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    CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN

    MANAGEMENT

    PAPER CODE: BS 701

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    THE ENVIRONMENT OF

    MANAGEMENT

    UNIT ONE

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    ETHICS

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    PHILOSOPHY

    From the Greek word philosophia: love of

    wisdom

    Understand the mysteries of existence andreality

    Nature of truth and knowledge

    Form of inquiry:

    analysis, criticism,interpretation and speculation

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    PHILOSOPHY

    MARRIAGE

    RELIGION

    LAW

    FAMILY

    INDUSTRY

    GOVERNMENT

    EDUCATION

    BUSINESS

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    THE FIVE BRANCHES OFPHILOSOPHY

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    1. METAPHYSICS

    TWO SEPARATE AREAS

    A. ONTOLOGY: The study of being

    B. COSMOLOGY: Study of the physical universe

    or cosmos as a whole

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    1. METAPHYSICSTHEORIES

    1. MATERIALISM: Only matter has real

    existence; mental phenomena are produced

    by the activity of matter

    2. IDEALISM: Every material thing is and idea or

    a form of idea

    3. MECHANISM: All happenings result from

    mechanical forces, not from purpose

    4. TELEOLOGY: Everything is the universe exists

    for a purpose

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    2. EPISTEMOLOGY

    Studies the Nature, Basis and Extent of Knowledge

    KNOWLEDGE TYPES

    1. A priori: Knowledge by thinking withoutexperience

    2. Empirical: Knowledge from observation andexperience

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    2. EPISTEMOLOGY

    THEORIES1. CORRESPONDENCE: An idea is true if it

    corresponds to the facts or reality

    2. COHERENT: Truth is a matter of degree; an

    idea is true to the extent it coheres withother ideas

    3. PRAGMATIC: An idea is true if it works or

    settles the problem dealt with4. SKEPTICISM: Knowledge is impossible to

    obtain; truth is unknowable

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    3. LOGIC

    Principles and Methods of Reasoning

    Argument: A set of statements calledpremises

    with a statement called a conclusion which is

    supported

    TYPES

    1. DEDUCTIVE: Where the conclusion necessary

    follows its premise (valid)

    2. INDUCTIVE: Establish matters of fact and laws of

    nature and does attempt to be valid

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    4. AESTHETICS

    Creation and Principles of Art and Beauty

    Examination of thoughts, feelings and attitude

    when exposed to something beautiful Process of artistic creation

    Nature of aesthetic experience

    Closely related to Ethics and Political philosophy

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    5. ETHICS

    Deals with

    Human conduct, character and values

    Nature of right and wrong

    Distinction between good and evil

    Nature of justice and a just society

    Obligations

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    5. ETHICS

    THEORIES

    1. RELATIVISM: Right or wrong depends on the

    concerned culture2. OBJECTIVISM: Objective standards of right

    and wrong can be discovered and applied to

    everyone

    3. SUBJECTIVISM: Moral standards are matters

    of taste and opinion

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    ETHICS & MORALITY

    ETHICS: Systematic general science of right and

    wrong conduct

    MORALITY:

    Actual patterns of conduct anddirect working rules of moral action

    Needed because of the human tendency to

    Compare Doubt

    Develop principles

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    FROM: Family

    Friends

    School Church / Temple / Mosque

    Media

    Other associations

    MORALITY

    The standards an individual or group has

    about what is right or wrong

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    ETHICS & MORALITY

    THEORIES OF MORALITY

    1. INTUITIONISM: Aware of moral principles

    and understand them intuitively

    2. EMOTIVISM: Moral standards express desiresand emotion but convey no justification

    3. NATURALISM: All moral decisions must be

    based on factual considerations4. PERSONAL REALISM: Individual and social life

    must be infused with moral openness to God

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    MORAL & NON-MORAL STANDARDS

    Moral standards

    Address matters of serious consequence to

    human beings

    Can neither be legislated not changed byauthoritative bodies

    Override self interest

    Are never situational

    Trigger strong emotions

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    ETHICS

    Study of Ethics is a normative study

    Study of Ethics through the social sciences is

    a descriptive studySOCIOLOGIST:

    Do Indians believe bribery is wrong?

