IGNOU SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS: IBO - 05

Master of Commerce  (M.Com)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (ASSIGNMENTS − 2013-14)

Course Code : IBO - 05

Course Title : International Marketing Logistics

Assignment Code : IBO-05/TMA/2013-14

Coverage : All Blocks

Maximum Marks: 100

Dear Students,

As explained in the Programme Guide, you have to do one Tutor Marked Assignment for each course.  We are sending the assignments of all the six courses together in this booklet.  Assignment is given 30% weightage in the final assessment. To be eligible to appear in the Term-End Examination, it is compulsory for you to submit the assignments as per the schedule. Before attempting the assignments, you should carefully read the instructions given in the Programme Guide.

These assignments are valid for two admission cycles (July 2013 and January 2014). The validity is given below:

1. Those who are enrolled in July 2013, it is valid upto June 2014.

2. Those who are enrolled in January 2014, it is valid upto December 2014.

In case you are planning to appear in June Term-End Examination, you must submit the assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre latest by 15th March and if you are planning to appear in December Term-End Examination, you must submit them latest by 15th September.  Note: In case you receive the study material and assignments late, you can submit the  assignment responses within one month after receiving the study material.

Attempt all the questions

1. (a) What are the various types of Marine containers? Describe the salient features of any  two of them.

(b) Distinguish between Inter-Modalism and Multi-Modalism. (10+10)

2. (a) Discuss the various types of surcharges that are usually levied on the basic freight  rates.

(b) How is the time charter different from bare boat charter? (10+10)

3. (a) What do you understand by the institutional arrangements for resolving shipper’s  problem? Explain.

(b) Privatisation of ports is considered necessary for the fast development of port  infrastructure. (10+10)

4. Differentiate between the following:

(a) Ship Owner’s Lien and Maritime Lien (b) Air transport and Rail Transport

(c) Heavy Lift Surcharge and Long Lift Surcharge (d) Re-order Level (ROL) and Re-order Quantity (ROQ) (5x4)

5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Inventory Control

(b) Dimensions of Containers

(c) Legal aspect of Carriage of Goods

(d) International Chamber of Commerce (5x4)