CUSTOMER_CODE
SMUDE
DIVISION_CODE
SMUDE
EVENT_CODE
OCTOBER15
ASSESSMENT_CODE IB0012_OCTOBER15
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
204967
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain in detail the advantages and disadvantages of MNCs to the
host country.
Advantages
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
a.
MNCs bring new technology (0.5M)
b.
MNCs create employment (0.5M)
c.
MNCs increase exports (0.5M)
d.
Business segment enhanced (0.5M)
e.
Local traders and market intermediaries (0.5M)
f.
g.
h.
Balance of payment (0.5M)
Break local monopolies (0.5M)
Increase level of economic activity and industrial
development (0.5M)
i.
Bring in FDI (0.5M)
j.
Equalize cost of factors worldwide (0.5M)
Disadvantages
a.
MNCs do not transfer new technology to host country (1M)
b.
Economic and political challenges (1M)
c.
Predatory pricing harm domestic industry (1M)
d.
Depletion of natural resources (1M)
e.
Repatriate money to home country (1M)
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
204968
QUESTION_TEXT
Describe in detail the product life cycle theory.
a.
Introduction stage (2.5M)
b.
Growth stage (2.5M)
SCHEME OF EVALUATION c.
d.
Maturity (2.5M)
Decline (2.5M)
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
204970
QUESTION_TEXT
Elucidate in detail the characteristics of effective controls.
a.
Accuracy (1M)
b.
Timeliness (1M)
c.
Flexibility (1M)
d.
Acceptability (1M)
e.
Integration (1M)
f.
Economic feasibility (1M)
g.
Strategic placement (1M)
h.
Corrective action (1M)
i.
Emphasis on exception (1M)
j.
Better utilization of resources (1M)
SCHEME OF EVALUATION
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
204971
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain in detail the key components and approaches of
International Compensation Programs.
Components of International Compensation Programs
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
a.
Base Salary (2M)
b.
Allowances (1M)
c.
Benefits (2M)
d.
Issue of taxation (1M)
Approaches of International Compensation Programs
Going Rate Approach (2M)
Balance Sheet Approach(2M)
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
207147
QUESTION_TEXT
Describe in detail the benefits of a good organizational structure.
(Explanation of each point in detail)
a.
Facilitates attainment of objectives through proper
coordination of all activities (1M)
b.
The conflicts between individuals over jurisdiction are kept to
a minimum (1M)
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
c.
It eliminates overlapping and duplication of work (1M)
d.
It decreases likelihood of ‘runarounds’ (1M)
e.
It facilitates promotion of personnel (1M)
f.
It aids in wage and salary administration (1M)
g.
Communication is easier at all levels of organizational
hierarchy (1M)
h.
It provides sound basis for effective planning (1M)
i.
It results in increased cooperation and a sense of pride among
members of the organization (1M)
j.
It encourages creativity (1M)
QUESTION_TYPE
DESCRIPTIVE_QUESTION
QUESTION_ID
207149
QUESTION_TEXT
Explain in detail the different types and benefits of Foreign Direct
Investment.
(Explanation of each point in detail)
Types
SCHEME OF
EVALUATION
a.
Vertical (2M)
b.
Horizontal (1M)
c.
Conglomerate (2M)
d.
Green-field entry (1M)
e.
Foreign takeovers (1M)
Benefits
f.
Benefits to investor (1M)
g.
Benefits to investor’s economy (1M)
h.
Benefits to the economy receiving FDI (1M)