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International Finance

1. The present price of USD is 64 times of INR, why the rate of USD is so high? What are the methods of calculating the rates?

2. Mr. Kamat is the head of Finance Department in QZ Export, Company exported goods $ 1,50,000 to US base Company XM Ltd. On 2nd March 2017. XM Ltd promised to pay on 4th June 2017. What are the different types of Risk in above transaction? And how Mr. Kamat can minimize it?

3. The major purpose behind ‘Make in India’ initiative is job creation and skill enhancement in all the major sectors of the economy. In September 2014, the government increased the foreign investment upper limit with an aim to promote India as an important investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. In 2013, India was ranked 15th in terms of FDI inflow, it rose up to 9th position in 2014, and in 2015 India overtook the U.S and China as the top destination for foreign direct investment. The success in FDI for India in such a short span is worth applauding. Looking at the statistics, FDI during October 2014 and May 2016 grew 46 per cent from $42.31 to $61.58 billion after the launch of ‘Make in India’ campaign. Singapore, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Unites States accounts for major share of FDI inflows in India.The government of India is taking various measures like opening FDI in various sectors of the economy and improving ease of doing business. Agriculture, Civil Aviation, Courier Service, Defense, Education, Pharma, Railway, Telecom, Tourism, Food products are some sectors under the ‘Make in India’ initiative where 100 per cent FDI is permitted. Sectors that attract maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile, and power. The state-wise analysis shows Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh together attracted more than 70% of total FDI. The government has approved more than 259 proposals for setting up special economic zones relating to IT sector. Source: Business World

Q3. A. How Make in India and Foreign Direct Investment are related? What are the reasons behind increase in FDI in India?

Q3. B. Why some political parties are against FDI? What will the negative impact of FDI on future of India?

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International Banking and Foreign Exchange Management

Q1. Xlone Ltd is an Indian company planning to raise capital from US market. If you are the head of finance department of the Xlone Ltd suggest them various ways to do so? If company doesn’t want to list in US stock market, than how company can generate fund in USD? What are the Challenges for the same?

Q2. 1991 is the year of transformation for economy of India; LPG (Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization) policy opened the door for many foreign companies in Indian Market. In context to LPG there were many amendments in foreign exchange act. Please explain the same and compare that with the law before LPG.

Q3. FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is adding half a trillion euros ($579 billion) in stimulus to the eurozone economy as it hopes to support growth as Europe heads into what could be a tumultuous election year. The chief monetary authority for the 19 countries that use the euro said Thursday it would keep injecting money into the economy through its bond-buying program until at least December, past the previous end date of March. It will reduce the amount of bonds it buys after March to 60 billion euros ($64 billion) a month from 80 billion euros. That effectively adds at least 540 billion euros in stimulus to the existing 1.74 billion ($1.87 trillion) effort. That's slightly more than expected by analysts, who on average thought the ECB would extend for only six months at the same current rate.

SOURCE: Economic Times

a. Why the European Central Bank is injecting the money in the Economy?

b. How monetary policy and Export Policy are related? What is the role of Balance of Payment to improve the employment in the nation?

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Integrated Marketing Communication

1. Mr. Karan plans to start a new chain of coffee shops named after popular TV show “Kofee with Karan” across India. All the stores will have Bollywood theme in it. Every store will be dedicated to one actor so that the customers should try to get in all the stores. There will be selfie booth in all stores. The company plans to give competition to Café Coffee Day, Barista, Starbucks, etc. The company hires you as a Marketing Communication head and ask you prepare a 7P’s of Marketing Mix for the store.

2. The “Koffee with Karan” is the new Bollywood concept store and wants to aggressively get the market share. The company plans to use sales promotion techniques to get the customer to the store. You have been asked to decide at least five sales promotion technique for the “Koffee with Karan” Outlets.

3. Answer the following:

a) The store “Koffee with Karan” wants to make its presence felt in Online Marketing. You have been asked to suggest five online activities that you will do for the outlet.

b) The store “Koffee with Karan” plans to open five stores in the International Market. You have been asked to prepare the list of challenges that the company will face in the International Market.

