Module 11 (Summary)
Module 11 (Summary)
Module 11 (Summary)
1. Export
- shipping goods directly to a foreign country.
- expand their business to other countries.
- entails the lowest risk among other types of International marketing.
2. Licensing
- a company (licensor) grants a foreign firms the right to use its intellectual property and receives royalty
in return.
3. Franchising
- involves a parent company (franchisor) granting a foreign firm (franchisee) the right to do business in its
name.
4. Joint venture
- combined effort of two businesses from different countries to their mutual benefit where they
contribute assets and shares risk.
1. Cultural Differences - varying culture and norms across the globe could lead to various marketing
challenges such as difference in preferences and consumer needs.
2. Government Restrictions - strict rules, regulations, and restrictions (high taxes, duties to import and
export goods) can impact a company’s profitability and continuity.
3. War Situations - Tensions and war-like situations among nations can severely impact international
marketing and could lead to a complete shutdown of operations.
4. High Competition - Foreign market usually have to complete with both local companies and
international brands resulting to high competition.