    ETHICIAN:Is bribery wrong?

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    BUSINESS ETHICS

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    BUSINESS ETHICS

    Society achieves its goals through institutions:

    Familial

    Economic

    Legal

    Political

    Educational

    Business Ethics is the study of the application of

    moral standards to business

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    BUSINESS ETHICS

    Three issues investigated:1. SYSTEMIC

    2. CORPORATE

    3. INDIVIDUAL

    THE DILEMMA

    Law treats the corporation as an entity

    The corporation exists and acts through

    humans and their mutual relationships

    It is the humans who act

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    The MNC & Ethics

    It can shift from countries to avoid social

    control

    It can transfer material, goods, capital toescape taxes

    Transfer of technology could be hazardous

    to the host country

    Ethical norms differ between countries

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    ETHICS HAS NO PLACE IN BUSINESS

    1. If needs are not satisfied efficiently noprofits.

    Most markets are not perfectcompetition

    Steps for profit increase may not be

    socially beneficial Social hierarchies have different needs

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    ETHICS HAS NO PLACE IN BUSINESS

    1. Loyal agent argument

    Employers demand may not be moral

    Managers duty is constrained by morality

    Mere employment agreements may not be

    moral

    2. Being legally correct is not enough ethically.

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    NO BUSINESS WITHOUT ETHICS

    1. Ethics should govern all human activities,which is what business is

    2. Cooperative activities need a minimumethical standard

    Individual businesses will collapse

    Businesses need a stable society Ethics and profits are not mutually

    exclusive goals

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    ETHICS & THE LAW

    A legal decision may not be ethical

    The individual applies personal standards Generation gap in its application

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    TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS

    RISK: Awareness, Degree, and Reversibility

    PRIVACY

    DANGERS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING

    Methods, processes and tools invented to

    manipulate the environment

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    PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

    Code which regulates action and sets

    standards for its members

    Serves to guide and remind people of them Providers for code violators

    Public law may regulate in some cases

    Code for any group which has an impact onthe community

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    IMPLEMENTING ETHICS

    Enunciate a Policy

    Create a CodeMeasure both steps on the basis of their

    impacton and approvalby all employees

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    IMPLEMENTING ETHICS

    DECISION MAKING WHILE IMPLEMENTING Made to avoid punishment

    Made to uphold others expectations

    Made to comply with moral conscience

    No thumb rule for ethical decisions; culturalcentric in an organization

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    ETHICS IN MANAGING CHANGE

    CHANGE NEEDS

    Decentralization

    Globalization

    Corruption / Misconduct expands with this

    CODE COMPLIANCE MONITORED IN TWO WAYS

    1. Top Managers investigate ethical violation

    2. Subordinate review made mandatory

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    FOSTERING ETHICS AT WORK

    1. Emphasize top management commitment

    2. Publish the Code3. Establish compliance mechanisms

    4. Involve all employees

    5. Measure results

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    CORPORATE

    SOCIAL

    RESPONSIBILITY

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    THE C S R MODEL

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    MANAGERIAL CAPITALISM

    Primary purpose is to maximize profits for

    shareholders

    Vigorously promoted by Milton FriedmanTWO REASONS

    1. Shareholders are owners; profits belong to

    them alone

    2. Shareholders deserve profits because taxes,

    salaries etc. have been paid

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    STAKEHOLDER THEORY

    Any group which is vital to the survival and

    success of the corporation

    There are six groups The corporation should be managed for the

    benefit of all six groups

    The rights of the groups must be ensured

    The groups must participate in decisions

    affecting their welfare

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    MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS

