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In a perfect competition market structure, which characteristic defines the product offered?
In a perfect competition market structure, which characteristic defines the product offered?
What is the primary focus of a monopoly with respect to market strategy?
What is the primary focus of a monopoly with respect to market strategy?
In which market structure is the concept of imperfect information prevalent?
In which market structure is the concept of imperfect information prevalent?
What changes in business orientation are highlighted in the evolution from traditional marketing?
What changes in business orientation are highlighted in the evolution from traditional marketing?
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Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for generating economic value in marketing?
Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for generating economic value in marketing?
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What is a fundamental aspect of marketing as defined by Philip Kotler?
What is a fundamental aspect of marketing as defined by Philip Kotler?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a core aspect of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core aspect of marketing?
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Why might marketing be considered an evolving process?
Why might marketing be considered an evolving process?
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Which statement best describes the 'iceberg' analogy in marketing?
Which statement best describes the 'iceberg' analogy in marketing?
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In distinguishing what marketing IS, what is highlighted as a key element?
In distinguishing what marketing IS, what is highlighted as a key element?
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What does the SMART criteria stand for when setting marketing objectives?
What does the SMART criteria stand for when setting marketing objectives?
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Which area does NOT relate to marketing costs in the classification of marketing objectives?
Which area does NOT relate to marketing costs in the classification of marketing objectives?
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In conducting a marketing audit, which aspect is primarily focused on areas under management's control?
In conducting a marketing audit, which aspect is primarily focused on areas under management's control?
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What is the primary aim of a marketing audit?
What is the primary aim of a marketing audit?
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Which of the following is a parameter to measure 'market share' in marketing objectives?
Which of the following is a parameter to measure 'market share' in marketing objectives?
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What aspect does the external audit primarily focus on?
What aspect does the external audit primarily focus on?
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Which component is NOT part of the marketing mix?
Which component is NOT part of the marketing mix?
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What does a PESTEL analysis help to examine?
What does a PESTEL analysis help to examine?
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What is a key aspect of Volvo's brand association?
What is a key aspect of Volvo's brand association?
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Which element does NOT belong to operational marketing?
Which element does NOT belong to operational marketing?
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According to Michael Porter, what does strategy represent?
According to Michael Porter, what does strategy represent?
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What is the first step in the strategic marketing process?
What is the first step in the strategic marketing process?
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What approach is emphasized in successful marketing?
What approach is emphasized in successful marketing?
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What is NOT a component of the marketing mix?
What is NOT a component of the marketing mix?
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How does a competitive strategy help a business?
How does a competitive strategy help a business?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the three levels of marketing processes?
Which of the following is NOT part of the three levels of marketing processes?
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Which metric has the highest percentage of use among UK firms?
Which metric has the highest percentage of use among UK firms?
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What is the main focus of firms with a market orientation?
What is the main focus of firms with a market orientation?
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Which of the following metrics ranked lowest in usage?
Which of the following metrics ranked lowest in usage?
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What impact does marketing have on an organization?
What impact does marketing have on an organization?
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Which of the following roles is primarily responsible for managing product-related tasks?
Which of the following roles is primarily responsible for managing product-related tasks?
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What is the effect of adopting a market orientation early on?
What is the effect of adopting a market orientation early on?
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Which of the following has the lowest percentage of firms recognizing its importance?
Which of the following has the lowest percentage of firms recognizing its importance?
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What do firms focusing on specific marketing tactics aim to influence?
What do firms focusing on specific marketing tactics aim to influence?
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Study Notes
Marketing Objectives
- Marketing objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
- Profitability objectives can be measured by ROI, profitability of sales, and revenue.
- Sales volume objectives can be measured by units sold and revenue.
- Market share objectives can be measured by potential customers, customers served, potential market, and sales potential.
- Marketing costs objectives can be measured by expenses for sales, communication, distribution, and research.
Marketing Audit
- Marketing audit is a systematic examination of a firm’s marketing environment, objectives, strategies, and activities.
- Aims to identify key strategic issues, problem areas, and opportunities.
- External audit focuses on forces outside the organization's control.
- Internal audit focuses on areas within the organization's control.
- The results of an audit may lead to a redefined strategy or business mission, and drive the direction of the marketing plan.
Understanding Marketing
- Marketing is not simply advertising, sales, or sales promotion.
- Marketing is a "social and managerial process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating and exchanging products and value with others."
- Marketing is about understanding and responding to the customer and their evolving needs, wants, and demands.
Marketing Strategy
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Three levels of marketing processes:
- Analytical marketing: analyzes the macroenvironment, microenvironment, internal environment, direct and extended competition, and market.
- Strategic marketing (STP): focuses on segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
- Operational marketing (Mix): focuses on product, price, place (distribution), and promotion (communication).
Competitive Strategy
- Competitive strategy explains how a company will do better than its rivals.
- Michael Porter defines strategy as a "position based on differentiating characteristics, a vision that concerns the choices on which products or services are offered in which markets."
- Strategy has a "circular" and "iterative" nature (strategic thinking and dynamism).
Importance of Marketing
- Marketing metrics are crucial for measuring success.
- Metrics ranked in order of importance by Ambler, Kokkinaki, and Puntoni (2004):
- Profit/profitability
- Sales, value and/or volume
- Gross margin
- Awareness
- Market share (value/volume)
- Number of new products
- Relative price
- Customer dissatisfaction
- Customer satisfaction
- Distribution/availability
- A market orientation has a positive effect on both short-term and long-term business performance.
- Firms with a market orientation achieved sustained advantages and a more pronounced effect on profits than sales.
- Marketing, when done well, can have a powerful impact on the success of an organization.
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Explore the essential components of marketing objectives and audits in this quiz. Learn how to create SMART objectives and understand the importance of conducting thorough audits to identify strategic issues. Test your knowledge on profitability, sales volume, market share, and marketing costs.
