marketing ch.7 Flashcards

1
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how do imports/exports affect eachother

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more exports–>more GDP–> more imports

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2
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Countertrade

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using barter rather than money for global sales. 15-20% of world uses

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3
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US leader in what measure

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GDP

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4
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Balance of Trade

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the difference between monetary value of exports and imports

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5
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Deficit

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imports>exports

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6
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4 elements of Competitive Advantage

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factor conditiosn, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, company strategy structure and rivalry

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7
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Factor Conditions

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the ability to turn natural resources/edu/infurstructure into competitive advantage

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8
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Demand Conditions

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the number and sophistication of domestic customer. Ex. Japan demand high quality

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9
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Related and Supporting industries

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need world class suppliers to accelerate innovation

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10
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Company Strategy, structure and rivalry

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conditions governing business, intensity of competition domestically.

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11
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Economic Espionage Act (1996)

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theft of trade secrets by foreign entities a federal crime in US

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12
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4 trends influencing global market

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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.

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13
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Protectionism

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shielding industries within a country’s economy through tariffs/quotas

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14
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Tariffs

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government tax on goods/services entering a country

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15
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Quotas

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restriction on amount of product allowed to enter/leave

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16
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World Trade Organization

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sets rules governing trade between members

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17
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EU

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European Union. Eliminated barriers to free flow of goods. Adopt Euro. Universal standards/regulations across Europe

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18
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NAFTA

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North American Free Trade Agreement. Limit trade barriers between Canada Mexico US

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19
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Asian Free Trade Agreements

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less formal attempt at EU and NAFTA

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20
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Strategic Alliances

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agreements among firms to cooperate for the purpose of achieving common goals

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21
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Three types of global companies

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international multinational transnational

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22
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International

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Engages in trade and marketing in diff countries as extension of marketing strategy at home. Same product, Same marketing

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23
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Multinational

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Markets to each part of the world differently. Different Product variations, brand names and ad programs in different countries. (Multidomestic marketing strategy)

24
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Multidomestic marketing strategy

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they have different product variations, brand names and ad programs in different countries

25
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Transnational

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views world as one giant market. Capitalizes on cultural similarities

uses global marketing strategy

markets global brand

26
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Global Marketing Strategy

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standardizing marketing activities where there are cultural similarities. Adapting where the differ

27
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Global Brand

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marketed under same name in multiple countries using same/coordinating marketing programs

28
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Cross cultural Analyisis

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study of similarities and differences among consumers in nations

29
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Values

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personally or socially preferable modes of conduct or states of existence. (ex. McDonalds dosnt sell beef in india, cow sacred)

30
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Customs

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what is considered normal and expected about the way people do things in a specific country

31
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Semiotics

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study of symbols

32
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Back translation

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translated word/phrase is re translated by a different interpreter.

33
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Ethnocentricity

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belief that one’s culture is superior to another

34
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Consumer Ethnocentrism

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tendency to believe that it is inappropriate/immoral to purchase foreign made products

35
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Developed Economy

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Mixed economies. Private enterprises dominate with substantial public sector

36
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Developing Economy

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in the process of moving from agricultural to industrial.
Two groups:
those who made the move
those who remain locked in preindustrial

37
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Bottom of the pyramid

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largest, poorest socioeconomic group

38
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Economic Infastructure

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a country’s communications transportation, financial and distribution systems

39
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Microfinance

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practice of offering small, collateral free loans to individuals who otherwise couldnt buy product

40
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Currency exhchange rate

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the price of one country’s currency in terms of another currency

41
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Global Market Entry Strategies (4)

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Exporting, Licensing, Joint Venture, Direct Investment

42
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Exporting as entry strategy

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Producing good in one country, selling to antoher

allows least number of changes

indirect/direct

43
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Indirect exporting

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firm sells products internationally through intermediary. Least Commitment, least profit

44
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Direct Exporting

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sells domesically produced good without intermediaries

45
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Licensing as entry strategy

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company offer right to trademark/patent/trademark in return for a royalty/fee

low risk, capital free…less profit and control

Franchising , Contract Manufacturing and Contract Assembly

46
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Contract Manufacturing

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US company contracts a foreignfirm to manufacture acocrding to spec

47
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Contract Assembly

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Firm assembles parts that have been shipped

48
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Joint Venture as entry strategy

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when a foreign firm and local firm invest together to create business. Share ownership.control/profit

49
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Direct Investment as entry strategy

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biggest commitment- firm investing in and owning a foreign subsidiary/division

50
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Product Extension

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Selling same product, new countries

51
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Product Adaption

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changing product to sell it to new country

52
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Product Invention

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Companies create new product for new countries

53
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Product Adaptation strategy-

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adpating promotion messages

54
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communication adaptation strategy

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modifying both products and promotion

55
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Dumping

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When a firm sells a product in a foregin country below its domestic price or below cost. Can be illegal

56
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Grey Market

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when products are sold through unauthorized channels of distribution.