McDonald's Singapore Product Development Quiz

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What is the main reason companies create new products?

To lower production costs
To increase brand loyalty
To standardize existing products
To meet specific consumer demands (correct)

What type of food options did McDonald's Singapore develop in response to consumer preferences?

Desserts and sweets
High-calorie fast food options
Healthier, lower-calorie meals (correct)
Traditional Asian dishes

What label was used for the new meals created by McDonald’s Singapore?

Wellness 500
Healthy 500
Delight 500 (correct)
Fitness 500

Which organization did McDonald's Singapore partner with to develop new meal options?

Singapore Health Promotion Board (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long did McDonald's Singapore spend developing new meals to meet consumer demand?

Almost a year (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the new meals developed by McDonald's Singapore?

Lighter, lower-calorie foods (B) Signup and view all the answers

McDonald's Singapore released meals that contained over 500 calories to attract health-conscious consumers.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provided a seal of approval for the 'Delight 500' meals?

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McDonald's Singapore developed over twenty meals targeting health-conscious consumers, all labeled 'Delight ______.'

500 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects with their descriptions regarding McDonald's Singapore's new meal options:

Health Promotion Board = Organization partnered to ensure health standards Delight 500 = Label for meals under 500 calories 2014 = Year when the meals were developed Consumer Demand = Reason for creating new product options Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Product creation

The process of creating a new product that meets specific consumer needs and preferences.

Product creation for indigenous tastes

When companies create new products to cater to specific tastes or demand in a particular region or market.

Product adaptation

The strategy of adjusting an existing product to better fit the needs of a particular market.

Product standardization

When a company adjusts an existing product to meet the requirements of a certain market, like changing ingredients or packaging.

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Product creation for health-conscious consumers

Creating new products that appeal to health-conscious consumers by using healthier, lower-calorie ingredients. This can be done in response to changing consumer preferences and demand.

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Responding to Demand for Healthier Food

A strategy where companies respond to demand for healthier foods, such as low-calorie menus and healthier ingredients.

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Product Creation for Health-Conscious Consumers with Approval

Companies make products that appeal to health-conscious consumers by showcasing quality ingredients and receiving approval from organizations like the Health Promotion Board.

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Study Notes

Product Creation Strategy

Product creation is a suitable strategy when standardization or adaptation doesn't meet consumer needs and buying patterns.
Companies create new products when there's significant demand for products catering to specific tastes. For example, McDonald's in some Asian countries offers pasta or congee for breakfast.
McDonald's Singapore launched new products in 2014, responding to consumer preferences for healthier food options.
The initiative involved a partnership with the Singapore Health Promotion Board.
More than twenty meals were developed, all under 500 calories. These items were labelled "Delight 500".
The aim was to improve quality ingredients and address consumer health consciousness.
Products were approved by the Health Promotion Board.
The development process took almost a year.
The new products were designed to appeal to health-conscious consumers.

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Test your knowledge about the innovative meal options created by McDonald's Singapore in response to consumer preferences. This quiz covers reasons for product creation and partnerships involved in meal development. See how well you understand their approach to meeting customer demand.