ANNAMALAI

UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

M.B.A. (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)
SECOND YEAR
Academic Year 2015 - 2016
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
This booklet contains assignment topics. Students are asked to write the
assignments for SIX papers as per instructions, those who have opted project and
viva-voice.
Students are asked to write the assignments for the EIGHT Papers as per
instruction those who have opted Two Theory Papers (2.7.1 & 2.72) as specialisation.
Last date for submission

29-02-2016

Last date for submission with late fee ` 300/-

15-03-2016

NOTE:
1. Assignments sent after 15-03-2016 will not be evaluated.
2. Assignments should be in the own hand writing of the student concerned and
not type-written or printed or photocopied.
3. Assignments should be written on foolscap paper on one side only.
4. All assignments (with Enrolment number marked on the Top right hand corner
on all pages) should be put in an envelope with superscription MBA
Assignments and sent to The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai
University, Annamalainagar 608 002 by Registered post.
5. No notice will be taken on assignments which are not properly filled in with
Enrolment Number and the Title of the papers.
6. Students should send full set of assignments for all papers. Partial
assignments will not be considered.

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Write assignments on any TWO topics in each paper out of the FOUR. For each
topic the answer should not exceed 15pages. Each assignment carries 25 marks
(2 topics).

Dr.S.PUGAZHENDHI
DIRECTOR

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2.1 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

1. With the increasing adoption of I.T., banking in India has experienced a drastic
change. Comment on this statement with particular reference to new generation
banks.
2. If an entrepreneur approaches you for an advice regarding financing of a project
wherein he intends to expand his existing project, what sources you would
suggest him to raise the funds?
3. Investors in recent past are losing faith on mutual fund companies. Critically
evaluate the working of mutual fund companies.
4. In the context of banking services, explain relationship marketing and discuss
its uniqueness with reference to other marketing strategies.
2.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

1. Assume you were as an Exporter in India and identify the gains you can get from
different governmental and non-governmental sources.
2. In a free trade environment, running a small scale Industry is a challenge one.
An Entrepreneurs point of view justify this statement with suitable examples.
3. Give your views regarding the impact of Capital movements between two
countries from the point of Source Country and Host Country.
4. The positive balance of trade is the goal of every developing country in
international trade. Give your suggestion to attain it for our country.
2.3 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND INDUSTRIAL FINANCING

1. Choose any one nationalised bank, any one new generation bank and any one
government insurance company and any one private insurance company of your
choice. Highlight and compare the various financial services provided by the
bank and insurance company. Critically evaluate the pros and cons of those
financial services.
2. Financial institutions are providing funds to the various companies. In this
context institution facing many problems on receiving funds back. Indicate the
possible ways and means to overcome the issue for smooth functioning of
financial institutions.
3. Net income based on historical financial statement is a useless measurement
because it is influenced by so many arbitrary decisions. Examine the rational of
this statement.
4. Profitability ratio and efficiency ratio help to make a wise decision about the
performance of the company. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your response.

2.4 MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS AND ASSETS

1. Investing money in Single Avenue yields return. But investing money in various
avenue yields more return. Do you agree or disagree. Comment your views for
and against.
2. In the formation of a new business, what considerations are taken into account
in estimating the working capital needs? Elucidate the above statements by
considering seasonal and non-seasonal business.
3. Now a days we can seen in Newspaper that company was closed, one of the
reasons for closing the company is misappropriation funds. Take 5 companies of
your choice and analyse the reasons by considering the above issue. Highlights
how it can be avoided.
4. An investor who wishes to invest his money in the capital market. What factors
to be considered to get lucrative returns? Explain with real life examples.
2.5 INVESTMENT, SECURITY AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
1. As an individual investor, what aspects of public issues you should be familiar

with? Discuss your views with relevant to the recent trends in primary market.
2. Markewitz developed a procedure for choosing an optimal portfolio of risky
assets. Discuss its significance with suitable examples.
3. Elucidate the key tenets of the Warren Buffetts strategy for investing and
discuss the guidelines for conservative investors.
4. How and when will you adopt (1) Portfolio Reconstruction (2) Portfolio
Rebalancing and Upgrading and (3) Performance attribution when you are an
efficient portfolio manager?
2.6 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Porters model helps with the structural analysis of the environment. How does

this model work? Explain.

2. Take any two operational areas and discuss the main elements of their strategies
in manufacturing organization.
3. Discuss the sources of power within the organization and explain the method
used for the selection of strategic options.
4. Enumerate the main characteristics of strategic decisions. What measures can
use for assessing resource utilization strategy?

2.7.1 E-BUSINESS
1. ICICI is aiming to position itself a virtual bank. Critically analyse the statement.
2. A single computer and internet connection is sufficient to do million dollar
business Comment on this statement.
3. A) Saroopa (P) Ltd. has proposed to start an online matrimony website. The basic
page can be registered freely and to have a detailed page with photos and
video they charge a fee of `800 p.a. You are requested to suggest the Network
security and firewalls.
B) Discuss the various ways to secure E-Business transactions across internet.
4. A) Examine the pitalls which are encountered by the customers with regard to
online banking. Suggest to overcome them.
B) How would you build an E-Business Application? How could you avoid legal
issues in selecting the application?

2.7.2 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

1. Process of data implies, editing, coding, classifications and tabulation in a
research methodology process. Examine the statement with a suitable example.
2. Empirical Research in India creates so many problems for researchers. State
the problems that are usually faced by young researcher.
3. Interpretation is an art of drawing inference depending upon the skill of
researcher.

Elucidate

the

given

statement

with

various

techniques

of

interpretation.
4. Experimental method of research is not suitable in Management field.
Discuss, What are the problems in the introduction of this research design in
business organization?

M.B.A. 2ND Year Assignment

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