Competing in the markets of foreign countries entails dealing with such factors except:. a) important country-to-country differences in consumer buying habits and buyer tastes and preferences. b) the prevalence of global brands. c) whether to customize the company's offerings in each different country market or whether to offer a mostly standardized product worldwide. d) fluctuating exchange rates, country-to-country variations in host-government restrictions and requirements, and variations in cultural, demographic, and market conditions. e) the fact that product designs suitable for one country are sometimes inappropriate in another.