Question Bank : International Business Environment

Question Bank (As per Blooms Taxonomy) 

UNIT 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

1.1 Meaning, Characteristics, Scope, and Significance of Business Environment

Remembering

• Define business environment.

• List the characteristics of the business environment.

• State the scope of business environment.

Understanding

• Explain why understanding the business environment is important for managers.

• Differentiate between internal and external environment of business.

Applying

• Illustrate how changes in the business environment affect managerial decisions.

• Give examples of how organizations adapt to changes in business environment.

Analyzing

• Examine the interrelationship between economic, social, and technological factors in shaping business environment.

• Analyze how a turbulent business environment affects business strategies.

Evaluating

• Critically assess the significance of studying the business environment for long-term business planning.

• Evaluate the extent to which business success depends on environmental scanning.

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1.2 Components of Business Environment: Micro and Macro Environment

Remembering

• Identify the components of the micro environment.

• State the factors of macro environment.

Understanding

• Describe how the micro environment influences business decisions.

• Explain with examples the role of macro-environmental factors (PESTLE).

Applying

• Apply the concept of micro and macro environment to a company of your choice.

• Show how inflation or technological advancement impacts business operations.

Analyzing

• Analyze how suppliers, competitors, and customers influence a firm’s strategies.

• Compare and contrast micro and macro environmental forces with suitable examples.

Evaluating

• Evaluate which macro factors have the greatest impact on business growth in India.

• Critically judge the importance of environmental monitoring for sustainable development.

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1.3 Analysis of Business Environment: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Model

Remembering

• What is SWOT analysis?

• State the five forces in Porter’s Model.

Understanding

• Explain the purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis.

• Describe how Porter’s Five Forces Model helps in industry analysis.

Applying

• Apply SWOT analysis to a company (e.g., Reliance Jio, TATA Motors).

• Use Porter’s Five Forces to analyze the competition in the smartphone industry.

Analyzing

• Analyze how internal strengths and weaknesses interact with external opportunities and threats.

• Examine how Porter’s Model assists managers in formulating competitive strategies.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the effectiveness of SWOT analysis compared to Porter’s Model.

• Critically evaluate the limitations of using Porter’s Five Forces in dynamic markets.

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UNIT 2: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

2.1 Importance, Nature, and Scope of International Business

Remembering

• Define international business.

• State any three features of international business.

Understanding

• Explain the importance of international business in today’s global economy.

• Discuss the scope of international business activities.

Applying

• Illustrate with examples how globalization influences international business.

• Apply the concept of international business to emerging markets.

Analyzing

• Analyze how international business contributes to national economic development.

• Compare domestic business and international business in terms of risk and scale.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the role of international business in promoting global integration.

• Critically assess whether globalization benefits developing countries.

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2.2 Modes of Entry into International Business; Internationalization Process

Remembering

• List the modes of entry into international business.

• Define licensing and franchising.

Understanding

• Explain the stages of the internationalization process.

• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of joint ventures.

Applying

• Apply the concept of export and licensing to a real company example.

• Show how a small firm can expand internationally using franchising.

Analyzing

• Analyze how the choice of entry mode depends on market conditions.

• Compare direct and indirect exporting strategies.

Evaluating

• Evaluate which mode of entry is most suitable for Indian startups.

• Critically assess the challenges firms face during internationalization.

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2.3 Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Issues in Foreign Investment

Remembering

• Define Multinational Corporation.

• List the characteristics of MNCs.

Understanding

• Explain the role of MNCs in international trade.

• Describe the challenges of foreign investment in developing countries.

Applying

• Illustrate the role of MNCs in India’s economic growth.

• Apply the concept of FDI using a case study of an Indian sector.

Analyzing

• Analyze how MNCs influence domestic industries.

• Examine issues such as repatriation of profits, taxation, and ethics in foreign investment.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of MNCs for host countries.

• Critically judge whether MNCs promote sustainable development.

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2.4 Technology Transfer, Pricing & Regulations, and Strategic Alliances

Remembering

• Define technology transfer.

• State the meaning of strategic alliance.

Understanding

• Explain different methods of technology transfer.

• Describe how pricing policies differ in international markets.

Applying

• Apply examples of successful international alliances (e.g., Star Alliance, Renault-Nissan).

• Show how regulations affect technology transfer in developing countries.

