MAR 255 CH8 – 15 Quiz – Flashcards

Unlock all answers in this set

Unlock answers
question
One reason integrated marketing communications is necessary is​ __________.
answer
consumers​ don't distinguish between content sources the way marketers do
question
What is the goal of a pull​ strategy?
answer
To build consumer demand
question
Which promotional tool engages directly with carefully targeted individual consumers and customer communities to both obtain an immediate response and build lasting customer​ relationships?
answer
Direct and digital marketing
question
Which of the following statements regarding the changing communications landscape is​ correct?
answer
The dominance of​ television, magazines, newspapers and other traditional mass media is declining
question
The public relations function of​ _______ is used to build and maintain national or local community relationships.
answer
public affairs
question
Specific promotional tools used in​ _______ include press​ releases, sponsorships,​ events, and web pages.
answer
public relations
question
Which promotional tool is best suited to deliver a personalized and immediate message to a specific customer or customer​ community?
answer
Direct marketing
question
Which advertising objective is used heavily when introducing a new product​ category?
answer
Informative
question
The​ _____________ message execution style shows one or more​ "typical" people using the product in a normal setting.
answer
slice of life
question
Logos, stationery,​ brochures, signs, business​ forms, business​ cards, buildings,​ uniforms, and company cars and trucks are examples of which promotional​ tool?
answer
Corporate identity materials
question
​________ advertising is utilized most often by​ mature, well-known brands.
answer
Reminder
question
What is the goal of integrated marketing​ communications?
answer
To deliver​ clear, consistent, and compelling messages about the organization and its brands
question
When advertisers determine the qualitative value of message exposure through a given​ medium, they are assessing​ ________.
answer
media impact
question
Which advertising objective is best suited to building selective​ demand?
answer
Persuasive
question
Advertising appeals should have three characteristics. These characteristics​ are:
answer
to be​ meaningful, to be​ believable, and to be distinctive
question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of advertising as a promotional​ tool?
answer
Consumers tend to view advertised products as more legitimate.
question
​________ is a​ short-term incentive to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or service.
answer
Sales promotion
question
Companies who primarily direct their promotional activities to channel members are using​ a(n) ______ strategy.
answer
push
question
Generally, _________ is a​ company's most expensive promotional tool.
answer
personal selling
question
Working with donors or members of nonprofit organizations to gain financial or volunteer support represents which public relations​ function?
answer
Development
question
Specific promotional tools used in​ ______ include direct​ mail, catalogs, online and social​ media, mobile​ marketing, and more.
answer
direct and digital marketing
question
What are the two major elements in developing advertising​ strategy?
answer
Creating advertising messages and selecting advertising media
question
Which of the following statements about public relations is​ correct?
answer
The lines between advertising and public relations are becoming more and more blurred.
question
One popular method of branded entertainment is​ ________, which embeds brands as props within other​ programming, for​ example, television shows and movies.
answer
product placement
question
In the promotion​ mix, ________ refers to any paid form of nonpersonal presentation and promotion of​ ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor.
answer
advertising
question
Which type of retailer carries a narrow product line with deep assortments within those​ lines?
answer
Specialty stores
question
​Increasingly, different types of retailers now sell the same products at the same prices to the same consumers. This trend is called​ ___________.
answer
retail convergence
question
One retail trend resulting from economic conditions is​ ________.
answer
tighter consumer spending
question
Which of the following statements about major retail trends is​ true?
answer
Online buying is growing at a much brisker pace than retail buying as a whole.
question
Which wholesaler channel function helps reduce inventory holding costs and the risks of suppliers and​ customers?
answer
Warehousing
question
Which of the following statements about retailer marketing decisions is​ correct?
answer
Many retailers identify three critical factors for retail​ success: location,​ location, and location.
question
Superstores that are actually giant specialty stores and have seen tremendous growth recently are called​ _______.
