Marketing Chapter 1-4 for Final – Flashcards

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Jeff is going to sell sporting apparel, which he has already purchased from manufacturers, and has signed a deal agreeing to the volume he will sell monthly. He has researched his competition, talked to some customers, and decided on prices he will charge. Jeff has also developed a plan for promoting his business. Based on this description, which element of the marketing mix does Jeff still need to work on?
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Place
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In the broadest terms, the marketplace refers to
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the world of trade
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Marketing was once an afterthought to
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Production
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When considering career choices in marketing, many students overlook supply chain management because
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many of the activities take place behind the scenes
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Marketing involves all of the following EXCEPT: a. conducting exchanges. b. satisfying customer needs and wants. c. production scheduling. d. creating value. e. efforts by individuals and organizations.
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e. efforts by individuals and organizations.
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The activity, set of institutions, and process for creating, capturing, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large is called
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marketing
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Marney bought a dress from a retail store. Which core aspect of marketing was Marney most directly participating in?
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Marketing involves an exchange
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To become a more value-driven organization, Pokrah University is holding regular coffee-hour discussions with its students and surveying its graduates regarding students' educational needs and desires. Pokrah University is becoming more value driven through
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building relationships with customers.
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Whenever Valerie has a new massage therapy customer, she invites the person to be on her e-mail distribution list. In the process, in addition to exchanging her massage therapy service for payment, Valerie is gathering
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information.
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After hurricanes like Katrina, many small building contractors will flock to the damaged area, charging whatever customers will pay for temporary repairs to roofs and other parts of damaged homes. These contractors are engaged in a __________ marketing orientation.
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transactional
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A friend of yours comments, "I'm starting my own business. I have a perfect product that no one else can touch, but I have no use for marketing. That's just for the mega-corporations." Which of the following arguments would you NOT use in talking about marketing?
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Marketing isn't essential now, but it will be in a year or two when the product takes off
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When a T-shirt manufacturer states, "We only sell it in black because that way we can buy plenty of black fabric and run our plant efficiently," its statement reflects the views that were popular in which era of the evolution of marketing?
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market-oriented
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UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other shipping companies support other firms' __________ marketing goals
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supply chain management
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The four Ps make up the marketing mix, which is the __________ set of activities that the firm uses to respond to the wants and needs of its target markets
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controllable
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The idea that a good product will sell itself is associated with the __________ era of marketing
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production-oriented
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Xavier is analyzing potential market segments. He should carefully seek potential customers who have both an interest in his products and
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the ability to buy them
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Which element of the marketing mix is most relevant to the activity "delivering value"?
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place
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Many U.S. companies first discovered marketing during the __________ era.
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market-oriented
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The primary purpose of the __________ plan is to specify the marketing activities for a specific time.
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Marketing
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The evolution of marketing progressed along the following continuum:
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production, sales, marketing, value-based marketing
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The importance of supply chain management is often overlooked in the study of marketing because
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many of the activities take place behind the scenes.
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Effective promotion enhances a product or service's
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perceived value.
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Which of the following is a core aspect of marketing?
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making product, place, promotion, and price decisions
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Which marketing activity is most directly served by the promotion element of the marketing mix?
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communicating value
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At one point in the evolution of marketing, the United States entered a buyer's market and the customer became king. Which era is being described?
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market-oriented
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As owner of a retail franchise food store, Mary Gray purchases supplies based on specials advertised nationally throughout the franchise system. One Monday, she was surprised to find customers asking for specials she hadn't been informed of in advance. The franchise company failed to live up to the value-driven activity of
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sharing information across the organization.
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The process of value __________, in which customers collaborate in product design, often provides additional value to the firm's customers.
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co-creation
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Value-driven firms constantly measure the __________ that customers perceive, compared to the prices of their offerings.
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benefits
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Many firms with complex products have missionary salespeople who assist customers with problems and implementation programs. These salespeople rarely sell products but often become involved in and knowledgeable about specific customers' needs and wants. These salespeople focus on a __________ orientation with their customers.
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relational
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During the __________ era, manufacturers and retailers recognized they needed to give their customers greater value than their competitors did.
