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Which of the following best describes a 'service'?
Which of the following best describes a 'service'?
- A commodity used to create other goods
- An intangible action or labor for which the customer pays (correct)
- A physical item delivered to a purchaser
- A product that can only be purchased through subscription
What type of product is characterized by being widely available and purchased frequently with minimal effort?
What type of product is characterized by being widely available and purchased frequently with minimal effort?
- Specialty product
- Convenience product (correct)
- Shopping product
- Unsought product
Which product category involves items that are purchased rarely and are deliberately sought after?
Which product category involves items that are purchased rarely and are deliberately sought after?
- Shopping products
- Unsought products
- Specialty products (correct)
- Convenience products
In the goods-service continuum, which type of offering involves no tangible goods whatsoever?
In the goods-service continuum, which type of offering involves no tangible goods whatsoever?
Which factor is especially important for marketers of shopping products?
Which factor is especially important for marketers of shopping products?
What is the primary focus of the core product level in the Total Product Concept?
What is the primary focus of the core product level in the Total Product Concept?
How does value-based pricing determine the price of a product?
How does value-based pricing determine the price of a product?
What is a characteristic of penetration pricing?
What is a characteristic of penetration pricing?
Which pricing strategy involves setting a product price high to signal quality and exclusivity?
Which pricing strategy involves setting a product price high to signal quality and exclusivity?
What type of utility focuses on making products available when they are needed?
What type of utility focuses on making products available when they are needed?
What is the primary function of sales promotion?
What is the primary function of sales promotion?
What characterizes independent retailers compared to corporate chains?
What characterizes independent retailers compared to corporate chains?
Public relations activities are meant primarily to:
Public relations activities are meant primarily to:
Which pricing method creates the perception of a bargain by setting prices just below a whole number?
Which pricing method creates the perception of a bargain by setting prices just below a whole number?
What is the difference between actual products and augmented products?
What is the difference between actual products and augmented products?
What is the primary aim of the Promotion Mix?
What is the primary aim of the Promotion Mix?
Which of the following is NOT a major promotion tool?
Which of the following is NOT a major promotion tool?
Which stage of the Purchase Decision Process involves gathering information about potential products?
Which stage of the Purchase Decision Process involves gathering information about potential products?
What distinguishes a Pull Strategy from a Push Strategy?
What distinguishes a Pull Strategy from a Push Strategy?
What does post-purchase cognitive dissonance often lead to?
What does post-purchase cognitive dissonance often lead to?
What defines high involvement in the purchase decision process?
What defines high involvement in the purchase decision process?
What is the main purpose of Public Relations in the Promotion Mix?
What is the main purpose of Public Relations in the Promotion Mix?
What is typically involved in the Evaluation of Alternatives stage?
What is typically involved in the Evaluation of Alternatives stage?
Which factor does NOT usually impact consumer behavior?
Which factor does NOT usually impact consumer behavior?
What are deficiency needs classified as in Maslow's hierarchy?
What are deficiency needs classified as in Maslow's hierarchy?
Which component of self-concept refers to who we truly are?
Which component of self-concept refers to who we truly are?
What is the key element in the Choice Overload Hypothesis?
What is the key element in the Choice Overload Hypothesis?
What does stimulation generalization relate to in the behavioral learning process?
What does stimulation generalization relate to in the behavioral learning process?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to attitude change?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to attitude change?
Which of the following best describes neuromarketing?
Which of the following best describes neuromarketing?
What is the ideal self shaped by according to the self-concept model?
What is the ideal self shaped by according to the self-concept model?
What does the cognitive learning process primarily involve?
What does the cognitive learning process primarily involve?
In the context of perception, which is an example of a study conducted to measure individual preferences?
In the context of perception, which is an example of a study conducted to measure individual preferences?
What aspect of marketing research uses physiological measures such as eye tracking?
What aspect of marketing research uses physiological measures such as eye tracking?
What do esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy entail?
What do esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy entail?
What is the primary aim of engagement marketing?
What is the primary aim of engagement marketing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advertising?
Which of the following is a characteristic of advertising?
What is a potential negative outcome of using shock appeals in advertising?