answer
category killers
question
Retailers must decide on which three major product​ variable
answer
Product​ assortment, services​ mix, and store atmosphere
question
___________ are the largest single group of​ wholesalers, accounting for roughly 50 percent of all wholesaling.
answer
Merchant wholesalers
question
Carefully orchestrating the​ store's layout and​ displays, background​ music, colors, and smells is related to​ ________.
answer
experiential retailing
question
By practicing​ ______ retailing,​ today's retailers are increasingly adopting environmentally sustainable practices.
answer
green
question
What is the overall goal when retailers choose their product​ assortment?
answer
Differentiate the retailer while matching target​ shoppers' expectations.
question
Which of the following correctly describes the retail practice known as​ high-low pricing?
answer
High-low pricing means charging higher prices on an everyday​ basis, coupled with frequent sales and other price promotions.
question
What are the four major types of retail​ organization?
answer
Corporate​ chains, voluntary​ chains, retailer​ cooperatives, and franchise organizations.
question
The practice of coming into retail stores to check out merchandise and prices but making purchases online using a computer or mobile device is called​ _______.
answer
showrooming
question
Macy's carries several product linesl—typically ​clothing, home​ furnishings, and household goods—with each line operating as a separate department managed by specialist buyers or merchandisers.​ Macy's is best described as​ a(n) ________.
answer
department store
question
After segmenting and defining their target​ markets, what should retailers do​ next?
answer
Decide how they will differentiate and position themselves in the market.
question
Hotels and​ motels, banks,​ airlines, restaurants,​ colleges, hospitals, movie​ theaters, tennis​ clubs, bowling​ alleys, repair​ services, hair​ salons, and dry cleaners are all examples of​ ________.
answer
service retailers
question
Which of the following statements about wholesaling is​ true?
answer
Wholesalers must make decisions regarding their marketing mix.
question
________ refers to the activities involved in selling products or services directly to final consumers for their​ personal, nonbusiness use.
answer
Retailing
question
Which of the following statements about shopping centers is​ correct?
answer
The most common type of shopping center is a strip mall.
question
A discount store​ (for example,​ Target, Kohl's, or​ Walmart) sells standard merchandise at lower prices. To do​ this, discount stores accept which of the following two​ conditions?
answer
lower margins and higher sales volume
question
By performing the channel function of​ ________, wholesalers' sales forces help manufacturers reach many small customers at a low cost.
answer
selling and promoting
question
_______ involves focusing the entire marketing process toward turning shoppers into buyers as they approach the point of sale.
answer
Shopper marketing
question
The retail marketing mix consists of which of the​ following?
answer
Product and service​ assortment, retail​ prices, promotion, and location
question
Which of the following describes a​ just-in-time logistics​ system?
answer
Just-in-time logistics systems allow producers and retailers to carry small inventories to last for only a few days of operations.
question
When the company has defined its channel​ objectives, it should next identify its major channel alternatives in terms of the types of​ intermediaries, the number of​ intermediaries, and​ __________________.
answer
the responsibilities of channel members
question
The length of a channel is indicated by​ ___________.
answer
the number of intermediary levels
question
A(n)_______ is a layer of intermediaries that performs some work in bringing the product and its ownership closer to find the final buyer.
answer
channel level
question
_______ involves​ reusing, recycling,​ refurbishing, or disposing of​ broken, unwanted, or excess products returned by consumers or resellers.
answer
Reverse logistics
question
Under which type of system does the customer share​ real-time data on sales and current inventory levels with the​ supplier, and the supplier then takes full responsibility for managing inventories and​ deliveries?
answer
Vendor-managed inventory
question
Which of the following is a reason that producers use marketing channels and channel​ intermediaries?
answer
Marketing channel members are able to transform the assortments of products made by producers into the assortments wanted by consumers.
question
Which of the following is an example of horizontal channel​ conflict?
answer
A Ford dealer complaining that another Ford dealer is advertising in its territory.
question
Which channel partners in a​ company's supply chain are upstream from a manufacturer or​ producer?
answer
Suppliers.