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Insurance & Risk Management

Q.1) Mr.ABC is a 25 year old working professional & is interested in exploring an annuity plan that can take care of his pre-tax money which he can also disclose to the IT dept whilst filing his IT return. As an Insurance advisor, which type of annuity plan would you suggest to him & why? Name some of the existing annuity plans being provided by service providers in India. Also chart out an investment based annuity plan for Mr.ABC.

Q.2) India has one of the lowest Insurance penetration rates in the world. Given this fact, if you were to take over as the CEO of a brand new private sector Insurance company by the name of “WeCare Insurance” that has commenced operations, elaborate on the strategy & steps that you would undertake to help increase Insurance penetration & also of your firm’s Insurance product suite namely between ANY TWO of the following provided options

i) Health Insurance,

ii) Life Insurance,

iii) Property: Home Insurance &

iv) Motor Vehicle Insurance?

Q.3) “Boilers India Ltd”, a well established company into the manufacturing of Boilers & Boiler related equipment located at Pune had covered their commercial property under Commercial Property Insurance coverage during the year 2010. During 2016, owing to an electrical disturbance, there was a major fire within the plant premise leading to a near total damage of all their 3 Boiler equipment machinery.

A) As an adjuster of the Insurance Company, you are tasked with providing the full claim amount as refund for fire damage caused by electrical disturbance towards the value of the 3 Boiler equipment machinery damaged. Explain your process to assess & verify the claim amount?

B) As an adjuster for the Insurance Company, would you pay the entire refund as claimed by Boilers India Ltd? Justify with reasons depending upon whether your response is affirmative or negative.

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HR AUDIT

Q.1. XYZ Training Ltd. was established in 2009. It is observed that after every employee after working in the organization for 8-10 months either start taking sick leaves or are absent without giving any relevant reason and in a span of a year they leave the organization. The management is surprised and are trying to find out the reason behind such turnover. Help the management in conducting relevant audit to find out the actual reasons for absenteeism.

Q.2. Shri. Mishra, is an owner of 'Cacophony'- An Ecotel Hotel at Patna. He believes that 'Training makes people perfect'. However, he observed that his staff even
after getting trained for a month, is not able to perform as per set standards. He is confused and needs your help in finding the root cause. Guide him for conducting the relevant audit.

Q.3. Mr. Nandan is a Sr. Manager - Accounts with Car Tex Ltd. Very often, Mr. Nandan used to stay back after working hours for completing the work. On 24th March, Mr. Nandan was in the office till 3 a.m., since it was year ending. Unfortunately, he was attacked by robbers on that night and was left with broken leg. In the morning it was found that Rs.2 lakhs were robbed by the robbers. Mr. Nandan had filed a claim for compensation which the management denied as this tragedy took place after working hours. Answer the following:

a) According to you, Mr. Nandan or the management is right? Give reasons.

b) How would you conduct an audit of the compensation measures of the company.

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Financial Institutions and Market

1. XYZ Ltd. is a Govt. recognized export house with annual turnover of Rs 2200 Crores Mr Pathak is Vice President- Finance of the Company. The company follows policy of no hedging of the US$ exposure. What all risks that Mr. Pathak has to enlists in his presentation to the management in a floating exchange rate scenario?

2. PSL Bank Ltd. is a private sector bank. The treasury division has an immediate need to arrange Rs. 100 Crores to finance its one of the top corporate client. However the requirement is for very short period of around 7 days. So what sources are available for Mr. Das to raise the required fund, who heads the treasury divisions of the Bank?

3. A) LMH Ltd. Has floated an Investment Company. You are appointed as the CEO to spearhead the investment in secondary market. So to initiate these investments, explain the mechanism that you will follow.

3. B) JFK Ltd. is listed Company on the exchange and the share price is quoted at Rs. 340 as of today, the Company reported EPS of Rs. 25.00 for FY 2017. In the recently concluded board meeting, the Company announced stock split and accordingly, the face value has been reduced to Rs5.00 from Rs. 10.00. The outstanding shares of the Company are 30,00,000. Calculate the number of outstanding shares of the Company post stock split and adjusted share price of the Company post stock split. Also calculate the PE ratio of the Company post stock Split.

