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What component of a marketing audit focuses on the competitive landscape?
What component of a marketing audit focuses on the competitive landscape?
Which of the following is NOT a element of the marketing mix?
Which of the following is NOT a element of the marketing mix?
What is the primary goal of SWOT analysis in marketing?
What is the primary goal of SWOT analysis in marketing?
Which marketing trend focuses on the emotional connection between consumers and brands?
Which marketing trend focuses on the emotional connection between consumers and brands?
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What aspect of the marketing plan monitors its effectiveness and ensures objectives are met?
What aspect of the marketing plan monitors its effectiveness and ensures objectives are met?
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Which component is essential for designing safe and attractive products?
Which component is essential for designing safe and attractive products?
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How is 'customer equity' defined in marketing?
How is 'customer equity' defined in marketing?
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What is the purpose of geo-marketing in a marketing strategy?
What is the purpose of geo-marketing in a marketing strategy?
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What is a unique selling proposition (USP)?
What is a unique selling proposition (USP)?
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Which of the following positioning strategies is characterized by being very affordable but with basic products?
Which of the following positioning strategies is characterized by being very affordable but with basic products?
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What do we mean by 'more for more' in positioning strategy?
What do we mean by 'more for more' in positioning strategy?
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What distinguishes a luxury brand from a premium brand?
What distinguishes a luxury brand from a premium brand?
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Which example represents an effective 'more for the same' positioning?
Which example represents an effective 'more for the same' positioning?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a unique selling proposition?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a unique selling proposition?
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For a brand aiming for a 'less for much less' strategy, which factor is crucial to ensure profitability?
For a brand aiming for a 'less for much less' strategy, which factor is crucial to ensure profitability?
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What is the primary focus of the marketing concept in value creation?
What is the primary focus of the marketing concept in value creation?
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Identify the positioning statement that best represents a product aimed at busy professionals.
Identify the positioning statement that best represents a product aimed at busy professionals.
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What is an essential condition for exchange to take place?
What is an essential condition for exchange to take place?
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What is the main focus of marketers in understanding consumer evaluations?
What is the main focus of marketers in understanding consumer evaluations?
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Which of the following best describes transactional exchange?
Which of the following best describes transactional exchange?
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Which model involves filtering choices based on required attributes?
Which model involves filtering choices based on required attributes?
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What factor contributes to customer loyalty as mentioned in the content?
What factor contributes to customer loyalty as mentioned in the content?
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What can influence a purchase decision according to the consumer behavior process?
What can influence a purchase decision according to the consumer behavior process?
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How does a company like Zara exemplify agile marketing practices?
How does a company like Zara exemplify agile marketing practices?
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What is a key aspect of economies of scale in marketing?
What is a key aspect of economies of scale in marketing?
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Cognitive dissonance is best described as what type of experience for a consumer?
Cognitive dissonance is best described as what type of experience for a consumer?
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What do perceived customer value and expectations rely on?
What do perceived customer value and expectations rely on?
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The gap between expectations and perceived performance impacts what aspect of consumer behavior?
The gap between expectations and perceived performance impacts what aspect of consumer behavior?
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What triggers the need for consumers to buy a product when they initially don't perceive a need?
What triggers the need for consumers to buy a product when they initially don't perceive a need?
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What should firms avoid to maintain credibility with customers?
What should firms avoid to maintain credibility with customers?
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The disjunctive model emphasizes the importance of what in consumer choice?
The disjunctive model emphasizes the importance of what in consumer choice?
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Post-purchase behavior often involves a comparison of what two aspects?
Post-purchase behavior often involves a comparison of what two aspects?
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What type of buying behavior is characterized by high involvement and significant differences among brands?
What type of buying behavior is characterized by high involvement and significant differences among brands?
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Which buying behavior describes consumers who frequently switch brands due to boredom?
Which buying behavior describes consumers who frequently switch brands due to boredom?
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What drives consumers to opt for the cheapest brand when experiencing dissonance-reducing buying behavior?
What drives consumers to opt for the cheapest brand when experiencing dissonance-reducing buying behavior?
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In which scenario would habitual buying behavior most likely occur?
In which scenario would habitual buying behavior most likely occur?
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What is a primary characteristic of purchase involvement according to consumer behavior principles?
What is a primary characteristic of purchase involvement according to consumer behavior principles?
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What strategy do brand leaders commonly employ to promote habitual buying behavior?
What strategy do brand leaders commonly employ to promote habitual buying behavior?
