Question 1:

(a) Critically evaluate joint venture and licensing as global market entry methods.

(b) Explain and illustrate how a geocentric approach to global marketing is in line with standardised consumption patterns.

Question 2:

(a) As the Marketing Manager of Apple, conduct a brief environmental analysis before introducing the ‘iPad' product in Mauritius.

(b) Outline the marketing communications tools required to launch the ‘iPad' on a global scale.

Question 3:

(a) Using examples, explain how culture influences global product development.

(b) For a manufacturer of household electronic products, what methods can be used for grouping countries for preliminary consideration for market entry? Justify your answer.