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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Consumer behavior and market conditions in each country. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role does the assistant to the CEO play in the expansion strategy of BelaGreen AG?

<p>Gathering information on countries of interest. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest market growth for personal care products in the high-price segment?

<p>Brazil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has very low political stability?

<p>South Africa (A), Brazil (C), Egypt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of customer loyalty, which country ranks the highest?

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Which country demonstrates the lowest price level for personal care products?

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Which of these countries has very low competition within the market for personal care products?

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Which country has a medium level of state regulations for personal care products?

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In which country is the possibility to establish own production site rated very high?

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Which country has low economies of scale for established competitors?

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How can the quality of data correlate with a country's development?

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What is a potential issue when comparing data across different countries?

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Which traditional strategy evaluation method is suggested for assessing national markets?

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What is NOT a criterion for evaluating barriers to entry according to the provided criteria?

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Which criterion is included for evaluating market attractiveness?

<p>Market growth for personal care products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the business goals established by the company in 2007?

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According to the head of corporate and strategic planning in 2010, what do the transnational objectives create?

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What is an example of supplier feedback as described in the content?

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Which type of goals is NOT mentioned as part of supplier feedback?

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What role do cost-related goals play in a company's overall objectives?

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What has been a growing trend among industrial enterprises regarding costs?

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What aspect does NOT define supplier feedback according to the content?

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Which financial goal is specifically mentioned in relation to supplier feedback?

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What type of variables includes factors like per capita income and gross domestic product?

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Which variable category addresses aspects like age distribution and educational level?

<p>Sociodemographic variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by barriers to entry in market segmentation?

<p>Legal restrictions and tariffs that must be overcome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor would be classified under geographic variables?

<p>Quality of transportation routes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural variables might include which of the following?

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What type of variable indicates a country's stability and investment security?

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Which of the following is a benefit of segmenting a market using the mentioned criteria?

<p>It can quickly reveal market attractiveness and barriers to entry. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Technological variables are significant for what main reason?

<p>They impact communication policies and market strategies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Mini brand for the company?

<p>To enter a different segment of the automobile market. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is commonly used for initial insights in global market segmentation?

<p>Age demographics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of segmentation allows companies to develop target groups based on buying behavior?

<p>Lifestyle segmentation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which study is used as an empirical foundation for global market segmentation?

<p>GfK Roper Consumer Styles Study. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study?

<p>It identifies eight global lifestyle segments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of consumers identified through lifestyle segmentation?

<p>Common values, attitudes, and behaviors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main distinction of the ‘Roper Consumer Styles’ study compared to the 'Euro Socio Styles' study?

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What does global segmentation often classify consumers based on?

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Flashcards

Transnational Business Goals

Overarching, company-wide objectives for foreign markets, emphasizing return on investment, sales volume, and company culture.

Return on Capital

A financial measure of profitability, calculated as profits divided by invested capital.

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

A company's standing in a market, often measured by sales, market share, and overall coverage.

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Fixed Costs

Business expenses that remain constant, regardless of production levels.

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Internationalization Process

The strategy of expanding a business across many countries.

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Company Culture

The shared values, behaviors, and beliefs that shape how a company operates and interacts with the world.

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Profitability

The ability to generate profits from operations.

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Multinational Market Segmentation

Identifying and targeting different consumer groups in various countries with differing needs and market conditions.

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Market Differences

Consumers and market conditions in one country differ from another.

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Market Desirability

Some markets are more attractive than others due to their conditions.

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Portfolio Structure

A framework for evaluating different market options.

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BelaGreen AG Case

Company seeking to expand into foreign markets due to domestic market challenges.

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Market Growth for Personal Care Products

Rate at which demand for a specific product or service segment increases in different countries.

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Political Stability

The relative absence of significant political disturbances or conflicts in a country.

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Market Volume

Total size of the market for personal care products in a particular country.

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Competition within the market for personal care products

Level of rivalry among companies offering similar personal care products.

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State regulations in personal care

Laws and rules set by a country's government concerning personal care products.

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Possibility of establishing a production site

Measurable likelihood of building a production or manufacturing facility in a particular country.

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Market Segmentation Criteria

Factors used to select countries that best fit a company's market needs.

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Norms and Standards for personal care ingredients

Acceptable practices and standards for ingredients and materials used in personal care products.

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Data Quality in International Markets

The reliability and accuracy of collected data about global markets, often influenced by a country's development level and political context.

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Variable Definitions Across Countries

The meaning and measurement of data points can vary significantly between nations, making direct comparisons difficult.

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Political Influence on Data

Data collected in countries with authoritarian governments may be biased or manipulated to reflect a desired image.

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Checklist or Scoring Techniques

Simple methods for evaluating a market's potential based on criteria such as market size, growth, and competition.

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Barriers to Entry for BelaGreen AG

Factors that hinder BelaGreen AG's entry into new markets, such as regulations, competition, and cultural differences.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing a market into groups of similar customers to better understand their needs and tailor marketing efforts.

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Economic Variables

Factors related to a country's financial health, such as income levels, GDP, and spending patterns. These can reveal a market's potential.

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Sociodemographic Variables

Factors that describe a population's characteristics, such as age, gender, education, and birth rates.

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Political/Legal Variables

Factors that relate to a country's political stability, legal framework, and government regulations. These influence the ease of doing business.

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Geographic Variables

Factors that relate to a country's physical characteristics, such as climate, transportation infrastructure, and availability of resources.

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Technological Variables

Factors that relate to a country's technological infrastructure, such as the availability of internet access and communication networks.

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Cultural Variables

Factors that relate to the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a country's population, influencing consumer preferences and market dynamics.

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Market Attractiveness

The potential benefits and opportunities of entering a specific market, based on factors like market size, growth, and profitability.

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Global Segmentation

Dividing a global market into groups of consumers with similar characteristics, like demographics, lifestyles, or buying behaviors.

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Sociodemographic Segmentation

Using demographic factors like age, income, or household size to categorize global consumers.

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Psychographic Segmentation

Grouping consumers based on their values, attitudes, beliefs, and lifestyles.

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Behavioral Segmentation

Dividing consumers by their actual purchase behavior, such as frequency, loyalty, or usage patterns.

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Lifestyle Segmentation

Categorizing consumers based on their overall lifestyle choices, including their hobbies, activities, and interests.

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Cross-National Target Groups

Consumer groups that share similar values, attitudes, and behaviors across different countries.

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GfK Roper Consumer Styles

A global lifestyle segmentation study that identifies eight distinct consumer segments across the world.

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Euro Socio Styles

A European lifestyle study that focused on 15 European countries, serving as a foundation for the wider “GfK Roper Consumer Styles” study.

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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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