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What does multinational market segmentation assume about consumers in different countries?
What does multinational market segmentation assume about consumers in different countries?
- Consumer behavior differs from one country to another. (correct)
- All countries have the same market potential.
- Market conditions lead to identical consumer preferences.
- Consumers behave similarly regardless of country.
What type of products does BelaGreen AG primarily sell?
What type of products does BelaGreen AG primarily sell?
- Household cleaning supplies.
- Electronics and gadgets.
- High-end personal care products. (correct)
- Apparel and accessories.
What is the primary reason for BelaGreen AG's consideration to expand into foreign markets?
What is the primary reason for BelaGreen AG's consideration to expand into foreign markets?
- Positive consumer trends in Germany.
- Lack of competition in foreign markets.
- Increased sales in the domestic market.
- Declining sales and profits in the German market. (correct)
Which factor is essential in evaluating countries for BelaGreen AG's market expansion?
Which factor is essential in evaluating countries for BelaGreen AG's market expansion?
Which role does the assistant to the CEO play in the expansion strategy of BelaGreen AG?
Which role does the assistant to the CEO play in the expansion strategy of BelaGreen AG?
Which country has the highest market growth for personal care products in the high-price segment?
Which country has the highest market growth for personal care products in the high-price segment?
Which country has very low political stability?
Which country has very low political stability?
In terms of customer loyalty, which country ranks the highest?
In terms of customer loyalty, which country ranks the highest?
Which country demonstrates the lowest price level for personal care products?
Which country demonstrates the lowest price level for personal care products?
Which of these countries has very low competition within the market for personal care products?
Which of these countries has very low competition within the market for personal care products?
Which country has a medium level of state regulations for personal care products?
Which country has a medium level of state regulations for personal care products?
In which country is the possibility to establish own production site rated very high?
In which country is the possibility to establish own production site rated very high?
Which country has low economies of scale for established competitors?
Which country has low economies of scale for established competitors?
How can the quality of data correlate with a country's development?
How can the quality of data correlate with a country's development?
What is a potential issue when comparing data across different countries?
What is a potential issue when comparing data across different countries?
Which traditional strategy evaluation method is suggested for assessing national markets?
Which traditional strategy evaluation method is suggested for assessing national markets?
What is NOT a criterion for evaluating barriers to entry according to the provided criteria?
What is NOT a criterion for evaluating barriers to entry according to the provided criteria?
Which criterion is included for evaluating market attractiveness?
Which criterion is included for evaluating market attractiveness?
What was one of the business goals established by the company in 2007?
What was one of the business goals established by the company in 2007?
According to the head of corporate and strategic planning in 2010, what do the transnational objectives create?
According to the head of corporate and strategic planning in 2010, what do the transnational objectives create?
What is an example of supplier feedback as described in the content?
What is an example of supplier feedback as described in the content?
Which type of goals is NOT mentioned as part of supplier feedback?
Which type of goals is NOT mentioned as part of supplier feedback?
What role do cost-related goals play in a company's overall objectives?
What role do cost-related goals play in a company's overall objectives?
What has been a growing trend among industrial enterprises regarding costs?
What has been a growing trend among industrial enterprises regarding costs?
What aspect does NOT define supplier feedback according to the content?
What aspect does NOT define supplier feedback according to the content?
Which financial goal is specifically mentioned in relation to supplier feedback?
Which financial goal is specifically mentioned in relation to supplier feedback?
What type of variables includes factors like per capita income and gross domestic product?
What type of variables includes factors like per capita income and gross domestic product?
Which variable category addresses aspects like age distribution and educational level?
Which variable category addresses aspects like age distribution and educational level?
What is meant by barriers to entry in market segmentation?
What is meant by barriers to entry in market segmentation?
Which factor would be classified under geographic variables?
Which factor would be classified under geographic variables?
Cultural variables might include which of the following?
Cultural variables might include which of the following?
What type of variable indicates a country's stability and investment security?
What type of variable indicates a country's stability and investment security?
Which of the following is a benefit of segmenting a market using the mentioned criteria?
Which of the following is a benefit of segmenting a market using the mentioned criteria?
Technological variables are significant for what main reason?
Technological variables are significant for what main reason?
What is the primary purpose of the Mini brand for the company?
What is the primary purpose of the Mini brand for the company?
What factor is commonly used for initial insights in global market segmentation?
What factor is commonly used for initial insights in global market segmentation?
Which type of segmentation allows companies to develop target groups based on buying behavior?
Which type of segmentation allows companies to develop target groups based on buying behavior?
Which study is used as an empirical foundation for global market segmentation?
Which study is used as an empirical foundation for global market segmentation?
Which of the following describes the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study?
Which of the following describes the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study?
What is a key characteristic of consumers identified through lifestyle segmentation?
What is a key characteristic of consumers identified through lifestyle segmentation?
What is a main distinction of the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study compared to the 'Euro Socio Styles' study?
What is a main distinction of the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study compared to the 'Euro Socio Styles' study?
What does global segmentation often classify consumers based on?
What does global segmentation often classify consumers based on?
Flashcards
Transnational Business Goals
Transnational Business Goals
Overarching, company-wide objectives for foreign markets, emphasizing return on investment, sales volume, and company culture.
