Chapter 1 Marketing
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What is the process of dividing the total market into smaller groups called?

  • Positioning
  • Marketing
  • Targeting
  • Segmenting (correct)
  • Which marketing orientation focuses primarily on improving production efficiency?

  • Marketing concept
  • Societal concept
  • Production concept (correct)
  • Selling concept
  • Which aspect is crucial for evaluating market segments during targeting?

  • Segment attractiveness (correct)
  • Product features
  • Market saturation level
  • Brand loyalty
  • What does customer perceived value measure?

    <p>Customer value subtracted by customer costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Customer Relationship Management?

    <p>Building and maintaining profitable customer relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of SWOT analysis evaluates internal factors?

    <p>Weaknesses and Strengths (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The marketing concept is primarily concerned with which of the following?

    <p>Meeting customer needs and wants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines competitive advantage in marketing?

    <p>Strategic leverage over rivals in an industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of marketing according to the strategic 3C’s?

    <p>To capture value from customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a key aspect of the marketing process?

    <p>Establishing a customer-driven strategy requires determining needs and wants first (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not part of the 4P's of Marketing?

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    What does the term 'value proposition' refer to in marketing?

    <p>The set of benefits a company promises to deliver to customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a shift from the old view of marketing to the new view?

    <p>Emphasizing customer needs as core to the marketing strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a company ensure it can compete effectively according to the 3C’s of marketing?

    <p>By constantly improving its offerings and relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired outcome once a company engages in building customer relationships?

    <p>To achieve profits through customer value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'place' refer to in the context of the 4P's of Marketing?

    <p>The distribution channels through which products reach customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are needs defined as in the context of consumer behavior?

    <p>States of deprivation from essential items (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'wants'?

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    What does demand refer to in consumer purchasing behavior?

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    Market offerings can be best described as what?

    <p>A mix of products, services, information, or experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'marketing myopia' refer to?

    <p>Losing sight of underlying needs by concentrating only on current wants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common method for segmenting markets?

    <p>Random segmentation without a defined strategy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geographic segmentation divides the market based on what criteria?

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    Which segmentation approach incorporates consumer knowledge and attitudes?

    <p>Behavioral segmentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Customer Lifetime Value represent?

    <p>The value of the entire stream of purchases a customer would make over their lifetime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly defines 'Share of Customer'?

    <p>The percentage of a customer's total purchases that a company captures in its product categories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What threatens a company's ability to achieve its full potential?

    <p>Characteristics of the firm that cause disadvantages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of benchmarking?

    <p>To compare business processes and performance metrics against industry standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by the Tows Matrix?

    <p>A framework for generating and selecting strategies based on an analysis of threats and opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the buyer's decision process, which stage involves recognizing a new purchase need due to a perceived gap?

    <p>Need Recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encompasses the 'Consumer Black Box'?

    <p>The inputs and responses to environmental stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do consumer responses typically include?

    <p>Purchasing and brand loyalty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause an increase in the level of competition?

    <p>An event classified as a threat in the external environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage in the decision process involves the consumer gathering information?

    <p>Information Sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do situational factors have during the Purchase stage?

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    Which factor does NOT influence how the buyer perceives and reacts to stimuli?

    <p>Brand recognition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Customer equity reflects which of the following?

    <p>The total customer lifetime values of all the company's customers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do environmental stimuli play in the consumption process?

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    Flashcards

    3C’s of Marketing

    Customers, Competition, and Company; essential factors in marketing strategy.

    Customer Value Creation

    The process where companies build strong relationships by satisfying customer needs.

    Marketing Management

    The art and science of selecting target markets and building profitable relationships.

    Value Proposition

    The benefits or values promised to be delivered to customers to satisfy their needs.

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    4P's of Marketing

    Product, Price, Promotion, Place; the key elements of a marketing strategy.

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    Old View of Marketing

    Focuses on telling and selling rather than building relationships.

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    New View of Marketing

    Emphasizes building customer relationships and satisfaction.

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    Marketing Process

    Steps from identifying needs to delivering value and achieving profits.

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    Need

    States of deprivation; lacking something essential.

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    Want

    Desires shaped by culture and individual personality.

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    Demand

    Wants backed by purchasing power; readiness to buy.

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    Market Offerings

    Combination of products, services, or experiences to satisfy needs or wants.

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    Marketing Myopia

    Focusing solely on existing wants, ignoring deeper needs.

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    Demographic Segmentation

    Dividing the market based on variables like age, gender, and income.

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    Geographic Segmentation

    Dividing the market into different geographical units.

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    Psychographic Segmentation

    Dividing the market based on social classes and lifestyles.

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    Segmenting

    The process of dividing a total market into smaller groups based on similar needs.

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    Targeting

    Evaluating market segments and selecting attractive ones to focus on.

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    Customer Relationship Management

    Building and maintaining profitable customer relationships through value delivery.

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    Customer Perceived Value

    The difference between total customer value and total customer cost.