    THE BUSINESS

    STOCKHOLDERS

    CUSTOMERS

    SUPPLIERS

    MANAGERS

    COMMUNITY

    EMPLOYEES

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    THE MORAL MINIMUM

    Occupies an intermediate position The corporation must maximize profits but

    should do no harm along the way

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    THE SOCIAL AUDIT

    Self monitoring

    A rating system is developed Important variables are

    Firm culture

    Country culture Country laws

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    WHISTLE BLOWING

    Employees attempting to report

    organizational wrong doing

    Where moral minimum applies the whistle

    blower can help the firm

    Least expensive and most efficient feedback

    Very often regarded as disloyal

    Firm culture can encourage or discourage

    them

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    MANAGING DIVERSITYEmployees in a multi cultural environment

    Maximizing advantages;

    minimizing disadvantages

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    DIVERSITY GROUPS

    1. Racial and Ethnic

    2. Women

    3. Older Workers

    4. People with disabilities

    5. Sexual orientation

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    BARRIERS IN DEALING WITH DIVERSITY

    1. STEREOTYPING

    Ascribing behavioral traits to individuals

    based on apparent membership of a group2. PREJUDICES

    Bias resulting from pre-judging a person

    based on traits

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    BARRIERS IN DEALING WITH DIVERSITY

    3. ETHNOCENTRISM

    Viewing members of ones own group as the

    center of the universe and other social

    groups with less favor

    4. DISCRIMINATION

    Taking specific action toward or against a

    person based on the persons group

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    BARRIERS IN DEALING WITH DIVERSITY

    5. TOKENISM

    Tendency to appoint a minority group

    member to a high profile position

    6. GENDER ROLES

    Glass ceiling

    Sexual harassment

    Gender role stereotyping

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    DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    LEADERSHIP

    Top Mgt commitmentand support

    Steering group

    Advisory groupCommunication tactics

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    DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    RESEARCH /

    MEASUREMENT

    Organizational

    assessment

    Baseline dataBenchmarking

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    DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    EDUCATION

    Awareness trainingIn-house expertise

    development

    Orientation programsAdvanced training

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    DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    SYSTEMS CHANGES

    RecruitmentOrientation

    Performance appraisal

    Compensation/benefits

    Promotion

    Trg & Dev

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    DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

    FOLLOW UP

    Evaluation process

    Accountability

    Continuous

    improvement

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    MANAGING IN A GLOBAL

    ENVIRONMENT

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    WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?

    Integration of economic, political, and culturalsystems across the globe?

    Americanization of world culture?

    Force for economic growth, prosperity, anddemocratic freedom?

    Force for environmental devastation,

    exploitation of the developing world, andsuppression of human rights?

    Is globalization "good" or "bad"?

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    WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?

    These questions would receive very different

    answers in Washington, Sao Paolo, Paris,

    Cairo, Johannesburg, Bombay, and Hong Kong

    In each of those places these questions would

    receive very different answers from different

    people business leaders, government

    officials, agricultural laborers, theunemployed, or human rights activists.

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    WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?

    The impact of globalization on culture:

    Should local cultures should be protected

    from outside influence? or Does new cultural creativity result from

    interaction and mixing of ideas from different

    cultures?

    THERE ARE FEW CULTURES THAT ARE TRULY ISOLATED

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    DESCRIPTION Globalization refers to integration of national

    economies into the international economythrough

    Trade

    Foreign direct investment

    Capital flows

    Migration

    Spread of technology

    Combination of economic, technological,

    sociocultural and political forces

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    HISTORY

    A centuries long process, tracking the expansion ofhuman population and the growth of civilization,that has accelerated dramatically in the past 50years

    The 19th

    C sometimes called "The First Era ofGlobalization" collapsed during the GreatDepression

