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What is a major challenge for e-commerce businesses compared to physical stores?
What is a major challenge for e-commerce businesses compared to physical stores?
- Higher average delivery costs in e-commerce (correct)
- Increased working capital requirements in stores
- Better scalability of e-commerce
- Higher margins in e-commerce
What is one of the seven tests of strategy related to market selection?
What is one of the seven tests of strategy related to market selection?
- Do we have a differentiated business model?
- Have we identified the key challenges?
- Are we flexible enough to adapt to market changes?
- Are we targeting markets with current growth potential? (correct)
Which of the following statements reflects a benefit of a flexible strategy?
Which of the following statements reflects a benefit of a flexible strategy?
- Consistency in product offerings regardless of market trends
- Higher fixed costs creating greater stability
- Lower variable costs making operations cheaper
- Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in demand (correct)
How does Ocado's business model primarily function?
How does Ocado's business model primarily function?
What is a common issue faced by Ocado due to its business model?
What is a common issue faced by Ocado due to its business model?
How do fixed costs and economies of scale relate in network-effect businesses?
How do fixed costs and economies of scale relate in network-effect businesses?
In what way does Tesco's strategy differ from Ocado's concerning flexibility?
In what way does Tesco's strategy differ from Ocado's concerning flexibility?
What aspect primarily ensures customer captivity for companies like Airbnb?
What aspect primarily ensures customer captivity for companies like Airbnb?
Which characteristic is critical for the financial viability of services like Uber and Airbnb?
Which characteristic is critical for the financial viability of services like Uber and Airbnb?
What aspect is crucial for achieving competitive advantage according to the strategic tests?
What aspect is crucial for achieving competitive advantage according to the strategic tests?
What is considered the most valuable asset for network-effect businesses?
What is considered the most valuable asset for network-effect businesses?
What is the primary responsibility of a CEO in relation to strategy?
What is the primary responsibility of a CEO in relation to strategy?
What should a company be realistic about when implementing a strategy?
What should a company be realistic about when implementing a strategy?
Which of the following is a warning sign of a bad strategy?
Which of the following is a warning sign of a bad strategy?
How does Airbnb utilize customer reviews in their service model?
How does Airbnb utilize customer reviews in their service model?
What factor negatively impacts Uber's customer captivity compared to Airbnb?
What factor negatively impacts Uber's customer captivity compared to Airbnb?
Why should profits not be featured prominently in a company's strategy?
Why should profits not be featured prominently in a company's strategy?
Which of the following contributes to customer captivity through service quality?
Which of the following contributes to customer captivity through service quality?
What is a common misconception about strategy in businesses?
What is a common misconception about strategy in businesses?
What is a disadvantage of network-effect companies lacking key characteristics?
What is a disadvantage of network-effect companies lacking key characteristics?
What constitutes a good strategy?
What constitutes a good strategy?
What might an organization underestimate that could lead to a failing strategy?
What might an organization underestimate that could lead to a failing strategy?
How should resource allocation be driven in an effective strategy?
How should resource allocation be driven in an effective strategy?
What are the key questions a strategy should address?
What are the key questions a strategy should address?
What does the acronym TAM stand for in market analysis?
What does the acronym TAM stand for in market analysis?
Which of the following best defines the Serviceable Available Market (SAM)?
Which of the following best defines the Serviceable Available Market (SAM)?
In marketing, what typically constitutes the supply side?
In marketing, what typically constitutes the supply side?
Which unit of measure is typically used for the demand side in marketing?
Which unit of measure is typically used for the demand side in marketing?
What does 'volume share of category' help to calculate?
What does 'volume share of category' help to calculate?
How is the Total Available Market (TAM) defined?
How is the Total Available Market (TAM) defined?
What is typically measured on the supply side in marketing?
What is typically measured on the supply side in marketing?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between TAM and SAM?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between TAM and SAM?
What is one of the components used to calculate market demand?
What is one of the components used to calculate market demand?
What does primary demand measure?
What does primary demand measure?
What is represented by market minimum?
What is represented by market minimum?
What effect do competitors' marketing expenditures have on market forecasts?
What effect do competitors' marketing expenditures have on market forecasts?
What is market potential characterized by?
What is market potential characterized by?
Which of the following describes secondary demand?
Which of the following describes secondary demand?
As a company increases its marketing expenditures, what happens to market demand initially?
As a company increases its marketing expenditures, what happens to market demand initially?
What is the external market environment in terms of potential demand?
What is the external market environment in terms of potential demand?
Study Notes
Marketing Strategy and Goals
- Companies adapt goals based on market, industry, and competitor realities.
- Strategy is a responsibility of the CEO, who is accountable to shareholders for delivering value.
Identifying a Winning Strategy
- Warning signs of poor strategy include:
- Overemphasis on short-term profits, rather than long-term revenue generation.
- Lack of preparedness to take risks or adapt to changing market conditions.
- Underestimating customer needs and competitor dynamics.
- Poor market research leading to unclear strategies filled with buzzwords.
- Prioritizing internal stakeholder needs over customer satisfaction.
- Belief that competitors will not respond to market changes.
Characteristics of Effective Strategy
- Strategy is not a checkbox process; it is a theory to test.
- It involves making tough choices about what actions to take and what to avoid.
- High-quality strategic planning emphasizes few priorities for effective resource allocation.
Key Questions for Effective Strategy
- Where will we play and how will we win?
- A clear, differentiated business model is essential for competitive advantage.
- Flexibility in strategy allows adaptation to unexpected market developments.
- Realism about costs and timelines necessary for any strategic changes.
E-commerce Insights
- In-store sales generally yield better margins than e-commerce operations.
- High fixed and variable costs associated with e-commerce can limit profitability.
- Companies like Ocado leverage local warehouses but face challenges in demand and operational costs.
Seven Tests of Strategy
- Identify key challenges and ensure resolution coherence.
- Target the right market segments with growth potential.
- Establish a differentiating offer or cost leadership for competitive advantage.
- Evaluate necessary resources to implement the strategy.
- Utilize external resources effectively.
- Assess strategic flexibility and risk-benefit ratio.
- Understand realistic costs and timelines for implementing changes.
Market Demand Estimation Using TAM-SAM-SOM
- TAM (Total Available Market): Represents all potential consumers for a product; broad scope.
- SAM (Serviceable Available Market): The portion of TAM that interest shows for specific products; limited by geography and demographics.
- Calculate market demand by segmenting potential buyers and analyzing their purchasing behavior.
Constraints on Marketing Impact
- Market Minimum: Base demand unaffected by marketing efforts.
- Market Potential: Point where further marketing expenditures yield no additional demand.
- External Influences: Market demand is contingent on external factors beyond marketing activities.
Characteristics of Successful Network-Effect Companies
- High customer captivity critical for retention versus competitors.
- Data generated from network effects should facilitate product optimization and pricing.
- Examples include Airbnb leveraging customer reviews for trust, while Uber struggles with driver loyalty due to multiple platform engagements.
Resources and Data for Industry Analysis
- Market data can be accessed through databases like Statista and Ibisworld, providing insights into industry dynamics and consumer behaviors.
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Explore key concepts in developing a successful marketing strategy. This quiz covers how companies adapt their goals, identify winning strategies, and the characteristics of effective strategic planning. Test your understanding of strategic responsibilities and market dynamics.