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    Customer Satisfaction

    The extent to which product performance meets buyer expectations.

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    Strengths (SWOT)

    Resources and capabilities that can provide a competitive advantage.

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    Weaknesses (SWOT)

    Areas where a company lacks resources or capabilities compared to competitors.

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    Societal Concept

    A marketing concept focusing on delivering value in a way that benefits society.

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    Customer Lifetime Value

    The total value a customer brings over their entire relationship with a business.

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    Share of Customer

    The percentage of a customer's total spending in a category that goes to a specific company.

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    Customer Equity

    The sum of lifetime values of all customers of a company.

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    Benchmarking

    Comparing business processes to industry standards to improve performance.

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    Tows Matrix

    A tool for generating and selecting strategies based on internal and external factors.

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    Consumer Behavior

    The study of how individuals make decisions to spend their resources on consumption.

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    Consumer Market

    A market consisting of individuals who purchase goods and services for personal consumption.

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    Environmental Stimuli

    External factors that influence consumer consumption decisions, including marketing inputs.

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    Stages of Decision Process

    The steps consumers go through before, during, and after making a purchase.

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    Need Recognition

    The first stage in the decision process where a consumer identifies a gap between their current and desired state.

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    Information Sources

    The ways consumers gather information before making a purchase decision.

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    Choice

    The stage where consumers select a product based on gathered information.

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    Post-Purchase

    The stage after purchase where consumers evaluate their satisfaction level with the product.

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    Consumer Responses

    Behaviors exhibited by consumers such as purchasing and brand loyalty.

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    Situational Factors

    External influences affecting the purchase process, like time pressure or store layout.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 1 Marketing

    • Marketing is the process companies use to create value for customers, building strong relationships to capture value in return.
    • It involves having the right product, price, place, and promotion.
    • Activities involve moving goods/services from concept to customer.
    • Delivering customer satisfaction profitably.
    • Marketing involves cultivating relationships with customers, adding value to goods/services.
    • Two views of marketing: Old (telling/selling) and New (customer relationships).
    • Marketing's process: Determine needs/wants, design customer strategies, build relationships, delight customers, capture value for profit.
    • Markets are the set of actual and potential buyers of a product.
    • Marketing management is the art/science of choosing target markets & building profitable relationships with them.
    • Value proposition is the set of benefits/values a company delivers to satisfy customer needs.
    • The 4 Ps of Marketing are Product, Price, Promotion, and Place.

    Chapter 2 Marketing Process

    • Understanding the marketplace and customer needs (needs, wants, demand).
    • Needs are states of deprivation.
    • Wants are shaped by culture and personality.
    • Demand is backed by purchasing power.
    • Market offerings combine products, services, info., or experiences to address needs/wants.
    • Marketing Myopia is focusing on existing wants and overlooking underlying needs.
    • Designing a customer-driven strategy involves segmenting the market, targeting attractive segments, positioning the product to stand out.
    • Marketing management orientations include production, product, selling, marketing, and societal concepts.
    • Preparing an integrated plan and program is essential for marketing success (e.g., defining target market segments).

    Chapter 3 SWOT Analysis

    • SWOT analysis is used to evaluate a company's position relative to competition.
    • Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors, while opportunities and threats are external.
    • Strengths are resources and capabilities for competitive advantages.
    • Weaknesses are characteristics that disadvantage a firm.
    • Opportunities are potential threats/external events with positive outcomes.
    • Threats are external events with negative outcomes.
    • Customer relationship management (CRM) is essential for building and maintaining profitable relationships through delivery of superior value and customer satisfaction.
    • Customer perceived value is the difference between total customer value and total customer cost.
    • Customer satisfaction is measured by how well product performance matches customer expectations.
    • Customer Lifetime Value is the value of future purchases from a customer.
    • Share of customer is a portion of the customer's spending within specific categories.
    • Customer equity is the total value of all the company's customers.

    Chapter 4 Consumer Behavior

    • Consumer behavior involves buying needs of final consumers for personal consumption.
    • Consumer markets are individuals buying goods/services for personal use.
    • Marketers study age, income, education, and taste preferences of different consumer groups.
    • Consumer behavior shows the various stages of the buying process (need-recognition; information search; evaluation of alternatives; purchase decision; post-purchase behavior).
    • Buyer characteristics influence how customers perceive and react.
    • Roles in the buying process include initiator, influencer, decider, gatekeeper, buyer, and user.
    • Consumer responses to marketing stimuli are crucial for understanding customer purchasing behavior.
    • Economic, technological, political, and cultural factors in a buyer's environment influence their perceptions.
    • External environmental stimuli (e.g. economic factors) and internal factors (such as motivation and perception) influence our consumer actions.

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    This quiz covers the foundational concepts of marketing as outlined in Chapter 1. Learn about the marketing process, the importance of customer relationships, and the key elements of the marketing mix, known as the 4 Ps. Assess your understanding of how marketing creates value and satisfies customer needs.

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