KARNATAKA STATE

OPEN UNIVERSITY

MUKTHA GANGOTHRI, MYSORE-570 006

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT
No.KSOU/MBA-PCP/2nd Year-4th SEM/

Date: 27-09-2013

MBA IV-SEMESTER SEMINAR CIRCULAR - 2013

Dear Learner,
The Department of Management will conduct Personal Contact Programme (PCP) at Bangalore and Mysore
centres. In this programme lectures will be delivered and Internal Assessment (IA) activities like Seminar and Test will be
conducted.
The Department will also conduct seminar during the programme. The candidates are required to prepare on any
one of the seminar topics per course. Candidates are required to present seminar paper before the group of participants
and faculty members as part of Internal Assessment compulsorily. At the end proper conclusions will be drawn based on
discussions.
Note: The topics of the seminar are given separately, in next page Titled: MBA-IV Semester, Seminar Topics 2013.
The candidates are required to prepare the Seminar Paper in tune with the following guidelines.
Guidelines for preparation of Seminar Paper:
1. Seminar paper should be at least 4 pages in hand written only
Typed / Photo copies etc will not be entertained.
2. The dimension of the paper should be in A4 size.
3. The seminar paper should bound using flexible cover or the thick white art paper (Transparent).
4. Seminar paper may be broadly divided into 3 parts
(i) Introduction part, (ii) Part developing the main theme of the seminar and topics focused on
cases (examples), (iii) summary of conclusion.
5. Paper should not be the copy of the study material sent by the University or the materials of website or any other
students seminar paper.
6. Seminar paper should be prepared referring books, journals, magazines and reports of National and International.
7. The candidate should submit paper and present seminar is compulsory. Those who fail to present seminar paper
will lose seminar marks.
8. Before presenting the seminar, paper should be handed over to the resource person.
9. Every candidate (Second Semester MBA) should compulsorily present 2 (Two) papers per day.
10. The timings (Time Table) of the seminar and test will be notified on the first day of the PCP.
11. Compulsorily the candidates should attend the PCP. Those who fail to attend the programme will lose Internal
Assessment (IA) marks.
12. Further no chance would be given to such candidates under any circumstances (No correspondence will be
entertained in this regard).
13. An objective type test will be conducted on all 6 (Six) subjects on the last day of PCP.
14. The register number and name of the candidate should be written legibly on the Seminar papers.
The Department Faculty will be eagerly looking forward for your active participation in PCP.
With best wishes,
CHAIRMAN
Department of Studies and Research in
Management, KSOU

KARNATAKA STATE

OPEN UNIVERSITY

MUKTHA GANGOTHRI, MYSORE-570 006

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT

MBA IV-SEMESTER SEMINAR TOPICS - 2013

{For the Students who have been enrolled to Second Year MBA Course during the Academic Year 2012-13}

PREPARE SEMINAR PAPER ON ANY ONE OF THE TOPICS PER COURSE

YOU MUST PRESENT ATLEAST ONE CASE (EXAMPLE)
C 19 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT:1. Reasons for devaluation Internal Forces Vs External Treats
2. Ind EU - FTA Threat or Opportunity
C 20 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT:1. Managing Technological change Challenges
2. Innovations in Logistics
C 21TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT:1. Service Excellence in Indian Companies
2. JISHU HOZEN Relevance to Indian Industries
ELECTIVES (GROUP A) FINANCE:C-22A INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:1. Impact of Euro crisis and Global Slowdown on Indian Economy
2. Role of RBI in Combating Rupee Value Depreciation
C-23A SECURITY ANALYSIS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
1. Initial Public Offerings Issues and Challenges
2. Inflation - Impact on Indian Economy
C.24A FINANCIAL DERIVITIES:1. Efficiency of commodity markets in India
2. London Whale debacle an alarm on risky bets.
ELECTIVES (GROUP B) MARKETING:C.22B Advertisement and Sales Promotion:1. Interactive Advertisement
2. Roll of ASCI in regulating deceptive advertising
C 23B INDUSTRIAL MARKETING:1. Intangibility of Industrial Services
2. Trends in Industrial Marketing Distribution Channels
C- 24B INTERNATIONAL MARKETING:1. Impact of Devaluation on EXIM
2. Relevance of trading blocks in global village
ELECTIVES (GROUP C) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
C-22C MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATION:1. Workers Participation in Management Myth or Reality
2. Carreer Growth Vs Work Life Balance
C-23C INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:1. Changing Role of HR Manager for International Assignments
2. Role of Training in Managing Work Culture Diversity
C-24C LABOUR LEGISLATION:1. Impact of food Security bill on Labour Market
2. Child Labour Issues and Challenges

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KARNATAKA STATE

OPEN UNIVERSITY

MUKTHA GANGOTHRI, MYSORE-570 006

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT

MBA IV-SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT CIRCULAR & QUESTIONS- 2013

{For the Students who have been enrolled to Second Year MBA Course during the Academic Year 2012-13}

INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: - you are required to read the following instructions carefully before you answer.

