Question 1

When comparing the product mix in the company's host and home markets,all of the following are possible scenarios EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) an extension of the domestic line. 
B) an extension of a joint venture or strategic alliance. 
C) a subset of the home market's product line. 
D) a mixture of local and nonlocal product lines. 
E) a completely localized product line. 
A) an extension of the domestic line. 
B) an extension of a joint venture or strategic alliance. 
C) a subset of the home market's product line. 
D) a mixture of local and nonlocal product lines. 
E) a completely localized product line.

Question 2

Most companies sell a wide assortment of products.The assortment is usually described on the dimensions of ______________________ of the product mix.

Accepted Answer

A) width and scale 
B) width and timing 
C) width and ingredients 
D) width and length 
E) scale and length 
A) width and scale 
B) width and timing 
C) width and ingredients 
D) width and length 
E) scale and length

Question 3

Interbrand's most valuable brands list is dominated by American brands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Country of origin (COO)influences are particularly strong among the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mecca Cola is a new soft drink that was launched by a ____________________ entrepreneur to cash in on anti-America sentiments in Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) Irish 
B) English 
C) Dutch 
D) German 
E) French 
A) Irish 
B) English 
C) Dutch 
D) German 
E) French

Question 6

The most obvious reason for having a global brand would be to take advantage of:

Accepted Answer

A) power promotions. 
B) a large labor and selling force. 
C) economies of scale. 
D) coordinated logistics. 
E) corporate vision. 
A) power promotions. 
B) a large labor and selling force. 
C) economies of scale. 
D) coordinated logistics. 
E) corporate vision.

Question 7

Marlboro quickly became the leading cigarette brand in Hong Kong when it positioned itself as being the leading brand in the United States.This strategy is
Attributed to Marlboro as being a:

Accepted Answer

A) global brand. 
B) geo brand. 
C) regional brand. 
D) country brand. 
E) local brand. 
A) global brand. 
B) geo brand. 
C) regional brand. 
D) country brand. 
E) local brand.

Question 8

With respect to brand name changeover strategies,a ____________ strategy consists
of somehow tying the global brand name to the local name.Eventually,the local
brand is phased out.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to brand name changeover strategies,a...

Question 9

Small firms with narrow product assortment will normally choose which of the following strategies when attempting to enter an international market?

Accepted Answer

A) an extension of the domestic line. 
B) an extension of a joint venture or strategic alliance. 
C) a subset of the home market's product line. 
D) a mixture of local and nonlocal product lines. 
E) a completely localized product line. 
A) an extension of the domestic line. 
B) an extension of a joint venture or strategic alliance. 
C) a subset of the home market's product line. 
D) a mixture of local and nonlocal product lines. 
E) a completely localized product line.

Question 10

Euro Disney changed its name to Disneyland Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the chief reasons for having a global brand is economies of scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Global service firms often benefits from:

Accepted Answer

A) scale economies. 
B) weight economies. 
C) hybrid economies. 
D) perfect economies. 
E) visible economies. 
A) scale economies. 
B) weight economies. 
C) hybrid economies. 
D) perfect economies. 
E) visible economies.

Question 13

With respect to a brand name changeover strategy,the __________________ strategy where the company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it
With the global name.

Accepted Answer

A) transparent forewarning 
B) summary axing 
C) fade-in/fade-out 
D) pyramid focusing 
E) parallel dimension 
A) transparent forewarning 
B) summary axing 
C) fade-in/fade-out 
D) pyramid focusing 
E) parallel dimension

Question 14

The German company Henkel is always customizing its brand portfolio,positioning,and product formulations.The two main challenges that the company faces are:

Accepted Answer

A) global brand and beta line management. 
B) global brand and quality line management. 
C) global brand and modular line management. 
D) global brand and hybrid line management. 
E) global brand and product line management. 
A) global brand and beta line management. 
B) global brand and quality line management. 
C) global brand and modular line management. 
D) global brand and hybrid line management. 
E) global brand and product line management.

Question 15

The following four branding strategies are available to markets EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) solo branding. 
B) hallmark branding. 
C) family(umbrella)branding. 
D) Extension branding. 
E) horizontal branding. 
A) solo branding. 
B) hallmark branding. 
C) family(umbrella)branding. 
D) Extension branding. 
E) horizontal branding.

Question 16

The ______________ of the product assortment refers to the number of items that the company sells within a given product line.

Accepted Answer

A) length 
B) width 
C) horizontal scale 
D) vertical scale 
E) consistency 
A) length 
B) width 
C) horizontal scale 
D) vertical scale 
E) consistency

Question 17

If a company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it with the
global name,it is called summary axing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To bridge cultural gaps between the home and host market,service companies often customize the product to the local market.This can be done by spotting
_________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) environmental opportunities 
B) regional opportunities 
C) cultural opportunities 
D) funding opportunities 
E) political opportunities 
A) environmental opportunities 
B) regional opportunities 
C) cultural opportunities 
D) funding opportunities 
E) political opportunities

Question 19

Find the general statement about the country of origin (COO)effect listed below that is NOT true.

