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What is a key characteristic of calculated risk taking in entrepreneurship?
What is a key characteristic of calculated risk taking in entrepreneurship?
- Entrepreneurs rely solely on intuition for making decisions.
- Entrepreneurs avoid risks to ensure company stability.
- Entrepreneurs always think about new opportunities and assess risks. (correct)
- Entrepreneurs only take significant risks when profitability is guaranteed.
How do entrepreneurs perceive the external environment in relation to their ventures?
How do entrepreneurs perceive the external environment in relation to their ventures?
- As a fixed element that offers little room for change.
- As a source of definite risks that must be avoided.
- As a horizon of possibilities that can be redefined. (correct)
- As a competitive barrier that limits their operations.
What does resource leverage in entrepreneurial marketing refer to?
What does resource leverage in entrepreneurial marketing refer to?
- Leveraging resources to maximize potential beyond traditional uses. (correct)
- Hiring more employees than necessary to manage resources.
- Using excessive personal funding to start a business.
- Avoiding the use of external resources to maintain independence.
What might be a consequence of poor calculated risk taking for an entrepreneur?
What might be a consequence of poor calculated risk taking for an entrepreneur?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of entrepreneurial proactiveness?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of entrepreneurial proactiveness?
What is a key initial step in market research?
What is a key initial step in market research?
Which of the following describes secondary data?
Which of the following describes secondary data?
Which method is NOT typically used to gather primary data?
Which method is NOT typically used to gather primary data?
What is the main focus of research design in primary data collection?
What is the main focus of research design in primary data collection?
In sample design, what is the purpose of identifying non-overlapping elements of the population?
In sample design, what is the purpose of identifying non-overlapping elements of the population?
Which type of question provides the easiest response for participants in a survey?
Which type of question provides the easiest response for participants in a survey?
Which type of research focuses on gathering data through personal interactions?
Which type of research focuses on gathering data through personal interactions?
What critical aspect must entrepreneurs balance during the marketing research process?
What critical aspect must entrepreneurs balance during the marketing research process?
What is the primary goal of data analysis in a marketing context?
What is the primary goal of data analysis in a marketing context?
Which factor influences consumer buying decisions based on their self-concept?
Which factor influences consumer buying decisions based on their self-concept?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the buying process?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the buying process?
What is an important aspect that entrepreneurs need to consider in cultural changes?
What is an important aspect that entrepreneurs need to consider in cultural changes?
Which subculture does NOT generally influence consumer behavior?
Which subculture does NOT generally influence consumer behavior?
Which group serves as a reference group that can influence consumer behavior?
Which group serves as a reference group that can influence consumer behavior?
In the context of market identification, which characteristic is NOT typically associated with social class?
In the context of market identification, which characteristic is NOT typically associated with social class?
Which statement best describes the conclusions and recommendations from data analysis?
Which statement best describes the conclusions and recommendations from data analysis?
What is a primary benefit of using ethnographic research?
What is a primary benefit of using ethnographic research?
Which survey method is considered to have the best speed of collection?
Which survey method is considered to have the best speed of collection?
What major limitation is associated with mail surveys?
What major limitation is associated with mail surveys?
Which statement best describes the purpose of lead users in research?
Which statement best describes the purpose of lead users in research?
How can social media be most effectively used in marketing research?
How can social media be most effectively used in marketing research?
What is the primary focus of entrepreneurial marketing?
What is the primary focus of entrepreneurial marketing?
How does traditional marketing typically view risk?
How does traditional marketing typically view risk?
What do entrepreneurial marketers emphasize in their approach compared to traditional marketers?
What do entrepreneurial marketers emphasize in their approach compared to traditional marketers?
Which statement best describes the resource strategy in entrepreneurial marketing?
Which statement best describes the resource strategy in entrepreneurial marketing?
What role does marketing play in the context of the entrepreneurial process within an organization?
What role does marketing play in the context of the entrepreneurial process within an organization?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six elements of entrepreneurial marketing?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six elements of entrepreneurial marketing?
What approach do entrepreneurial marketers typically take with market research?
What approach do entrepreneurial marketers typically take with market research?
