Get Answers on www.smuHelp.com Get Answers on www.smuHelp.com Get Answers on www.smuhelp.com ASSIGNMENT DRIVE PROGRAM SEMESTER SPRING 2016 Master of Business Administration- MBA 4 SUBJECT CODE & NAME BK ID CREDIT & MARKS MB0053 –International Business Management B1724 4 CREDITS, 60 MARKS Note – Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Marks Total Marks Q.No Questions 1 Explain the different international trade theories? Mercantilism 2 10 Absolute advantage theory 2 Comparative advantage theory 2 Product lifecycle theory 2 Porter’s diamond model 2 Hofstede said “Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy”. Discuss this 2 statement and explain the five cultural dimensions. Views on statement 5 cultural dimensions 2 8 10 3 Regional integration is helping the countries in growing their trade. Discuss this statement. Describe in brief the various types of regional integrations. Regional integration 3 10 types 7 4 Write short note on: a) Foreign currency derivatives b) bases of international tax systems a) meaning and role of foreign currency derivatives b) bases of international tax system 5 5 10 Get Answers on www.smuHelp.com Get Answers on www.smuhelp.com Get Answers on www.smuHelp.com 5 Strategic planning involves allocation of resources to firms to fulfil their long term goals. What are the types of strategic planning? Compare Top-down Vs Bottom-up planning. Types of strategic planning 5 10 Top-down vs bottom-up planning 5 6 Explain the function of human resource planning Discuss the scope of International Human Resource Management Explain the function of human resource 5 planning Discuss the scope of IHRM 5 10