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What are 'wants' in the context of human needs?
What are 'wants' in the context of human needs?
Which of the following best defines 'demand'?
Which of the following best defines 'demand'?
What is an example of a 'service'?
What is an example of a 'service'?
What primarily affects customer value?
What primarily affects customer value?
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What is meant by 'customer satisfaction'?
What is meant by 'customer satisfaction'?
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In what manner do exchanges occur?
In what manner do exchanges occur?
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What defines a market?
What defines a market?
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Which of the following statements about products is accurate?
Which of the following statements about products is accurate?
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What is a characteristic of SMART objectives?
What is a characteristic of SMART objectives?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential objective for a company?
Which of the following is NOT a potential objective for a company?
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What question does market strategy development primarily answer?
What question does market strategy development primarily answer?
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Which category of competitive advantage focuses on being the lowest cost producer?
Which category of competitive advantage focuses on being the lowest cost producer?
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What describes the differentiation strategy in competitive advantage?
What describes the differentiation strategy in competitive advantage?
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Which of the following companies exemplifies a cost leadership strategy?
Which of the following companies exemplifies a cost leadership strategy?
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What best describes the focus strategy in competitive advantage?
What best describes the focus strategy in competitive advantage?
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What is the primary purpose of identifying a target market?
What is the primary purpose of identifying a target market?
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What concept does a company have if it manufactures face masks assuming many people will buy them during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What concept does a company have if it manufactures face masks assuming many people will buy them during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Which term describes businesses that focus on their internal capabilities rather than market needs?
Which term describes businesses that focus on their internal capabilities rather than market needs?
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What marketing concept is exemplified by a business that bases its strategies on its production capabilities?
What marketing concept is exemplified by a business that bases its strategies on its production capabilities?
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Which marketing concept is illustrated by a university ad that emphasizes modern classrooms and facilities?
Which marketing concept is illustrated by a university ad that emphasizes modern classrooms and facilities?
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What does the sales concept assume regarding consumer purchasing behavior?
What does the sales concept assume regarding consumer purchasing behavior?
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What marketing approach focuses primarily on the needs and wants of the consumer?
What marketing approach focuses primarily on the needs and wants of the consumer?
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Which marketing concept evaluates products based on how well the company can produce them?
Which marketing concept evaluates products based on how well the company can produce them?
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In marketing terms, which concept suggests that a company might sell more if it aims its efforts at persuading consumers?
In marketing terms, which concept suggests that a company might sell more if it aims its efforts at persuading consumers?
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What is the strategy called that focuses on selling existing products to an existing market?
What is the strategy called that focuses on selling existing products to an existing market?
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What is the primary purpose of Ansoff's Strategic Matrix?
What is the primary purpose of Ansoff's Strategic Matrix?
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Which strategy is implemented when a company intends to create new products for its existing market?
Which strategy is implemented when a company intends to create new products for its existing market?
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Which term describes a strategy that introduces new products to new markets, whether they are related or unrelated to current offerings?
Which term describes a strategy that introduces new products to new markets, whether they are related or unrelated to current offerings?
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If a company wants to introduce a new product while maintaining its current product line, what strategy would it use?
If a company wants to introduce a new product while maintaining its current product line, what strategy would it use?
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What is essential for firms to do after developing a strategy?
What is essential for firms to do after developing a strategy?
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Which of the following strategies focuses on entering new markets with existing products?
Which of the following strategies focuses on entering new markets with existing products?
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What should organizations do in response to emerging competition and changing market demands?
What should organizations do in response to emerging competition and changing market demands?
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What is a key difference between individual consumers and business consumers in terms of purchasing behavior?
What is a key difference between individual consumers and business consumers in terms of purchasing behavior?
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Which of the following best describes the consumer buying process?
Which of the following best describes the consumer buying process?
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Which statement about consumer behavior is incorrect?
Which statement about consumer behavior is incorrect?
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How do individual consumers typically purchase products?
How do individual consumers typically purchase products?
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What could be a strategic response from a company if they find consumers prefer buying smaller packs of products?
What could be a strategic response from a company if they find consumers prefer buying smaller packs of products?
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Which internal stimulus can lead to a consumer recognizing a need?
Which internal stimulus can lead to a consumer recognizing a need?
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What is one misconception about consumer class perception?
What is one misconception about consumer class perception?
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What aspect significantly influences consumer buying behavior within a family setting?
What aspect significantly influences consumer buying behavior within a family setting?
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Study Notes
Needs, Wants, and Demand
- Wants are shaped by culture and individual personality; they represent specific forms of human needs.
- Demand is human wants backed by purchasing power and willingness to buy, determining the choice among options.
Products and Services
- Products encompass any offerings to the market that satisfy needs or wants, including persons, places, organizations, activities, and ideas.
- Services consist of intangible benefits sold that don't result in ownership, e.g., banking, airlines, and haircuts.
Consumer Choice
- Customer Value reflects the perceived benefits of a product or service; the highest quality does not always equal the highest value.
- Customer Satisfaction measures how well a product or service meets customer expectations.
Obtaining Products and Services
- Exchanges involve obtaining a desired object in return for something; transactions entail trade between parties typically involving money.
- Building relationships with consumers, distributors, dealers, and suppliers is crucial for success.
Market Definition
- A market comprises potential customers with shared needs or wants capable of engaging in exchanges to satisfy those needs.
Marketing Concepts
- A company with a mask manufacturing assumption during a pandemic exemplifies the Exchange concept.
- The Production concept focuses on company capabilities rather than market needs.
- The Sales concept pushes aggressive selling strategies, assuming consumers will buy more if targeted effectively.
Marketing Strategy Development
- Objectives must be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound, including profit, sales, market share, and quality.
- Identifying the target market and formulating strategies for competitive advantage are essential for accomplishing marketing objectives.
Competitive Advantage Types
- Cost Leadership aims to be the lowest cost producer, competing on price (e.g., Puregold, Cebu Pacific Airlines).
- Differentiation offers unique products/services at higher prices (e.g., Apple, Starbucks).
- Focused strategy targets specific market segments with specialized needs (e.g., Sensodyne, organic coffee).
Strategic Alternatives & Decision-Making
- Market Penetration involves selling existing products in existing markets to increase sales.
- Ansoff's Strategic Matrix aids in identifying strategic decisions for companies.
- Product Development entails creating new products for existing markets, while Diversification involves new products in new markets.
Consumer Markets and Buying Behavior
- Understanding consumer buying behavior is vital for marketers to develop effective marketing strategies.
- Individual consumers differ from business customers in their purchasing behavior and decision-making processes.
- Consumer Buying Process follows a series of steps, starting from recognizing a need through internal or external stimuli.
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Explore essential marketing concepts such as needs, wants, and demand, as well as the distinction between products and services. Understand how customer value and satisfaction influence consumer choice and the importance of exchanges in obtaining desired goods and services. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of consumer behavior in a marketplace.
