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Problem: McDonalds Cultural Challenges in India Case Study
Brief overview of the facts surrounding the McDonald's case. Keep the format.
I. Key Issues: Identify the cultural differences that challenged McDonald's as a global firm, along with other marketing issues specific to the case.
II. Courses of Action: List the actions taken by McDonald's to address the challenges and describe their consequences.
III. Evaluation: Analyze the reasons why the listed courses of action by McDonald's succeeded or failed.
IV. Alternative Courses of Action: Suggest alternative strategies that McDonald's could have pursued in dealing with the cultural differences and marketing issues.
V. Recommendation: Provide recommendations for the best course of action for McDonald's to operate in the specific country or culture discussed in the case. Ensure your recommendations encompass all aspects of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and placement).
VI. Summary and Reflection: Summarize McDonald's marketing efforts overseas as described in the case and reflect on how cultural factors significantly shape a firm's marketing strategies. Incorporate your own cultural background, if relevant, to enrich your understanding of the topic.