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What is the main focus of the selling concept?
What is the main focus of the selling concept?
According to the societal marketing concept, what is a potential drawback of purely focusing on satisfying customer needs?
According to the societal marketing concept, what is a potential drawback of purely focusing on satisfying customer needs?
Which concept prioritizes continuous product improvements and innovation?
Which concept prioritizes continuous product improvements and innovation?
Which concept is characterized by a focus on maximizing shareholder value?
Which concept is characterized by a focus on maximizing shareholder value?
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What are three key characteristics of a market-oriented firm?
What are three key characteristics of a market-oriented firm?
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Which of the following is a potential problem caused by a focus on maximizing shareholder value?
Which of the following is a potential problem caused by a focus on maximizing shareholder value?
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What is the core principle of the marketing concept?
What is the core principle of the marketing concept?
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What type of goods is the selling concept typically practiced with?
What type of goods is the selling concept typically practiced with?
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What is the main focus of a marketing strategy?
What is the main focus of a marketing strategy?
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Which of the following is NOT a core element of the marketing mix?
Which of the following is NOT a core element of the marketing mix?
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What is the main benefit of understanding customer lifetime value (CLV)?
What is the main benefit of understanding customer lifetime value (CLV)?
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What is the relationship between market share and customer satisfaction?
What is the relationship between market share and customer satisfaction?
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What is the key concept behind product differentiation?
What is the key concept behind product differentiation?
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of high market share?
Which of these is NOT a benefit of high market share?
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What is the primary goal of product positioning?
What is the primary goal of product positioning?
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Which of the following describes the concept of customer equity?
Which of the following describes the concept of customer equity?
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What is the unique contribution of marketing to a firm?
What is the unique contribution of marketing to a firm?
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Why is marketing considered both an art and a science?
Why is marketing considered both an art and a science?
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What does the definition of a market tell us about Chik-Fil-A's customer satisfaction in relation to the LGBTQ controversy?
What does the definition of a market tell us about Chik-Fil-A's customer satisfaction in relation to the LGBTQ controversy?
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What is the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and why does it matter?
What is the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and why does it matter?
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What is customer's perceived value?
What is customer's perceived value?
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What do companies do if they don't determine value?
What do companies do if they don't determine value?
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How is satisfaction determined? What does this tell us about McDonald's?
How is satisfaction determined? What does this tell us about McDonald's?
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Is there such a thing as an Auburn target market? Why or why not?
Is there such a thing as an Auburn target market? Why or why not?
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What is the difference between wants and demands?
What is the difference between wants and demands?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an evil of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT considered an evil of marketing?
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What is the core argument for consumer protection rights?
What is the core argument for consumer protection rights?
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What is Milton Friedman's view on the role of businesses in society?
What is Milton Friedman's view on the role of businesses in society?
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How does the concept of societal marketing differ from sustainable marketing?
How does the concept of societal marketing differ from sustainable marketing?
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How does the consideration of institutions and organizations relate to the different perspectives on the role of business?
How does the consideration of institutions and organizations relate to the different perspectives on the role of business?
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Which of the following is NOT a proposed consumer right?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed consumer right?
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What is the key principle behind sustainable marketing?
What is the key principle behind sustainable marketing?
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What is the primary factor that influences whether firms are rewarded for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
What is the primary factor that influences whether firms are rewarded for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the difficulty of executing successful Cause-Related Marketing (CRM)?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the difficulty of executing successful Cause-Related Marketing (CRM)?
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Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of value appropriation as it relates to marketing?
Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of value appropriation as it relates to marketing?
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Which two mechanisms are considered primary in explaining CSR spending by firms?
Which two mechanisms are considered primary in explaining CSR spending by firms?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential argument for businesses engaging in causes beyond profit-seeking?
Which of the following is NOT a potential argument for businesses engaging in causes beyond profit-seeking?
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What does the example of 'Beanie Babies' demonstrate about the role of marketing in value creation and appropriation?
What does the example of 'Beanie Babies' demonstrate about the role of marketing in value creation and appropriation?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Conceptual Congruence' in the context of Cause-Related Marketing?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Conceptual Congruence' in the context of Cause-Related Marketing?
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Which of the following best represents the primary reason why Cause-Related Marketing (CRM) is challenging to implement effectively?
Which of the following best represents the primary reason why Cause-Related Marketing (CRM) is challenging to implement effectively?
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Flashcards
Value Determination
Value Determination
Customers determine the value of a product based on their needs and preferences.
Value Proposition
Value Proposition
The benefits a brand promises to deliver to satisfy customer needs.
Perceived Customer Value
Perceived Customer Value
Customer's evaluation of the benefits vs. costs of a marketing offer compared to competitors.
