IGNOU IBO-01 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Comment on any four of the following statements : 5+5+5+5=20

(a) “Basic functions, processes and techniques of international business are essentially the same as those involved in domestic business.”

(b) “Global environment exerts influence over domestic as well as overseas operations of a company.”

(c) “Countries running deficits in their balance of payments accounts generally impose controls on movement of foreig n exchange out of their economies.”

(d) “Free trade is always better than no trade.” [ 3 ] IBO–001

(e) “Theory of comparative advantage provides the basis for trade.”

(f) “According to Heck scher-Ohlin- Samuelson theorem, a country which is relatively abundant in labour will have comparative advantage in the labour intensive goods. ” Part—B Note : Attempt any four of the following questions. 4×20=80

Q2.Define international business environment. Also differentiate between micro and macro environments. How does economic environment affect the business decision of a firm ? 6+7+7=20 [ 4 ]

Q3.Explain the modern theory of trade.

Q4.Write short notes on the following : 5+5+5+5=20

(a) Terms of trade

(b) Free trade and gains from trade

(c) Balance of Payments

(d) Special Drawing Rights

Q5.Distinguish between tariff and non -tariff barriers. Explain various non-tariff barriers, which are normally used to restrict the international trade. 10+10=20

Q6.What do you mean by Globalization ?

Q7.Describe various forces of globalization. Do you think that India has entered the globalization era significantly ? 6+7+7=20 [ 5 ]

Q8.What is a TNC ? Why do firms become transnational ? Discuss the main advantages and disadv antages of TN Cs operations for the host country and the home country. 5+5+10=20

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