What is a potential negative outcome of using shock appeals in advertising?
What does a meta-analysis regarding sexual appeals in advertising indicate?
What does a meta-analysis regarding sexual appeals in advertising indicate?
Which dimension of product quality refers to the product's ability to perform its intended functions?
Which dimension of product quality refers to the product's ability to perform its intended functions?
What aspect of branding focuses on how consumers perceive and differentiate a product from competitors?
What aspect of branding focuses on how consumers perceive and differentiate a product from competitors?
Which of the following is NOT a level at which brands can be positioned?
Which of the following is NOT a level at which brands can be positioned?
What is a key benefit of product support services?
What is a key benefit of product support services?
What do the four consumer perception dimensions of brand strength include?
What do the four consumer perception dimensions of brand strength include?
Which of the following represents a private brand?
Which of the following represents a private brand?
What is the main goal of co-branding?
What is the main goal of co-branding?
What type of appeal utilizes provocative content to capture audience attention?
What type of appeal utilizes provocative content to capture audience attention?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of quality consistency?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of quality consistency?
What aspect of branding emphasizes the emotional connection to a brand?
What aspect of branding emphasizes the emotional connection to a brand?
What is the term for a group of people with common interests that influence an individual's attitudes and behaviors?
What is the term for a group of people with common interests that influence an individual's attitudes and behaviors?
Which phase of the family life cycle typically involves joint decision-making among couples?
Which phase of the family life cycle typically involves joint decision-making among couples?
Which of the following best describes individualistic cultures?
Which of the following best describes individualistic cultures?
What type of culture is characterized by greater openness to product recommendations from close others?
What type of culture is characterized by greater openness to product recommendations from close others?
What is the process by which individuals acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers?
What is the process by which individuals acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers?
In the context of psychological factors influencing buying behavior, what does 'motivation' refer to?
In the context of psychological factors influencing buying behavior, what does 'motivation' refer to?
What influence does an opinion leader exert within a reference group?
What influence does an opinion leader exert within a reference group?
Which stage of the family life cycle is most likely to involve savings for education and retirement?
Which stage of the family life cycle is most likely to involve savings for education and retirement?
What is defined as a descriptive thought that a person holds about something?
What is defined as a descriptive thought that a person holds about something?
What does the term 'dissociative group' refer to in socio-cultural influences?
What does the term 'dissociative group' refer to in socio-cultural influences?
What effect does extensive choice typically have on consumer behavior?
What effect does extensive choice typically have on consumer behavior?
Which situation may lead to the results of the Choice Overload Hypothesis not holding true?
Which situation may lead to the results of the Choice Overload Hypothesis not holding true?
What is a critical factor influencing purchase decisions according to situational influences?
What is a critical factor influencing purchase decisions according to situational influences?
Which psychological factor is directly linked to the energetic force that drives behavior?
Which psychological factor is directly linked to the energetic force that drives behavior?
What does the concept of 'antecedent states' refer to in the context of consumer behavior?
What does the concept of 'antecedent states' refer to in the context of consumer behavior?
How does sensory marketing primarily engage consumers?
How does sensory marketing primarily engage consumers?
Which factor is most likely to increase impulse buying during a shopping trip?
Which factor is most likely to increase impulse buying during a shopping trip?
What aspect of a consumer's profile might affect their likelihood of purchasing rugged work clothes?
What aspect of a consumer's profile might affect their likelihood of purchasing rugged work clothes?
What element of atmospherics is likely to create a positive shopping experience?
What element of atmospherics is likely to create a positive shopping experience?
What is the primary outcome of a consumer experiencing positive affect during shopping?
What is the primary outcome of a consumer experiencing positive affect during shopping?
Which of these is NOT considered a source of information in the consumer buying process?
Which of these is NOT considered a source of information in the consumer buying process?
What can be a result of having too many choices according to the Choice Overload Hypothesis?
What can be a result of having too many choices according to the Choice Overload Hypothesis?
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs illustrate?
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs illustrate?
Which characteristic is essential to understand a consumer's buying behavior?
Which characteristic is essential to understand a consumer's buying behavior?
Flashcards
What is a product?
What is a product?
