This document contains a list of 109 potential topics for assignments in international business. The topics cover a wide range of issues, including international trade agreements, the role of organizations like the WTO and IMF, strategies for international expansion, supply chain and logistics management, trade barriers, and human resources considerations for multinational enterprises.
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This document contains a list of 109 potential topics for assignments in international business. The topics cover a wide range of issues, including international trade agreements, the role of organizations like the WTO and IMF, strategies for international expansion, supply chain and logistics management, trade barriers, and human resources considerations for multinational enterprises.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Page 1 Sheet1 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Page 2 Sheet1 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 Page 3 Sheet1 Assignment Association of South East Asian Nations[ASEAN] Regional trading blocs as promoters of global trade ? Distinguish between multilateralism and bilateralism. Evolution of International Business in relation to Organisation Structure and dominant Characteristics at each stage of evolution. Sourcing and Procurement in International Business Endogenous(internal) and Exogenous(external) variables contributing to performance in context of International Business. Merits and Demerits of Centralized Sourcing in International Business. ASEAN and its significance for India Strategic Role of Foreign factories. Multilateral Environmental Agreements. APEC its role Discuss Ethical Issues in International Business. Discuss the difference between manufacturing/logistics approach when the basis for competing is Cost leadership and Differentiation Scope and functions of WTO. How has it improved over GATT? International Logistics, Total approach to Physical Distribution Management Micro finance Development Strategy by ADB Change in International Environment for MNEs in past quarter of a century. Entry Modes in International Business; Quote examples International Business Types of Trade, Barriers, Risks International Trade Disputes Issues and Settlement Indias Primary Trading Partners Describe each partner with reference to Balance of Trade. GATT Salient features and benefits Organizational Culture and Ethical Decision Making in IB Major service areas from the viewpoint of International Trade Efficient and Responsive Supply Chain, Justify with examples. Hong Kong round of WTO Risks and Technique of handling Risks in International Business. Justify. International Product Lifecycle Measures to boost exports of services from developing countries. Formation of Joint ventures and FDI IMF with its functions and objectives Comparative advantage of a country in Labor Intensive goods. WTO and Globalization Parameters justifying India and China as major ground for international business. Advantages and Disadvantages of TNC operation to the host country, Illustrate with examples. Multimodal Transport Strategic sourcing and Risk Value Matrix Business potential in terms of commodities, investments, services and related challenges in those specific sectors. Impact of technology transfer in International business, elaborate with advantages and problems Security issue in Logistics Justify with reasons and examples. Ethnocentric and Polycentric approach to Internationalization of Business. MNEs transfer managers across national and cultural boundaries, explain and discuss. Free Market Economy Dynamic Routing in Logistics Select any company and critically appraise the international expansion strategy Physical Distribution Management and its Criticality. Influence of Political scenario on International Business, Justify with examples. Sources for bargaining power in International negotiations Role of FDI in economic development of India. Principle of Absolute advantage all countries, reference to India also. Motivation for and benefits of Regional Trade Agreements. Most Favoured Nation Clause Reference India and other countries Page 4 Sheet1 Increased importance of International Logistics MNCs primary motto is profit. Social welfare and respect to sentiments and safety are secondary. Explain with examples. American Depositary Receipts. Key Issues of MNCs in India International Development Association n th Currency Discuss Fund Strategies and facilities of IMF. Provisions regarding various legislations governing foreign trade in India. What are Trade restrictions? Explain in reference to India. Working effectively with Suppliers Motivation for Indian companies to Internationalize. Principle of Comparative advantage Illustrate suitable examples. Pros and Cons of standardization and customization of products in International Markets. MNEs management techniques and practices. Illustrate with examples. Importance of International Logistics Objectives and Achievements of European Union. Elements of Culture and significance in International Business Environment. Motivation for and benefits of Free Trade Agreements. MNC report on expanding their business in India covering political and economic environment, risk evaluation. Bilateral Trade SCM and The World is flat Merits and Demerits of Ethnocentric and Polycentric approach. Instrument of Trade Policies that affect International Business Centrally Planned Economy Impact of Trade Unions on Logistics. Discuss Heckscher-Ohlin Model of International Trade. How is it different from Ricardian Model of International trade? Exchange rate mechanism under Bretton Woods System. Give reasons for the movement towards floating rates and managed floating regime, in reference to various countries. Porters Diamond theory of National Competitive Advantage Terms of Trade Optimizing Supply chain Enumerate various legislations governing foreign trade in India. Global Trade disputes that have erupted on Environmental grounds, Illustrate with examples. Salient Features of European Union and ASEAN Tariff and non-tariff barriers. Advantages and disadvantages of FDI Customs union and Common market Strategic Objectives in Production and Logistics East-Asian Crisis? Explain the factors responsible for the crisis. What lessons do you draw from the crisis? Discuss the various facilities extended by the IMF to its member counties and the recent trends in it. NAFTA Features, Role, Benefits, disadvantages Major trends in International trade in recent years. Critically explain the main justification given for protectionism. Indicate non-tariff barriers adopted by countries to protect domestic investors. Benefit of GATT to developing countries. Role and magnitude of FDI in International Business. The Theory of Comparative Cost Advantage is an improvement over the Theory of Absolute Cost Advantage. Briefly Discuss Achieving Competitive edge by adopting New Trends in Transport Explain the evolutionary pattern of MNEs from purely domestic company to a transnational corporation. Discuss Forces driving companies towards International Business. Importance of Warehouse in SCM Expatriates in India and reasons for their failure Trade in Latin America and Asia. Perspectives for future and past lessons learned. There is a need for control in international business operations. Why? Explain with the help of examples. European Union (EU) its formation and growth. Essential differences in SCM of Products and Services. Competitive Strategies Global and Local Page 5 Sheet1 Discuss the role of World Bank affiliates in promoting international business. Human Resource is considered crucial for success in MNE enterprise. Discuss this statement in the light of importance given to human resources Discuss the Integration of SCM at Strategic, Tactical and Operational Level. Differentiate between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Tools and Techniques of Transport cost reduction, Future trends for achieving transport efficiency. Strategic Trade Theory Explain the arguments for Regional Economic Integration. SCM and the The World is round Rupee Devaluation Page 6 Sheet1 Evolution of International Business in relation to Organisation Structure and dominant Characteristics at each stage of evolution. Endogenous(internal) and Exogenous(external) variables contributing to performance in context of International Business. Discuss the difference between manufacturing/logistics approach when the basis for competing is Cost leadership and Differentiation Page 7 Sheet1 MNCs primary motto is profit. Social welfare and respect to sentiments and safety are secondary. Explain with examples. Discuss Heckscher-Ohlin Model of International Trade. How is it different from Ricardian Model of International trade? Exchange rate mechanism under Bretton Woods System. Give reasons for the movement towards floating rates and managed floating regime, in reference to various countries. Critically explain the main justification given for protectionism. Indicate non-tariff barriers adopted by countries to protect domestic investors. The Theory of Comparative Cost Advantage is an improvement over the Theory of Absolute Cost Advantage. Briefly Discuss Page 8 Sheet1 Human Resource is considered crucial for success in MNE enterprise. Discuss this statement in the light of importance given to human resources Page 9