K.L. E.
SOCIETY’S
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LINGARAJ COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), BELAGAVI.
BBA V Semester
Subject: Global Supply Chain Management (GSM)
Blue print of Question paper
2 Marks 5 Marks
Module I 2 1
Module II 4 3
Module III 4 3
Module IV 3 2
Module V 2 1
Module 1
2 marks
1. Global Supply Chain give an overview
2. Explain Globalization
3. Explain Glocalization with example
4. Explain Regionalization with example
5. Give to trade block or union with member countries
6. Explain FDI and its importance
7. Explain FII and its importance
8. What is Petro Dollar
9. Explain Brics+
10. Mention 3 Choke point of world shipping routes
11. Explain OBOR china
12. Explain SRC success or failure
13. Explain exchange rate fluctuations
14. Give any 3 Trade tariff barriers
15. Give any 3 Trade non tariff barriers
16. What is Embargo
17. Give live example of sanctions and increase in import duty
18. What is fumigation of a container
19. What is a Phytosanitary certificate with respect to khapra beetle insect in USA &
Australia
20. What id Trade agreement and preferential trade agreement
5 marks
1. Elaborate your understanding of globalization and impact on world business growth ,
what are its driving factors
2. What is the difference between Glocalization and Regionalization
3. Explain the importance of BRICS+ for world economy
4. Explain the OBOR in depth and the strategy of China to play its role in world economics
5. Explain 5 Trade barriers and it impact with live examples
6. Explain importance of FDI investments for India and role of Invest India initiative taken
by indian government
7. List out 5 major chokepoints and the trade happening across it
8. Why did Britain exit out of European Union
9. How important is African Union and its future implications
10. Role of World Trade Organization and its impact on Globalization
Module 2
2 marks
1. Explain 2 Operational risks in global supply chain management
2. Explain 2 Financial risks in GSCM
3. Explain 2 Geopolitical risks in GSCM
4. Explain importance of contract in international buyer seller agreement
5. Explain 2 Legal risks in GSCM
6. Role of FDA in USA imports
7. What is Ransom ware in Cyber risk for an organization
8. Explain 2 types of Cyber Attacks on an organization database and its impact
9. What are Environmental risks in the long run and its impact on GSCM
10. Explain any 4 Logistics risks face by GSCM
11. Explain Skill Gap in Labor supply of a Country and its impact
12. How does a country fill its Skill gap give 2 live examples
13. Explain business Cycle risks in GSCM of a business with a live example of a company
14. What are reputational risks of a company
15. Identify 5 top supply and buyer countries of Iron ore as a raw material
16. Importance of Insurance for risk mitigation in GSCM
17. What does Contingency plan mean in risk mitigation strategy
18. Why relationship Building is important with all stakeholders in a company’s SCM with
respect to mitigating risk
19. Why it is important to have diversified suppliers
20. Explain role of AI & ML in risk mitigation in GSCM
5 marks
1. Explain In-depth the Operation risks with live examples
2. Explain In-depth the Geopolitical risks with live examples
3. Explain any 5 Stake holders of Global supply chain and their respective roles
4. Explain 5 logistical risks in GSCM with live examples
5. Skill Gap in a country can be devastating for its economy explain with example
6. Reputational risk of an organization is its prime concern , Elaborate
7. Cyber threat is a big risk for supply chain management explain with 3 examples
8. Methods of risk mitigation
9. Explain 4R model of risk mitigation
10. Relationship building with diversified suppliers is the game changer in GSCM explain in
detail
Module 3
2 marks
1. Explain INCO term Ex-Works?
2. How many digits in ITC HSN code give an example with any one product with its
detailed code?
