CHP 14 Flashcards
T/F… The basic marketing functions are the same everywhere but marketing internationally differs from marketing domestically
True
Why does marketing internationally differ from marketing domestically?
b/c of the great variations in the uncontrollable environmental forces
Controllable forces also very greatly, causing?
international marketing managers to plan a variety of strategies rather than a single unified/standardized one
What are the 4 P’s of Marketing?
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotional strategy
The international marketing manager faced with the marketing mix must decide on 3 main things….
IF….
- the firm can standardize worldwide
- it must take some specific market changes or
- it must formulate a completely unique marketing mix
Often, top management would prefer to _____ the marketing mix globally, because?
standardize; produce significant cost savings
Many times firms find it necessary to ___ the present marketing mix or ____ a new one
modify; develop
What is the central focus of the marketing mix?
Product
T/F… A product can be localized by adaptation of the package, brand name, accessories, after-sales service, warranty, instruction for use, company image, or any combo of these.
True
What are the 3 different types of products?
- Industrial Products
- Consumer Products
- Services
What is Industrial products and Example?
sold in B-to-B markets, often unchanged
-adaptation used to meet local legal requirements
EX: FMC
What is Consumer products and Example?
sold to ultimate consumer for personal consumption
-often modified to meet local cultural preferences
EX: iPhone
What is Services?
“performances” targeted to B-to-B or ultimate consumer
-less complex marketing, but local laws/ customs ma mandate adaptations
What are the 4 Foreign Environmental Forces?
- Socialcultural Forces
- Legal Forces
- Economic Forces
- Physical Forces
What is Socialcultural Forces and give an example
different cultural patterns often require changes in brand name, color, label translations, package size & price
EX: Crest boxed in silver compared to Colgate boxed in Gold had different responses in Europe and UK
What is Legal Forces and give an example
impact every aspect of marketing mix and pollution, consumer protection and operator safety
Ex: food products and pharmaceuticals influenced by laws concerning purity and labeling
What is Economic Forces and give an example
income differences impact consumer’s ability to pay requiring quantity and price changes
EX:P&G sells shampoo for individual use in India in addition to regular bottle quantity
What is Physical Forces and give an example
climate, terrain, altitude, etc., may demand product alteration
EX: cooking at high altitudes requires companies to post alternative instructions