The graph shows the percentage changes in the investment rate and the gross domestic product (GDP) between 2008 and 2012.

A graph titled Percentage changes in investment rate and G D P has year on the x-axis, from 2008 to 2012, and percentage changed on the y-axis from negative 20 to positive 10 percent, in increments of 5. Both the lines representing investment rate and G D P follow the same trend.

The graph demonstrates that changes in investment

can show if the economy is growing or shrinking.
occur only when the economy is shrinking.
occur only when the economy is growing.
have no relation to changes to the GDP.

Burberry is pursuing a focused differentiation strategy aimed at high-end luxury customers. however, the company is also employing a segmentation strategy to separate customers within that focus. the strategy offers items at an entry-level price point for customers who desire to be like celebrities such as sarah jessica parker as well as couture items for those richest and celebrity customers. what strategy is burberry pursuing?

1. the political environment in india has proven to be critical to company performance for both pepsico and coca-cola india. what specific aspects of the political environment have played key roles? could these effects have been anticipated prior to market entry? if not, could developments in the political arena have been handled better by each company? 2. timing of entry into the indian market brought different results for pepsico and coca-cola india. what benefits or disadvantages accrued as a result of earlier or later market entry? 3. the indian market is enormous in terms of population and geography. how have the two companies responded to the sheer scale of operations in india in terms of product policies, promotional activities, pricing policies, and distribution arrangements? 4. “global localization” (glocalization) is a policy that both companies have implemented successfully. give examples for each company from the case.

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