3. Where do you register to get your IEC code and what is the cost payable?
4. Give any 2 services of CFS?
5. Full form of NVOCC & service do they provide?
6. What is a dry port, where is t located nearby?
7. Give any two roles of a Customs house agent?
8. Full form of RCMC; give the cost of procurement of APEDA RCMC?
9. Give two benefits of ICEGATE website?
10. Give two roles of Customs?
11. Give two service provided by Container renting companies?
12. Full form of MEIS & SEIS schemes?
13. What is a SEZ, what products are made in AEQUS?
14. What is an EOU with respect to exports?
15. What is BIS and what is its purpose?
16. CONCOR full form and what is their purpose?
17. CWC full form and what is their purpose?
18. ECGC full form and what is their purpose?
19. MTO full form and what is their purpose?
20. Freight forwarder role in international business?
5 marks
1. Explain in Depth role of Ministry of Commerce and various government bodies under it?
2. Explain any 5 INCO terms?
3. Role & Importance of EPCs in India’s export promotions?
4. Role & Importance of ECGC in India’s export promotions?
5. Role & Importance of CWC in India’s export promotions?
6. Role & Importance of Chamber of commerce in India’s internal business promotions?
7. Role & Importance of SEZ & EOU in India’s export promotions?
Module 4
2 marks
1. KVIC full form and what is their purpose?
2. NSIC full form and what is their purpose?
3. EXIM bank full form and what is their purpose?
4. International Chamber of Commerce, what is their purpose?
5. DGFT its role and functions?
6. Ministry of commerce its role for business development in India and abroad?
7. Ministry of shipping its role for business development in India and abroad?
8. Ministry of highway & road transport its role for business development in India and
abroad?
9. Who are IATA agent, give any 2 services they provide?
10. Explain the importance of COO?
11. Explain CBIC and give 2 roles in developing Indian foreign business?
12. DGCI&S full form and what information can we get from them?
13. What is customs handbook?
14. What is EXIM policy document?
15. What is Letter of Credit?
16. What are SCRIPS with respect to exporters GST payments?
17. Give 2 benefits of SAGARMALA?
18. What is Golden Quadrilateral in INDIA?
19. Role of World Bank give any 2 points?
20. Give names of 2 Aircargo Complex in INDIA?
21. Give any 2 National water ways in INDIA?
22. Give current freight rate between any Indian & Dubai sea port in INR?
23. Why is INDIAN Balance of Trade negative?
24. Services exports contribute positively or negatively to Indian balance of trade? Give
reasons?
25. Role of FIEO Export Promotion Council?
5 marks
1. Give any 5 points of latest EXIM policy in INDIA?
2. Give any 5 responsibilities of CUSTOMS as protector for Indian EXIM business?
3. Give any 5 rules in CUSTOMS handbook?
4. Role of WORLD bank?
5. Why is Foreign Trade Agreements So important?
6. Give any 5 benefits of ICEGATE portal?
7. Role & Importance of EXIM Bank in India’s export promotions?
8. Explain SAGARMALA in depth?
Module 5
2 marks
1. Explain volumetric weight in freight calculations?
2. Give 5 headers of Ports data of export import?
3. What is Mudra Yojana?
4. What information is available on Jan Samarth website?
5. What is a credit report of an international buyer, what is the cost to find this
information?
6. What do mean by credit ranking of a country? What does A++ country ranking mean?
7. What is letter of credit?
8. What is Invoice cum packaging List?
9. What is maximum weight carrying capacity of a 20 feet and 40 feet container?
10. How can embassy help grow international business?
11. Give any to service of Trade Promotion Council of India?
12. Give any two services of International Trade promotion Organization?
13. Pragati Maidan - role it plays in promoting international business?
14. Give two major container ports of Europe?
15. Give two major container ports of China?
16. Give two major container ports of UAE?
17. Mention any two food related international events happening in a foreign country, to
promote Indian products?
18. What is ONDC portal, how does it help in promoting Indian businesses to sell abroad?
19. What is Government E-market place (GEM) portal?
20. What is the cost of registering a sole proprietorship in Udyam Aadhar MSME portal?
21. Mention top 5 Food commodities exported to USA from India?
22. Mention top 5 food commodities exported to UAE from India?
23. What is cost of 1kg courier sent to USA from India?
24. What is the freight for one 20 feet refrigerate container from JNPT to Jebel Ali?
25. What is the role of packaging institute of India?
5 marks
1. What are the methods to safeguard your international business against fraud or
accidents? With respect to credit report of a buyer and credit ranking of country also
insurances?
2. How does FDI help India to grow? Role of Invest India organization?
3. What are Star export houses? Mention values in crore - 1 to 5 stars rating to achieve this
status? Also the benefits the government provides to these status holders?
4. Mention any 5 type’s letters of credit?
5. What are the modes of international payment receivables available to Indian exporters?
6. Explain the role of Packaging institute of India?
7. Mention top 5 countries based on volume of import from India and 2 products each
country imports with value in dollars?
8. Why BRICS is changing the international business dynamics mention any 5 points?
9. Mention any 5 international future events to promote Indian products abroad
happening in India? With details of location, date and expected footfall and average cost
of 9 SQ meter stall?
10. Mention any 5 - B2B portals from 5 different countries other than India?