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value-based marketing
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The idea that a good product will sell itself is associated with the __________ era of marketing.
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production-oriented
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People who initiate, organize, operate, and assume the risk of a business venture are called
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entrepreneurs
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The prevailing marketing strategy of the __________ era was to find customers for inventories that went unsold.
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sales-oriented
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Supply chain management is also referred to as
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marketing channel management.
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Even though they operate from out-of-the-way airports and offer few extra services, discount, no-frill airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet have been successful. Consumers obviously consider
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the benefit of lower prices to be greater than the cost of reduced services and less convenience.
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Marketing provides the critical function of __________ when companies expand globally
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understanding customers
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Jami sells construction equipment. Whenever she calls on her building contractor customers, she asks whether they are having any problems. In doing so, Jami is addressing which of the following core aspects of marketing?
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Satisfying customer needs and wants
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To determine how attractive a particular market is, using the BCG portfolio analysis, __________________ is established as one axis.
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market growth rate
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When conducting a SWOT analysis, in what phase of the strategic marketing process is an organization presently engaged?
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planning
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In 2006, Walmart announced that it would begin selling organic food products. In doing so, Walmart was probably trying to
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attract a different market segment
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If a firm wants to develop a sustainable competitive advantage, it should
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examine its operations and customer relations to identify significant things competitors cannot easily copy.
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In 2006, Ford Motor Company announced it would severely cut back automobile production. For parts companies supplying Ford Motor, this represented a
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threat
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Lionel is asked to conduct an STP analysis for his firm. The first step he should perform in this analysis is to
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divide the marketplace into subgroups.
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Four companies dominate the cereal industry. These firms produce in large volumes, promote heavily, and control access to the supermarket shelves through slotting allowances, which are payments to retailers in return for shelf space. Combined, these four firms have
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a sustainable competitive advantage
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Which of the following is the best way to build a sustainable competitive advantage using product excellence?
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positioning the product using a clear, distinctive brand image
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Sodexo is a corporation that manages school cafeterias, university dining halls, mess halls at military bases, concession stands at sports arenas, and other large-scale food service facilities. If Sodexo were to begin to sell individual frozen meals in supermarkets, it would be pursuing a __________ growth strategy.
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diversification
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Google and other search engines allow marketers to bid to have their ads shown when consumers search on keywords related to the firm's products. These marketers are attempting to create value through
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promotion
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When discussing the marketing planning process, STP stands for
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segmentation, targeting, and positioning.
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The automobile manufacturing industry closely watches annual consumer satisfaction surveys. For years, Japanese car companies consistently had the highest levels of customer satisfaction, creating a __________ for these companies.
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sustainable competitive advantage
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Zara is a women's clothing retailer headquartered in Spain, with stores located in many countries. Zara has developed a quick-response system that allows store merchandise to be adjusted rapidly to fit changing customer preferences. Every aspect of Zara's operation is optimized for this system, making it difficult for competitors like The Gap to duplicate. Zara has established
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a sustainable competitive advantage
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Which of the following actions, if it actually happened, would be the most likely to support and enhance an operational excellence macro strategy?
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3M Corporation, implementing new software to improve communication with its suppliers
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H;R is a small, local heating and air conditioning business. The area military base is a potential source of growth, and H;R already installs and services the type of equipment the military would require, but it is difficult to get established as a certified government contractor. H;R is considering a ____________ growth strategy.
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market development
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For many years, because of the size of the U.S. economy, domestic companies ignored international markets, preferring instead to develop new product offerings for existing customers. These companies were pursuing a ________________ strategy.
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product development
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Fernando was thrilled to find out that his company had just decided to invest a great deal of money in the product he was managing. He knows that even with its recent high rate of growth and the fact that it dominates its market, he would need more money to establish it firmly. Using the BCG portfolio analysis, his product would be classified as a
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star
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Even when large discount retailers enter a market, a few small, local retailers survive and prosper. These small retailers have probably developed a ________ that allows them to survive.
