Global Business Perspectives

MGMT8110 Global Business Perspectives Final Exam. W2020

General Instructions

Please read the following general instructions carefully before writing the Final Exam.:

1. Attempt any 4 questions & all the questions carry equal marks.

2. The word limit for each question is to be between 800-1000 words to be written in double space

either in Times New Roman or Ariel.

3. You may write your answers in bullet proof format-i.e., full sentences with proper grammar &

punctuation.

4. The student are expected to upload their duly completed Online Final Exam. Booklet in Word File

into the assigned folder on Saturday, April 25 not later than 11:59 PM.

5. Late Submissions: No Final Exam. late submissions will be accepted. Any submission after the

given deadline will automatically receive a zero mark.

6. If any of the answer of two or more students are found to be the same then a case of

Academic Offence will be filed against them. Please note down that the student with Academic

Offence are not eligible to appear for Supplemental Exam.

7. The Exam. is directed at testing your ingenuity, creativity & originality of ideas in a global business

setting.

8. Your answer should cover the main points of the topic as covered in class, considering it from

systems thinking perspective & why are these important for a global business manager.

Final Examination Questions

Q No. 1 (a)Discuss the main cultural factors which impact globalization.

(b) Suppose you have been appointed by a reputed Global Company to set up a Theme Park at

Kabul in Afghanistan. Discuss the measures you will adopt to assimilate the locals to promote

company’s dream project.

Q No. 2 What are the main advantages or disadvantages of global companies. As a global business

manager what do you think are the emerging opportunities & challenges for global companies.

Q No. 3 Write notes on the following theories of leadership:

(i) Trait Theory (ii) Behavioral Theory (iii) Democratic Theory

(iv) Lassiez Faire Theory Out of Democratic or Lassiez Faire Theory which one will you apply in your organization as a

global business manager?

Q No. 4 Write notes on the following:

(i) International Monetary Fund

(ii) World Trade Organization

How far do you think these organizations have fairly contributed in promotion of global trade?

Q No. 5 Discuss the Ricardian Theory of Comparative Costs. How much do you think it is

relevant in present day global business scenario?

Q No. 6 What are the main causes of environmental pollution? Explain with examples how

business firms may diversify to sustainable product base in order to meet the climate change

challenges?

Q No. 7 Explain the benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility to business firms. What measures

will you adopt to introduce CSR in your own business organization?

Q No. 8 Discuss the Edward Freeman’s Shareholder Theory. How do you look at the growing role

of shareholders within companies in present global business?

Q No.9 Explain the various forms of Intellectual Property Rights. Illustrate with some example

how technology diffusion takes place from developed countries to developing one & why some

countries are more innovative than others?

Q No.10 Identify & explain the major issues confronting the current global business environment.

What in your view is going to be the future long-term impact of Coronavirus on global economy?

Marking Rubric for MGMT8110 Final Exam.

The overall structure of the assessment for the Final Exam. will be done using the following

rubric. Specific points for each question follow the general assessment criteria below.

Unacceptable (0-2)

Minimally

acceptable

(3-5)

Acceptable (6 – 8)

Exceeds expectations

(9 – 10)

The answer has several

errors at both conceptual level and

communication clarity. Multiple mechanical

errors or complete failure to answer the

question

The answer contains

one or two basic facts that are correct, but may

also have incorrect statements as well. No

connections or comparisons provided.

The answer contains

most (75%) of the points that needed

to be included. The writing is clear.

Correct attempts to integrate the points.

The answer contains

the main points and goes beyond them to

make strong connections from a

systems perspective and why they are

important for a global business manager.

The writing is clear &

measured.

Component Percentage Value of Component

All main ideas are included (what) 30%

Ideas have been analyzed from a systems perspective (so what)

25%

Ideas are connected to why they are important to a global business manager (now what)

25%

Personal perspective is included 20%