1. Assignment cover page should be superscribed by Assignment for MBA-II Semester: 2012-13,
and Department Address, Title of the Programme, submitted by: Name, Roll No, of the
Candidate, submitted to Chairman, DOS&R in Management, Karnataka State Open University,
Mukthagangothri, Mysore-570006. (Assignment without Name and Roll No will be rejected)
2. Candidate should answer one question under each paper.
3. Candidate should write the assignment separately for all the 6 (Six) subject / course mentioning Name
and Roll No in each paper.
4. Candidate should not reproduce the answer either from the study material or from any website and
should refer referee books, journals and reports of National and International.
5. Your assignment should reach to:
Chairman
DOS&R in Management
Karnataka State Open University,
Mukthagangothri, Mysore-570006
6. Assignments should reach us on or before 30-11-2013.The assignments received after the last date
will be summarily rejected. No further extension is allowed.
7. Assignment sent to any other address of the Department will not be valued.
8. The list of students, who have participated in seminar, test and submitted the assignments will be
displayed on the website after examination. Any discrepancies therein should be brought to the notice of
the Department with in fifteen days. In case the Department has not received the assignments, you may
have to send it again along with the necessary proof of sending it earlier. Please note that no changes
will be made in IA, once the results are announced.
The students are advised to keep a copy of the Assignments with them and submit it in case the University
demands the same.

ASSIGNMENTS
C-19 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT:1. Suggest measures to promote Indian SSIs to boost export to counter current account deficit.
2. Discuss the global sourcing, purchasing and supplier relations with examples.
C 20 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
1. Describe
a) Positioning of the Production System in Manufacturing and in Services
b) Process and Technology Plans
c) Strategic Allocation of Resources
2. Compare and Contrast the layout of a restaurant with lodging facility and hospital. Bring out the
similarity and differences.
C-21 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT:1. Discuss the impact of culture on productivity and quality on MNC products.
2. Critically evaluate the impact of quality in health care services.
ELECTIVES (GROUP A) FINANCE
C-22A INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:1. Discuss the impact of internal and external political conflicts of various countries on Indian economy.
2. Mr.Amarnath is the Chief Financial Officer of a manufacturing company. His company has imported
machinery for $10 Million payable after 180 days. He does not want to take risk. He has collected
following information for the analysis of his currently exposure problem.
a) Spot rate is `.66/US$
b) 180 days forward rate is `.60/US$
c) Interest rate on borrowing in India and US 6% P.A.
d) Interest rate on investment both countries 5% P.A.
e) A 180 days call option is having a strike price `.60.10 and premium of `.0.05 per dollar.

f) A 180 days put option strike price is `.60.30 and premium of `.0.05 per dollar.
g) Spot rate on the 180th day is `.60.30 / US $.
Advice: The Finance Manager to opt for;
1. No hedge
2. Forward market
3. Hedge is money market
4. Hedge in options market
C-23A Security Analysis & Portfolio Management:1. What are the key features of the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange? Mention
the legislations governing the securities market.
2. DPL Co., is a sick company. Its net earnings are declining at a rate of 6% per year. Its present dividend
is `.3 per share and dividends decline proportionate to earnings. Its required rate of return is 14.5%.
What is the present value of stock? It is now quoting at `.18. Is it overvalued or undervalued.
C-24A FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES:1.
Critically examine the impact of exchange rates volatility on currency trading
2.
What will be the forward rate for one month ten days (broken date contract) if spot rate `.65-65.10/$
1 month forward - `.65.5-65.7/$
3 months forward `.65.8-66.10 per $
ELECTIVES (GROUP B) MARKETING
C-22B Advertisement and Sales Promotion:1. Choose a company, preferably a public limited company. Find out the following information.
(a) Types of Advertising used by the company (visual or writing)
(b) Media of Advertising (TV, Radio, Press)
(c) Why they use Such Media.
2. Explain the role of Advertising in brand building illustrate with example.
C 23B Industrial Marketing:1. Industrial marketing is more complex than consumer marketing Do you agree with the statement
substantiate your answer.
2. If you are in a new product development team what factors would you convey to your team members
that are critical to ensure the success of new product?
C-24B INTERNATIONAL MARKETING:1. Critically evaluate the functions of Indian International Trade Centre.
2. Critically examine the present World Political Environment and its implication on International Market.
ELECTIVES (GROUP C) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:C-22C MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATION:1. Explain briefly the necessary conditions for the maintenance of Sound Industrial Relations.
2. Why do trade unions in India often fail to achieve their objectives? Suggest measures for the successful
functioning of trade unions.
C-23C INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:1. Critically examine the impact of ethnic and civil disturbance on expatriates
2. Discuss the significance of cross culture literacy in IHRM
C-24C Labour Legislation:1. Discuss the impact of International Labour Standards and the Indian Constitutions on Labour
Legislation in India.
2. Briefly explain the provision of health, safety and welfare of workers under the factories act 1948.