McDonald's serves McAloo Tikki Burger in India; McRice Burger in Malaysia; McOZ Burger in Australia; Kiwi Burger in New Zealand; and McHuevo Burger in Uruguay and McSamurai Burger in Thailand. These menu variations are examples of:
A) a combination of global and local marketing mix elements.
B) a reflection of failure of US menu items in those countries.
C) a deviation from successful marketing practices.
D) a replacement of standard menu names with fancy names.
E) a selection of menu items that can be sold eventually in U.S. markets.
Answer: A) a combination of global and local marketing mix elements.