FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Flashcards
What are international markets
The process of a business developing operations outside of the country in which it is headquartered.
What could international markets include
Exporting to overseas markets
Manufacturing abroad
Offshorting parts of the production process
Selling abroad
Employing peoples overseas
Developing alliances with overseas partners
What are factors incluencing the attractuveness of international markets
Size of potential market / market growth
Culture similarities / differences
Avaliability of finance / support
Levels of competition
Opportunities for alliances
Infrastructure
Accessibility
Proximity to suppliers
Production costs
External environment (PESTLE)
Potential stability / levels corruption
Economic conditions
Ethical considerations