the need for an the advantages of centralised cah management for a company which is involved in international business.

7. An export company wants to raise capital from international markets. What are the basic considerations the firm should take into account while making this international financing decision? Explain.


1. Briefly discuss why international trade take place. Do factors affecting international trade also affect international capital movements? Explain.

2. a) Minimization of global tax liability is not the only objective of transfer pricing. Discuss.

b) Discuss briefly the different types of letters of credit that are used in international trade.

3. a) What do you mean by the Law of one price? Do you agree with this law?

b) What is buyers credit? Discuss the circumstances under which such credit may be necessary.

4. a) Discuss some of the basic consideration thata re kept in mind while making international decisions.

b) What is portfolio investment? What factors drive investors to go in for portfolio investment?

5. a) Discuss briefly th Euro currency debt market.

b) Discuss briefly the techniques available for currency risk management.

6 a) Why is international cash management necessary? When is centralized cash management more useful as compared to decentralized cash management?

b) Explain the method of financing the export trade through bills of exchange.

7. a) What techniques may be adapted to forecast exchange rates? What are their limitations?

b) Write a note on accounting exposure.


MS45 International Financial Management
Answer any five questions.


1. a) What is the primary goal of multinational companies? Why is stockholder's wealth maximization more relevant than profit maximization?

b) When do volatile exchange rates exist?

2. a) A country's current account balance is equal to its private savings surplus minus its government budget deficit. Assume that a country has a current account surplus of $10000, a government budget deficit of $1500, and private savings of %12000. What isthe country's private investment? Is the country saving more or less than is needed to finance its private investment and budget deficit?

b) Most developing countries have incurred huge balance of payments deficits for mahy years. what alternatives are available to these countries for dealing with their balance of payments problems?

3. a) Discuss some causes of deviations from purchasing power parity.

b) The exchange rate of Japanase yen is $0.0069 per year and a call option has a strike price of $0.0065. An investor has two call options. If the investor excercises the call options, how much profit would be realized?

4. a) What is the basic purpose or economic exposure management?

b) A U.S. company has a single, wholly owned affiliate in Japan. This affiliate has exposed assets of Y500 milllion and exposed liabilities of Y800 million. The exchange rate appreciates from Y150 per dollar to Y100 per dollar.

i) What is the amount of net exposure?
ii) What is the amount of the transaction gain or loss?

5. a) What is the role of a factor in foreign trade? How can a factor aid an exporter?

b) What are bills of lading and how do they facilitate trade financing?

6 a) Explain the theory of comparative advantage as a motive for foreign trade. what is the logica behind this theory?

b) Comment on the flow of foreign direct investment in India since 1991.

7. a) Explain the globalisation of financial markets.

b) Why has the euro-currency market grown so rapidly?



MS- 46 Management of Financial Services




MS-46 Management of Financial Services
Answer any five questions.


1. Why do you think financial markets are required. What are your views on proper regulation of these markets?

2. Discuss the evolution of Financial services in India. What are the problems faced by financial services industry in India?

3. 'Stock exchanges in India have not served their purpose.' Do you agree? Validate your arguments.

4. a) Discuss the various services provided by a Merchant Banker, in your view.

b) Describe, briefly, the various debt instruments which are common in the financial markets.

5. Mutual funds are an important segment of financial markets. How is this role performed? Also discuss the management of a mutual fund company.

6. a) Why should a public issue be marketed? What are the issues involved in marketing a public issue?

b) If you are a Merchant banker, what issues would you consider before accepting a public issue proposal of a company? Briefly discuss.

7. a) Differentiate 'Financial restructuring' and 'Organziational restructuring' What factors in your view affect the decision of merger or takeover of a firm?

b) Distinguish between a 'Merger' and a 'Takeover'. Explain the various steps involved in the process of a merger deal.

8. a) Compare and contrast 'Leasing' and 'Hire Purchasing'. Why do companies go for leasing of assets? Briefly explain.

b) Explain the different stages in which a venture capital firm finances the requirements of the companies which approach it for financing.





MS-46 Management of Financial Services
Answer any five questions.


1. a) Explain the meaning of 'capital market' and 'money market'. Compare and contrast these two markets.

b) Discuss the factors which led the Indian Financial markets into Global Financial markets.

2. Identify the various types of risks relevant to financial services and discuss the different strategies that are available to manage these risks.