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What might encourage consumers experiencing variety-seeking behavior to choose a different brand?
What might encourage consumers experiencing variety-seeking behavior to choose a different brand?
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Which of the following best describes dissonance-reducing buying behavior?
Which of the following best describes dissonance-reducing buying behavior?
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What is the primary purpose of problem recognition in the purchasing process?
What is the primary purpose of problem recognition in the purchasing process?
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Which of the following best describes the general need description stage?
Which of the following best describes the general need description stage?
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What does the supplier search process entail?
What does the supplier search process entail?
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During supplier selection, what criteria is NOT typically considered?
During supplier selection, what criteria is NOT typically considered?
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What is involved in the order routine specification stage?
What is involved in the order routine specification stage?
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What does the performance review stage primarily assess?
What does the performance review stage primarily assess?
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What effect does the complexity and cost of an item have on supplier search?
What effect does the complexity and cost of an item have on supplier search?
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Which action is typically NOT part of the supplier selection process?
Which action is typically NOT part of the supplier selection process?
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Study Notes
Marketing Strategy
- Marketing encompasses needs, wants, and demands, goods, services, value, satisfaction, loyalty, transactions, and relationships.
- Marketing is a social and managerial process.
- Exchange and value are crucial in marketing.
- Marketing interactions are social, involving multiple parties and managerial processes set up by the seller.
- Marketing begins when a product is branded (1920).
- The marketing process involves understanding the market, creating value for customers, building relationships, and capturing value from customers.
Marketing Process
- Understanding the market and customer needs and wants.
- Creating value for customers and building customer relationships.
- Design a customer-driven marketing strategy.
- Construct an integrated marketing program that delivers superior value.
- Capture value from customers in return.
- Build profitable relationships and create customer delight.
- Capture value from customers to create profits and customer equity.
Value, Satisfaction and Loyalty
- Companies make a value proposition as a response to consumer demands.
- Consumers choose based on expectations of value and satisfaction.
- The goal is to capture value and turn it into profit.
- Low cost is not the best strategy
- Companies should offer value.
Goods, Services, and Experiences
- Services are inseparable from consumers.
- Experiential aspect of products (e.g., the smell of a new car).
- Tangible services (e.g., welcome packs).
Exchanges, Transactions, and Relations
- Exchange is obtaining a desired object from someone by offering something in return.
- Exchange is not always lucrative; it is a core concept in marketing.
- Conditions for exchange are multiple participating parties, each with something of value, and willingness to engage.
- Exchange can be lucrative or non-lucrative.
- Exchange involves communication that goes beyond product characteristics.
Business/Consumer Exchange
- Businesses buy goods and services to use in their own operations.
- Businesses often buy from resellers or retailers.
- Consumption of goods and services.
- Business marketing is complex, with more participants (e.g., internal departments).
Consumer Behaviour
- Characteristics that affect consumer behavior, including environment, buyer's characteristics, and buyer's decision process.
- Types of buying decision behavior (e.g., buying a camera).
- How consumers process information, choosing brands, and making buying decisions.
Consumer Markets
- Consumers are diverse, with varying preferences.
- Understanding motivations, preferences, and buying habits of various consumer segments.
- Characteristics influencing consumer behavior
Macroenvironment
- Demographics involve populations, trends, age structure, and family composition.
- Economic elements include factors affecting purchasing power and spending patterns.
- The natural environment deals with resource management, pollution, and climate change.
- Technological elements focus on innovation and changing technologies.
- Cultural aspects highlight values, beliefs, and lifestyle shifts.
- Political aspects involve regulations, laws, and government agencies
Marketing Strategies
- Brand building (leadership, niche, or micromarketing).
- Positioning strategies.
- Undifferentiation (mass marketing)
- Differentiation
- Segmentation strategies for better market insights.
Internal Marketing
- How well marketing works depends on teamwork among employees.
- Strong internal relations produce higher output and better products.
The Strategic Plan
- Corporate-level decisions, such as mission, objectives and portfolio.
- Defining the business.
- Designing business portfolio.
- Business units, products, and market levels.
Consumer Markets/Industrial Markets
- Market segmentation characteristics, target markets.
- Buyer behavior differences.
- The business buying process (problem recognition, need description, product specifications, supplier search, proposal solicitation, supplier selection, order routine specification, performance review).
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of marketing strategy, including understanding customer needs, creating value, and building relationships. It covers the marketing process from branding a product to capturing customer value. Dive into the social and managerial aspects that drive effective marketing.
