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What defines the difference between needs and wants in marketing?
What defines the difference between needs and wants in marketing?
- Needs are always prioritized over wants.
- Wants are specific objects that satisfy needs. (correct)
- Needs are static while wants are dynamic.
- Wants can exist without any underlying needs.
Which type of need represents benefits that consumers expect but do not explicitly ask for?
Which type of need represents benefits that consumers expect but do not explicitly ask for?
- Secret Needs
- Stated Needs
- Unstated Needs (correct)
- Delight Needs
What is essential for a company to understand in order to gauge demand accurately?
What is essential for a company to understand in order to gauge demand accurately?
- The total number of product features.
- Only the marketing trends.
- How many people want the product. (correct)
- How to increase production efficiency.
What are delight needs in the context of customer satisfaction?
What are delight needs in the context of customer satisfaction?
Which equation accurately represents the concept of demand?
Which equation accurately represents the concept of demand?
What distinguishes secret needs from other types of needs?
What distinguishes secret needs from other types of needs?
How can marketers influence consumer wants?
How can marketers influence consumer wants?
In marketing, what is the primary challenge regarding customer needs?
In marketing, what is the primary challenge regarding customer needs?
What is the ultimate goal of all marketing activity?
What is the ultimate goal of all marketing activity?
Which concept emphasizes understanding consumer behavior as vital in marketing?
Which concept emphasizes understanding consumer behavior as vital in marketing?
Which of the following is NOT considered within the scope of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT considered within the scope of marketing?
According to Philip Kotler, what is a significant aspect of Marketing Management?
According to Philip Kotler, what is a significant aspect of Marketing Management?
What does the term 'societal marketing concept' refer to in marketing evolution?
What does the term 'societal marketing concept' refer to in marketing evolution?
Which of the following classroom rules emphasizes maintaining focus during discussions?
Which of the following classroom rules emphasizes maintaining focus during discussions?
Which principle can provide an entrepreneurial advantage in marketing?
Which principle can provide an entrepreneurial advantage in marketing?
Which of these is NOT a category of entities involved in marketing?
Which of these is NOT a category of entities involved in marketing?
What is the primary goal of differentiating a product from competitors?
What is the primary goal of differentiating a product from competitors?
Which characteristic of a product is considered intrinsic?
Which characteristic of a product is considered intrinsic?
In which stage of the product life cycle is a product known to customers but needs significant branding efforts?
In which stage of the product life cycle is a product known to customers but needs significant branding efforts?
Which aspect of product mix refers to the variety of products offered by a company?
Which aspect of product mix refers to the variety of products offered by a company?
What typically happens during the maturity stage of the product life cycle?
What typically happens during the maturity stage of the product life cycle?
Which type of product attribute would a consumer most likely associate with packaging?
Which type of product attribute would a consumer most likely associate with packaging?
What strategy is often used during the introduction stage to cover initial costs quickly?
What strategy is often used during the introduction stage to cover initial costs quickly?
Which product life cycle stage involves the renewal of products due to market segmentation and product differentiation?
Which product life cycle stage involves the renewal of products due to market segmentation and product differentiation?
Which pricing strategy is targeted towards consumers who prioritize saving money?
Which pricing strategy is targeted towards consumers who prioritize saving money?
What is the primary focus of a pricing strategy?
What is the primary focus of a pricing strategy?
What pricing strategy involves charging a high price for a new, innovative product for a short time?
What pricing strategy involves charging a high price for a new, innovative product for a short time?
Which of the following pricing methods directly utilizes competitor price data?
Which of the following pricing methods directly utilizes competitor price data?
What is the benefit of bundle pricing?
What is the benefit of bundle pricing?
Which pricing strategy involves initially setting a low price to gain market share?
Which pricing strategy involves initially setting a low price to gain market share?
What does a dynamic pricing strategy rely on?
What does a dynamic pricing strategy rely on?
Which pricing method adds a specific percentage markup to the cost of production?
Which pricing method adds a specific percentage markup to the cost of production?
What is the primary goal of the concept development and testing stage in new product development?
What is the primary goal of the concept development and testing stage in new product development?
Which aspect is NOT typically assessed during the business analysis stage of new product development?
Which aspect is NOT typically assessed during the business analysis stage of new product development?
What is the purpose of developing a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)?
What is the purpose of developing a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)?
During which stage of new product development is a small-scale launch conducted to test consumer response?
During which stage of new product development is a small-scale launch conducted to test consumer response?
