Sem: Dec-2024 Maximum Marks: 50 Examination: End Exam Date: Duration: 2.5hrs
Programme code: 18 Programme: MBA for Working Executive	Class: FY	Semester: III Batch- 2023-24
College: K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management	Name of the department/Section/Center: General Management
Course Code: 117P18C342	Name of the Course: Global Strategy
Instructions: Answer any five questions from the questions listed below. All questions carry equal marks Questions 2 has an option within the question. If you decide to answer question 2, then you need to answer only one of the two questions. Suggested word length for the answers is about 300 words each.

Question No.	Max. Marks
Is globalization mandatory for mid to large sized company? Give your view with supporting arguments.	10
What is meant by formal institutions of a country? Explain using some examples. Or What is meant by informal institutions of a country? Explain using some examples	10
Explain Factor endowment / Conditions attributes of Porter’s national grid of competitive advantage	10
What do you understand by administrative distance in the CAGE framework? Explain three different types of issues which fall in the administrative distance category. Also explain how they impact business between two countries	10
ADDING framework is useful for quantification of benefits that a company can get by deciding to do business in a country? Provide your views and supporting arguments.	10
There is a trade-off amongst the three globalization strategies of Adaptation, Aggregation and Arbitration. Do you agree or disagree? Provide your view with supporting argument.	10
What are some of the important considerations in ensuring that the global strategic partnerships are successful?	10