Global Marketing Adaptation
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What is a key aspect of the Country of Origin Effect?

  • Consumers' perceptions about a country extend to products and brands from that country. (correct)
  • Products are perceived as of lower quality if manufactured in a different country.
  • Only the country of manufacturing affects consumer perception.
  • The country of design has no influence on consumer attraction.
  • According to Giorgio Armani, what does being copied imply?

  • You are not doing anything.
  • You are doing the wrong thing.
  • You are doing the right thing. (correct)
  • You are unsure what to do.
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic commonly associated with products from Germany?

  • Reliable
  • Stylish (correct)
  • Innovative
  • Good quality
  • What role does consumer expertise play in the Country of Origin Effect?

    <p>It makes a significant difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is more likely to be influenced by the Country of Origin Effect?

    <p>The elderly and less educated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do consumers tend to prefer when it comes to products?

    <p>Domestic products over imported products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a product element that can be protected as part of a brand franchise?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do consumers use the origin of a product as a cue?

    <p>When they are unfamiliar with the brand name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a factor that influences the Country of Origin Effect?

    <p>Product price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is commonly associated with 'good technology / innovative' products?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adaptation

    • Mandatory Adaptation: Adapting products to local requirements to legally and physically operate in respective countries (e.g., left-hand driving in the UK, 220V appliances in Europe).
    • Non-Mandatory Adaptation: Adapting products to better meet local market needs or developing new brands for individual markets (e.g., McDonald's selling vegetarian burgers in India).

    Global Marketing Programmes

    • Product Policy Decisions: Deciding on new products for specific markets, adding/removing/modifying products, brand names, packaging, and servicing.
    • Marketing Programme Standardization: Standardizing marketing processes and programmes across countries.

    Standardization

    • Refers to the standardization of decision-making processes for cross-country marketing planning.
    • Involves rationalizing general marketing processes, such as launching new products and marketing controlling activities.

    Standardization of Marketing Programmes

    • Refers to the unification of individual marketing mix elements (4Ps/7Ps) for different national markets.
    • Includes standardizing product characteristics, pricing, promotional strategies, and distribution channels.

    Product Classification

    • Consumer Goods: Products for personal or household use.
    • Industrial Goods: Products for business or commercial use.

    Product Levels

    • Three levels of a product:
      • Core Product: Functional features, performance, and perceived value.
      • Actual Product: Brand, quality, design, packaging, price, and country of origin.
      • Support Services: Delivery, installation, guarantees, after-sales service, and spare parts.

    Product Name Characteristics

    • Should suggest product features and benefits.
    • Easy to pronounce, recognize, and remember.
    • Distinctive and capable of registration and legal protection.
    • Translates easily and accurately into other major languages.

    Product/Brand Name Changes

    • Fade-in/Fade-out Strategy: Gradually introducing a global brand name alongside an existing local brand name.
    • Transparent Forewarning: Alerting consumers about a brand name change through communication programs, in-store displays, and product packaging.
    • Summary Axing: Immediately replacing an old brand name with a new global name.

    Protecting Product/Brand Names

    • Vulnerable to piracy, including brand name, logo, design, and package.
    • Paris Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property aims to protect brand franchises.
    • Differences in opinion between industrialized and developing countries on intellectual property.

    Country of Origin Effect

    • Perceptions about countries extend to products and brands known to originate in those countries.
    • Examples: Germany (good quality/reliable), France (premium/stylish), Italy (good design/cool), and Japan (good technology/innovative).

    Country-of-Origin Influences on Consumers

    • "Made in" label matters to consumers, especially for domestic products over imports.
    • COO influences consumer attraction, particularly for the elderly, less educated, and politically conservative.
    • Cultural orientation and consumer expertise also play a role in COO effects.
    • COO effects vary depending on product category.

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    This quiz covers the concept of adaptation in global marketing, focusing on mandatory adaptation of products to local requirements. It includes examples of adapting products to operate in different countries.

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