question
When setting channel​ objectives, companies should state the objectives in terms of​ ______.
answer
targeted levels of customer service
question
What is the first step in marketing channel​ design?
answer
Analyzing consumer needs.
question
Which technology could one day make the entire supply chain intelligent and​ automated?
answer
Radio frequency identification
question
Channels often involve​ long-term commitments and companies have many alternatives. What type of criteria should be used if the company wants to keep the channel flexible so that it can respond to environmental​ changes?
answer
Adaptability criteria
question
What are the four major functions of​ logistics?
answer
Warehousing, inventory​ management, transportation, logistics information management
question
A(n) _____ is made up of one or more independent​ producers, wholesalers,​ retailers, and consumers.
answer
conventional distribution channel
question
Companies today see channel members as​ first-line customers and practice strong​ ________.
answer
partner relationship management
question
A(n) _______ is made up of the​ company, suppliers,​ distributors, and,​ ultimately, customers who​ "partner" with each other to improve the performance of the entire system.
answer
value delivery network
question
Large retailers like Walmart have enormous channel control due to their size and power. Which type of channel arrangement does this​ represent?
answer
Administered VMS
question
Full-line forcing is a practice whereby a producer agrees to sell a brand to a dealer only if the dealer agrees to sell some or all of the rest of its line. Which of the following statements is true regarding​ full-line forcing?
answer
It may or may not be legal.
question
Producers of convenience products typically use​ ______ distribution.
answer
intensive
question
What is the most common type of a contractual​ VMS?
answer
A franchise
question
Sherwin-Williams sells its paint and other branded products exclusively through​ company-owned retail stores.​ Sherwin-Williams has established​ a(n) _________.
answer
corporate VMS
question
One key function performed by channel members is​ ___________, or shaping offers to meet the​ buyer's needs, including activities such as​ manufacturing, grading,​ assembling, and packaging.
answer
matching
question
Companies now use​ ________ and supply chain management software to help​ recruit, train,​ organize, manage,​ motivate, and evaluate relationships with channel partners.
answer
partner relationship management
question
Online marketers taking business from traditional​ brick-and-mortar retailers is an example of​ _____.
answer
disintermediation
question
In complex selling​ situations, personal selling can be more effective than advertising because it is​ ______________.
answer
interpersonal
question
Which of the following statements about coordinating marketing and sales is​ correct?
answer
Coordinating marketing and sales can be improved by increasing communication between the two groups.
question
What are the four elements of a compensation plan for​ salespeople?
answer
A fixed​ amount, a variable​ amount, expenses, and fringe benefits
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding​ salespeople?
answer
The best salespeople are the ones who work closely with customers for mutual gain.
question
Which of the following occurs during the presentation step in the personal selling​ process?
answer
The salesperson tells the buyer a value story.
question
To set its sales force​ size, a company can first group accounts into different classes according to​ size, account​ status, or other factors related to the amount of effort required to maintain the account. It then determines the number of salespeople needed to call on each class of accounts the desired number of times. This is called the​ ______ approach.
answer
workload
question
​________ promotions are used to generate business​ leads, stimulate​ purchases, reward​ customers, and motivate salespeople.
answer
Buisness
question
What is the fastest growing sales trend​ today?
answer
Social selling
question
At which step in the personal selling process does a salesperson meet the customer for the first​ time?
answer
Approach
question
Justin, Inc., a​ U.S.-based watch​ manufacturer, sells its products in​ China, Russia,​ France, and India. To manage​ sales, Justin appoints a number of sales representatives to each location. Justin has adopted a​ ________ sales force structure.
answer
territorial
question
GE Healthcare employs different sales forces for diagnostic​ imaging, life​ sciences, and integrated IT products and services. GE Healthcare has adopted​ a(n) ______ sales force structure.
answer
product
question
After the presentation and demonstration step in the sales​ process, a salesperson should next be prepared to​ _______.
answer
handle objections
question
Helping salespeople to​ "work smart" by doing the right things in the right ways is the goal of which area of sales force​ management?
