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Nokia Ringing Up Sales in Indonesia:

1. How does the Nokia Communicator meet consumer needs in Indonesia?

2. How should another cell phone company compete with Nokia in emerging markets such as Indonesia?

3. Is such success (with the Communicator in Indonesia) transferable to developed country markets such as the US? Why or why not?

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The Nokia Communicator meets the need of affiliation on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in the Indonesian market. If one purchases the Communicator in Indonesia, they have gained access to an elet group so the need for being affiliated with the group is met. In Indonesia the Communicator is used as a symbol of power, wealth and influence.They are over priced, and have a cumbersome old fashioned style, size and are heavier in weight than any other cell phone on the market, yet they are growing in market share due to marketing and image.

As a cell phone the customer's needs are being met because ...

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1. How does the Nokia Communicator meet consumer needs in Indonesia?

The Nokia Communicator meets the need of affiliation on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in the Indonesian market. If one purchases the Communicator in Indonesia, they have gained access to an elet group so the need for being affiliated with the group is met. In Indonesia the Communicator is used as a symbol of power, wealth and influence.They are over priced, and have a cumbersome old fashioned style, size and are heavier in weight than any other cell phone on the market, yet they are growing in market share due to marketing and image.

As a cell phone the customer's needs are being met because the functionality is less important than the glamor and status attached to the purchase and ownership of the instrument. The basic need to be able to communicate is being met, but that is not the real need as there are competing cell phones that provide ...

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