marketing ch.7 Flashcards
how do imports/exports affect eachother
more exports–>more GDP–> more imports
Countertrade
using barter rather than money for global sales. 15-20% of world uses
US leader in what measure
GDP
Balance of Trade
the difference between monetary value of exports and imports
Deficit
imports>exports
4 elements of Competitive Advantage
factor conditiosn, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, company strategy structure and rivalry
Factor Conditions
the ability to turn natural resources/edu/infurstructure into competitive advantage
Demand Conditions
the number and sophistication of domestic customer. Ex. Japan demand high quality
Related and Supporting industries
need world class suppliers to accelerate innovation
Company Strategy, structure and rivalry
conditions governing business, intensity of competition domestically.
Economic Espionage Act (1996)
theft of trade secrets by foreign entities a federal crime in US
4 trends influencing global market
Trend 1: Gradual decline of economic protectionism by individual countries.
Trend 2: Formal economic integration and free trade among nations.
Trend 3: Global competition among global companies for global customers.
Trend 4: Emergence of a networked global market space.
Protectionism
shielding industries within a country’s economy through tariffs/quotas
Tariffs
government tax on goods/services entering a country
Quotas
restriction on amount of product allowed to enter/leave
World Trade Organization
sets rules governing trade between members
EU
European Union. Eliminated barriers to free flow of goods. Adopt Euro. Universal standards/regulations across Europe
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement. Limit trade barriers between Canada Mexico US
Asian Free Trade Agreements
less formal attempt at EU and NAFTA
Strategic Alliances
agreements among firms to cooperate for the purpose of achieving common goals
Three types of global companies
international multinational transnational
International
Engages in trade and marketing in diff countries as extension of marketing strategy at home. Same product, Same marketing