Pizza Hearth Is in the Process of Deciding on the Mode

question 22

Multiple Choice

Pizza Hearth is in the process of deciding on the mode of entry into the Eastern European countries. Which phase of the international planning process is Pizza Hearth currently in?

• A) Preliminary analysis.
• B) Defining market segment.
• C) Developing the marketing plan.
• D) Implementation and control.
• E) Standardization of the marketing mix.

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