Bosch Indego Quiz - Case Study PDF
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This document is a quiz case study about the Bosch Indego robotic lawnmower. It contains questions about the product, its features, market position, and distribution strategy, with multiple choice options. The study covers several topics related to business strategies and market analysis, including the advantages and disadvantages of different business segments.
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**[Quiz - Case - Bosch Indego]** 1. What type of product is the Bosch Indego? - a\) Robotic lawnmower (Correct) - b\) Ride-on mower - c\) Manual reel mower - d\) Rotary mower 2. Which division of Bosch produces the Indego? - a\) Automotive Division - b\)...
**[Quiz - Case - Bosch Indego]** 1. What type of product is the Bosch Indego? - a\) Robotic lawnmower (Correct) - b\) Ride-on mower - c\) Manual reel mower - d\) Rotary mower 2. Which division of Bosch produces the Indego? - a\) Automotive Division - b\) Power Tools Division (Correct) - c\) Home Appliances Division - d\) Industrial Technology Division 3. What is the cutting width of the Bosch Indego? - a\) 20 cm - b\) 26 cm (Correct) - c\) 30 cm - d\) 50 cm 4. How does the Indego differ from other robotic lawnmowers? - a\) It mows in sequential rows (Correct) - b\) It uses gas-powered engines - c\) It requires manual charging - d\) It lacks obstacle detection 5. What year did Bosch enter the robotic lawnmower market? - a\) 2011 - b\) 2013 (Correct) - c\) 2015 - d\) 2020 6. How does the Indego handle grass clippings? - a\) Collects them in a bag - b\) Leaves them as fertilizer (Correct) - c\) Burns them - d\) Discards them outside the mowing area 7. Which lawn size category is the Bosch Indego recommended for? - a\) Small gardens - b\) Medium lawns (Correct) - c\) Large agricultural fields - d\) Public parks 8. What type of battery powers the Indego? - a\) Lead-acid - b\) Lithium-ion (Correct) - c\) Nickel-cadmium - d\) Alkaline 9. How long does it take for the Indego to recharge fully? - a\) 20 minutes - b\) 90 minutes (Correct) - c\) 2 hours - d\) 4 hours 10. How many homes with gardens existed in 2011 according to the case? - - - - 11. Which company pioneered robotic lawnmowers in 1995? - - - - 12. What percentage of Bosch Power Tools\' revenue came from outside Germany in 2011? - - - - 13. What feature allows the Indego to navigate around obstacles? - - - - 14. What is the global market leader in robotic lawnmowers? - - - - 15. What type of distribution does Bosch use for the Indego? - - - - 16. What is the estimated market share of Husqvarna in robotic lawnmowers? - - - - 17. What is the height adjustment range of the Bosch Indego? - - - - 18. What is the retail price of the Bosch Indego? - - - - 19. What is a disadvantage of robotic lawnmowers mentioned in the case? - - - - 20. How much sales revenue did Bosch generate in 2011? - - - - 21. What are the two main types of distribution systems for the Bosch Indego? - - - - 22. Which group is less price-sensitive according to the slides? - - - - 23. What should Bosch prioritize in the initial stages of market entry? - - - - 24. Which feature improves awareness and preference for Bosch Indego? - - - - 25. How can Bosch improve profitability in the B2C segment? - - - - 26. What is a key advantage of targeting B2B customers for Bosch? - - - - 27. What is a key feature of big OPE retailers in Bosch's strategy? - - - - 28. How should Bosch adapt its strategy for B2C customers? - - - - 29. What is an important focus for Bosch in its relationships with distributors? - - - - 30. What is a suggested long-term strategy for Bosch? - - - - 31. Which type of retailer should Bosch prioritize for initial market entry? - - - - 32. How does the B2B segment benefit Bosch's image? - - - - 33. What is a limitation of focusing too much on B2C customers? - - - - 34. What type of promotional activity is recommended for Bosch Indego? - - - - 35. How should Bosch position the Indego for B2B customers? - - - - 36. What factor influences the lower price sensitivity of B2B customers? - - - - 37. What is the primary goal of Bosch's initial B2B focus? - - - - 38. What is a recommended marketing strategy for the B2C segment? - - - - 39. How should Bosch handle market competition in the B2C segment? - - - - 40. What is a long-term benefit of building relationships with end customers? - - - - 41. Why should Bosch gradually shift focus to B2C customers? - - - - 42. What makes B2B customers a better short-term focus for Bosch? - - - - 43. Which of the following is a key feature Bosch should highlight for B2C customers? - - - - 44. What is a potential downside of using large retailers for distribution? - - - - 45. What type of product support should Bosch offer B2C customers? - - - - 46. Why are specialist retailers a good fit for Bosch\'s B2B strategy? - - - - 47. What type of relationship should Bosch build with distributors? - - - - 48. What is a long-term objective for Bosch in the B2C market? - - - - 49. How can Bosch differentiate its Indego from competitors in the B2C segment? - - - - 50. What is a key recommendation for Bosch's marketing efforts? - - - -