answer
supervision
question
Which consumer promotion tool is like coupons except that the price reduction occurs after the purchase rather than at the retail​ outlet?
answer
Rebates
question
Which of the following statements about personal selling is​ correct?
answer
Many customers are unable to distinguish the salesperson from the company.
question
The​ seven-step selling process takes​ a(n) __________ approach to selling. In other​ words, its aim is to help salespeople close a specific sale with a customer.
answer
transaction-oriented
question
Which of the following are common trade promotion​ tools?
answer
Discounts, free​ goods, allowances and free advertising specialty items
question
After recruiting and selecting​ salespeople, what is the next major step in sales force​ management?
answer
Training salespeople
question
What is the final step in the​ seven-step personal selling​ process?
answer
Follow-up
question
What is the first decision made in sales force​ management?
answer
Designing sales force strategy and structure.
question
One consumer promotion tool is​ _______, which are goods offered free or at a low cost as an incentive to buy a product.
answer
premiums
question
Which of the following are objectives of trade​ promotions?
answer
Getting retailers to carry new items and more​ inventory, buy​ ahead, or promote the​ company's products and give them more shelf space
question
Most companies today want their salespeople to​ _______, which means demonstrating and delivering superior customer value and capturing a return on that value that is fair for both the customer and the company.
answer
practice value selling
question
It's time for the Super​ Bowl, and the​ end-of-the-aisle displays at the supermarket feature​ chips, dips, and soft drinks. What type of sales promotion tool is​ this?
answer
Point-of-purchase
question
Which of the following statements about sales promotions is​ correct?
answer
The growing use of sales promotion has resulted in promotion clutter.
question
Geico's website is designed to quickly turn an inquiry into a sale. Geico has designed​ a(n) ______ website.
answer
marketing
question
Which of the following statements about blogs is​ correct?
answer
Blogs can be difficult for the company to control.
question
Which of the following statements about mobile marketing is​ correct?
answer
Smartphones can be very useful in shopping situations.
question
The digital version of​ word-of-mouth marketing that involves creating​ videos, ads, and other marketing content that is so infectious that customers will seek them out or pass them along to their friends is called​ _______.
answer
viral marketing
question
To avoid being intrusive and​ annoying, most legitimate​ e-mail marketers practice​ ______, which means sending​ e-mail pitches only to customers who​ "opt in."
answer
permission-based e-mail marketing
question
Marketers use​ __________ to engage customers​ anywhere, anytime during the buying and​ relationship-building processes.
answer
mobile marketing
question
________ involves sending an​ offer, announcement,​ reminder, or other item to a person at a particular address.
answer
Direct-mail marketing
question
According to the​ text, _______ is perhaps the biggest advantage of social media.
answer
engagement and social sharing capabilities
question
A blog is​ a(n) ______.
answer
online forum
question
Which of the following is true regarding the forms of direct and digital​ marketing?
answer
Both the new digital and the more traditional forms of direct marketing must be blended into a fully integrated marketing communications program.
question
How does Google earn approximately​ 90% of its​ revenues?
answer
Selling contextual advertising
question
Because social media are ​_____​, they are ideal for starting and participating in customer conversations and listening to customer feedback.
answer
interactive
question
The primary purpose of​ _________ websites is to present brand content that engages consumers and creates​ customer-brand community.
answer
branded community
question
The benefits of direct and digital marketing for buyers are that it is​ _________.
answer
easy, convenient and private
question
Many consumers today rent DVDs from a vending machine called​ Redbox, which can be found in retail stores and other locations. Redbox is type of direct marketing tool called​ a(n) _________.
answer
kiosk
question
____________ is perhaps the toughest public policy issue now confronting the direct marketing industry.
answer
Invasion of privacy
question
Companies like Amazon and Expedia.com that sell products and services directly to final buyers over the Internet are known as​ _______.
answer
e-tailers
question
Forms of digital and social media marketing include​ ______.
