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A Managerial Perspective On International Marketing Research

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  • Constantin Sasu

    (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, "Al. I. Cuza" University, Iasi, Romania)

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Marketing research is the primary mechanism through which companies understand their current, as well as potential, customers. As companies contemplate the global marketplace, they must consider how domestic market research differs when conducted in international markets. Designing a specific research methodology is the way to achieve this aim. This article discuss the context for international market research and provide a framework for conducting international market research projects. Additionally, there will be presented several factors that should be considered by marketers who engage in global market research studies. Particular attention is paid to the nuances related to primary data collection, measurement issues and questionnaire construction.

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  • Constantin Sasu, 2011. "A Managerial Perspective On International Marketing Research," Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iasi - Stiinte Economice (1954-2015), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, vol. 2011, pages 137-149, july.
    • Handle: RePEc:aic:journl:y:2011:v:se:p:137-149
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    Keywords

    research; international marketing; methodology; challenges;
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    JEL classification:

    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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