Analyzing

• Analyze the role of government in regulating foreign technology and pricing.

• Examine how strategic alliances enhance competitive advantage.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the ethical and regulatory issues in international technology transfer.

• Critically assess the long-term sustainability of global strategic alliances.

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UNIT 3: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Economic and Political Environments

Remembering

• Define political environment.

• State key elements of the economic environment.

Understanding

• Explain how political stability affects international business.

• Discuss the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on trade.

Applying

• Illustrate with examples how political risk impacts investment decisions.

• Apply economic indicators to analyze an emerging market.

Analyzing

• Analyze the influence of political systems on business operations.

• Compare liberal and restrictive trade policies of different nations.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the effectiveness of government interventions in promoting international trade.

• Critically assess the risks of doing business in politically unstable countries.

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3.2 Cultural and Legal Environments

Remembering

• What is culture in international business?

• List components of the legal environment.

Understanding

• Explain how cultural differences affect communication in business.

• Describe the role of legal systems in regulating international trade.

Applying

• Apply Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to a cross-border business example.

• Show how understanding legal norms helps companies avoid disputes.

Analyzing

• Analyze how cultural values influence negotiation styles.

• Examine conflicts arising from differing legal systems in trade.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the importance of cultural adaptability for international managers.

• Critically assess how legal harmonization can facilitate global trade.

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3.3 Technological and Competitive Environments

Remembering

• Define technological environment.

• List types of international competition.

Understanding

• Explain the role of technology in shaping international business.

• Discuss the effects of innovation on global competitiveness.

Applying

• Apply examples of how technology improves supply chain efficiency.

• Show how digitalization helps firms enter foreign markets.

Analyzing

• Analyze how technological changes disrupt global business models.

• Compare competitive strategies of leading global firms.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the impact of AI and automation on international business.

• Critically assess whether technological change widens the gap between developed and developing countries.

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3.4 Framework for Analyzing International Business Environment

Remembering

• Identify the main components of international business environment analysis.

• Define environmental scanning.

Understanding

• Explain the steps involved in analyzing international business environment.

• Describe frameworks like PESTLE and CAGE.

Applying

• Apply PESTLE analysis to assess an international market (e.g., ASEAN region).

• Use environmental scanning to identify global business opportunities.

Analyzing

• Analyze interconnections among political, economic, and cultural environments.

• Compare different frameworks for global environment analysis.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the usefulness of analytical frameworks in strategic decision-making.

• Critically assess the limitations of environmental analysis models.

UNIT 4: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AGREEMENTS

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4.1 WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) – Role & Functions

Remembering

• What does WTO stand for?

• List any four functions of the WTO.

• State the objectives of the WTO.

Understanding

• Explain the role of WTO in promoting global trade.

• Discuss the principles on which the WTO operates (MFN & National Treatment).

• Describe how WTO differs from GATT.

Applying

• Illustrate with an example how WTO helps settle trade disputes between nations.

• Apply the concept of WTO agreements to India’s agricultural sector.

Analyzing

• Analyze the impact of WTO policies on developing countries.

• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of WTO membership for India.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the effectiveness of WTO in ensuring fair trade practices.

• Critically assess whether the WTO truly benefits developing nations.

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4.2 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) – Role & Functions

Remembering

• Define IMF.

• Mention the main objectives of the IMF.

• State any two functions of the IMF.

Understanding

• Explain the role of IMF in maintaining global financial stability.

• Discuss the concept of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

• Describe how IMF provides assistance to member countries.

Applying

• Apply IMF’s role in stabilizing a country facing a balance of payments crisis (e.g., Sri Lanka, Greece).

• Illustrate how IMF conditionality affects borrower nations.

Analyzing

• Analyze the criticisms leveled against IMF’s lending policies.

• Compare the functioning of IMF and World Bank.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the relevance of IMF in the present global economic system.

• Critically assess whether IMF policies promote or hinder sustainable development.

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4.3 WORLD BANK – Role & Functions

Remembering

• What is the World Bank?

• Name the institutions that form the World Bank Group.

• State the primary objective of the World Bank.

Understanding

• Explain the role of the World Bank in promoting economic development.

• Describe how the World Bank supports infrastructure and poverty reduction programs.

• Discuss the difference between IBRD and IDA.

Applying

• Apply the World Bank’s role in financing development projects in India.