Return on Capital
Return on Capital
A financial measure of profitability, calculated as profits divided by invested capital.
Supplier Feedback
Supplier Feedback
Information from producers about market position, costs, and profits for a given product or service. Important for international business, often including goals and financial details.
Market Position
Market Position
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Fixed Costs
Fixed Costs
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Internationalization Process
Internationalization Process
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Company Culture
Company Culture
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Profitability
Profitability
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Multinational Market Segmentation
Multinational Market Segmentation
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Market Differences
Market Differences
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Market Desirability
Market Desirability
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Portfolio Structure
Portfolio Structure
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BelaGreen AG Case
BelaGreen AG Case
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Market Growth for Personal Care Products
Market Growth for Personal Care Products
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Political Stability
Political Stability
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Market Volume
Market Volume
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Competition within the market for personal care products
Competition within the market for personal care products
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State regulations in personal care
State regulations in personal care
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Possibility of establishing a production site
Possibility of establishing a production site
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Market Segmentation Criteria
Market Segmentation Criteria
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Norms and Standards for personal care ingredients
Norms and Standards for personal care ingredients
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Data Quality in International Markets
Data Quality in International Markets
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Variable Definitions Across Countries
Variable Definitions Across Countries
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Political Influence on Data
Political Influence on Data
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Checklist or Scoring Techniques
Checklist or Scoring Techniques
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Barriers to Entry for BelaGreen AG
Barriers to Entry for BelaGreen AG
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Economic Variables
Economic Variables
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Sociodemographic Variables
Sociodemographic Variables
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Political/Legal Variables
Political/Legal Variables
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Geographic Variables
Geographic Variables
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Technological Variables
Technological Variables
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Cultural Variables
Cultural Variables
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Market Attractiveness
Market Attractiveness
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Global Segmentation
Global Segmentation
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Sociodemographic Segmentation
Sociodemographic Segmentation
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Psychographic Segmentation
Psychographic Segmentation
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Behavioral Segmentation
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Lifestyle Segmentation
Lifestyle Segmentation
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Cross-National Target Groups
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GfK Roper Consumer Styles
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Euro Socio Styles
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Study Notes
International Marketing
- This course book covers the core content for International Marketing.
- Additional learning resources are available online.
- The content is divided into units, each with sections focusing on specific concepts.
- Self-check questions are included to assess comprehension at the end of each section.
- Knowledge tests on the learning platform are mandatory for some units.
- A final assessment is scheduled after completing the required knowledge tests.
- The course aims to provide knowledge and skills for developing effective international marketing strategies for businesses operating globally.
Introduction
- International business activities are necessary for many companies to achieve their goals and ensure competitiveness.
- This involves expanding from a domestic market into international markets to increase the pool of potential customers and enhance national economic interconnectedness.
- Factors contributing to increasing interconnectedness include economic alliances, free trade zones, easier communication, and the internet.
Unit 1 - Introduction to International Marketing
- The role of marketing for companies that aim to expand internationally.
- Four key issues related to international business activities: information demand, business risk, complexity, and uncertainty.
- How to utilize feedback from various sources (suppliers, consumers, competitors) to shape marketing policies.
- Environmental factors that influence the development of international markets.
- How buying behaviors differ between individuals and organizations.
Unit 2 - International Marketing Strategies
- The difference between multinational and global market segmentation.
- Criteria for segmenting a market into distinct segments.
- Strategies for developing and operating in new national markets.
- The relationship between market entry timing, and business success.
- Strategies for exiting a market.
Unit 3 - International Market Research
- Qualitative and quantitative primary research methods and applications.
- Role of market research for internationally active companies.
- How to conduct international surveys and observations.
- Sources of international secondary market research.
Unit 4 - International Marketing for Specific Sectors
- Specific features of industries (industrial goods, consumer goods, wholesale/retail, and services).
- Factors influencing consumer goods producers' choices for vertical integration.
- Basic options for wholesale and retail companies when making decisions about marketing their products.
- Factors to consider when marketing services.
Unit 5 - International Products
- Requirements for a product's core and additional benefits.
- Assessing a product's degree of innovation according to different countries.
- Strategies for introducing new products.
- Demands regarding design of product mix and when to implement product standardization.
- Implementing international brand management.
Unit 6 - International Pricing and Sales Policies
- Different pricing approaches in international markets.
- Types of price discrimination.
- Factors influencing pricing decisions (demand, supply, competition, and environmental factors).
- Designing a company's discount policy.
Unit 7 - International Promotion
- Extent to which promotion policies and measures need to be standardized or differentiated.
- The role of "below the line" advertising techniques in international marketing.
- Creating an international promotion mix.
- Utilizing social media for international marketing.
- Implementation of direct marketing strategies.
Unit 8 - International Distribution
- Distribution channels, intermediaries, and marketing organizations involved in international distribution.
- The importance and use of multi-channel distribution approaches.
- Organizational structures suitable for international market development.
- Critical success factors and standardization in international distribution.
Unit 9 - International Marketing Mix
- Design of marketing measures with a domestic market orientation.
- Considerations when pursuing a global-market orientation.
- Adjusting the marketing mix to local conditions.
- Understanding the challenges and the significance of "dumping" within a multinational orientation.
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