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sustainable competitive advantage
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In its discussion of Nike and adidas, two major athletic shoe manufacturers, the text mentions that Nike has purchased Umbro, a sports brand that has appealed mainly to soccer (European football) enthusiasts in the past. This action suggests that Nike intends to compete head to head with adidas, which got its start designing soccer shoes. On a SWOT analysis for adidas, how should Nike's acquisition of Umbro be categorized?
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Threat
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For many years, Southwest Airlines distinguished itself as the low-cost airline. Now, many other low-cost competitors have entered the market. Similarly, Southwest was one of the first airlines to offer online ticketing. Now, all airlines have online ticketing. These examples suggest that
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no single strategy is likely to be sufficient to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
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Some universities offer online degree programs, competing with traditional colleges based on the convenience of taking online courses. These online programs are pursuing which macro strategy?
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Locational excellence
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The global athletic footwear market is expected to experience only very slow growth over the next several years. Nike is the market leader, with a market share of approximately 33 percent. According to Boston Consulting Group portfolio analysis, how should Nike treat its athletic shoe business?
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Nike's athletic shoe business still requires some investment but is likely to produce excess resources that can be invested in other divisions of the company.
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Subway is a large chain of franchise sandwich shops. Marcia owns three Subway stores in a large city. At the end of the year, she notes that sales rose from two to five percent over last year's sales at Stores 1 and 2 but fell two percent at Store 3. Based on this information, how should Marcia reward (or punish) her store managers?
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She should seek more information about why the stores had different results before making a decision.
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When positioning products relative to competitors' offerings, firms typically are most successful when they focus on opportunities
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that build on their strengths relative to those of their competitors.
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When pursuing a market development strategy, expanding into international markets is generally
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more risky than expansion in domestic markets.
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Delta Airlines is among the companies experimenting with selling products and services on its Facebook pages. The idea is to make purchasing even easier for customers who may spend large portions of the day with Facebook active on their computers or mobile devices. There is no need even to navigate to Delta's website--users can book a trip in Delta's Ticket Agent application without ever leaving Facebook. Which element of the marketing mix does this represent?
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place and value delivery
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Allen is in the marketing department of a mid-sized firm that develops and sells communications systems. He is proud of the Human Resources area in the company that provides the firm with excellent employees. Allen himself really enjoys his work, but he knows the work of HR helps create an operational advantage for the firm because of all of the following EXCEPT: a. it is easier to communicate with and inspire the customer if the employees believe in what the firm is doing. b. the company provides products with a high perceived value. c. building customer loyalty depends on a committed workforce. d. customers appreciate the kind of service that knowledgeable employees provide. e. employees play a major role in the success of the firm.
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b. the company provides products with a high perceived value.
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In value-based marketing, promotion communicates the ________ to customers through a variety of media
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value proposition
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Singapore Airlines seeks to differentiate itself from competing airlines, in part through innovative design of its airplane seats and in-flight entertainment systems. Through continuous innovation in these areas, Singapore Airlines is pursuing a __________ macro strategy.
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product excellence
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Because it was able to deliver merchandise overnight, in the required quantities and at a lower delivered cost than its competitors, Joe's Sports Shack was given exclusive rights to sell clothing with school logos for the school district. Joe's demonstrates ________ excellence.
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operational
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For U.S. businesses with strong export capabilities, expansion of U.S. trade agreements with other countries creates
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opportunities
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LeBron James, Alex Rodriguez, and other athletes are paid huge sums of money by companies for celebrity endorsements. If endorsements by these athletes create a clear understanding among consumers of the companies' products in comparison to competing products, they can help with the firm's ________________ strategy.
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positioning
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When Nike, the prominent athletic shoe manufacturer, branched out from selling only athletic shoes to also offering athletic clothing and gym bags, what type of growth strategy did this represent?
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product development
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Abercrombie ; Fitch, a clothing retailer, includes a SHARE link on the product pages of its website. This link encourages an Abercrombie customer to post a link (perhaps showing a new style of jeans) on Facebook or Twitter. Abercrombie ; Fitch hopes that the customer's friends (who are probably very much like current customers) will click the link, visit the page, and make purchases. This is an example of a __________ growth strategy.