answer
online​ marketing, social media​ marketing, and mobile marketing
question
Which form of marketing involves engaging directly with carefully targeted individual consumers and customer communities to both obtain an immediate response and build lasting customer​ relationships?
answer
Direct and digital marketing
question
Which of the following is a form of traditional direct​ marketing?
answer
Kiosk marketing
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding sellers and their use of direct and digital​ marketing?
answer
Sellers have opportunities to engage in​ real-time marketing.
question
One challenge of social media marketing is that​ ___________.
answer
social networks are largely​ user-controlled
question
Webites, online​ advertising, email, online​ video, and blogs are all forms of​ ______.
answer
online marketing
question
Consumers may receive an​ e-mail, supposedly from their bank or credit card​ company, saying that their​ account's security has been compromised. The sender asks consumers to log on to a provided Web address and confirm their account and other personal information and then steals this private information. This is a fraudulent practice called​ ______.
answer
phishing
question
H&M recently ran ads that let viewers with certain Samsung smart TVs use their remotes to interact directly with the commercials. This recent form of direct response television marketing is called​ ________.
answer
iTV
question
________ involve(s) the direct exchange of goods and services.
answer
Barter
question
Countries can set​ ________, which is a limit on the amount of foreign imports that they will accept in certain product categories.
answer
a quota
question
The purpose of a tariff is to​ ________.
answer
raise revenue
question
​________ is a geographic characteristic of market potential.
answer
Country size
question
_________ is a demographic characteristic.
answer
Education
question
​_________ is a geographic characteristic indicator of market potential.
answer
Climate
question
_______ is(are) demographic characteristic indicators of market potential.
answer
Population size and growth
question
Which of the following is a demographic factor indicator of market​ potential?
answer
Education
question
In​ a(n) ________​ economy, the vast majority of people engage in simple agriculture.
answer
subsistence
question
In​ a(n) __________economy, fast growth in manufacturing results in rapid overall economic growth.
answer
emerging
question
________ economies are major exporters of manufactured​ goods, services, and investment funds.
answer
Industrial
question
Venezuela produces oil in​ surplus, whereas Guyana produces rice in surplus and El Salvador produces coffee in surplus. These nations have little hard currency to pay for purchases from other countries and frequently exchange involves​ a(n) ________.
answer
barter
question
The simplest way to enter a foreign market is through​ ________.
answer
exporting
question
_________ offer(s) few market opportunities.
answer
Subsistence economies
question
Twenty-Four7, a cosmetic firm located in the United​ States, markets its products in Asian and European countries through independent distributors. In this​ case, Twenty-Four7 has entered international markets through​ ________.
answer
indirect exporting
question
University Boutiques promotes its brand in new international markets by providing rights to local boutiques to use its patented designs and brand name. In this​ case, University​ Boutiques' market-entering strategy is referred to as​ ________.
answer
licensing
question
The biggest involvement in a foreign market comes through​ ________ of the development of​ foreign-based assembly or manufacturing facilities.
answer
direct investment
question
​________ involves changing the products to meet local​ requirements, conditions, or wants.
answer
Product adaptation
question
McDonald's operates the same basic​ fast-food look,​ layout, and operating model in its restaurants around the world but​ ________ its menu and design to local tastes.
answer
adapts
question
In the​ whole-channel concept for international​ marketing, which of the following is NOT a global value delivery​ network?
answer
Price escalation
question
​________ is when a company adds the cost of​ transportation, tariffs, importer​ margin, wholesaler​ margin, and retailer margin to its factory price.
answer
Price escalation
question
________ is a global communication strategy of fully adapting advertising messages to local markets.
answer
Communication adaptation
question
In the​ whole-channel view of​ distribution, the first​ link, ________, moves company products from points of production to the borders of countries within which they are sold.
answer
channels between nations
question
In the​ whole-channel view of​ distribution, the second​ link, _________, moves products from their market entry points to the final consumers.
