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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND- COMPANY PROFILE
1.2 THE PRODUCT
1.3 LIST OF FOUR COUNTRIES
1.4 SELECTION OF COUNTRY
2. MARKETING RESEARCH PROPOSAL
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
2.3 METHODOLOGY
2.3.1 POPULATION AND SAMPLING
2.3.2 DATA GATHERING PLAN
2.3.3 DATA ANALYSIS PLAN
3. TIMING
4. COSTS AND BUDGETS
5. PROBLEMS IN DATA GATHERING
6. RECOMMENDATIONS
7. CONCLUSION
8. REFERENCES
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INTRODUCTION Section 1
Introduction
The marketing research plan, with respect to assignment one obtainable with motive by
Gethafoam. Due to its magnetism of the bedding industry growth; Gethafoam has adopted a
market development plan to achieve sustainable growth in the next five years. Part of the strategy
is to develop into foreign market by looking beyond national boundaries for market opportunities
overseas. Thus, the company has selected the following countries Nigeria, Congo and
Zimbabwean, of which Nigeria were chosen after careful survey of customer profiles and it
having potential market for the mattress with huge advantage for Gethafoam plc as a company.
Nevertheless, culture is one of the most exigent component of the international marketplace,
which inclusively patterns of behaviorand way of thinking whether people living in groups
create, share and learn i.e. culture differs from group to another.
The aim of this report is to give a synopsis of Nigeria culture and there consumers behavior.
Moreover, it may provides the international marketer with clues on how the culture may affect on
international marketing mix decisions
The marketing mix deals with the way in which a business uses prices, product, people, process
and promotion to market and sell its product. More so, the marketing strategy needs to take into
account the culture, consumer needs and expectations, buyers behavior of people from targeted
country Nigeria
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1.1Company Background
Weifong Industries Sdn.Bhd was incorporated in year 1969 and with almost 40 years of
manufacturing experience, we are known as the leading manufacturer of natural latex foam
mattresses and bedding products in Malaysia. The company is located at its own property at Lot
60, Batu 11.Jalan Cheras, 43000 kajang, Selangor and occupies a land area of 10,000 square
metres.The company manufactures its product with the Dunlop technology process and its latest
European automatic foaming machine automated line, its products are proudly manufactured
using 100% pure natural, high quality latex from only Malaysia which is renown for its world
class quality.
Gethafoam are made in conformance to international specifications and had matched and passed
various test standards such as certification from ECO umweltinstitute,Germany,Institute
Umweltindtitute Bremen GmbH,Germany and the world renown Malaysia Rubber Board.Getha
mattress also developed there own fire Retardant natural latex foam, which had been tested and
passed FIRA International ltd (UK)
With the ever-increasing international exposure of there products, participation in international
trade shows worldwide, emphasis on continuous research and development is the key to there
continuous growth and success.
The companys achievement had been duly recognized by the Malaysian government and they
were honored to be the recipient of the Product Excellence Awards presented by Prime
Minister of Malaysia,YAB DatoSeri Abdullah.Ahmed Badawi,in the year 2005.Besides this, the
company had also attained numerous prestigious awards, in recognition of its continuous growth
in branding and excellence.
For more confirmation: visit. www.getha.com.my/compro.htm.
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1.2 The Product Gethafoam produced the best quality mattress, carpets, cushion etc and
automotive markets like technical foams for industrial, consumers and transportation
industries. It has the same quality with the foreign brands, below are the product offerings.
Getha Bond Adhesive
Getha mattress
Foam Wads & Rollers
Getha campus/leisure mat
1.3 The List of Selected Countries
Gethafoam companypropose to go international market and that has placed a demand on the
marketing manager to conduct a research on three countries to choose the best suitable. Thecountries selected are.
NIGERIA
CONGO
ZIMBABWEAN
1.4 Selection of One Country
After suitable research demeanor on the three countries picked, Nigeria was selected via some
convincing reasons which involves viz
Political stability
Beneficial geographical condition
Positive economic condition
Admittance to free tariff etc
2.1 Introduction
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Market research proposal is a plan, explains in detail the purposes of conducting the research,
ways of doing it, the information needed for writing research and costs associated with it
although there are clarity in domestic market, it is critical to conduct research on the prospect
country for the difference in politics, economics, legal regulations on free trade or restrictions of
operation. There are steps in the marketing research process (Kotler & Keller 2006).