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market penetration
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Some banks have begun offering special accounts designed to attract junior high school students. These kids save in such small amounts that the accounts cost banks more to maintain than they are worth. But bankers know that consumers are creatures of habit and hope that the young people they serve now will become adult customers. These banks recognize
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the lifetime value of customers
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The process of dividing the market into groups of customers with different needs, wants, or characteristics is called
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market segmentation
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In mid-2010, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) acquired Palm Computing, Inc., a manufacturer of personal devices and smart phones. Before deciding to acquire the company, strategic planners at HP spent time thinking about how Palm and HP would fit together, and how the acquisition might change HP's core goals and objectives. The strategic planners were engaged in the ____________ step of the marketing planning process.
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define the business mission
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Introducing newly developed products or services to a market segment the company is not currently serving is called
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diversification
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Marketers who design and offer new products and services to their existing customers are pursuing a ____________________ growth strategy.
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product development
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Understanding the causes of performance, regardless of whether that performance exceeded, met, or fell below the firm's goals
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enables firms to make appropriate adjustments.
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Even when large discount retailers enter a market, a few small, local retailers survive and prosper. These small retailers have probably developed a________ that allows them to survive.
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sustainable competitive advantage
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Fourteenth National Bank prides itself on offering better service than any of its competitors. If this is accurate, and if customers recognize and value Fourteenth National's superior service, the bank creates and delivers value through
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customer excellence.
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After conducting STP analysis for her custom auto parts store and developing strategies for each of the four Ps, Monique now has to make _____________ decisions.
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resource allocation
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to provide a sustainable competitive advantage? a. lowering prices b. creating an efficient supply chain c. using patented technology d. having a well-known brand name e. achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
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a. lowering prices
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A competitive advantage based on location is often sustainable because
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it is not easily duplicated.
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Carla has been directed by her regional marketing manager to cut prices on seasonal items, place an ad in the local paper, and tell distributors to reduce deliveries for the next month. Which step of the strategic marketing planning process is Carla engaged in?
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implement marketing mix and resources
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__________ are a measure that indicates what percentage of potential customers act as the marketer hopes by clicking, buying, or donating.
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Conversion rates
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Ask.com is a website that invites site users to ask questions to be answered by other users. Questions cover a wide range of topics, from "How do I get rid of blemishes overnight?" to "What does the Federal Reserve do when it wants to increase the quantity of money in circulation?" Site visitors rate the various answers provided, and answers are displayed according to their ratings. Which segment of social networking users would be most likely to enjoy answering questions on Ask.com?
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sharers
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One important measure of social media's effectiveness is the percentage of site visitors who take the action the site owner hoped for—making a purchase, subscribing to a service, or donating money, for example. This measure is called the site's
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conversion rate.
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Companies can find out a lot about customers using sentiment analysis on sites like Facebook and Twitter, or put another way, by
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listening.
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When developing a social media campaign, what is unique about the copy and images to be used?
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They need to be updated almost constantly.
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Each year, Doritos sponsors a Crash the Super Bowl contest, encouraging individuals to submit ads for Doritos to the contest. The winning ad is aired during the Super Bowl broadcast. Which segment of social networking users would be most likely to submit an ad for this contest?
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creators
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Jessica is still in college but is very motivated to earn some extra money in her spare time. She is quite knowledgeable regarding politics and was hired by a candidate to generate student interest by posting online articles on student-read sites. Jessica's new job most likely has the title of
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blogger.
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The 4E framework for social media guides marketers in using social media effectively to build and deepen customer relationships. Which of the following is NOT one of the four E's in this framework?
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Energy
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When measuring social media effectiveness, one important measure is the number of people in an individual's social networks. This is referred to as
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social reach
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What is a microblog?
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A blog service that supports only short posts
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Which segment of social media users would be most likely to use Facebook to post frequently about the day-to-day details of their lives and to comment on similar details posted by their friends?
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bonders
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Which of the following is the most effective technique used by retailers to combat lost sales from price check apps used by customers shopping in brick and mortar stores?
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arming salespeople with smartphones so they search inventories and place orders online
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When measuring social media effectiveness, we observe that some people's posts and other content get a higher-than-average amount of attention from the people in their network. These people are said to have a higher degree of
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influence.