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Employee Development and Talent Management

1. Demonetarization in India surged demand for manpower especially in Banks. Public sector banks made use of their former employees to overcome this crisis. Which Internal Assignment Applicable for September 2017 Examination other techniques of internal acquisition could banks come up with to ensure smooth supply of manpower and help build conducive work environment?

2. P & T a joint venture between Patson & Toney 2007 was founded as a big name in Chips provided to phones, tablets and other such devices. Despite the overall industry growing at 30% P&T was stuck at just 10%. The top management tried hard to understand why. They finally groped in external consultants called as AB Brothers to bring out the reasons and find solution. AB Brothers found that some needed flexible timings work from home options, some needed gym while others were looking for sabbaticals so that they could cater to their family and get back fresh to work. The given suggestions were worked upon. Employees were seen to be happy and employees stayed with the organisation for long. The organisation culture improved. Do you think such initiatives are just a cost to the company and do not materialise in much benefits for the organisation. Justify your answer based on the case.

3. Aeroline, a no-frills air carrier wanted to revamp its staff uniform. They asked their internal employees to give in their names to work towards this. Of the many who offered to rope in management zeroed down on 45 employees. This team met twice a month and worked for more than 18 months to bring out a uniform which was not only cost effective, could be washed by machine and customised to the flight usage for all staff. The management was very pleased with the outcome. Not only did the uniform boost the morale of employees but also brought out what was the true spirit of the employees. This definitely worked much better than hiring someone from Outside.

a) What do you think could be real reason for the management of Aerolines to ask employees to work on their uniforms?

b) Think about other ways in which employees could be motivated in the organisation like Aeroline.

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Decision Analysis and Modeling

1. Observe any government department or service process that consumes limited resources and/or has multiple restricts, and explain what are artificial variables and why do we need them? Also using suitable example discuss how artificial variables differ from slack and surplus variables?

2. Obtain an initial basic feasible solution to the following transportation problem using the Vogel’s Approximation Method.

WAREHOUSE	STORES				AVAILABILITY
	I	II	III	IV
A	7	3	5	5	34
B	5	5	7	6	15
C	8	6	6	5	12
D	6	1	6	4	19
DEMAND	21	25	17	17	80

3. A processor of frozen fruits has to decide which crop to cultivate in which geographical area. There are two strategies available: to plant apples and to plant pomegranates. There are three possibilities of weather: perfect weather, variable weather, and bad weather. The probability of perfect weather is 0.25, that of variable weather is 0.50 and that of bad weather is 0.25. The outputs of the two crops, measured in dollars, under the different conditions, are known. The utility of the firm is to be measured by the dollar amounts as shown in the following payoff table.

ACTIONS	EVENTS
	PERFECT WEATHER	VARIABLE WEATHER	BAD WEATHER
CULTIVATE APPLES	40000	30000	20000
CULTIVATE POMEGRANATES	70000	20000	0

a) Prepare the expected payoff table.

b) What action should the processor select?

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Business Ethics, Governance & Risk

1. The New Companies Act of 2013 introduced conditional CSR spend of 2 percent – a first of its kind mandate globally. You have been retained as a CSR consultant by Acumen Logistics Services, a company providing cold storage & transport services. Which according to you will be the two or three appropriate CSR initiatives for them from schedule VII and what will be your recommendation/plan on how they should implement them?

2. In the parking lots of Bangalore, it is a common sight to see provisions made to recharge the car batteries of Reva, the electric car. The way it works is quietly making sense to the customers. Elaborate on the ethical and sustainable dimensions of manufacturing and marketing such a product in a country like India.

3. Are you aware that you are being tracked and watched while you are surfing the net. The advertisers observe your surfing behavior and accordingly target their ads at you. You end up exposing your supposed needs unawares as someone is stealing data about your online surfing patterns. This kind of tracking and placing ads in the surfer’s path is known as contextual targeting.

a. What is the inherent moral issue here? Why is it an issue? What does law say about it.

b. Marketer’s say prohibition of tracking takes away the marketer’s legitimate right to study consumer behavior. Which side do you agree with and what are your reasons for doing so?

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