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In which stage of the product life-cycle are sales at their peak?

  • Maturity (correct)
  • Introduction
  • Decline
  • Growth

    • What is the primary objective during the growth stage of the product life-cycle?

  • Maximize market share (correct)
  • Create product awareness
  • Reduce expenditure and milk the brand
  • Maximize profit while defending market share

    • Which customer group is typically associated with the introduction stage of the product life-cycle?

  • Laggards
  • Middle majority
  • Early adopters
  • Innovators (correct)

    • What characterizes the decline stage in terms of profits?

    <p>Declining profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of competitors change throughout the product life-cycle?

    <p>Grows, then stabilizes, and finally declines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of customer-centered new product development?

    <p>Finding new ways to solve customer problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes team-based new product development?

    <p>Encourages collaboration between various company departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is NOT included in the new product development process?

    <p>Market segmentation analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of systematic new product development?

    <p>To collect and manage new product ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the product life cycle?

    <p>Sales and profits fluctuate based on market demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of developing new products through a firm's own research and development efforts?

    <p>To deliver value to customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an external source of new product ideas?

    <p>Internal brainstorming sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of crowdsourcing in new product development?

    <p>It involves gathering ideas from a large group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is crucial for companies to understand when developing new products?

    <p>Consumer behavior and market trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is important in managing the new product development process?

    <p>Defining the target market and product concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do marketing strategies typically change during a product's life cycle?

    <p>They adapt based on market demand and competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding competitors in new product development?

    <p>To identify gaps and opportunities in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal of developing successful new products?

    <p>Delivering superior value to customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of a marketing strategy statement?

    <p>Target market, planned pricing, and profit goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of business analysis in product development?

    <p>To evaluate sales, costs, and profit projections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of test marketing?

    <p>It allows for adjustments before full market introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an alternative to standard test markets?

    <p>Simulated test markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should be considered while commercializing a new product?

    <p>When and where to launch, such as location and market scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is NOT part of managing new product development?

    <p>Ad-hoc development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common drawback of test marketing?

    <p>It may incur high costs and require significant time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does product development involve?

    <p>Turning a product concept into a physical offering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of advertising during the Growth stage of the product life cycle?

    <p>Build engagement and interest in the mass market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy for sales promotion in the Maturity stage of the product life cycle?

    <p>Increase to encourage brand switching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage comes immediately before the Decline stage in the product life cycle?

    <p>Maturity stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration for companies regarding socially responsible product decisions?

    <p>Product pricing strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adaptations does McDonald's make in major global markets?

    <p>More than just its menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Introduction stage, what is a primary objective of product promotion?

    <p>Build product awareness among early adopters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following considerations is related to product quality in socially responsible product decisions?

    <p>Product quality and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of the product life cycle is heavy sales promotion typically used to entice trial?

    <p>Introduction stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge for international marketers regarding product introduction?

    <p>Finding what products and services to introduce and in which countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy can companies consider for their international product offerings?

    <p>Deciding on how much to standardize or adapt the products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are service firms leading in international expansion?

    <p>They often face fewer regulatory hurdles than product firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of socially responsible product decisions?

    <p>Understanding public policy issues and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage does marketing strategy NOT change during a product's life cycle?

    <p>Retirement stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary consideration in the new product development process?

    <p>Defining the steps in the product development process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically considered when internationalizing a product?

    <p>Assuming all consumers prefer the same product features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a result of poorly managed product adaptation in international markets?

    <p>Lower consumer satisfaction and sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 8: Developing New Products and Managing the Product Life Cycle

    • This chapter covers developing new products and managing the product life cycle.
    • Key objectives include explaining how companies find and develop new product ideas; listing and defining steps in the new product development process; describing stages of the product life cycle; and discussing additional product issues, such as socially responsible product decisions and international product and services marketing.

    Objectives Outline

    • Objective 8.1: Explain how companies find and develop new product ideas. Internal and external sources are crucial.
    • Objective 8.2: List and define the steps in the new product development process and the major considerations in managing this process.
    • Objective 8.3: Describe the stages of the product life cycle and how marketing strategies change during a product's life cycle.
    • Objective 8.4: Discuss two additional product issues: socially responsible product decisions and international product and services marketing.

    New Product Development Strategy

    • Developing new products requires research and development.
    • Companies need to understand consumers, markets, and competitors.
    • Superior value delivery to customers is paramount.

    Idea Generation

    • Systematic search for new product ideas is crucial.
    • Internal sources include internal social networks and intrapreneurial programs.
    • External sources include distributors, suppliers, competitors, and customers.
    • Crowdsourcing and open-innovation programs can be effective.

    Idea Screening

    • Screening new product ideas is essential to identify strong options quickly.
    • Methods include using committees and the R-W-W framework (Real, Win, Worth Doing).

    Product Concept

    • A product idea is a potential product offering.
    • A product concept is a detailed version in consumer-understandable terms.
    • Product image is how consumers view a product.

    Concept Development

    • A new product is developed into alternative concepts.
    • Each concept's appeal to customers is assessed.
    • The best concept is selected.

    Concept Testing

    • Testing new product concepts with target consumers is critical.
    • Companies present concepts symbolically or physically to determine customer responses.

    Marketing Strategy Development

    • Initial marketing strategy for a new product is defined.
    • Elements include target market, value proposition, sales goals, market share targets, profit goals, and budget allocation.
    • Long-run sales and profit targets, plus marketing strategies, are also established.

    Business Analysis and Product Development

    • Business analysis reviews sales, costs, and profit projections to see if they meet company objectives.
    • Product development turns the concept into a usable product.

    Test Marketing

    • Tests the product and marketing plan in realistic market settings before full launch.
    • This allows marketers to assess the reaction to the product and its marketing efforts.
    • Starbucks' mobile payments app is an example of quick test marketing to assess the app and correct issues before broader rollout.
    • Alternatives to standard test markets include controlled tests and simulated tests.

    Commercialization

    • Introducing the new product into the market is the last step.
    • Considerations include the launch location (single location, region, nationally, or internationally).
    • The timing of the launch is also a crucial factor.

    Managing New Product Development

    • Requires a customer-centered, team-based, and systematic approach.

    Customer-Centered New Product Development

    • Focuses on understanding customer needs and solving their problems.
    • The LEGO Group is an example of a company that practices customer-centered development.

    Team-Based and Systematic New Product Development

    • Various company departments cooperate and overlap steps in the product development process.
    • Innovation management systems manage new product ideas efficiently.

    Product Life Cycle

    • Stages of the product life cycle include: development, introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

    Additional Product Issues

    • Socially Responsible Product Decisions: Companies must consider ethical and regulatory standards, product safety, warranties, and public policy issues related to product acquisition or discontinuation.
    • International Product and Services Marketing: Companies must determine the degree of standardization or adaptation needed for world markets when expanding globally.

    Summary

    • New product development includes the entire process from idea generation through commercialization.
    • This requires a customer-centered, systematic, and team-based effort to create superior value for customers.
    • Understanding the stages of the product life cycle—from introduction to decline—is crucial for effective marketing strategies.
    • Socially responsible actions and international product marketing demand considerations for effective global expansion.

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