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Research indicates that positively engaged consumers tend to be
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more profitable consumers.
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How is the cost to companies and entrepreneurs using Google Analytics calculated?
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free for everyone
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Karlie likes to post fancy cupcakes and cookies on Pinterest. She also posts pictures of fun kitchen equipment in sherbet colors, and looks for baking ideas and equipment. What type of social media site is Karlie using?
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media sharing
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Excluding computers, which of the following methods is used by more consumers to access social media?
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mobile phones
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Companies that specialize in sentiment analysis are least likely to look at __________ for data.
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YouTube
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The first step in the process of creating a social media campaign is to
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set goals.
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From a marketing perspective, what role is played by professional bloggers?
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reviewing and giving product recommendations
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Jordan loves to read and write. She started a blog about books, including writing hints and book reviews. The readership of her blog gradually increased, and eventually publishers started sending her new books, hoping she would review them. Over time, Jordan's blog has changed from a __________ blog to a __________ blog.
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personal; professional
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What is Google+?
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a social networking site
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Darren has developed a better type of medication vial for travelers. He is not sure how to develop a marketing program for his product, as there are a few similar ones on the market. What technique can Darren use to analyze data from his competitors' websites, particularly to learn how people search for similar products online?
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keyword analysis
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The final step in the process of creating a social media campaign is to
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monitor the program.
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While waiting in line to make a purchase at Best Buy, Joanie sees signs reminding her to visit its website for online specials and to sign up right now on her smartphone for the Best Buy Loyalty Rewards Program. Other signs remind her that Best Buy will match competitors' prices on any item it sells. This is an example of which 4E framework?
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Educate
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What is the disadvantage for companies in using a daily budget such as that offered by Facebook to its advertisers?
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may limit exposure if ad is very successful
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Julian and his friends log on to an app at the mall. They follow a series of challenges in participating stores, which include snapping pictures of different products and bumping phones with other shoppers. The winner receives a coupon for the food court. What game are they participating in?
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SCVNGR
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YouTube is an example of what type of social media site?
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media sharing
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Social media first began to get more professional and offer more to users
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at the turn of the twenty-first century.
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Suppose that Nike wanted to use Facebook to increase awareness of a new line of tennis shoes. Which of the following methods would allow Nike to specifically target Facebook users who have mentioned tennis in their profiles?
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Placing a Facebook ad
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One measure of traffic from visitors on sites, the total page requests, is measured in units called
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Hits
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What does a Klout score measure?
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social reach, influence, and extended network
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Suppose that the Chipotle restaurant chain held a competition offering free food for a year to the customer who visited—and checked in—to the largest number of Chipotle restaurants via the FourSquare mobile app. This promotion would be an example of
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gamification.
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The sale of products that may damage the environment, the use of sweatshop labor, and the marketing of dangerous products are examples of
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marketing ethical issues
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When Johnson and Johnson removed all Tylenol from the shelves after some containers were tampered with, poisoning and killing seven people, the company
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sacrificed short-term profits for long-term credibility
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In a recent Gallup survey, which of the following professions was rated lowest in ethical standards?
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car salespeople
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Unlike other business functions like accounting or finance, people in marketing are often singled out as the root cause of ethical concerns because
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they interact directly with consumers.
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Charges that firms are using sweatshop labor to produce their products are likely to occur during the __________ phase of the strategic marketing planning process.
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implementation
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How might a technology company like Apple ensure that it behaves in a socially responsible way toward its customers?
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By protecting the privacy of personal information collected on its website
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How did Johnson and Johnson recently respond to new limits on acetaminophen dosages?
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It reminded people not to take more than the recommended dosage.
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All of the following terms are generally associated with the definition of corporate social responsibility EXCEPT: a. social impact. b. stakeholders. c. profit. d. environmental impact. e. voluntary.
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C. profit.
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The Ethical Decision-Making Framework includes all of the following steps EXCEPT: a. promote the firm's corporate social responsibility efforts. b. choose a course of action. c. gather information and identify stakeholders. d. identify issues. e. brainstorm and evaluate alternatives.
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A. promote the firm's corporate social responsibility efforts.