A product is something that offers value to a customer, either a tangible good or an intangible service. It satisfies a need or want.
Difference between goods and services
Difference between goods and services
Goods are physical items you can touch, like a phone or a book. Services are actions or skills you pay for, like a haircut or a consultation.
Goods-Service Continuum
Goods-Service Continuum
This spectrum shows how products can range from purely tangible goods (like salt) to purely intangible services (like legal advice). Products with a mix of goods and services exist in between.
Convenience Products
Convenience Products
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Shopping Products
Shopping Products
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Total Product Concept
Total Product Concept
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Core Product
Core Product
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Actual Product
Actual Product
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Augmented Product
Augmented Product
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Cost-Based Pricing
Cost-Based Pricing
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Value-Based Pricing
Value-Based Pricing
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Competition-Based Pricing
Competition-Based Pricing
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Penetration Pricing
Penetration Pricing
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Skimming Pricing
Skimming Pricing
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Place Utility
Place Utility
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What is the Promotion Mix?
What is the Promotion Mix?
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What is Advertising?
What is Advertising?
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What is Sales Promotion?
What is Sales Promotion?
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What is Personal Selling?
What is Personal Selling?
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What is Public Relations (PR)?
What is Public Relations (PR)?
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What is Direct & Digital Marketing?
What is Direct & Digital Marketing?
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What is a Push Strategy?
What is a Push Strategy?
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What is a Pull Strategy?
What is a Pull Strategy?
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What is Consumer Behaviour?
What is Consumer Behaviour?
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What is the Purchase Decision Process?
What is the Purchase Decision Process?
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Engagement Marketing
Engagement Marketing
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Advertising
Advertising
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Shock Appeals in Advertising
Shock Appeals in Advertising
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Sexual Appeals in Advertising
Sexual Appeals in Advertising
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Product Quality
Product Quality
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Quality Level (Performance Quality)
Quality Level (Performance Quality)
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Quality Consistency (Conformance Quality)
Quality Consistency (Conformance Quality)
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Product Features
Product Features
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Product Style
Product Style
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Product Design
Product Design
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Brand
Brand
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Brand Equity
Brand Equity
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Brand Positioning
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Brand Sponsorship
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Co-branding
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Reference Group
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Membership Group
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Aspiration Group
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Dissociative Group
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Consumer Socialization
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Family Life Cycle
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Individualistic Culture
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Collectivist Culture
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Subculture
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Social Class
Social Class
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What are Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What are Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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What are Deficiency Needs (D-needs)?
What are Deficiency Needs (D-needs)?
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What is Self-Actualization (B-needs)?
What is Self-Actualization (B-needs)?
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What is the 'Real Self'?
What is the 'Real Self'?
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What is 'Self-Image'?
What is 'Self-Image'?
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What is 'Looking-Glass Self'?
What is 'Looking-Glass Self'?
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What is 'Ideal Self'?
What is 'Ideal Self'?
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What is 'Perception'?
What is 'Perception'?
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What is 'Neuromarketing'?
What is 'Neuromarketing'?
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What is 'Stimulus Generalization'?
What is 'Stimulus Generalization'?
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Paradox of Choice
Paradox of Choice
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Choice Overload Hypothesis
Choice Overload Hypothesis
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Decision-Making Self-Efficacy
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Situational Influences
Situational Influences
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Atmospherics
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Social Surroundings
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Temporal Effects
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Antecedent States
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Sensory Marketing
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Congruence (in Sensory Marketing)
Congruence (in Sensory Marketing)
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Occupation
Occupation
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Age & Life Stage
Age & Life Stage
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Economic Situation
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Lifestyle
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Personality & Self-concept
Personality & Self-concept
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Study Notes
Product
- Product Definition: A good or service offering tangible and intangible attributes to fulfill needs or wants.
- Goods: Physical or digital items delivered to the buyer.
- Services: Actions, abilities, knowledge, and work the customer pays for.
- Tangible Attributes: Observable qualities detected by senses (e.g., smell, taste).
- Intangible Attributes: Subjective qualities (e.g., style, reliability).
- Goods-Service Continuum: A spectrum from goods-dominated to service-dominated offerings.