Accepted Answer

A) COO effects are not flexible. 
B) consumers prefer domestic products over imports. 
C) the critical factor appears to be the place of manufacture rather than the location of the company's headquarters. 
D) COO effects do not change very much over time. 
E) demographics make a difference. 
A) COO effects are not flexible. 
B) consumers prefer domestic products over imports. 
C) the critical factor appears to be the place of manufacture rather than the location of the company's headquarters. 
D) COO effects do not change very much over time. 
E) demographics make a difference.

Question 20

A good example of a global brand name is Microsoft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When comparing the product mix in the company's host and home markets,all of the following are possible scenarios EXCEPT:

Most companies sell a wide assortment of products.The assortment is usually described on the dimensions of ______________________ of the product mix.

Interbrand's most valuable brands list is dominated by American brands.

Country of origin (COO)influences are particularly strong among the elderly.

Mecca Cola is a new soft drink that was launched by a ____________________ entrepreneur to cash in on anti-America sentiments in Europe.

The most obvious reason for having a global brand would be to take advantage of:

Marlboro quickly became the leading cigarette brand in Hong Kong when it positioned itself as being the leading brand in the United States.This strategy is Attributed to Marlboro as being a:

With respect to brand name changeover strategies,a ____________ strategy consists of somehow tying the global brand name to the local name.Eventually,the local brand is phased out.

Small firms with narrow product assortment will normally choose which of the following strategies when attempting to enter an international market?

Euro Disney changed its name to Disneyland Europe.

One of the chief reasons for having a global brand is economies of scale.

Global service firms often benefits from:

With respect to a brand name changeover strategy,the __________________ strategy where the company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it With the global name.

The German company Henkel is always customizing its brand portfolio,positioning,and product formulations.The two main challenges that the company faces are:

The following four branding strategies are available to markets EXCEPT:

The ______________ of the product assortment refers to the number of items that the company sells within a given product line.

If a company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it with the global name,it is called summary axing.

To bridge cultural gaps between the home and host market,service companies often customize the product to the local market.This can be done by spotting _________________________.

Find the general statement about the country of origin (COO)effect listed below that is NOT true.

A good example of a global brand name is Microsoft.

Globalization Imperative

Economic Environment

Financial Environment

Global Cultural Environment and Buying Behavior

Political and Legal Environment

Global Marketing Research

Global Segmentation and Positioning

Global Marketing Strategies

Global Market Entry Strategies

Global Product Policy Decisions I: Developing New Products for Global Markets

Global Pricing

Communicating With the World Consumer

Sales and Cross-Cultural Management

Global Logistics and Distribution

Export and Import Management

Planning, Organization, and Control of Global Marketing Operations

Marketing Strategies for Emerging Markets

Global Marketing and the Internet

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Exam 11: Global Product Policy Decisions Ii: Marketing Products and Services

When comparing the product mix in the company's host and home markets,all of the following are possible scenarios EXCEPT:

Most companies sell a wide assortment of products.The assortment is usually described on the dimensions of ______________________ of the product mix.

Interbrand's most valuable brands list is dominated by American brands.

Country of origin (COO)influences are particularly strong among the elderly.

Mecca Cola is a new soft drink that was launched by a ____________________ entrepreneur to cash in on anti-America sentiments in Europe.

The most obvious reason for having a global brand would be to take advantage of:

Marlboro quickly became the leading cigarette brand in Hong Kong when it positioned itself as being the leading brand in the United States.This strategy is Attributed to Marlboro as being a:

With respect to brand name changeover strategies,a ____________ strategy consists of somehow tying the global brand name to the local name.Eventually,the local brand is phased out.

Small firms with narrow product assortment will normally choose which of the following strategies when attempting to enter an international market?

Euro Disney changed its name to Disneyland Europe.

One of the chief reasons for having a global brand is economies of scale.

Global service firms often benefits from:

With respect to a brand name changeover strategy,the __________________ strategy where the company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it With the global name.

The German company Henkel is always customizing its brand portfolio,positioning,and product formulations.The two main challenges that the company faces are:

The following four branding strategies are available to markets EXCEPT:

The ______________ of the product assortment refers to the number of items that the company sells within a given product line.

If a company simply drops the old brand name and immediately replaces it with the global name,it is called summary axing.

To bridge cultural gaps between the home and host market,service companies often customize the product to the local market.This can be done by spotting _________________________.

Find the general statement about the country of origin (COO)effect listed below that is NOT true.

A good example of a global brand name is Microsoft.

Globalization Imperative

Economic Environment

Financial Environment

Global Cultural Environment and Buying Behavior

Political and Legal Environment

Global Marketing Research

Global Segmentation and Positioning

Global Marketing Strategies

Global Market Entry Strategies

Global Product Policy Decisions I: Developing New Products for Global Markets

Global Pricing

Communicating With the World Consumer

Sales and Cross-Cultural Management

Global Logistics and Distribution

Export and Import Management

Planning, Organization, and Control of Global Marketing Operations

Marketing Strategies for Emerging Markets

Global Marketing and the Internet

Filters