IGNOU IBO-02 December 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Write short notes on any two of the following : 5+5

(a) Marketing mix

(b) Essentials of international market segmentation

(c) Guideline for a good international marketing research report

(d) Factors affecting pricing decisions in international marketing

Q2.Distinguish between any two of the following : 5+5

(a) International marketing and multinational marketing

(b) Direct exporting and indirect exporting

(c) Tele-marketing and E-business

(d) Adaptation and standardisation in international advertising PART - B Attempt any four of the following questions :

Q3.What is international market environment ?

Q4.Explain any four components of international market environment.

Q5.An Indian automobile company decided to enter international markets. The company is ready to invest in marketing arrangements abroad, but not in production facilities. Suggest any two suitable modes of market entry, and explain their merits and limitations.

Q6."Compared with products, marketing of services poses distinctive challenges to international marketers." Explain why is it so, and enumerate such marketing challenges.

Q7.(a) Briefly explain the international product development process. 10+10

(b) What are the risks involved in the new product development for international markets ?

Q8.Discuss the key issues in international marketing 20 communication.

Q9.You are the marketing head in a consumer durable 20 goods company, which has international operations. It is planning to launch a new brand of washing machines. Suggest appropriate sales promotion tools for consumer promotion as well as business promotion.

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