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International Business Strategy. Developing Core Business Strategies. 1. Internationalization Of Core Strategies. Country A. Country B. Country N. Globalization. International Marketing Dimensions. Controllable vs. Uncontrollable Standardization vs. Differentiation (Customization)
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International Business Strategy Developing CoreBusiness Strategies 1. • InternationalizationOf Core Strategies Country A Country B Country N • Globalization
International Marketing Dimensions • Controllable vs. Uncontrollable • Standardization vs. Differentiation (Customization) • Mode of Involvement (Function of firm’s size, skills, demand, control and risk issues) • HQ vs. Subsidiary • The Emergence of Trading Blocks
The Global Industry Market Drivers Demand IndustryGlobalizationPotential Cost Drivers Government/Public PolicyDrivers CompetitiveDrivers
The Spectrum of International Marketing Involvement • Franchising • Licensing (Licensee Name) Licensing (Licensor Name) Joint Venture Strategic Alliance Inactive Exporting TurnkeyContract Proactive Exporting Management Contract Direct Investment Less Involvement More Involvement Contractual Relations/Arrangements
OLI – Dunning Framework and Entry Mode Choice • All firms select their entry mode strategies by CONSIDERING 3 VARIABLES: • Ownership advantages which are less concerned with control/risk issues as related to inter-firm relationships • Location advantages which are concerned with the resources commitment issue, as related to the availability and cost of resources • Internalization advantages which are primarily concerned with reducing transaction and coordination costs.
OLI – Dunning Framework and Entry Mode Choice • Data suggest that the ability to differentiate products is more important to firms in determining entry mode choice than the strength of contractual risk. • Also – investment risk is more important than market potential when assessing an entry mode.
OLI – Dunning Framework and Entry Mode Choice • Recent trend - • Non equity modes • Modes that are becoming increasingly popular among service firms for organizing overseas ventures/operations. These entry modes are essentially contractual and include leasing, licensing, franchising, and management service contracts. • Note: Entry to a large extent is driven by the strategic objectives spelled out in the company’s global mission
Licensing • A contractual transaction whereby the firm – the licensor – offers some proprietary assets to the foreign company – the licensee – in exchange for royalty fees • Assets: trademarks, technology know-how, production processes, and patents. • Royalties: typically between 1-15%
Franchising • The franchisor gives the franchisee the right to use the franchisor’s trade names, trademarks, business models, and/or know-how in a given territory for a given time period, normally 10 years. • A “package” to the franchisee might include the marketing plan, operating manuals, training and quality monitoring.
Decision Criteria for Country Selection • Market Size and Growth • Risk (Political & Economic; Internal & External) • Government Regulations • Competitive Environment • Local Infrastructure • Country Classification • Platform – gathering intelligence and establish a network (Singapore, Hong Kong) • Emerging Market – Vietnam, Kazakhstan • Growth Markets – The Czech Republic, China, Brazil • Maturing Markets – Japan, Germany