    Some analysts say the world is going through a

    period of de-globalization 45% of global wealth was destroyed by the global

    financial crisis in 18 months

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    FREE TRADE PROMOTION Reduction, elimination of tariffs; creation of

    free trade zones with small or no tariffs Reduced transportation costs from

    containerization

    Reduction, elimination of capital controls Reduction, elimination of subsidies for local

    businesses

    Creation of subsidies for global corporations

    Harmonization of intellectual property laws

    Supranational recognition of intellectualproperty restrictions

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    GLOBALIZATION FLOWS

    GOODS AND SERVICES e.g

    .exports plus importsas a proportion of national income or per capita

    of population

    LABOR/PEOPLE e.g. net migration rates; inward

    or outward migration flows CAPITAL e.g. inward or outward direct

    investment as a proportion of national income

    TECHNOLOGY e.g

    .international research &development flows; proportion of population

    using factor-neutral inventions such as thetelephone, motorcar, broadband

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    MEASURING GLOBALIZATION

    1. Economic

    2. Social

    3. Political

    4.

    Actual economic flows5. Economic restrictions

    6. Data on

    personal contact information flows

    cultural proximity

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    MOST GLOBALIZED

    1. Belgium

    2. Austria

    3. Sweden

    4. United Kingdom

    5. Netherlands

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    LEAST GLOBALIZED

    1. Haiti

    2. Myanmar

    3. The Central African Republic

    4. Burundi

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    1. INDUSTRIAL

    Emergence of worldwide production markets

    Broader access to a range of foreign products

    Movement of material and goods between

    and within national boundaries

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    2. FINANCIAL

    Emergence of worldwide financial markets

    Access to external financing for borrowers.

    Worldwide structures grew faster than any

    transnational regulatory regime

    Instability of the financial infrastructure

    dramatically increased globally

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    3. ECONOMIC

    Realization of a global common market

    Freedom of exchange of goods and capital

    The interconnectedness of these markets,

    however meant that an economic collapse in

    any one given country could not be contained

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    4. POLITICAL

    Some use globalization to mean the creation of

    a world government, or cartels of governments

    If China continues to grow at the rate projected

    by the trends, in the next fifteen years, there will

    be a major reallocation of power

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    5. INFORMATIONAL

    Increase in information flows betweengeographically remote locations

    A technological change

    Fiber optic communications

    Satellites

    Increased availability of telephone

    Internet

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    6. LANGUAGE

    Most popular language is English

    90% of all Internet traffic uses English 75% of the world's mail, telexes, and

    cables are in English

    60% of the world's radio programs are inEnglish

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    7. COMPETITION

    Survival calls for improved productivity

    Companies have to upgrade their

    products

    Use technology skillfully

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    8. ECOLOGICAL - challenges that might be solved

    Climate change Cross-boundary water and air pollution

    Over-fishing of the ocean

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    9. SOCIAL

    Development of NGOs as agents ofglobal public policy

    Humanitarian aid

    Developmental efforts

    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

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    IMPACT ON THE GLOBE

    10.LEGAL / ETHICAL

    The creation of an international criminal

    court International justice movements

    Crime importation

    Raising awareness of global crime-fightingefforts and cooperation

    CRITICISM

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    CRITICISM

    1. Poorer countries are sometimes at

    disadvantage

    2. Exploitation of foreign impoverished workers

    3. The shift to outsourcing

    4. Weak labor unions

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    THREE ISSUES OF GLOBALIZATION

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    INDIVIDUAL Vs SOCIETAL CHOICE

    Some people may prefer to smoke or to drive

    without wearing a seatbelt.

    Society may believe that there are costs as a

    whole say, medical costs

    France objects to the spread of American

    popular culture

    Globalization has to balance betweenrespecting individual free choices and societal

    priorities

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    FREE MARKET Vs GOVT. INTERVENTION

    The free market is the aggregation of lots ofindividual choices

    The free market may fail to provide crucial

    goods, at reasonable prices

    In 2001 WTO allowed poor countries in Africa

    to make generic copies of drugs needed for

    AIDS

    Globalization has to balance the need for free

    market system while also ensuring that the

    poor are taken care of.

