Balancing simplicity with technical rigour, this practical guide to the statistical techniques essential to research in marketing and related fields, describes each method as well as showing how they are applied. The book is accompanied by two real data sets to replicate examples and with exercises to solve, as well as detailed guidance on the use of appropriate software including: - 750 powerpoint slides with lecture notes and step-by-step guides to run analyses in SPSS (also includes screenshots) - 136 multiple choice questions for tests This is augmented by in-depth discussion of topics including: - Sampling - Data management and statistical packages - Hypothesis testing - Cluster analysis - Structural equation modelling

This edition is significantly shorter, covers all the international marketing tasks and knowledge statements from the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) certification, has a new focus on global entrepreneurship, and includes an ongoing team project called the Global Marketing Plan.

Marketing is a universal activity that is widely applicable, regardless of the political, social or economic systems of a particular country. However, this doesn't mean that consumers in different parts of the world should be satisified in the same way. The 4th edition of International Marketing has been written to enable managers and scholars to meet the international challenges they face everyday. It provides the solid foundation required to understand the complexities of marketing on a global scale. The book has been fully updated with topical case studies, examples of contemporary marketing campaigns, the most relevant discussion topics as well as the most up-to-date theories, references and research findings. It is this combination of theory and practice that makes this textbook truly unique, presenting a fully rounded view of the topic rather than an anecodotal or descriptive one alone. The book includes chapters on: * Trade distortions and marketing barriers * Political and legal environments * Culture * Consumer behaviour * Marketing research * Promotion and pricing strategies * Currencies and foreign exchange Accessibly written and designed, this book is the most international book on marketing available that can be used by undergraduates and postgraduates the world over. A companion website provides additional material for lecturers and students alike.

Now in its fourth edition, this successful introduction to international marketing has been thoroughly revised, updated and developed throughout to reflect the most recent developments in today’s dynamic business environment. Contemporary, engaging and accessible, International Marketing is essential reading for the aspiring practitioner. You will discover: •The importance of international marketing to creating growth and value •The management practices of companies, large and small, seeking market opportunities outside their home country •Why international marketing management strategies should be viewed from a global perspective •The role of emerging economies in today’s business environment •The impact of increased competition, changing market structures, and differing cultures upon business Key Features: • An extensive collection of in-depth Case Studies focus upon a diverse range of companies from around the world and are designed to apply understanding and provoke debate. •‘Going International’ vignettes go beyond the theory and demonstrate international marketing in real life with contemporary and engaging examples. •Further Reading sections have been designed to reflect both the most influential and the most recent studies relating to each chapter acting as a spring board to further study •Key Terms are highlighted where they first appear and define in the margin for ease of reference to aid understanding. A full Glossary is also provided at the end of the book and online. •A new chapter in response to reviewer feedback dedicated to International Segmentation and Positioning. Professor Pervez Ghauri teaches International Marketing and International Business at King’s College London. He has been Editor-in-Chief of International Business Review since 1992 and editor (Europe) for the Journal of World Business, since 2008.

This accessible, practice-oriented and compact text provides a hands-on introduction to market research. Using the market research process as a framework, it explains how to collect and describe data and presents the most important and frequently used quantitative analysis techniques, such as ANOVA, regression analysis, factor analysis and cluster analysis. The book describes the theoretical choices a market researcher has to make with regard to each technique, discusses how these are converted into actions in IBM SPSS version 22 and how to interpret the output. Each chapter concludes with a case study that illustrates the process using real-world data. A comprehensive Web appendix includes additional analysis techniques, datasets, video files and case studies. Tags in the text allow readers to quickly access Web content with their mobile device. The new edition features: Stronger emphasis on the gathering and analysis of secondary data (e.g., internet and social networking data) New material on data description (e.g., outlier detection and missing value analysis) Improved use of educational elements such as learning objectives, keywords, self-assessment tests, case studies, and much more Streamlined and simplified coverage of the data analysis techniques with more rules-of-thumb Uses IBM SPSS version 22

In its 5th edition International Marketing guides students to understand the importance of international marketing for companies of every size and how going international can enhance value and growth. It provides a solid understanding of the key principles and practices of international marketing. The text has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent developments in the current business environment and encourages students to critically engage with the content within the context of modern life. Key Features: - A new chapter dedicated to Digital and Social Media Marketing - Fully updated pedagogy, including ‘Going International’ vignettes and End of Chapter questions - Brand new examples and case studies from global and innovative companies including Red Bull, Gillette and Audi - Now includes Interactive activities, Testbank questions and Quizzes available on Connect® International Marketing is available with McGraw Hill’s Connect®, the online learning platform that features resources to help faculty and institutions improve student outcomes and course delivery efficiency. “International Marketing continues to be an essential subject in any business or management degree. Ghauri and Cateora’s book, now in its fifth edition, provides a most up-to-date and authentic evolution of the subject.” George S. Yip, Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Strategy, Imperial College Business School. Professor Pervez Ghauri teaches International Business at Birmingham Business School. He is Founding Editor for International Business Review (IBR) and Consulting Editor for Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS). Philip R. Cateora is Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado. His teaching spanned a range of courses in marketing and international business from fundamentals through to doctoral level.