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When Toyota owners began to report problems with sticking accelerator pedals and non-functioning brakes, Toyota at first ignored or rejected the claims. Eventually, the company evaluated the issue and did a recall. Which of the four steps of the Ethical Decision-Making Framework was Toyota performing when it recalled several of its 2007-2010 models?
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choose a course of action
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Being socially responsible is generally considered
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beyond the norms of corporate ethical behavior.
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New real estate disclosure regulations require sellers and their agents to tell prospective buyers about any existing problems. Previously, they were only expected to answer buyers' questions. The new regulation addressed the marketing ethical problem of
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withholding information
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Every year, General Mills issues a report discussing how the firm has performed against its own standards of ethical conduct. This report is part of General Mills' __________ phase of its strategic marketing planning process.
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control
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If Melissa decides to sell the best ice cream on earth, and intends to establish a strong ethical climate in her organization, during which phase of the strategic marketing planning process should she introduce ethical considerations?
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Planning
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Ironically, while the leaders of Enron Corporation were manipulating the company's finances for their personal benefit, the company was a major donor to Houston area charities. Enron had unethical business practices, but was also
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demonstrating corporate social responsibility
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All of the following terms are generally associated with the definition of corporate social responsibility EXCEPT: a. social impact. b. profit. c. voluntary. d. environmental impact. e. stakeholders.
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B. Profit
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Denny is considering the question, "Did our actions have a negative impact on any stakeholder group?" Denny is addressing marketing ethical issues in the __________ phase of the strategic marketing planning process.
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control
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Compared to the average company, firms with strong ethical climates tend to
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be more socially responsible.
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Policing potential violations of human rights and child labor laws is an important component of
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the mission statement.
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When looking at ethical issues associated with the strategic marketing planning process, questions
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vary at each stage of the process.
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Garrett has just purchased a beer distributorship. He wants to increase the visibility of his firm in local markets, but he knows there are a number of regulations and socially accepted practices associated with promoting alcoholic beverages. According to the Framework for Ethical Decision Making, the first thing Garrett should do is to
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identify issues that need to be addressed.
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Many corporations are shifting from defined benefit to defined contribution retirement programs. When considering changes to retirement programs, the primary stakeholders are the
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employees.
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The chapter opening case on the fishing industry focused on what ethical dilemma?
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Fisheries and restaurants are substituting a less popular fish for a more popular one without the consumer's knowledge.
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The Harvest County School Board is concerned about deteriorating school facilities, combined with a shrinking budget. The board began by studying the issue, and then identified parents, children, teachers, staff, and taxpayers as groups who have a vested interest in the problem. The school board has listened to each group's concerns. In the Ethical Decision-Making Framework, its next action should be to
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engage in brainstorming and evaluate alternatives.
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After a firm has identified the various stakeholders and their issues and gathered available data related to an ethical decision-making situation, all parties relevant to the decision should engage in
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brainstorming and evaluation of alternatives.
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When making decisions, managers often have to decide between doing what is beneficial for them (and possibly the firm) in the short run, and doing what is right and beneficial for the firm and for society in the long run. To address this conflict, a firm
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must ensure that long-term goals of the firm are aligned with the short-term goals of each individual within the firm.
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Many executives and corporate boards of directors do not perceive social responsibility as part of their mission or responsibility. These business leaders consider corporate social responsibility to be
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beyond the norms of corporate ethical behavior.
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The Ethical Decision-Making Framework includes all of the following steps EXCEPT: a. identify issues. b. gather information and identify stakeholders. c. brainstorm and evaluate alternatives. d. choose a course of action. e. promote the firm's corporate social responsibility efforts.
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e. promote the firm's corporate social responsibility efforts.
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When auditing expenses claimed by the university president, the auditors found extravagant spending on $1,000 per night hotels, banquets, and gourmet restaurants. The president was fired, alumni donations declined, and staff members—who were disturbed by the extravagance while staff salaries were frozen—quit their jobs. This example illustrates
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e. that the impact of unethical actions can affect the organization in unanticipated ways.
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The Johnson and Johnson Credo
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has guided the firm since it was written in the 1940s.
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