Includes bibliographical references and index.

International marketing strategy scope and framework; environment of international marketing; international marketing strategy; international market entry strategies; strategic alignment and performance in international marketing. (Part contents).

This is the fourth edition of Frank Bradley's 'original' International Marketing Strategy textbook. It continues to be structured around a comprehensive five stage managerial model of international marketing decision making at all stages of the enterprise life cycle. International Marketing Strategy 4th edition has been extensively rewritten and is based on the most recent research, examining the competitive environment of international marketing from the perspective of the consumer products firm, the industrial products firm and the services firm with a strong emphasis on branding throughout. The impact of culture and values, life cycle considerations, pricing and brand strategy, international distribution channels, the impact of new communications technologies and the role of the internet are all considered and are illustrated throughout with real-life examples.