- Goods Dominated: From pure commodities (e.g., salt) to pure goods (e.g., soft drinks) and balanced combinations (e.g., fast food).
- Service Dominated: Pure services offer no tangible good (e.g., consulting).
- Product Types: Classified by effort and frequency of purchase.
- Convenience: Frequently purchased, readily available, low effort (e.g., groceries).
- Shopping: Moderate effort, comparison-based (e.g., clothing).
- Specialty: Rare purchase, deliberate search (e.g., high-end items).
- Unsought: Unknown or unwanted (e.g., insurance).
- Total Product Concept: Focuses on the core, actual, and augmented product levels to offer benefits beyond the basic item.
Price
- Pricing Approaches:
- Cost-based pricing: Prices determined by manufacturing, distribution, and promotion costs.
- Value-based pricing: Prices set based on a customer's perceived value.
- Competition-based pricing: Prices based on competitors' activities.
- Pricing Strategies:
- Penetration pricing: Low initial price to gain interest and attract customers.
- Skimming: High initial price with price reductions once initial demand is met.
- Prestige pricing: High price to establish status and quality perception.
- Odd-even pricing: A few cents below a round-number to evoke bargains.
- Loss leader pricing: Subset of products priced below cost to stimulate sales of profitable goods.
Place
- Retailer Classification:
- Independent Retailers: Single ownership, fewer locations.
- Corporate Chains: Multiple outlets under shared ownership.
- Contractual Systems (Franchises): Agreements allowing retail locations to operate using resources.
- Retailing Utilities: Utility/usefulness provided by retailers.
- Place Utility: Easy product accessibility.
- Possession Utility: Ease of having/owning a product.
- Form Utility: Product design meeting needs.
- Time Utility: Product availability when needed.
Promotion
- Promotion Definition: Communication activities to communicate product merits.
- Sales Promotion: Short-term incentives for purchase (e.g., coupons, contests).
- Public Relations: Activities to build a brand image (e.g., press releases).
- Experiential Marketing: Interactive experiences with products to increase engagement.
- Advertising: Paid media for product/brand communication.
- Shock Appeals: Controversial content used to grab attention.
- Sexual Appeals: Appeals with sexual connotations to evoke response, but may backfire.
Consumer Behaviour
- Consumer Behavior Definition: Actions consumers take when purchasing and using a product.
- Purchase Decision Process: Steps consumers take to decide on a purchase.
- Problem Recognition: Difference in actual and ideal state.
- Information Search: Gather information about products.
- Evaluation of Alternatives: Evaluate products on desired features.
- Purchase Decision: Determining what, from whom, and when to buy.
- Post-Purchase Evaluation: Assessing satisfaction and impacting future behavior.
- Cognitive Dissonance: Conflict between beliefs and actions.
- Consumer Involvement: Interest or importance of a purchase.
- The Problem With Choice: Extensive choice can be demotivating, especially when self-efficacy is low.
- Situational Influences: Impact of surrounding circumstances on purchase decisions (physical, social, temporal, antecedent states).
- Sensory Marketing: Using senses to affect customer perception.
Psychological Influences
- Motivation: Driving force to fulfill unmet needs.
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Motivational framework with five need levels ranking in order from physiological to self-actualization.
- Self-Concept: Ideas and beliefs about oneself (real self, self-image, ideal self).
- Perception: Selecting, organizing, and interpreting information to create a meaningful world (example: Coke vs. Pepsi).
- Neuromarketing: Using neuroscience tools to understand consumer responses.
- Learning: Acquiring knowledge through experience (behavioral and cognitive).
- Attitudes: Evaluations of ideas, events, objects, or people.
Socio-Cultural Influences
- Reference Groups: Groups influencing consumer attitudes and behavior.
- Consumer Socialization: Learning consumer skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
- Family Life Cycle: Stages of family life with distinct purchasing patterns.
- Culture: Shared values, ideas, and behaviors influencing purchasing.
- Subculture: Smaller groups with shared values within a larger culture.
- Social Class: Socially ranked groups in a society.
- Opinion Leaders: Influential individuals within a group.
- Word-of-Mouth Influence: Impact of recommendations from peers and associates.
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