• Show how World Bank policies influence developing economies.

Analyzing

• Analyze the impact of World Bank loans on national economic sovereignty.

• Compare the roles of World Bank and IMF in developing countries.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the effectiveness of World Bank projects in reducing global poverty.

• Critically assess the environmental and social implications of World Bank-funded projects.

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4.4 FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) – Meaning & Modes

Remembering

• Define Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

• List any three modes of FDI.

• State the difference between FDI and FPI.

Understanding

• Explain the importance of FDI for developing countries.

• Describe different forms/modes of FDI (Joint Venture, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.).

• Discuss the role of government policies in attracting FDI.

Applying

• Apply the concept of FDI to India’s automobile or telecom sector.

• Illustrate how FDI contributes to employment generation and technology transfer.

Analyzing

• Analyze the factors influencing FDI inflows into emerging economies.

• Compare FDI policies of India and China.

Evaluating

• Evaluate the impact of FDI on host and home countries.

• Critically assess whether FDI leads to economic dependence or development.

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✅ Optional Add-On Section for Unit 4 (Extended Coverage)

International Agreements and Economic Cooperation
(for higher-level understanding / university pattern)

Remembering

• Name any two major international trade agreements under WTO.

• State what is meant by a bilateral trade agreement.

Understanding

• Explain the significance of regional trade agreements (RTAs) such as ASEAN or EU.

Applying

• Apply the concept of trade liberalization to India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Analyzing

• Analyze how multilateral agreements impact national trade policies.

Evaluating

• Evaluate whether regional agreements strengthen or weaken the global multilateral system.

Question Bank: Personality Development

 

         

Question Bank: Personality Development

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Personality Development

(Definition, Nature, Importance, Determinants, Traits, and Theories)

🔹 Remember (Knowledge)

1. Define Personality.

2. List any five determinants of personality.

3. Name two major personality theories.

4. State the importance of personality development.

🔹 Understand (Comprehension)

5. Explain the nature and scope of personality.

6. Describe the factors influencing personality development.

7. Compare the Trait theory and Psychoanalytic theory of personality.

8. Summarize the importance of understanding one’s own personality type.

🔹 Apply (Application)

9. Demonstrate how personality traits affect workplace behavior.

10. Illustrate the role of heredity and environment in shaping personality.

11. Apply the concept of personality traits to analyze your own behavior pattern.

🔹 Analyze (Analysis)

12. Distinguish between internal and external determinants of personality.

13. Examine how childhood experiences influence adult personality.

14. Analyze how personality differences lead to variations in communication.

🔹 Evaluate (Evaluation)

15. Assess the impact of personality development programs in professional growth.

16. Judge which personality theory best explains human behavior and why.

🔹 Create (Synthesis)

17. Design a short workshop plan for enhancing student personality traits.

18. Propose new methods for developing balanced personality traits among youth.

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Chapter 2 – Attitude & Motivation

(Concept, Significance, Factors, Positive & Negative Attitude, Motivation & Demotivation)

🔹 Remember

1. Define Attitude.

2. List factors affecting attitudes.

3. Define Motivation.

4. State the difference between internal and external motivation.

🔹 Understand

5. Explain the significance of a positive attitude.

6. Describe the disadvantages of a negative attitude.

7. Interpret how motivation influences performance.

🔹 Apply

8. Apply ways to develop a positive attitude in daily life.

9. Demonstrate how self-motivation can help achieve academic success.

10. Illustrate a real-life situation where demotivation affected performance.

🔹 Analyze

11. Differentiate between personalities with positive and negative attitudes.

12. Examine the relationship between motivation and job satisfaction.

13. Analyze the causes of demotivation among college students.

🔹 Evaluate

14. Evaluate the role of attitude and motivation in personal success.

15. Judge whether extrinsic motivation is more powerful than intrinsic motivation.

🔹 Create

16. Develop a personal motivation plan for achieving your academic goals.

17. Propose strategies to build and maintain a positive attitude in your team.

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Chapter 3 – Self-Grooming & Group Dynamics

(Time Management, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Body Language, Stress, Leadership, Character Building, etc.)

