Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0041: “Merchant Banking and Financial Services”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1318)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Describe issue management in merchant banking.

2. Explain the IPO issuance process

3. Discuss the difference between asset and fee based financial services.

4. Describe consumer credit

5. Explain the Insurance Act, 1938.

6. Write short notes on the following:

A. Credit rating

B. Leasing

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0041: “Merchant Banking and Financial Services”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1318)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. Describe Merchant Banking and list its functions

2. Explain the post- issue obligations of a merchant banker.

3. Describe consumer credit

4. Discuss the role of SEBI in the regulation of mutual funds.

5. Describe the different types of bills.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Factoring and Forfaiting

b. Hire-purchase

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0042: “Treasury Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1311)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Explain treasury management, its need and benefits and treasury exposure.

2. What are the features of ADRs and GDRs?

3. Define the role of RBI in exchange management

4. Explain the framework for measuring and managing the liquidity risks.

5. Discuss the interest rate management using FRAs and swaps .

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. VaR

b. Back testing

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0042: “Treasury Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1311)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What are the benefits of future commodity markets.?

2. What are the objectives of working capital management?

3. Describe the concept of foreign exchange risk management?

4. Explain the process of risk management and various tools involved in managing risks

5. What are treasury management practices?

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Asset Liability Management

b. Exchange Rate mechanism

Spring 2012

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0043: “Corporate Banking”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1312)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Write a detailed note on evolution of corporate banking.

2. What are the key features of recovery management.

3. Write a detailed note on the various accounting concepts.

4. Explain in detail how a balance sheet should be analysed.

5. Explain the role of DRTs and DRATs in resolution of loan recovery issues.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Assignment

b. Lien

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0043: “Corporate Banking”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1312)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Write a detailed note on advancing against document of title to goods.

2. Why do documents need registration?. Which are the documents to be necessarily registered?

3. What are priority sector advances? How can such advances be classified?

4. Explain the concept of off-shore banking and how it is different from international banking.

5. Write a note on the various tools available for credit risk management in banks.

6. Write short notes on the following

a. NPA

b. CDR

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0044: “Institutional Banking”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1313)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What/who are financial intermediaries? Explain their role in the growth of the economy?

2. Discuss the role of NABARD in the development of microfinance sector?

3. Write a note on the institutions handling finance in India.

4. What are HFCs? Discuss the performance of some prominent HFCs in the country.

5. Write a detailed notes on RTGS and NEFT facilities.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a. Securitization

b. Depository

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MA 0044: “Institutional Banking”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1313)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 2

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. Discuss the concept of Universal Banking.

2. What do you think are the key strengths and challenges faced by the microfinance sector?

3. NABARD is a refinance institution. Explain this role of NABARD in detail.

4. What is your understanding of the concept of cash management services by banks?

5. What are the measures to be taken for monitoring a term loan?

6. Write short notes on the following terms:

a. SARFAESI Act

b. National Electronic Funds Transfer

Spring 2012

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration

MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy – 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1314)

Assignment

Set - 1

(60 Marks)

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What is meant by ‘Strategy’? Differentiate between goals and objectives.

2. Define the term “Strategic Management”. What are the types of strategies?

3. Describe Porter’s five forces Model.

4. What is strategic formulation and what are its processes?

5. Explain strategic evaluation and its significance.

6. Define the term “Business policy”. Explain its importance.

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration

MB0052 – Strategic Management and Business Policy – 4 Credits

(Book ID: B1314)

Assignment

Set - 2

(60 Marks)

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What is meant by “Business Continuity Plan” (BCP)? Discuss the steps involved in BCP.

2. What is meant by “Business plan”? Describe the strategies to create a business plan.

3. What are the benefits of MNCs?

4. Define the term “Strategic Alliance”. Differentiate between Joint ventures and Mergers.

5. What do you mean by ‘innovation’? What are the types of innovation?

6. Describe Corporate Social Responsibility.

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MB0053: “International Business Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1315)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions.

1. What is globalisation and what are its benefits?

2. Discuss in brief the Absolute and comparative cost advantage theories.

3. How is culture an integral part of international business. What are its elements?

4. Describe the tools and methods of country risk analysis.

5. Write short notes on:

a. Spot and forward contracts

b. Foreign currency derivatives

6. Discuss the importance of transfer pricing for MNCs.

Spring 2012

Master of Business Administration - Semester 4

MB0053: “International Business Management”

(4 credits)

(Book ID: B1315)

ASSIGNMENT- Set 1

Marks 60

Note: Each Question carries 10 marks

1. Write a note on strategic objectives.

2. Discuss in brief the role of WTO in promoting international business.

3. Write a note on various export promotion schemes by GOI.

4. What do you understand by regional integration? List its types.

5. What are the challenges faced by Indian businesses in global market?

6. Discuss the various e- business models.