The influence of intra-national cultural heterogeneity on product standardisation and adaptation: a qualitative study

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Poulis, K. and Poulis, E. 2013. The influence of intra-national cultural heterogeneity on product standardisation and adaptation: a qualitative study. International Marketing Review. 30 (4), pp. 357-383. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-03-2012-0047
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TitleThe influence of intra-national cultural heterogeneity on product standardisation and adaptation: a qualitative study
AuthorsPoulis, K. and Poulis, E.
Abstract

The paper challenges monolithic portrayals of adaptation practices and introduces more agile forms that can be noticed in international marketing.

KeywordsStandardization; Adaptation; Multicultural; Qualitative research; Product adaptation
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited
JournalInternational Marketing Review
ISSN0265-1335
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Print09 Sep 2013
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Deposited06 Jul 2022
Accepted01 Dec 2012
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-03-2012-0047
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Web of Science identifierWOS:000321678900005
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