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MKTG Chapter 5
Developing a Global Vision
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Marketing
Undergraduate 3
02/14/2012

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Define Global Marketing.
Definition
Marketing that targets markets throughout the world.
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Having a Global Vision means:
Definition

Recognize and react to international marketing opportunities.

Be aware of threats from foreign competitors.

Use International distribution networks.

Using effective global marketing strategies.

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What are the fears of trade and globalization?
Definition

Millions of American's have lost jobs.

Millions fear losing job

Workers face pay cut demands if outsourcing is not accepted.

Vulnerability to operations moving off shore.

 

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What are the benefits of Globalization?
Definition

Expands economic freedom

Spurs competition

Raises productivity and living standards.

Offers access to foreign capital, global export markets, and advanced technology.

Acts as a check on govt. power.

Promotes higher labor and environmental standards.

 

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What is the impact of terrorism on global trade?
Definition

Immediate shrinkage of global trade

Globalization is slower and costlier.

Paying more to provide security.

Stocking of more inventory.

Tighter immigration policies.

Greater concern with political risk.

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Define Multinational Corporation.
Definition
A company that is heavily involved in international trade, beyond exporting and importing.
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What are the stages of Global Development?
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1. Companies operate in one country and sell into others.

2. Set up Foreign subsidiaries to handle sales.

3. Operate an entire line of business in another country.

4. Virtual Operations.

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Define Global Marketing Standardization.
Definition
Production of uniform products that can be sold the same way all over the world.
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What are the external environment factors?
Definition

Culture

Economic and Technological Development

Political Structure

Demographic Makeup

Natural Resources

 

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Define Culture.
Definition
The common set of value shared by its citizens that determine what is socially acceptable.
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Which legal consideraations can encourage or limit trade?
Definition

Tariff - tax levied on goods entering a country

Quota - Limit on the amount of a product entering a country

Boycott - Exclusion of products from a country

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What is the Uraguay Round?
Definition
1.The Uruguay Round, adopted in 1994 and signed by 148 nations, is an agreement to lower trade barriers worldwide.  The agreement has reduced tariffs by one-third worldwide and should raise global income by $235 billion annually.  The agreement covers services, intellectual property rights, and trade-related investment measures such as exchange controls. 
2. Created the World Trade Organization 
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What are the marketing considerations of Demographic makeup?
Definition

Population density

Urban or rural

Personal income

Age

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Differences in Natural Resources creates:
Definition

International dependencies

Shifts of wealth

Inflation and recession

Export opportunities if resources are abundant

Stimulus for military intervention

 

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What are natural resources?
Definition

Petroleum

Foodstuffs

Precious metal

Timber and logs

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Why go global?
Definition

Earn additional profits

Leverage a unique product or technological advantage

Possess exclusive market information

Saturated domestic markets

Excess capacity

Utilies economies of scale

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Define Exchange Rates.
Definition
The price of one currency in terms of another country's currency.
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Define Countertrade.
Definition
A form of trade in which all or a part of the payment for goods or services is in the form of other goods and services.
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