Definition of problem and objectives
Develop the research plan
Gather the data
Perform data analysis
Present the findings
Make the decision
2.1.1 Definition of problem
The domestic market competition created a problem and the gethafoam considered how the
operations of the company will progress in the next decade, with the high contested market share
domestically.
SWOTanalysis is a tool for auditing an organization and its environment. It is the first stage of
planning and helps marketers to focus on key issues.
From theBCG matrix, when gethafoam existing product goes into the new Nigerian market,
the best market strategy for the company to chose is the market penetration.
Existing product New developments
Existing markets Market penetration
Advertisement
Pre-launch the product
Product development
Develop new range
Produce new range
New markets Market development Which Diversification
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overseas market to enter?
What information is needed
for decision?
Where is the target market
(distribution places, people
Produce different types.
(Source from http://www.quickmba.com/strategy/rnatrix/bcg)
2.2 Research Objectives
Two key research objectives for Gethafoam Company are:
(l) How to penetrate into the market with high level of rivalry?(2) How to assess the feasibility of International market with its differences in
Politics, environment, social and culture.
2.3 Methodology
2, 3.1 Population and Sampling Plan
A sample is the segment of the population you select for market research purpose to
representation (varying levels of reliability) (Kotler& Lee). Knowledge of fully understand
society's behavior and fundamental attitudes is essential. The culture traits of a country have a
profound effect on people's lifestyle and behavior patterns and these are reflected in the market
place. This involves the what? How? Where? & who. For the sake for Sample data, we collect
information from various sources.
1. Populations sampling (age, gender income).
2. Brands sampling (the brands that consumer prefer).
In this case cluster where formed to understand the approach of potential customers towards the
brands, we conduct different questionnaires for proper survey and interviews for each diverse
location. These shown in the table below.
Group A Group B Group C Group D
East West South North
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The sampling above can be done through visiting or conduct road show in various
Supermarket, street corners, BRT stations and shopping mull.
2.3,2 Data Collection Plan
Two methods are used in data gathering:
1. Primary data
2. Secondary data
Primary data collection methods include survey, observation and experiment, interviews, focus
groups, questionnaires. Secondary data is the data that is already gathered, compiled, and
analyzed for some other purposes. This is via online technology research can now provide access
to thousands of sources, such as newspapers, trade journals, news releases industry news letters
and much more. The following ways have been proposed to carry out during the data collection
process:
Activity Type
(P= primary;
S=secondary)
Purpose location
1 Survey via questionnaires P Better details and pertinent
questions being posed in the
forms to gather reliable and
realistic
shopping malls, o
household resi
survey, schools
airport
2 Observation/Personal
interviews
p To observe target market in
action. This will enrich
Understanding of surveyors.
Shopping malls
Departmental stores
supermarkets, c
stores, and retail shop
3 Experiment p It is the most scientifically
valued research technique. This
is to capture cause-and-effect
relationships-by selecting similar
group of subjects. e.g.
Complimentary gift in the
Same as abov
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package
4 Survey via internet p This incurs least cost insurveying.
Web pop survey
5 Location of shopping
complex and shop
s The locality will determine the
turnover of sales
internet
6 Lifestyle and living
standards
s Lifestyle of living will affect the
purchasing trend
internet
2.3.3 Data Processing or analysis plan.
The information collected from section 2.3.2 is helpful in developing the correct marketing mix
strategies for this potential country, Nigeria. Thus it is crucial to evaluate in detailed in order to
penetrate the marketsuccessfully. The analysis plan set up is as follow.
Customer preferences concentrate on the response from questionnaires and intercept
interviews and focus on the marketing mix selection criteria by the customers, namely
product, price place, promotion, people process and physical
Economic data GDP and Lifestyle survey via internet.
Market segmentation- to analyze the venues with high sales turnover and target
customers
To understand the packaging referencing by customers
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3. The table below indicates our suggest time frame on the research process
Week Activity Purpose Venue
1-4 Desk research To gather secondary data on
three countries in order to
select the best.