What is a key activity during the commercialization stage of new product development?
What is a key activity during the commercialization stage of new product development?
What should companies continuously monitor as part of product life cycle management?
What should companies continuously monitor as part of product life cycle management?
What strategy enhances successful product development in companies?
What strategy enhances successful product development in companies?
Which statement best defines the concept of price in a business context?
Which statement best defines the concept of price in a business context?
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Study Notes
Classroom Ground Rules
- Students should raise their hand to speak or answer questions
- Students should arrive on time for class
- Students should read relevant book chapters and cases before class
- Students should avoid distractions like cell phones during class
Why Learn Marketing
- Marketing is a dynamic field
- All industries require marketing expertise
- It helps in understanding consumer behavior
- It provides an entrepreneurial advantage
Introduction to Marketing
- Marketing focuses on identifying and meeting human and social needs
- The objective of all businesses is to satisfy customer needs and wants
- Marketing is a fundamental function of all businesses
- The goal of all marketing activities is to maximize sales and generate profit
Definition of Marketing
- According to Philip Kotler, marketing management is the analysis, planning, implementation, and control of programs designed to facilitate exchanges with target audiences for mutual gain
Scope of Marketing
- Marketing encompasses various entities including goods, services, experiences, events, people, places, properties, organizations, information, and ideas
Evolution of Marketing
- Marketing has evolved through these concepts:
- Production Concept: Focus on efficiency and mass production
- Product Concept: Emphasis on quality and features
- Selling Concept: Focus on aggressive sales and promotion
- Marketing Concept: Customer-centric approach and needs satisfaction
- Societal Marketing Concept: Consideration for societal well-being
Core Marketing Concepts
- Needs: Basic requirements for human life, classified into:
- Stated Needs: Clearly defined needs
- Real Needs: Actual needs not always explicitly articulated
- Unstated Needs: Implicit benefits expected with a product/service
- Delight Needs: Exceeding customer expectations
- Secret Needs: Unwillingness to disclose but still desired by the customer
- Wants: Needs directed towards specific objects, shaped by personal preferences and societal influences
- Demand: Willingness and ability to pay for a specific product
Four Ps & Four Cs
- Four Ps: Traditional marketing mix elements:
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
- Four Cs: Customer-centric approach:
- Customer Solution
- Customer Cost
- Convenience
- Communication
Product Mix
- Components:
- Product Lines: Group of related products
- Product Line Depth: Variety of products within a line
- Product Mix Width/Breadth: Total number of distinct product lines
- Product Life Cycle: Stages a product goes through
- Brand Portfolio: Collection of brands owned by a company
- Product Characteristics:
- Intrinsic: Inherent attributes like color, design, material
- Extrinsic: External factors like brand name, country of origin
Product Life Cycle
- It describes the stages a product passes through over time:
- Introduction Stage: New product launch, limited awareness
- Growth Stage: Rapid market acceptance and sales increase
- Maturity Stage: Slowing sales growth and market saturation
- Decline Stage: Decreasing sales and eventual market withdrawal
Stages of New Product Development (NPD)
- Stages:
- Idea Generation: Exploring potential product opportunities
- Idea Screening: Evaluating feasibility and market potential
- Concept Development and Testing: Testing product concepts with target audience
- Business Analysis: Assessing market size, pricing, cost, and revenue
- Prototype Development: Building a prototype for testing
- Market Testing: Conducting small-scale market launches
- Commercialization: Full-scale launch and distribution
- Launch and Distribution: Marketing, promotion, and distribution
- Post-Launch Evaluation: Monitoring product performance and making adjustments
- Product Life Cycle Management: Continuously adapting the product to market changes
Price Mix
- Price is the value exchanged between buyers and sellers
- Pricing Strategy is the overall approach to setting prices to achieve objectives
- Factors Affecting Pricing: Market conditions, costs, competition, consumer willingness to pay
- Common Pricing Strategies:
- Premium Pricing: High pricing based on product uniqueness
- Penetration Pricing: Low initial price to gain market share
- Dynamic Pricing: Adapting prices based on demand
- Price Skimming: Initially high price for a new product
- Economy Pricing: Offering products at reasonable prices
- Bundle Pricing: Grouping products together for a discounted price
- Pricing Method refers to the specific calculation used to determine price
Common Pricing Methods
- Cost-Plus: Adding a markup to production costs
- Competitive: Setting prices based on competitors
- Auction-type: Using auctions to determine price based on bidding
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