3. a) "Mutual funds route offer several important benefits to the small investor." What are these benefits? Briefly discuss.

b) Explain briefly the process of portfolio management of a mutual fund.

4. Who is a "merchant banker". Enumerate the services provided by a merchant banker. Critically analyze the regulatory framework for merchant bankers in India.

5. a) Identify and discuss the factors which are considered necessary in determining a firm's value before taking a merger decision.

b) Explain the factors affecting the takeover or a merger decision of a firm.

6. a) What is 'securitisation' and why do companies go for securitisation of assets?

b) Briefly describe the instruments which can be used for securitisation of assets.

7. Describe the origin of venture capital in India. Describe the various stages of venture capital financing offered by the Indian venture capital companies.

8. Write short notes on any four:

a) Settlement Guarantee
b) Debt instruments
c) Book building
d) Leasing vs Hire purchase
e) Ecommerce



MS46 Management of Financial Services
Answer any five questions.


1. (a) Explain the meaning and significance of "capital market" an "money market". Bring out the similarities and the differences between these markets.

(b) Explain what do you understand by call money market and treasury bills market. Discuss their significance in the Indian money markets.

2. (a) Explain the concept of financial services and their importance. Discuss the salient features of financial services.

(b) What do you understand by Merchant Banking? What funtions are undertaken by a Merchant Banker? Discuss briefly.

3. (a) What a stock Exchange? Discuss the important characterstics of Stock Exchange in India.

(b) Describe the recent developments in Indian stock market structure.

4. Explain the need of mutual funds. Discuss the broad classification of the schemes of these funds. Comment on the growth and performance of mutual funds in India.

5. (a) What do you mean by New Issues Management? Discuss the methods employed for mobilising th ecapital by issuing the securities.

(b) Discuss the various activities involved in managing a public issue.

6 (a) What is Leasing? Why do people / corporates go for leasing of assets?

(b) Discuss some of the importan forms of leasing with suitable examples.

7. (a) What do you mean by "Factoring"? Describe its mechanism.

( b) Explain and comment on the salient features of Bills Rediscounting Schemes of the Reserve Bank of India.



MS46 Management of Financial Services
Answer any five questions.


1. Explain the need for regulation on Investment Services. Also identify the role played by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the regulation of investment services.

2. Explain the term 'Capital Market'. Who are the various participants in Capital Market.

3. Explain the need for listing of securities in an Exchange. Describe the process of settlement guarantee mechanism in Indian Stock Exchange.

4. Describe the various services provided by the Merchant Bankers. Explain the code of conduct for merchant bankers in India. Also make a critical comment on its appropriateness.

5. Explain the Housing Finance Industry structures in India. Also describe the role of National Housing Bank in Housing Finance.

6. List out the main characteristics of venture capital. Describe the regulatory framework governing the venture capital and industry in India.

7. What do you understand by 'Factoring'? What are it's advantages and disadvantages? Also describe the mechanism of factoring.

Hello sir I am pusuing MBA from MS university can you please provide me MBA syllabus and model question paper?

[Kiran Chandar]

Hello buddy as you want here we provides you MBA syllabus and model
question paper as follows

Syllabus for MBA MS University:

I YEAR

1.1 Management Process and Behavior

1.2 Managerial Economics 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.3 Accounting For Managers 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.4 Business Environments 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.5 Business Law 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.6 Managerial Communication 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.7 Computer Application in Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

1.8 Research Methodology 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

II YEAR

2.1 Human Resource Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.2 Marketing Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.3 Financial Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.4 Operations Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.5 Decision Support Systems 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.6 International Business Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.7 Strategic Management 3 hrs 100 20 80 50

2.8 Project work (no viva vice) / Entrepreneurship and management of small
business.

3 hrs 100 20 80 50

Modal question paper

1 Explain the approaches to leadership and discuss which could be the best
suitable style of leadership. Give reasons.

2 “Communication is considered to be the most important and most effective
ingredient of the management process.” Elaborate this statement and discuss
the underlying concept with suitable examples.

3 Discuss whether you need any control when everything is going as planned.

4 Define organisational structure and explain with suitable examples, how
structure and productivity can be linked to each other.

5 Define and differentiate between centralisation and decentralisation of
authority. Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the two
systems in organisational context.

6 Write short notes on any three of the following :

(i) Delphi technique

(i) Johari Window

(iii) Democratic vs Laissez-Faire

(iv) Semantic barrier

(v) Informal groups