Own office
5-8 Fly to countries
selected
To gain better insight of what
you see is what is what you get
concept
Nigeria ,Congo and
Zimbabwean
9 Selection of one
panorama country.
Arrangement is done
to the Gethafoam
management and seek
for the consent
To keep gethafoam
management staff well
informed to achieve the
companys objectives
Own office
10-11 To sketch the
questionnaires format
on the pertinent
questions and answers
wish to be attained
To conduct the survey in
Nigeria based on the group and
category summarized in 2.3.1 it
will determine the product are
interested by the population
within its own country
Own Office
12-15 Complication on data
collected through
survey and interviews.
To summarize the information
gathered
Own office
19-20 To evaluate data and
prepare the findings
To analyze for decision making Own office
21 To present the report To seek endorsement and
decision making to go
international
Own office
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4. Costs and Budget for Research
Item
No.
Description Purpose Amount
($)
1 To send at least twomarketing staff to Nigeria
.Include air ticket, hotel
accommodation and meal
allowances
To survey around the country ofits opportunities and threats to
conduct observation research
50,000
2 Agent outsource cost To engage agent in Nigeria to
conduct the survey
10,000
3 Harmonizing gifts to
people who fill up thequestionnaire forms
To attract more customers to fill
up the forms in more delightmanners
5,000
4 Closet rental in
supermarkets
To gather the survey data in more
effective way
10,000
5 Other miscellaneous bill
e.g. telephone claims
entertainment
For other expenses and offer
benefit to staff
2,500
The above table where used to illustrate for budgeting and costing, which however finalized at
rates of $77,500.
5. Problems in Data Gathering
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Time and tolerance is required to have several endeavor in order to collect the data
needed.
Due to inadequate of fluency with the foreign place- this leads to bogus assumptions and
imperfectly defined research problems.
Statistic data and information about gethafoam seems to be limited.
Regency of data (age of data) - the most current data gathered by way of internet is not
the latest version.
Through mailing and telephone Surveys may not obtain full responses in, accurate
responses attitudes and behavior of customers which lead to in exactness of data
collected.
Lack of thorough demographic information and even in trying to reach sampling units
andConsumer behavior- People could rebuff to collaborate to provide genuine answer
to the questions.
Random sampling errors these errors occur due to variation in a sample data.
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RECOMMENDATION
For the challenges faced during the data gathering Nigeria textile Mills commended to conduct
primary research to overcome the familiarity with foreign environment Individual survey and
observation in different environment convey the most reliable data compared to the mailing or
telephone survey. Via observation and questionnaires we can view the consumer behavior and
their attitude authenticity. All team members and staff in the organization being the consumer
before progressing to penetrate the overseas market. This means we must put ourselves in the
consumers shoes to understand our products in term of quality, taste and price. This is to conduct
the survey within the immediate family members, relatives and friends to obtain the answer
whether we have confident to go international, when faced with the situation where there is no
data available, or the secondary data sources are inadequate then it is necessary to begin the
collection of primary data in the form of quantitative and qualitative research (cateora, 1996).
Due to the inadequate and reliable data collected from internet for its aging reason we must also
search for the magazines such as Weekly Business and journals for better updates. After research
of the potential and viability of Singapore market here after some recommendations about the
further strategy to go to the new market even though all the information is already gathered PLC
still should prepare contingency strategies to cope with the Crisis which cannot be anticipated
such financial crises, terrorism and when penetrate a new international market, PLC should
better use segmentation strategy to fulfill every kind of customer need. In order to gather, sort,
analyze evaluate and distribute needed, timely and accurate information to marketing decision
makers. International marketing information system is necessary for PLC to do better.
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PART 2: Gathering of Secondary Data in Nigeria
Political
Environment
Political
system(research &
findings
Political stability.
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Taxations Tax system (Research
Findings)
Taxation and duties are 100% exempted
Income tax rate is less than 4% after 10 years
Environmental
regulation
Research Findings Variation in Environmental regulations from
state to state.
Employment law Research and
findings
The unemployment rate in the Nigeria jumped
to 8.1 percent, the highest level since late
1983, as employers slashed 651,000 jobs.
