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SMU MBA SEM 4 FINANCE FALL 2015 ASSIGNMENTS

MF0015- INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

1 Discuss the goals of international financial management

Goals

2 The key component of the financial system is the money market that acts as a fulcrum of monetary operations.

Write down the important points under each category mentioned below.

a) Functions performed by money market

b) International interest rates

c) Standardized Global Market regulations.

Explanation of important points of functions performed by money market

Explanation of international interest rates

Explanation of standardized global market regulations

3 Thousands of years back the concept of bartering between parties was prevalent, when the concept of money had not evolved.

Explain on counter trade with examples

Introduction of counter trade

Explanation of Different forms of counter trade

Examples

4 There are different techniques of exposure management. One is the Managing Transaction Exposure and the other one is the managing operating exposure

So you have to explain on both Managing Transaction Exposure and Managing Operating Exposure.

Explanation of Managing transaction exposure

Explanation of Managing operating exposure

5 Every firm is going on concern, whether domestic or MNC.

Explain the techniques of capital budgeting and the steps to determine cash flows.

Explanation of techniques of capital budgeting-NPV, IRR , PI , Payback period

Determination of cash flow

6 Write short note on:

American Depository Receipts(ADR)

b. Portfolio

Explanation of ADR

Explanation of portfolio

MF0016 & TREASURY MANAGEMENT

1 Give the meaning of treasury management. Explain the need for specialized handling of treasury and benefits of treasury.

Explanation of treasury management

Explanation of need for specialized handling of treasury

Explanation of benefits of treasury

2 Explain foreign exchange market. Write about all the types of foreign exchange markets. Explain the participants in foreign exchange markets.

Explanation of foreign exchange markets

Explanation of types of foreign exchange markets

Explanation of participants in foreign exchange markets

3 Write an overview of risk mitigation. Explain the processes of risk containment. Write about the tools available for managing risks.

Explanation of risk mitigation

Explanation of basic steps in a typical risk containment process

Explanation of tools available for managing risks

4 What is Interest Rate Risk Management (IRRM)? Write the components and features of IRRM. Explain the macro and micro factors affecting interest rate.

Explanation of IRRM

Explanation of components and features of IRRM

Explanation of factors affecting interest rate(Macro and Micro)

5 Explain the contents of working capital. Write down the need for working capital.

Explanation of contents of working capital

Explanation of need for working capital

6 Explain the concepts and benefits of integrated treasury. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury.

Explanation of concepts and benefits of integrated treasury

Explanation of advantages and disadvantages of operating treasury

MF0017 & MERCHANT BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

1 Explain the concept of merchant banking. Give a small introduction on book building and write about the methods and guidelines for book building.

Concept of merchant banking

Introduction on book building

Methods and guidelines for book building

2 Explain the whole concept of issue management which includes pre-issue and post issue management.

Introduction of issue management

Pre-issue management

Post- issue management

3 Financial services are of several kinds. Financial services are divided into two extensive categories. Explain in detail both the categories of financial services.

Complete explanation of fund based services

Complete explanation of fee based services

4 Give the difference between Bank Vs Depository. Explain the functions performed by depository.

Differences between bank and depository

Functions performed by depository

5 Give the introduction of leasing with an example. Explain all the four types of leasing.

Introduction of leasing with example

Explanation all the four types of leasing

6 Write about the concept of securitization and its features. Explain the process of securitization of debts and its advantages.

Introduction of securitization

Features of securitization

Steps in securitization

Advantages of securitization

MF0018 & INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

1 What do you understand by the term risk and uncertainty? Explain different types of risk facing business and individuals.

Introduction of risk and uncertainty

Explanation of different types of risk

2 Identify the role of insurance in managing risk financing. Explain the importance of insurance transaction. Discuss in different perspectives of insured and insurer

Role of insurance in managing risk financing

Introduction of insurance transaction

Explanation of different perspectives of insured and insurer.

3 Explain the reasons that have been responsible for the privatization of the insurance industry in the country. Identify the problems and prospects of public insurance enterprises.

Complete information on the privatization of the insurance industry

Problems and prospects of public insurance enterprises.

4 Explain the creation and application of insurable interest. Give the differences between wagering and insurance.

Creation of insurable interest

Application of insurable interest

Differences between wagering and insurance

5 Give the important activities of life insurance company. Describe the important historical milestones in the development of the life insurance sector in India.

Important activities of life insurance company

The important historical milestones in the development of the life insurance sector in India

6 Give short notes on :

Pricing objectives.

Pricing elements.

Rate computation

MB0052 - Strategic Management and Business Policy

1 (a) Define “Strategic Management” and “Strategic Planning”.

(b) Discuss the benefits of Strategic Management.

(a) Definition of “Strategic Management” and “Strategic Planning”.

(b) Benefits of Strategic Management.

2 Discuss the difference between defensive strategies and pre-emptive strategies. Give examples to support your answer.

Difference between defensive strategies and pre-emptive strategies.

Examples of defensive strategies and pre-emptive strategies

3 (a) Why ‘Turnaround strategy’ is sometimes called as an extension of restructuring strategy?

(b) Differentiate between surgical and non-surgical turnaround. Give examples.

(a) Reason for calling turnaround strategy as extension of restructuring strategy

(b) Difference between Surgical and Non-surgical turnaround with examples

4 Write short notes on the following expansion strategies:

(a) Penetration strategy for growth in existing markets

(b) Expansion through Diversification

(a) Penetration strategy for growth in existing markets

(b) Expansion through Diversification

5 Discuss the competitive strategy in:

(a) Emerging industry

(b) Declining industry

6 “Benchmarking is the process by which companies look at the ‘best’ in the industry and try to imitate their styles and processes”

Evaluate the rationale for benchmarking exercises and discuss the features and types of benchmarking. Please ensure to include an example to support your answer.

Reasons of benchmarking

Features of benchmarking

Types of benchmarking

One or two examples of benchmarking

MB0053 –International Business Management

1 “The world economy is globalizing at an accelerating pace”. Discuss this statement and list the benefits of globalization.

Discuss the statement

Listing the benefits

2 Compare the Adam Smith and David Ricardo’s theories of international trade with examples.

Adam Smith’s theory

David Ricardo’s theory

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

Types

4 Write short note on:

a) GATS (General Agreement on trade in services)

b) ILO (International Labour organization)

5 What is the difference between domestic and international accounting and how will you measure this difference?

Differences

Measures

6 Discuss the various payment terms in international trade. Which is the safest method and why?

The modes of payment

Safest mode