Marketing Research Problem Definition

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What is the general rule to follow in defining the marketing research problem?

  • Prevent the researcher from proceeding with the project
  • Allow the researcher to obtain all the information needed for the management decision problem (correct)
  • Guide the researcher to ignore the management decision problem
  • Limit the information needed for the research project

Which is an example of an overly broad marketing research problem definition according to the text?

  • Develop a marketing strategy for the brand (correct)
  • Conduct a consumer survey
  • Gather feedback on recent product launches
  • Improve the competitive position of the firm

What is one of the common errors in problem definition as mentioned in the text?

  • Problem definition is too complex
  • Problem definition is too narrow
  • Problem definition is too broad (correct)
  • Problem definition is too simple

What happens when the marketing research problem is defined too broadly?

<p>It does not provide clear guidelines for proceeding with the project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error occurs when the marketing research problem is defined too narrowly?

<p>Too narrow error (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a broad definition of a research problem provide, according to the text?

<p>All necessary information for addressing management decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of a narrow focus in defining the marketing research problem?

<p>Prevents consideration of innovative courses of action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the likelihood of committing errors in problem definition be reduced?

<p>By stating the marketing research problem in broad, general terms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the management decision problem in the project for the major consumer products firm?

<p>How to respond to a price cut initiated by a competitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of redefining the problem for the major consumer products firm?

<p>An increase in market share and profitability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the dialogue between DM and R, what was one reason for the decline in patronage mentioned by DM?

<p>Sales and market share reflecting the decline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as the problem after a series of dialogues with DM and key managers, analysis of secondary data, and qualitative research?

<p>'What should be done to improve patronage?' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of marketing research problem definition provides perspective on the problem and acts as a safeguard against committing errors?

<p>Broad statement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did consumers rely on products' prices as an indicator of quality, according to the findings?

<p>'Consumers relied on product price as an indicator of product quality' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one creative alternative suggested after redefining the problem for the major consumer products firm?

<p>Increase the price of the existing brand and introduce two new brands with competitive pricing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a broad definition of a research problem help in reducing errors?

<p>By providing perspective on the problem and acting as a safeguard against committing errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule to follow in defining the marketing research problem?

<p>To provide clear guidelines for subsequent project steps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common errors in problem definition as mentioned in the text?

<p>Defining the problem too narrowly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of a narrow focus in defining the marketing research problem?

<p>Limited scope and potential solutions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a broad definition of a research problem help in reducing errors?

<p>By providing clear guidelines for subsequent project steps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a broad definition of a research problem provide, according to the text?

<p>Specific approach to the problem and research design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the marketing research problem is defined too broadly?

<p>It does not suggest an approach to the problem or a research design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the major consumer products firm's redefined problem?

<p>An increase in market share and profitability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a broad definition of a research problem help in reducing?

<p>The likelihood of committing errors in problem definition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason for the decline in patronage mentioned by DM in the dialogue with R?

<p>Weak areas in the store's image (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did consumers rely on products' prices as an indicator of quality, according to the findings?

<p>They relied on price as an indicator of product quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of an overly broad marketing research problem definition according to the text?

<p>Improving the market share and profitability of the product line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common errors in problem definition as mentioned in the text?

<p>Defining the marketing research problem too narrowly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the marketing research problem is defined too narrowly?

<p>It prevents consideration of innovative courses of action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of a narrow focus in defining the marketing research problem?

<p>Prevention of addressing important components of the management decision problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as the problem after a series of dialogues with DM and key managers, analysis of secondary data, and qualitative research?

<p>The decline in patronage of the store (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the general rule to follow in defining the marketing research problem?

<p>To state the marketing research problem in broad, general terms and identify its specific components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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