Trade and Tariff
Restrictions
Research and
findings
The Trade and Tariff restrictions are generally
high, especially on companies with African
Origin
Economics Factors in Nigeria
Socio-cultural Environment
Employment
Rate
Research
Findings
The unemployment is high, increases to 8.5%
Economic
Growth
Research
Findings
GDP growth averaged 5.6% since
2002
Inflation
Rates
Research
Findings
Inflation rate fluctuates between 17-25%.
Exchange
Rates
Research and
findings
Potentially favorable
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Population
Growth Rate
Research Findings Population growth is among the highest in the
developed countries
Age
DistributionResearch Findings
The age distribution for the Nigeria increased
in the mid aged
Consumer
Behaviors)
Research Findings Notable for continuously changing consumer
buying behavior.
Technological Trends
Distribution and
Communication
Channels
Research and
findings
Distribution of products by the use of
technologies e.g. marketing information
systems
Technology
inducement
Research and
findings
According to statistics in 2004, 120
million people in Nigeria use the internet.
Rate of
Technological
Change
Research and
findings
Development in technology is fast
changing
According to the data obtained, there are opportunities for growth in Nigeria. With the state of
the economy ranging from the inflation rate, the subsidies for African countries, effective
channel of distribution, political stability and so many others touched in the analysis above.
Section2
Cross cultural values and consumers behaviour
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Cross cultural marketing is defined as thestrategic process of marketing among consumers
whose culture differs from that of the marketers own culture at least in one of the fundamental
cultural aspects, such as language, religion, social norms and values, education, and the living
style (kotler 1994).
At the mainstay of culture, lie its values. As defined by Rokeach, value is an enduring belief that
one mode of conduct or end-state of existence is preferable to an opposing mode conduct i.e.
consumer behaviour.eg applying unpleasant colour in the embroidery and latex in making the
mattress is well accepted in the Malaysia but may perhaps be considered a disrespect in Nigeria,
values endow consumers with standards for making comparisons among alternatives.
To suitable the importance of values in consumer behaviour, first we need to identify valuable
market segments to target within the Nigeria market, using an apt marketing mix.
Fundamentally, our crucial targets are defined by elusive consumer characteristics defined by
their lifestyles, reimbursement sought; mattress is a reflection of order, as a result of innovator.
VALS MODEL SEGEMENT inhabit this niche segment Previous consumer features sort after
involves, geography i.e. states, provinces densely populated by blacks, demographics i.e. youths
between 16-30, and the elderly personnels, religions oriented.
The behaviour of the identified consumer groups above towards product consumption is subject
to the values and value systems therein, thus the need to evaluate differences in value systems
between Nigeria foreign market and Malaysia parent country to establish the differences in
behaviour amongst these segments. Understanding the implications of these differences is of
these differences is of significant importance to the international marketer.
Decision Making Strategies for international marketing mix (7ps)
The basic question now is when launching a product into foreign market; do youstandardize or
adapt your market mix to the foreign market? Gethafoam can either adopt to use an adaptedmarketing mix to market the mattress in Nigeria or standardized marketing mix. Conversely the
best unforeseen event approach is to consider a bit of the both; 40%/60%.
Product decision: Standardization / Adaptation
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The central part predicament in global marketing is whether to sell an indistinguishable product
(a global brand) throughout its sales area or to make whatever modifications are needed to relates
for confined differences. The mattress is a niche brand targeted at common niche segment within
the Nigeria country
Apparently desires may be universal, but the motivation, elevation and expressions of these
needs vary, so in essence the product decision on whether to standardize or adapt the mattress is
questionable based on two hypothesis.
Presence of Global Communities: Global communities, entail homogenous groups or market
segments of people with similar lifestyles and values. The mattress is originally targeted towards
the youths ages; the best estimate is that average youth in Malaysia divulge similar
characteristics with similar race within the Nigeria .This is not completely true as these people
are reared on different norms and values, the average Malaysia is very respectful to there seniors
and is quite symbolic in demonstrating this mattress is usually for resting and enjoyment hour,
the case may be difference in Nigeria making products decision for standardization unfavourable.