What is a characteristic of the marketing approach in traditional marketing?
What is a characteristic of the marketing approach in traditional marketing?
Which statement best describes the attitude entrepreneurial marketers have towards customer relationships?
Which statement best describes the attitude entrepreneurial marketers have towards customer relationships?
Which best describes a main objective of traditional marketing?
Which best describes a main objective of traditional marketing?
Study Notes
Housekeeping
- First case due on September 19, profile Brad Neff's Rolling Thunder Power Washing.
- Prepare questions related to business and marketing tactics for the class interview.
- Team project starting November 14 involves researching an entrepreneur or small business, ideally through interviews, and integrating class concepts.
Traditional vs. Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Traditional marketing reacts to the market, while entrepreneurial marketing aims to shape and lead it.
- Focus of traditional marketing is on efficient management of existing markets; entrepreneurial seeks to create new market opportunities.
- Risk is minimized in traditional marketing; entrepreneurial marketing embraces risk as a pathway for innovation and opportunity management.
- Traditional marketing relies on established metrics and accepted formulas; entrepreneurial welcomes unconventional methods and creativity.
- In traditional settings, marketing supports other functional areas; in entrepreneurial contexts, it drives innovation across disciplines.
Six Elements of Entrepreneurial Marketing
- Customer Intensity: Emphasizes passion and enthusiasm in marketing efforts.
- Continuous Innovation: Involves generating and adapting new ideas for products and processes.
- Strategic Flexibility: Firms should continuously adapt strategies and resource allocations.
- Calculated Risk-Taking: Entrepreneurs assess opportunities while managing potential risks.
- Proactiveness: Entrepreneurs actively reshape market perceptions instead of merely responding to them.
- Resource Leverage: Entrepreneurs maximize limited resources, creatively utilizing them to achieve goals.
Market Research
- Secondary Data: Includes internal and external data already available, such as sales data and census information.
- Primary Data: Involves gathering new data through observations, surveys, and experiments, designed to fit specific research purposes.
- Goal of Data Analysis: To provide actionable insights leading to data-driven decisions and recommendations.
Entrepreneurial Market Identification (B2C)
- Self-Concept: Understanding how consumers perceive themselves affects their purchasing behavior.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Entrepreneurs must adapt to cultural shifts and variations among consumer groups.
- Subcultures and Social Classes: Market identification considers various demographic factors like religion, race, and socio-economic status.
- Reference Groups: Influencers and peer groups can significantly impact consumer purchasing decisions.
Buying Process Stages
- Need Arousal: Recognizing a need or desire.
- Information Search: Gathering information about options.
- Evaluation: Assessing choices based on criteria.
- Purchase Decision: Final choice results in transaction.
- Post-Purchase Behavior: Consumer experience and satisfaction post-purchase.
Other Research Techniques
- Focus Groups: Insights via voice of the customer (VOC).
- Lead Users: Early adopters provide perspective on product reception.
- Observation Techniques: Controlled and ethnographic observations reveal customer interactions in different environments.
Survey Methods
- Mail Surveys: Cost-effective but low response rates and slow collection.
- Telephone Surveys: Moderate costs, offers follow-up but lower response rates.
- Personal Interviews: High costs, effective direct communication but less anonymity.
- Online Surveys: Fastest and good response rates but can be expensive.
Effective Survey Strategies
- Engage the right customers with clear questions.
- Ensure respondents understand and can truthfully answer questions for meaningful insights.
- Entrepreneurs must analyze provided data effectively.
Social Media as a Marketing Research Tool
- Serves as a platform for customer engagement, trend tracking, and competitor analysis.
- Provides real-time insights and cost-effective research opportunities.
Application to Rolling Suds Project
- Identify relevant data sources and types needed for effective research.
- Consider employing various methods for gathering consumer insights and market understanding.
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This quiz covers the content from MKTG-350 Lecture Deck 2, focusing on entrepreneurial marketing strategies and team assignments. Students will prepare questions about real-life entrepreneurial cases and discuss marketing tactics. Engage with your classmates and explore the entrepreneurial landscape.
