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Globalization and Business Trends

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Which factor is NOT contributing to the world becoming more interconnected?

Reduced trade barriers

Expansion of business into foreign markets

Slower communication methods (correct)

Increased speed of travel

What primary challenge do businesses face when considering global expansion?

Deciding whether to standardize or adapt marketing strategies (correct)

Finding locations to open new headquarters

Translating their goods into different languages

Determining the correct tax laws for each country

According to some theorists, what is the projected outcome of economic advancement on consumer behavior?

Converging consumer buying patterns (correct)

No change in consumer buying patterns

Increased divergence in consumer buying patterns

A complete reversal of trends

Which company is cited as an example of a business that has influenced the trend towards global standardization?

<p>Kellogg's (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If national differences diminish, what is most likely to become more achievable for multinational businesses?

<p>Implementing globally standardized strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Shrinking World

The world is becoming increasingly interconnected due to advancements in travel, communication, and reduced trade barriers.

Expanding Opportunities

As the world becomes smaller, businesses have more opportunities to expand beyond their home country.

Global Standardization vs. Adaptation

The challenge companies face when deciding whether to use the same marketing approach in all countries or tailor it to specific cultures.

Inherent Global Standardization

A belief that using the same marketing techniques worldwide will become the norm due to a shrinking global market.

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Convergence of Consumer Patterns

The theory that as countries develop economically, their consumers will share more similar buying habits.

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Globalization and Business

Businesses are experiencing a shrinking world due to faster travel, communication, and decreased trade barriers
This creates many opportunities for businesses to expand into foreign markets
Companies must decide if they should use the same marketing strategies globally, or adapt to different cultural factors in different markets

Global Standardization

Some theorists believe that global standardization of products and services is inevitable as economies develop
Consumer buying patterns may become more homogenous
National differences may fade
Kellogg's, the breakfast cereal company, has played a significant role in promoting global consumer trends

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Explore the impact of globalization on businesses, including the opportunities for foreign market expansion and the debate between global standardization versus local adaptation of marketing strategies. Understand how companies like Kellogg's influence consumer buying patterns on a global scale.