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction
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American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)
American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)
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Market Definition
Market Definition
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Marketing as Art and Science
Marketing as Art and Science
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Unique Contribution of Marketing
Unique Contribution of Marketing
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Marketing Concept
Marketing Concept
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Production Concept
Production Concept
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Product Concept
Product Concept
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Selling Concept
Selling Concept
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Societal Marketing Concept
Societal Marketing Concept
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Marketing Orientation
Marketing Orientation
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Shareholder Concept
Shareholder Concept
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Problems with Shareholder Focus
Problems with Shareholder Focus
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Marketing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
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Market Segment
Market Segment
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Product Positioning
Product Positioning
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Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
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Customer Lifetime Value
Customer Lifetime Value
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Customer Equity
Customer Equity
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Share of Customer
Share of Customer
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Market Share
Market Share
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Market Offering
Market Offering
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Needs
Needs
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Wants
Wants
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Demands
Demands
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Consumer Rights
Consumer Rights
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Evils of Marketing
Evils of Marketing
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Sustainable Marketing
Sustainable Marketing
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Societal Marketing vs. Sustainable Marketing
Societal Marketing vs. Sustainable Marketing
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CSR Spending
CSR Spending
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Cause-Related Marketing (CRM)
Cause-Related Marketing (CRM)
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Value Creation
Value Creation
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Value Appropriation
Value Appropriation
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Perceptual Congruence
Perceptual Congruence
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Good Management in CSR
Good Management in CSR
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Cause Sponsorship
Cause Sponsorship
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Conceptual Congruence
Conceptual Congruence
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Study Notes
Customer Value
- Customers determine product value
- Value proposition: Benefits a brand promises to satisfy customer needs
- Customers evaluate benefits vs. costs of competing offerings
Satisfaction
- Satisfaction: Positive response to consumption experience (not necessarily negative if expectations were low)
- Satisfaction is determined by disconfirmation of expectations
- American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) measures customer satisfaction
- ACSI shows customer satisfaction is important
Markets
- Market: Actual and potential buyers with desire and ability to buy a product
- Markets may or may not share common needs/wants
- Definition of a market might be relevant to different situations like Chick-fil-A and LGBTQ+ controversies
Marketing's Role
- Marketing's unique contribution: Acquiring cash flow, stimulating demand, and managing customer value
- Marketing is both an art and a science
- Marketing is a vague concept encompassing philosophies, disciplines, units, and activities; not all aspects are likely to be tested
- Marketing relays information
Marketing Concepts
- Different marketing concepts compete with one another: Production, Product, Selling, Societal
- Production concept: Focus on affordable products available
- Product concept: Focus on product quality and innovation
- Selling concept: Increasing sales through aggressive promotion and selling
- Societal marketing concept: Balanced view of immediate consumer wants and long-term welfare
Marketing Orientation
- Definition: Implementation of the marketing concept throughout an organization
- Dissemination, generation, and usage of customer information
- Three characteristics of a market-oriented firm: Focus on maximizing shareholder value, reinvestment in employees, identifying growth opportunities
Market Offerings
- Market offering: Combination of products, services, information, or experiences fulfilling needs/wants
- Needs and wants are fulfilled through market offerings that fill felt deprivation
Consumer Rights
- Consumers have rights regarding product safety, protection against misleading practices, and consumer influence
Business Role
- Businesses should have consideration for future generations and should balance present and future needs of stakeholders
- Competition drives innovation
- Milton Friedman's view emphasizes business's role in profitability
CSR and Spending
- CSR spending is closely related to R&D in organizations and beneficial
- Good management/Penance leads to financial returns from CSR spending
CRM
- Cause-related marketing (CRM): Linking charitable activities to consumer revenue
- Cause-related marketing is a small percentage of overall advertising spending
Value Creation vs. Appropriation
- Value creation: Activities that influence the amount of the advantage a firm possesses
- Value appropriation: How much of the advantage a firm can capture
- Both value creation and appropriation are part of marketing
Marketing Mix
- The 4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) are components of the marketing mix
- There is debate concerning the role of service products/service decisions to fit with the 4 P's
Market Share
- Market share: How much of a company's share of customers' purchases are in a given market.
- A higher market share can enable a firm to charge higher prices
Management and Accounting
- Management involves tracking revenue, cost flows, profits, and strategic communication
- Accounting records organizational resources and communicates organizational data effectively
- Finance assesses and manages financial risk, assets, and shareholder value
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Explore the essential ideas of customer value, satisfaction, and market definitions in this quiz. Understand how customers determine product value and the role of marketing in fostering customer relationships. Test your knowledge on key concepts that influence market dynamics and satisfaction measurement.