Global Market and Emerging Markets Instructor: Barıs Erman Depecik Assignment 1: Discussion Write Ups Reha Cetintemel, Ahmet Berkay Bork, Mehmet Selahi Sisikoglu Section 2, Team 5. Assignment 1 Case Study 1: Global Portfolio Planning and Market Interconnectedness
On some geographic regions,it is still better to adhering to allocating resources on a country-by-country basis, since some countries did not experience the rapid change and dynamism in terms of competition. So, in order to not waste time and resources, some countries do not require thorough research.
Also, it is important to realize that, customers in proximate countries show similar motives, attitudes among a brand, product line etc. Therefore, companies can rely on this similarity, which will ease their process while they decide to enter or improve their status on these markets. Sometimes, a single approach for multiple countries might be enough.
However, firms might need to alter their marketing strategy, even they operate on similar markets. They should not take it granted that the same strategy will work for different markets, as we have seen some examples that some of the strategies fail even the difference between markets are so small. One way or another, they might have to make small changes, in order to adapt their strategy for a given market. Case Study 2: Starbucks: Going Global Fast
Starbucks is one of the famous worldwide brands. Admirely i read the case about starbucks and its aggressive style took my attention. starbucks is avery fast growing corporation and it causes saturity in the market competitors of the starbucks is weak small coffee shops and the market is newly expanding. after usa and canada market become filled with starbucks stores, starbucks decided to go overseas for new markets.
To start with, because starbucks grew rapidly and open lots of stores, they