Hbc2234:International Business Question Paper
Hbc2234:International Business
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) iscuss the fie eternal forces that drie a firm’s industry structure (10 Marks) (b) What is the importance of international logistics in international business? (2 Marks) (c) Briefly discuss any five sectors of international business. (10 Marks) (d) Differentiate tariff barriers from non tariff barriers. Give four examples of each. (8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
International business is facilitated by a number of financial and other institutions that play a critical role in supporting and enhancing international transactions. Discuss this statement with an emphasis on the following points.
(a) The various international financial institutions and their roles/importance in international business. (10 Marks) (b) An insight into the formation and development of these institutions. (5 Marks) (c) The advantages and disadvantages of these institutions. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) hat are the determinants of a firm’s international competitieness (10 Marks) (b) What are some of the political perspectives that an international business man needs to take care of when assessing the political perspectives of a foreign country? (10 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) What is the relevance of GATT principles in international business? (12 Marks) (b) Discuss the relevance of import and export duties in international business.(4 Marks) (c) What is it that foreign investment regulations are supposed to curtail? (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the eight factors affecting international human resource management. (16 Marks) (b) Discuss the impact of internet technology on international business. (4 Marks
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