answer
channels within nations
question
Many companies get involved in several international markets and ventures. They can be​ __________, with country managers who are responsible for​ salespeople, sales​ branches, distributors, and licensees in their respective countries.
answer
geographical organizations
question
Which of the following is a potentially effective action a company could take in response to a​ competitor's price​ cut?
answer
Reduce price
question
When Apple Computer Company introduced its​ iPhone, it's priced the new product at​ $599, considerably higher than either their iPod or competing cellular phones. Apple Computer was pursuing a​ ___________________ new product pricing​ strategy.
answer
market-skimming
question
Over the​ years, U.S. air carriers have been accused numerous times of collusion when setting prices. This illegal practice is called​ _______.
answer
price fixing
question
UPS charges different prices for shipping depending on an​ item's destination. The more distant the city the package is being shipped​ to, the higher the price UPS charges. Which geographic pricing method is UPS​ using?
answer
Zone pricing
question
Geared2Beer, a craft beer​ brand, identifies a market segment that is willing to pay premium prices for its craft​ beer, and Geared2Beer managers select an ideal selling price. Managers then determine the costs to create craft beer that meets the ideal selling price. The​ company's pricing approach is referred to as​ ________.
answer
target costing
question
A retailer temporarily prices a few select items below cost to create excitement and pull consumers into the store. This is an example of​ _________ pricing.
answer
promotional
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding initiating price​ increases?
answer
Wherever​ possible, the company should consider ways to meet higher costs or demand without raising prices.
question
Companies that use​ ________ continually adjust prices to meet the characteristics and needs of individual customers and situations.
answer
dynamic pricing
question
​Sadie's Restaurant has listened to its customers over the years and is now able to offer the right combination of quality and good service at a fair price. Which pricing strategy is​ Sadie's using?
answer
​Good-value pricing
question
One major objective associated with a​ market-penetration pricing strategy is to​ ________.
answer
win a large market share
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding oligopolistic​ competition?
answer
Each seller is alert and responsive to​ competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves
question
Selling below cost with the intention of punishing a competitor or gaining higher​ long-run profits by putting competitors out of business is an illegal practice called​ _______.
answer
predatory pricing
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding initiating price​ cuts?
answer
Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity may lead to price wars.
question
A company has set a low price on a new product it introduced. It wants to maximize its market share and attract a large number of buyers quickly. Which new product pricing strategy should the company​ use?
answer
​market-penetration pricing
question
​New, premium movie theaters offer features such as online reserved​ seating, high-backed leather executive chairs with armrests and​ footrests, the latest in digital​ sound, super-wide​ screens, and other amenities for which they charge a higher price. This is an example of which type of​ pricing?
answer
​Value-added pricing
question
Which of the following is true regarding the​ price-demand relationship?
answer
If demand is​ elastic, sellers will consider lowering their price.
question
Many state colleges and universities charge one price for​ in-state students and a higher price for​ out-of-state students. Which form of segmented pricing are these schools​ using?
answer
location-based pricing
question
Internal factors that affect pricing include​ ________.
answer
the​ company's overall marketing​ strategy, objectives, and marketing mix
question
​________ refers to setting price based on​ buyers' perception of value rather than on the​ seller's cost.
answer
Customer​ value-based pricing
question
Bath​ & Body Works offers​ "three-fer" deals on its soaps and lotions​ (such as three antibacterial soaps for​ $10). This is an example of​ _______ pricing.
answer
product-bundle
question
A car buyer can choose a base model at one​ price, or one with a premium sound and navigation system at a higher price. This is an example of​ _______ pricing.
answer
optional-product
question
The Ford Mustang is offered in several different models. Ford will use​ __________ pricing to determine the price steps between the different models.
answer
product line
question
Margaret has been invited to a fancy dinner party and wants to bring a good bottle of wine as a gift for the host. Since she does not know much about​ wine, she will likely use the price of the wines as​ ________.
answer
an indicator of quality
question
Gillette charges a fairly low price for its razors​ (relative to​ costs) and a high price for razor blades. It is using a strategy of​ ___________ pricing.