Convergence and Divergence of Consumer Behaviour This is as a result of cultural
imperialism; countries are becoming similar with respect to penetration and consumption of
confident goods but not in respect to the motives for buying them.Basically, Nigeria when
compared to Malaysia display little convergence at the macro level, we so far apart from GNI
(gross national income).however this does not necessarily imply a divergence of consumer
choice at the micro level, for e.g. Malaysia youth and a Nigeria show talent for upholstery
furniture, yet the reasons for purchasing differs. A Malaysian may purchase foam for resting
while Nigerian man for furniture use only.
Product lifecycle and Adaptation Obviously some reimbursement from Standardization include;
economies of scale in production, Marketing, management, distribution etc, usually
standardization saves cost' however one major factor disturbing the standardization of mattress'
is the product phase within the product life cycle. In Malaysia, the product has attained its peak
phase unlike the Nigeria, for its product new compete. Hence there is need for extensive
adaptation to profitably ascertain the mattress within the Nigeria, The strategy would be to think
worldwide, but act local
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Analysing the Product for Adaptation: In accumulation to cultural struggle to Product
acceptance, which may oblige adaptation, physical attributes can influence the recognition or
elimination of a product. Similarly, the mattress is Multi-dimensional and the totting up of its
features and attributes determines the amount of satisfaction received by consumers thus there is
needed to divide its many dimensions into three distinct components;
Its core Components: Gethafoam mattress core components consist of its design and quality.
These features tend to differ across borders as they reflect contrasting implications to consumers
taste. In Malaysia, the 'mattress, is made mostly in latex; this might replicate rebuff because
consumers are more aligned to spring mattress in Nigeria market. For example; the quality of
the product can be altered .Basically, these adjustments are costly because a change in the
platform (core component) can affect product processes, hence it need additional capital
investment; however it is necessary to adapt the product to the cultural variations as ubiquitous
in the Nigeria. Packaging: These include style features, labeling, trademarks, brand name etc.
The importance of each of these elements in the eyes of the consumer depends on the need that
the product is designed to serve.
Products refer to the offering based on the product or service variety, design, features, quality,
brand name, packaging, styling, size and colour varieties, performance, image etc. In making the
product offering decision Gethafoam plc will need to look into the standardization and adaptation
strategy based on various factors as discussed.
Gethafoam Plc needs to make a decision on the product offering as to whether to standardize or
adapt the mattress to international markets. The most important reasons driving Nigeria
multinational companies towards international tactical adaptation are culture, market
development, competition, laws, economic differences and differences in customer perceptions
while the most important reasons for standardizing are global uniformity and image, economies
of scale and synergetic and transferable experience. Consistency with consumers, easier planningand control and stock cost reduction are of less importance.
Price (Standardization or Adaptation) low cost price
Changes in the marketing environment may require a review of the prices of products already on
the market or for a new market. For example, an announcement by a large firm that it is going to
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lower its prices makes it necessary for other firms in the industry to examine their prices. Culture
is not an independent variable in the business equation. Rather, culture exists, or should exist, to
support thebusiness strategy. If culture is how we get things done, strategy shows us what needs
to be done. Usunier (2000) argues that price is a significant element of communication and a
decisive element in the social interaction between buyer and seller.
Gethafoam Plc needs to look into theirpricing strategy and for very obvious reasons review the
strategy on a regular basis. The price objective, demand and costs estimate needs to be
determined
Promotion (Standardization or Adaptation)
Promotion refers to the awareness created for the preamble of a new product and availability of
an already existing product by means of advertising and selling activities. The main goal of
promotion is to make customers responsive of product features, its uses and reimbursement
Promotion activities help firms to position their products in the right way in the market to reach
the target customers. Effective promotional activities consist of a clear and simple message
which is directly targeted at a specific group of people, reached by means of a suitable medium
like television or print adverts. The message should be consistent with the overall marketing
image of the firm and should reach the target audience and generate the desired response.
Promotional activities involve advertising, personal selling, public relations and sales
promotions. Gethafoam Plc needs to develop their promotion strategies for all of these stated
reasons.
Individualistic cultures' high attraction to the Internet is often attributed to the egalitarian,
democratic nature of the Internet (de Mooij, 2000, 2004). The strong influence of Individualism
on the consumption of the Internet, which is a relatively impersonal medium of communication,
is also connected with the essential and product-specific aspect of cultural communication styles.
