First is the laws and regulations in the target market. For example, peoples taste preferences vary from market to market and some countries enact product content regulations. ... Counterfeit goods are also having a major impact on the marketability of products. ... Lastly is dumping, Dumping occurs when a product is prices lower in its export market then it is in its home market. Dumping typically occurs with an effort to undercut competitors in global markets. ...

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Often times in Business, you must market your product to a wide array of people, all of which probably don't share the same backgrounds and beliefs as others. So, as a company, you must figure out how to market your product in the "global marketplace". ... "In order to understand the decoding process in the target market, it will be essential to study the product perceptions and reasons for purchase, as well as the product's place in the target culture." ... D. 2000) This is key to making your product sell in various markets. ... Sometimes in the business world, it is necessary to st...

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However, the decision to transform Kent from a U.S. company dabbling in international markets into a viable contender that develops, manufactures and sells worldwide became a top priority in 1998, when Ben Fisher became CEO of the company. ... They were no required to follow common procedure in capital allocation, financial reporting and target setting to mention just a few. ... The idea of adapting the consumer product line to its local economy would prevent unnecessary intervention and help to respond to the local market quickly. ... On the other hand, Ben Fisher should appoint a vice chairm...

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Before the commercialization of the Internet in the early 1990's, geographical constraints hindered many small and mid-market sized companies from expanding globally. Since the Internet's introduction to the field of commerce, many industries (especially the retail industry) have taken full advantage of the lack of geographical restraints and have begun to target the global market. Many companies mistakenly assume, however, that having a "globally accessible website" is the equivalent to having a global market. ... The WTO often addresses issues regarding national policies and int...

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Not only do negotiators plan to adopt and expand existing NAFTA and WTO provisions on "agriculture," "investment," "market access," "intellectual property rights," "subsidies," "competition policy," "government procurement" and "dispute settlement," but they also seek to introduce new provisions related to "services" such as health care, education, energy, water, broadcasting, publishing, postal services and the environment. ... These and other services have been targeted by powerful entrepreneurial corporations that are aiming at nothing less than the complete dismantling of public services ...

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