answer
captive-product
question
Which of the following is a​ cost-oriented pricing​ approach?
answer
Breakeven pricing
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding standardizing products for international​ markets?
answer
Standardization decreases product​ design, manufacturing, and marketing costs.
question
To be more socially​ responsible, some companies are appointing​ _____________. Their job is to protect consumers from harm and the company from liability by proactively ferreting out potential product problems.
answer
product stewards
question
At which stage of the new product development process is crowdsourcing​ used?
answer
Idea generation
question
Which of the following statements is correct concerning service marketers going​ global?
answer
The trend toward growth of global service companies is expected to continue in the near future.
question
Most products are at which stage of their product​ lifecycle?
answer
Maturity
question
Through​ _____ a company can obtain new products by buying a whole​ company, a​ patent, or a license to produce someone​ else's product.
answer
acquisition
question
The Learning Institute recently conducted a brainstorming session that generated a large number of ideas for adding new products and services. Learning Institute managers will most likely use​ ________ next to arrive at a realistic number of ideas to adopt.
answer
idea screening
question
Sales are rising​ rapidly, competitors are growing in number and the customers are early adopters. Which stage of the PLC does this​ describe?
answer
Growth
question
Which of the following would be an appropriate strategy during the maturity stage of the product​ lifecycle?
answer
Modify the​ market, product offering and marketing mix.
question
To create successful new​ products, a company must​ _______.
answer
understand its​ consumers, markets, and competitors and develop products that deliver superior value
question
In the early​ 1970's, Gary Dahl sold pet rocks. The product had a​ short, temporary period of unusually high sales driven by consumer enthusiasm and immediate product​ popularity, but then sales declined very quickly. The PLC sales pattern for pet rocks is known as​ ______.
answer
a fad
question
Which of the following statements concerning new products is​ correct?
answer
Modified and improved products are considered new.
question
Which of the following statements is true regarding product life cycle​ curves?
answer
Marketers do not know the exact shape and length of their​ product's life cycle in advance.
question
When Dr. Lawncare developed his revolutionary new solar powered​ lawnmower, he knew that during the introductory stage of the product lifecycle​ ___________.
answer
sales would be slow and profits​ non-existent
question
A company launching a new product at the commercialization stage of new product development must first decide on​ ___________.
answer
introduction timing
question
When a product is in the decline stage of the​ PLC, a company may reduce various costs​ (plant and​ equipment, maintenance,​ R&D, advertising, sales​ force), hoping that sales hold up. In other​ words, they are​ ________ the product.
answer
harvesting
question
After ideas are​ screened, the next stage of the new product development process is​ _____.
answer
concept development and testing
question
Which of the following statements regarding socially responsible product decisions is​ correct?
answer
The government may prevent companies from adding products through acquisitions if the effect threatens to decrease competition.
question
Intuit follows a​ "Design for Delight​ (D4D)" development philosophy that products should delight customers by providing experiences that exceed expectations. Which new product development approach is Intuit​ using?
answer
Customer-centered new product development
question
Installing an innovation management system to​ collect, review,​ evaluate, and manage new product ideas represents​ a(n) ______________ approach to new product development.
answer
systematic
question
Which of the following is NOT a product life cycle​ (PLC) stage?
answer
Commercialization
question
At which stage of the new product development process is a physical product first​ developed?
answer
Product development
question
Goldtone is a multinational communications and information technology corporation. Its principal products are mobile telephones and tablets. It recently announced on its website that customers can suggest ideas for its upcoming product model. Contributors of​ short-listed ideas will be adequately rewarded. In this​ case, Goldtone is using​ ________ to generate new product ideas.
answer
crowdsourcing
question
Which of the following statements about new product development strategy is​ correct?
answer
Innovation can be very expensive and very risky.
question
Which of the following is an external source of new product ideas for a​ company?
answer
Trade magazines
Get an explanation on any task
Get unstuck with the help of our AI assistant in seconds
New