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Which growth strategy involves the least risk and focuses on increasing market share within an existing market?
Which growth strategy involves the least risk and focuses on increasing market share within an existing market?
- Product development
- Diversification
- Market penetration (correct)
- Market development
A company that is expanding into new geographical regions, while still offering the same product, is an example of which growth strategy?
A company that is expanding into new geographical regions, while still offering the same product, is an example of which growth strategy?
- Product development
- Product substitution
- Market development (correct)
- Market penetration
The introduction of new products to an existing market is characteristic of which type of growth strategy?
The introduction of new products to an existing market is characteristic of which type of growth strategy?
- Market penetration
- Market development
- Product development (correct)
- Market diversification
Which of the following is NOT a typical measure used in market penetration strategies?
Which of the following is NOT a typical measure used in market penetration strategies?
In the context of market development, why may minor changes be needed to an existing product?
In the context of market development, why may minor changes be needed to an existing product?
Which of the following is a core objective of a product development strategy?
Which of the following is a core objective of a product development strategy?
How is product substitution typically implemented as part of a product development strategy?
How is product substitution typically implemented as part of a product development strategy?
Which combination of strategies would be considered more risky to implement?
Which combination of strategies would be considered more risky to implement?
Which growth strategy poses the highest risk to a business?
Which growth strategy poses the highest risk to a business?
What is the primary characteristic of unrelated diversification?
What is the primary characteristic of unrelated diversification?
What are the cornerstone concepts for a company's strategy process according to the framework?
What are the cornerstone concepts for a company's strategy process according to the framework?
According to the framework, what is the leading question that defines the strategic direction and business model components?
According to the framework, what is the leading question that defines the strategic direction and business model components?
Which of the following best describes the focus of the 'Markets + Customer' component within the strategic direction?
Which of the following best describes the focus of the 'Markets + Customer' component within the strategic direction?
What is the primary goal of analyzing the product portfolio within the strategic direction?
What is the primary goal of analyzing the product portfolio within the strategic direction?
In the context of strategic directions, what is the focus of 'prioritized strategic directions'?
In the context of strategic directions, what is the focus of 'prioritized strategic directions'?
What is the key distinction between market volume and market growth?
What is the key distinction between market volume and market growth?
What is the primary role of a Market Requirements Specification (MRS)?
What is the primary role of a Market Requirements Specification (MRS)?
According to the materials, what is the main difference between a market specification and a product specification?
According to the materials, what is the main difference between a market specification and a product specification?
Who typically creates the technical specification document?
Who typically creates the technical specification document?
What is the fundamental difference between a requirements specification and a technical specification?
What is the fundamental difference between a requirements specification and a technical specification?
What does the Market Requirements Specification (MRS) primarily bridge?
What does the Market Requirements Specification (MRS) primarily bridge?
Which of the following is NOT typically a part of the MRS content?
Which of the following is NOT typically a part of the MRS content?
Why is it important to conduct a market analysis within the MRS?
Why is it important to conduct a market analysis within the MRS?
What is the purpose of the 'product positioning and benchmarking' section of the MRS?
What is the purpose of the 'product positioning and benchmarking' section of the MRS?
What role does benchmarking play in portfolio strategy?
What role does benchmarking play in portfolio strategy?
Which of the following best describes how benchmarking data is determined?
Which of the following best describes how benchmarking data is determined?
How can customer behavior be useful in product development?
How can customer behavior be useful in product development?
What does a requirements diagram help achieve in product development?
What does a requirements diagram help achieve in product development?
What is the primary difference between a roadmap and a strategy, according to the content?
What is the primary difference between a roadmap and a strategy, according to the content?
How does understanding customer issues benefit the sales department?
How does understanding customer issues benefit the sales department?
Which of the following is defined as a key external aspect for managing products?
Which of the following is defined as a key external aspect for managing products?
According to the provided content, what is the definition of quality?
According to the provided content, what is the definition of quality?
What is the primary purpose of benchmarking in the context of portfolio strategy?
What is the primary purpose of benchmarking in the context of portfolio strategy?
Which of the following best describes the 'scope of delivery'?
Which of the following best describes the 'scope of delivery'?
In functional requirements, what does a 'Range' indicate?
In functional requirements, what does a 'Range' indicate?
Which type of functional requirement, if not met, leads to termination of the project?
Which type of functional requirement, if not met, leads to termination of the project?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of non-functional requirements?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of non-functional requirements?
What does the 'overall system architecture' include?
What does the 'overall system architecture' include?
What does the user requirement have to consider?
What does the user requirement have to consider?
What is a characteristic of a 'rejection' requirement?
