1.7
Perspective
This is a bachelor thesis focusing on cultural effects on international marketing regarding the
marketing mix in Germany. It is written out of an academic perspective with hopes of being
of interest for Swedish companies that are about to take marketing mix actions in Germany.
Furthermore, this thesis is written out of a cultural perspective, as well as a Swedish
perspective.
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1.8
General outline of the thesis
The general outline of the thesis is shown in Figure 1.3
Figure 1.3 General outline of the Thesis
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FRAME OF REFERENCE, THEORIES, MODELS AND PREVIOUS STUDIES
The chapter starts with an overview of the frame of reference. Thereupon, a presentation
of the marketing mix and its traditional components as well as some additional
components is reviewed. We look especially into international decisions regarding the
traditional marketing mix. Afterwards, we continue with different cultural models:
Terpstra’s culture model, Hofstede’s culture dimensions, Trompenaars’ value dimension
and Hall’s model of high and low context. At the end, we discuss, choose and present the
research model according to the subject of the thesis.
2.1
Overview of the Frame of Reference
In order to get a better overview of the reference sources, we have made an overview of the
chosen literature (See table 2.1).
Table 2.1 An Overview of the Frame of Reference
Theory:
Authors/Sources:
2.2 The Marketing Mix
Kotler, P. et al.,
Principles of Marketing,
(2005)
Molnár, J. & Nilsson Molnár M.,
International Marketing,
Negotiations and Business Deals,
(2003)
Kotler, P.,
Kotlers Marknadsföring,
(1999)
Homburg, C. & Krohmer, H.,
Marketingmanagement,
(2006)
Mårtensson,
R.
,
Marknadskommunikation.
Kunden.
Varumärket. Lönsamheten.,
(2008)
Pheng Low, S. & Tan, M.,
A Convergence of Western
Marketing Mix Concepts and Oriental Strategic Thinking,
(1995)
Magrath, A. J.,
When Marketing Services 4p are Not Enough,
(1986)
Dahringer, L. & Mühlbacher
,
H.,
International Marketing: A
Global Perspective,
(1991)
Cundiff, E., & Hilger, M.,
Marketing in the International
Environment,
(1984)
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2.3.1 Terpstra’s Culture Model
Terpstra, V.,
International Marketing,
(1987)
Czinkota, M.R. & Ronkainen I. A.,
International Marketing,
(2004)
Kotler, P. et al.,
Principles of Marketing,
(2005)
Usunier, J-C.,
Marketing Across Cultures,
(2000)
2.3.2 Hofstede’s Cultural
Dimensions
Hofstede, G. & Hofstede, G. J.,
Organisationer och Kulturer,
(2005)
Hofstede, G.,
Culture’s Consequences,
(1984)
Derensky, H.,
International Management,
(2006)
Johansson, J.,
Global Marketing,
(2003)
2.3.3 Trompenaars’ Value
Dimensions
Perlitz, M.,
Internationales Management,
(2004)
Trompenaars, A. & Hampden-Turner, C.,
Riding the Waves of
Culture,
(1998)
Johansson,
Global Marketing
(2003)
2.3.4 Hall’s High and Low
Context
Hall, E. & Hall, M.,
Understanding Cultural Differences
,
(1990)
Homburg, C. & Krohmer, H.,
Marketingmanagement,
(2006)
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