International Financial Management

Group A: Answer any two [16*2=32]

1. Why is it important to study International Financial Management? How does
International Financial Management differ from domestic financial management?
2. Explain the different types of currency exchange rate arrangements.
3. Explain the factors determining the flow of trade and foreign investment into a country.
Group B: Answer any six [6*8=48]
4. Briefly explain the factors that influence exchange rates.
5. Differentiate between fixed and floating rate arrangements.
6. What is risk? Discuss about the various risks involved in foreign trade.
7. Discuss the importance of Multinational Companies in global trade. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of inviting MNCs for the host country?
8. What is balance of payments (BOP)? Also explain the major components of BOP
accounts.
9. Discuss briefly about Nepals exchange rate. What are the possible consequences of
changing the current status of Nepals exchange rate?
10. Suppose the direct quote for British Pound Sterling in New York is 1.1110-5.
a. How much would 500000 cost in New York?
b. What is the direct quote for Dollar in London?
c. Who are the market participants in the foreign market?
11. Write Short Notes on:
a. Gold standard
b. Euro Currency









Production and Quality Management
Group A: Answer Any Two [16*2=32]
1. What is Quality? Explain how Quality has become competitive weapon for business
organizations.
2. What are the determinants of quality? Explain.
3. What is customer centered approach towards quality management. Give your view on
how quality can be managed
Group B: Answer Any Six [16*2=32]
4. Illustrate the statement and explain how can employees be included in the quality
improvement process? Explain.
5. Explain any four Quality management principles of Edward Deming.
6. What is Total Quality Management (TQM)? Elaborate the importance of TQM for
Quality Management.
7. What are the costs of poor quality? Discuss briefly.
8. What are inventory costs? Explain why inventory management is required for smooth
operation of an organization.
9. An item has a set-up cost of $100 and a weekly holding cot of Rs. 1 per unit. Given the
following net requirements, what should the lot sizes be using EOQ and least total cost
method? Also, what is the total cost associated with each lot sizing technique?
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Net
requirement
10 30 10 50 20 40 50 30

10. Elaborate continuous improvement philosophy. Why is continuous improvement
essential for quality management?
11. Write Short Notes on:
a. ISO certification.
b. Dependent Vs Independent Inventory.