Gethafoam Plc needs to be sentient of this since the Nigeria has the predisposition to purchaseproducts online and these needs to be considered as a channel of promotion.
Hofstede (1991) refers to Hall's concept of Context and concludes that high Individualism is
very often connected to "Low-context" communication, whereas low Individualism
(Collectivism) very often is connected to "High-context" communication. According to Hall
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(Hall & Hall 1990) members of low-context cultures have less personal contact with each other;
therefore communication must be very detailed and very explicit.
Place (Standardization or Adaptation) location
Place refers to the distribution channels used to get a firms products from the
manufacturer/service provider to the end customers. Place is also known as channel, distribution,
or intermediary. For business to be successful, it is important that the product/service offerings
are at the right place at the right time. Therefore great importance should be placed in
determining the distribution medium. The selection of distribution method should be carefully
made keeping in mind the target audience and the positioning of the product in the market.
Gethafoam Plc needs to adopt the adaptation strategy in its bid for expansion into other
countries and market around the world as its globalization strategy focusing on managing
capitals through prudent and strategic growth since various countries have different cultures with
regards to their buyer behaviour based on their distribution channel cultures. In high power
societies globalization is broaden supply chains internationally at a time when market instability
is increasing, exposing companies to greater uncertainty. Port stoppages, customs delays and
transportation capacity constraints are just some of the dangers global companies face every day
but this will not be the case of Gethafoam Plc entering the Nigeria due to the fact that the culture
is such that the individualistic nature of the residents also encourage the customers to buy
products online.
People (Standardization or Adaptation) staff/ good delivery
Hofstede (2003) viewed culture as a construct and therefore is not directly accessible to
observation but inferable from behaviours and useful in predicting other behaviour (p 69).
Edward Hall (1976) proposed that the difference in communication among different societies lies
in their context. High context societies depend more on the external stimuli for behavioural
cues whereas those in low context cultures are more direct and explicit in their communication
and this affects the behaviour of the people and this needs to be considered for human resource.
In Nigeria the collectivism culture encourages all staff to think in one direction but the
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individualistic nature of the Nigeria may also hamper group think and work, therefore a blend of
local and foreign workers should be encouraged to strike a balance. The foam industry in Nigeria
is more of afeminine fieldas it is considered a place for women and it is assumed that women
will be more creative than their male counterparts this will not be the case in the Nigeria as the
industry is a mixture of both sexes. In going global, Gethafoam Plc needs to put all this culture
into consideration as well as identify the laws on labour in the country of expansion like
demography where Malaysia workers do not have to attain a certain age to work whereas in the
Nigeria only people over 18years of age can work.
Process
This assumes a separate role within the marketing mix, as it involves the procedures, task
schedules, mechanisms, activities and routines by which a product or service is delivered to the
customer. Identification of process management as a separate activity is a pre-requisite to quality
improvement. While the people facet is important in customer service, no amount of interest and
effort from staff will overcome continued unsatisfactory process performance. The foam industry
in Nigeria emanates high standards of quality hence there should be a precedence need for
Gethafoam plc to incorporate and use for success in this new market. The weather in the Nigeria
requires that the product be produced according to the needs of the consumers and Gethafoam
plc needs to be alert of this therefore they need to use the adaptive strategy withoutcompromising on quality since their slogan is Malaysians quality foam, high quality latex. For
example, can Dunlop technology be added to wool while it can remain 100% latex? Suppliers
have to be responsive to this adaptive strategy else Gethafoam Plc may need to be involved in
vertical integration to ensure that raw materials are readily available for production although the
procedure for production could remain similar.
Physical evidence (Standardization or Adaptation)
Gethafoam should adoptstandardization in some aspects of their physicals like buildings, logos
and slogans since they have been known for Asians quality mattress and has a symbol of the
Asian legacy which is the quintessence of their product offering, the buildings and factories
should have a particular pattern if laws in the Nigeria allows for it. The environmental laws on
pollution by factories may differ from place to place and this will definitely affect the structures
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for example, in Malaysia factories are encouraged to be high storied so as to take pollution
further up the atmosphere, in the Nigeria biotechnology is encouraged to discourage global
warming therefore the building structure may differ.
Conclusion