    LOCAL AUTHORITY V SUPRA LOCAL

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    LOCAL AUTHORITY Vs SUPRA LOCAL

    Issues arise between the democratic

    legitimacy of domestic legislation and the

    need to create and enforce international rulesby bodies who are not directly accountable to

    those whose lives and interests they affect

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    THE INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER

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    INTRODUCTION

    No matter how hard man tries, it is impossible

    for him to divest himself of his own culture,

    for it has penetrated to the roots of his

    nervous system and determines how heperceives the worldPeople cannot act or

    interact at all in any meaningful way except

    through the medium of culture.

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    CROSS-CULTURAL USE OF SYMBOLS

    Meaning of symbols differs across cultures

    Symbolic meaning of nonverbal

    communication can also create problems.

    It is important to know the implicit meaning of

    a symbol when a company begins to market its

    products or services internationally

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    GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL FACTORS

    Language

    Values

    Politics

    Technology

    Material Culture

    Social Organization

    Education

    Religion

    THE EAST ASIAN CONSUMER

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    THE EAST ASIAN CONSUMER

    yHow the societies view

    the individual

    yHow employees and

    customers are viewed

    yValues in Japan are

    beginning to change with

    an increased desire for

    leisure timeyKaroshi (death by

    overwork) still an issue

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    THE LATIN AMERICAN CONSUMER

    NAFTA has increased

    U.S.-Mexico trade

    U.S. products viewedfavorably

    Spanish language

    variations possiblyimportant

    THE EAST EUROPEAN CONSUMER

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    THE EAST EUROPEAN CONSUMER Western products are in huge demand

    Income is lower than Western Europe

    Productivity is rising after the 1990s political

    turmoil

    Marketing requires an understanding of the

    different cultures and business practices

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    THE WEST EUROPEAN CONSUMER

    The EU contains

    many nations,

    cultures, and

    languages

    There is no

    Euro consumer

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    THE AFRICAN CONSUMER

    Country changing rapidly

    Africans are often bilingual

    The culture and business climate is stronglyinfluenced by Europe

    Francophone countries liking French products

    Anglophone countries give high marks to

    British and German goods American products are highly regarded but

    only the well-to-do can afford them

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    CROSS-CULTURAL PROBLEM AREAS

    Translation

    National Languages

    and Dialects

    Time perception

    Symbols

    Friendship Etiquette

    Nonverbal Behavior

    Country-of-Origin

    Issues Ethnocentricity

    Animosity

    Bi-nationalproducts

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    ADAPTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

    Adapting products to the needs of local

    consumers is closer to the marketing

    concept.

    Standardizing products may result in

    consumer savings

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    STANDARDIZATION Vs ADAPTATION?

    Both offer customer benefits.

    As incomes increase, people in different

    countries seem to develop more-similartastes

    Especially true for younger consumers

    The final decision is a managementresponsibility

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    INTERNATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH

    Marketing research across cultures a must

    Main problem is to standardizeconsumption values measures.

    Technical problems (e.g. the ability to do

    mail surveys) are also important

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    COUNTRY VS. SEGMENT TARGETS

    Two Approaches to Global

    Segmentation: Countries

    Market Segments

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    COUNTRY VS. MARKET TARGETS

    In the first approach, Brazil is viewed as atarget market segment

    In the second approach, although Brazil is thephysical location of a large group ofconsumers, the important variables forsegmentation are commonalities in needs and

    wants among consumers across nationalities

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    MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS

    yPositioning. The origin of the product shouldbe clear to differentiate

    yThe Internet has made international marketing

    research easier, but it has introduced twoissues:

    1. Penetration of the Internet varies fromcountry to country

    2. Marketers using the Internet restrictthemselves to those with internet access!

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    MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS

    Marketing Mix

    Men in Eastern Europe are more fashionablethan women since they are more exposed to

    outside influencesSegmentation

    Are national borders useful segmentationvariables?

    Concentrating on cross-border segments thatshare commonalities may make more sense.

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    FINALLY

    These controversies are rarely black and white

    Discussion of these issues can enlighten

    citizens of different countries without forcing

    them to abandon their

    Globalization is neither good nor bad


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