🔹 Remember

1. Define Self-Grooming.

2. List components of good body language.

3. Recall the qualities of an effective leader.

4. Identify techniques of stress management.

🔹 Understand

5. Explain the importance of time management in personality development.

6. Describe how self-esteem and self-confidence are interrelated.

7. Interpret the concept of assertiveness.

🔹 Apply

8. Demonstrate good manners and etiquette in social interactions.

9. Apply problem-solving steps to handle conflict in a group.

10. Illustrate how assertiveness can improve communication skills.

🔹 Analyze

11. Compare leaders with high and low emotional intelligence.

12. Examine how poor time management leads to stress.

13. Analyze the impact of self-confidence on decision-making.

🔹 Evaluate

14. Assess the importance of self-grooming in professional success.

15. Judge whether leadership qualities are innate or developed.

🔹 Create

16. Design a daily self-grooming and confidence-building routine.

17. Create a group activity that promotes teamwork and leadership.

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Chapter 4 – Social and Corporate Etiquette

(Team Building, Communication, Presentation, Negotiation, Work Ethics, Personal Branding)

🔹 Remember

1. Define Corporate Etiquette.

2. List principles of effective communication in organizations.

3. Recall the importance of teamwork.

🔹 Understand

4. Explain the concept of personal branding.

5. Describe good work ethics in a professional setting.

6. Discuss how interpersonal relationships affect organizational culture.

🔹 Apply

7. Apply communication skills in a simulated corporate meeting.

8. Demonstrate effective presentation skills.

9. Illustrate how to manage anger in workplace conflicts.

🔹 Analyze

10. Examine the relationship between team building and organizational productivity.

11. Analyze the barriers to effective communication.

12. Compare negotiation and conflict management skills.

🔹 Evaluate

13. Assess the role of interpersonal skills in career advancement.

14. Evaluate the importance of ethical behavior in maintaining professional image.

🔹 Create

15. Develop a code of conduct for maintaining corporate etiquette.

16. Design a workshop plan to enhance communication and presentation skills.

Blooms Taxonomy Action Verbs

            

        REVISED Bloom’s Taxonomy Action Verbs    

 

 

Definitions	I. Remembering	II. Understanding	III. Applying	IV. Analyzing	V. Evaluating	VI. Creating
Bloom’s Definition	Exhibitmemory of previously learnedmaterial by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.	Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.	Solve problems to new situations by applyingacquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.	Examine and break informationinto parts by identifying motives or causes. Makeinferences and find evidence to support generalizations.	Present and defend opinions by making judgmentsabout information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.	Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.
Verbs	•        Choose •        Define •        Find •        How •        Label •        List •        Match •        Name •        Omit •        Recall •        Relate •        Select •        Show •        Spell •        Tell •        What •        When •        Where •        Which •        Who •        Why	•        Classify •        Compare •        Contrast •        Demonstrate •        Explain •        Extend •        Illustrate •        Infer •        Interpret •        Outline •        Relate •        Rephrase •        Show •        Summarize •        Translate	•        Apply •        Build •        Choose •       Construct •        Develop •    Experiment with •        Identify •        Interview •        Make use of •        Model •        Organize •        Plan •        Select •        Solve •        Utilize	•        Analyze •        Assume •       Categorize •        Classify •        Compare •       Conclusion •        Contrast •        Discover •        Dissect •       Distinguish •        Divide •        Examine •        Function •        Inference •        Inspect •        List •        Motive •       Relationships •        Simplify •        Survey •        Take part in •        Test for •        Theme	•  Agree •   Appraise •    Assess •      Award •  Choose •   Compare •           Conclude •       Criteria •       Criticize •       Decide •       Deduct •       Defend •       Determine •       Disprove •       Estimate •       Evaluate •       Explain •       Importance •       Influence •       Interpret     •       Judge •       Justify •       Mark      •       Measure             •       Opinion •       Perceive •       Prioritize •       Prove •       Rate •       Recommend •       Rule on •       Select •       Support •       Value	•        Adapt •        Build •        Change •        Choose •        Combine •        Compile •        Compose •        Construct •        Create •        Delete •        Design •        Develop •        Discuss          •        Elaborate          •        Estimate          •        Formulate           •        Happen         •        Imagine         •        Improve •       Invent •       Make up •       Maximize •       Minimize •        Modify •        Original •        Originate  •        Plan  •        Predict  •        Propose  •        Solution  •        Solve  •        Suppose •       Test •       Theory

 

 

Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing, Abridged Edition. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.