What is a characteristic of a 'rejection' requirement?
Why is correcting errors in a late project stage more expensive than early revisions?
Why is correcting errors in a late project stage more expensive than early revisions?
What is a limitation of a traditional, non-flexible project approach?
What is a limitation of a traditional, non-flexible project approach?
What is the primary purpose of using daily scrum meetings in a flexible project approach?
What is the primary purpose of using daily scrum meetings in a flexible project approach?
What does the text imply about how customer satisfaction is obtained?
What does the text imply about how customer satisfaction is obtained?
Why is it important for sales staff to understand which features are particularly relevant to customers?
Why is it important for sales staff to understand which features are particularly relevant to customers?
In companies focused on project business, what additional roles does the sales employee often assume?
In companies focused on project business, what additional roles does the sales employee often assume?
How can completely new products be identified according to the text?
How can completely new products be identified according to the text?
What is the suggested relationship between technology and user needs when developing new products?
What is the suggested relationship between technology and user needs when developing new products?
Flashcards
Diversification (Innovation)
Diversification (Innovation)
A growth strategy involving entering new markets with entirely new products, services, or offerings. It involves a company venturing into uncharted territory with no prior experience.
Vision/Mission
Vision/Mission
The overall long-term goals and objectives of a company. It serves as the foundation for the strategic process.
Strategic Direction & Business Model
Strategic Direction & Business Model
This involves identifying the specific markets and customer segments a company should target, along with the products and services that will be offered.
Markets & Customer
Markets & Customer
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Product Portfolio
Product Portfolio
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Related Diversification
Related Diversification
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Unrelated Diversification
Unrelated Diversification
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Market Volume
Market Volume
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Market Growth
Market Growth
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Market Penetration
Market Penetration
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Market Development
Market Development
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Product Development
Product Development
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Diversification
Diversification
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Necessary Measures for Market Penetration
Necessary Measures for Market Penetration
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Necessary Measures for Market Development
Necessary Measures for Market Development
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Necessary Measures for Product Development
Necessary Measures for Product Development
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Necessary Measures for Diversification
Necessary Measures for Diversification
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking
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Product Positioning Theory
Product Positioning Theory
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Strategy
Strategy
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Road Map
Road Map
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Product Quality
Product Quality
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Customer Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction
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Quality
Quality
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Quality Management
Quality Management
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Market Requirements Specification (MRS)
Market Requirements Specification (MRS)
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Technical Specification
Technical Specification
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Product Specification
Product Specification
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Market Specification
Market Specification
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Market Research
Market Research
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Target Market Analysis
Target Market Analysis
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Scope of Delivery
Scope of Delivery
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Product Positioning & Benchmarking
Product Positioning & Benchmarking
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Functional Requirements (Essential)
Functional Requirements (Essential)
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Functional Requirements (Desire)
Functional Requirements (Desire)
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Non-Functional Requirements
Non-Functional Requirements
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Overall System Architecture
Overall System Architecture
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Operational Environment
Operational Environment
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Cost of Late Changes
Cost of Late Changes
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User Experience (UX)
User Experience (UX)
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Kano Model
Kano Model
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Scrum
Scrum
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Waterfall Model
Waterfall Model
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Flexibility
Flexibility
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User Focus
User Focus
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Technology Follows the User
Technology Follows the User
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Study Notes
Product Management
- Product management involves understanding customers so well that the product sells itself. It also coordinates related activities.
- Planning, managing, and controlling products and services are key tasks.
- Product management is necessary for overall product success, identifying and solving problems through market, production, and communication.
Product Manager Responsibilities
- Product managers are market and user experts.
- Understanding the business is crucial.
- Goal is to achieve product-market fit.
- Analyzing data effectively and putting it into context.
- Determining the product strategy and direction.
- Developing the product vision and value proposition.
Company Environment for PMs
- Product management is not a solo effort.
- Coordination between departments is vital, focusing on customer needs.
- Product requirements are determined by customer needs.
- Interaction with multiple departments is important, though this may not have the power of a CEO.
Product Manager Roles
- Strategic Product Manager
- Understands market trends and makes decisions.
- Develops portfolio plan.
- Technical Product Manager
- Builds product team.
- Manages delivery.
- Manages control of projects.
- Product Marketing Manager
- Builds product team.
- Creates plans and talks to the market.
Product Management Organization
- Company structure reflects priorities.
- The main task of product management varies depending on the company's structure or organizational location.
- Good organizational affiliation can provide advantages and disadvantages to product management.
Company Mindsets
- Sales-driven, visionary-driven, technology-driven, and product-driven are different approaches
- Companies have different styles of driving their product success.
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