MARKETING AND INNOVATION
RESEARCH METHODS FOR BUSINESS
“The study of different marketing strategies of
Anchor trust and the national culture”
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction:
1.1 Research rationale:
1.2 Research purpose:
1.3 Research questions:
1.4 Research hypothesis:
2.0 Literature review:
2.1 Localised marketing strategy:
2.2 Marketing mix followed in globalised marketing strategy:
2.3 Marketing mix followed in localised marketing strategy:
2.4 Globalised marketing strategy Vs localised marketing strategy:
2.5 Conceptual framework:
3.0 research design and methodology: 9
3.1 Type of investigation: 9
3.2 Data collection method: 9
3.3 Sampling method: 10
3.4 Accessibility issues: 11
3.5 Ethical issues: 11
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1.1 Research rationale:
over the decade the care industry has undergone drastic change. Whether is the government legislation, or the service users needs and the governing bodies new policies, the UK’s care industry has entered new era. As a consequence, it is high time for care homes to focus on effective research and development activities to make sure proper marketing strategies are in place for promoting its service and maintaining its brand image. The finding from the study could help Anchor Trust evaluate the efficacy of the current
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This case study is being submitted on 02/20/2013, for Heather Teague MAR2011- Principles Of Marketing
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