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Role of marketing communication in product standardization
Background
This section of the dissertation will explore the history, facilities, subsidiaries and
products of Pertamina Company and examine the principles of marketing communication in
product standardization as it related to the company. Partmanina remains the best company to
explore in this context because of the impact of Arab Spring in oil prices and the current political
standoff in Iran. These factors have precipitated the need for European countries to seek oil
partners elsewhere and the Indonesian Government Owned Corporation would find opportunities
for growth and development in its product portfolios.
Research Aims and Objectives
1) To study standardization in detail and ascertain the role of marketing communication in
product standardization
2) Investigate business opportunities for Pertamina in Europe
3) Conduct a thorough review of internationalization theories and ascertain the benefits
thereof as they relate to Pertmaina
4) To avail recommendations on how Pertamina can gain entry into the Europeans Fuel,
non-Fuel, Petrochemical and Lubricant markets.
Methodology
Descriptive research methodology will be applied in this paper because adequate studies
have been carried out to study strategies in gaining entry into foreign markets. A systematic
approach will therefore be adopted to understand the dynamics of marketing communication in
product standardization and how they apply to the organization’s environment. The paper will
employ shared basis of analysis that helps to promote reliability and validity.