BMGT 350 Chapter 1

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c

Marketers are said to suffer from marketing myopia when they ignore underlying consumer needs and focus excessively on ________. A) consumers' brand experiences B) competitors' threats C) consumers' existing wants D) competitors' strengths E) consumers' future demands

c

________ are customers who show low potential profitability and little projected loyalty. A) True friends B) Barnacles C) Strangers D) True believers E) Butterflies

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________ are defined as states of felt deprivation. A) Needs B) Ideas C) Demands D) Values E) Exchanges

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________ are the form human needs take as they are shaped by culture and individual personality. A) Wants B) Necessities C) Services D) Benefits E) Risks

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________ is the act of obtaining a desired object from someone by offering something in return. A) Targeting B) Segmentation C) Differentiation D) Exchange E) Positioning

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________ is the total combined customer lifetime values of all the company's current and potential customers. A) Share of customer B) Value proposition C) Customer equity D) Market share E) Customer-perceived value

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________ marketing is defined as socially and environmentally responsible marketing that meets the present needs of consumers and businesses while also preserving or enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A) Customer-driven B) Mass C) Sustainable D) Customer-driving E) Ambush

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________ refers to a channel stretching from raw materials to components to final products that are carried to final buyers. A) A supply chain B) A marketing channel C) A market segment D) A demand chain E) A marketing-mix channel

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________ refers to the portion of the customer's purchase that a company gets in its product categories. A) Value proposition B) Share of customer C) Brand equity D) Customer lifetime value E) Customer equity

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________ refers to working closely with people inside and outside the company to jointly bring more value to customers. A) Demand management B) Customer-generated marketing C) Integrated communication D) Partner relationship management E) Channel value proposition

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) A brand's ________ is the set of benefits that it promises to deliver to consumers to satisfy their needs. A) dominant effect B) fringe benefit C) perquisite D) value proposition E) dividend yield

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Customer evangelists are those who ________. A) use personal selling methods to market products and services B) tell others about their good experiences with a brand or product C) use their expertise to influence people about specific products D) work with quality-assurance teams to improve product safety E) evaluate newly launched products in the marketplace

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Customer-driven marketing is most effective when ________. A) a clear need exists among customers, but the need is difficult to identify B) customers do not know what they want but are easily persuaded C) customers seek new products and technological innovations D) clear needs exist and customers know what their needs are E) customers have wants but cannot afford them

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Customers who are classified as true believers ________. A) are attracted to a company's competitor's deals and offers B) have needs and wants that do not fit a company's offerings C) are not very profitable for a company D) tell others about their good experiences with a company E) are projected to be less loyal to any brand

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Cylog, a leading provider of personal computer systems, began manufacturing tablet devices after predicting a future consumer need for portability. Which of the following was most likely implemented by Cylog? A) the selling concept B) customer-driving marketing C) the product concept D) sustainable marketing E) the production concept

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1) According to the five-step model of the marketing process, the first step in marketing is ________. A) capturing value from customers to create profits and customer equity B) constructing an integrated marketing program that delivers superior value C) building profitable relationships and creating customer delight D) understanding the marketplace and customer needs and wants E) designing a customer-driven marketing strategy

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A consumer who is potentially profitable but shifts loyalty toward better deals is referred to as a ________. A) true friend B) butterfly C) stranger D) barnacle E) true believer

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A customer who is both loyal and profitable is referred to as a ________. A) barnacle B) stranger C) true believer D) laggard E) butterfly

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Abel now has the buying power to purchase the computer that he wanted to buy six months ago. Abel's want has most likely become a(n) ________. A) need B) value C) demand D) offering E) desire

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According to the product concept, a company should ________. A) make products that contribute to the long-term welfare of society B) market only those products that have high customer appeal C) focus on a target market and make products that meet those customers' demands D) devote its energy to making continuous product improvements E) make product promotion a top priority

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At Ken's boutique, the policy statement posted in the reception states: "Without our customers, we don't exist." Ken and his staff aim to delight each customer and they are quick to offer discounts or extra services whenever a customer is anything less than satisfied. Instead of focusing on individual transactions, Ken and his staff are putting a priority on ________. A) decreasing customer-perceived value B) managing partner relationships C) attracting "butterflies" D) converting "strangers" into "butterflies" E) capturing customer lifetime value

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Carla, a team leader in charge of customer relationship management, is planning strategies to improve the profitability of her firm's least profitable but loyal customers. She is also examining methods for "firing" customers in this group who cannot be made profitable. To which of the following customer relationship groups do these customers belong? A) butterflies B) true friends C) strangers D) barnacles E) innovators

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Directing consumers toward products and services that meet their present and future needs is referred to as ________ marketing. A) customer-driven B) customer-driving C) societal D) production E) product

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Dividing a market into several sections of customers is known as ________. A) mass customization B) market positioning C) market segmentation D) value engineering E) undifferentiated marketing

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Ellis, a marketing manager at a regional chain restaurant, has decided to create a contest asking the public to create commercials for the restaurant. Winning entries will be posted on the organization's home page. Ellis' plan is an example of ________. A) consumer-generated marketing B) frequency marketing C) customer-club marketing D) sustainable marketing E) multi-level marketing

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Fine Corp., a consumer electronics manufacturer, targets a market with many low-margin customers. Which of the following types of associations would be most profitable for the firm to develop with these customers? A) full partnerships B) basic relationships C) joint ventures D) strategic alliances E) business partnering

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Futuristic Designs Inc., a furniture retail chain, understands and anticipates customer needs even better than customers themselves do and creates products and services to meet their existing and future needs. Which of the following has Futuristic Designs followed in this case? A) the product concept B) customer-driving marketing C) the societal marketing concept D) customer-driven marketing E) the production concept

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GT Grand, a manufacturer of ultra-luxury cars, supplies customized vehicles based on the specific demands of customers in affluent market segments. The company's approach is most likely referred to as ________. A) mass distribution B) cost leadership C) consumer-generated marketing D) target marketing E) undifferentiated marketing

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Greater consumer control means that companies must rely more on marketing by ________. A) intrusion B) attraction C) competition D) forceful persuasion E) impersonal selling

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Henry Ford's philosophy was to perfect the Model-T so that its cost could be reduced further for increased consumer affordability. This most likely reflects the ________. A) customer-driving marketing concept B) marketing concept C) societal marketing concept D) production concept E) selling concept

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In which of the following circumstances is an organization likely to engage in full partnerships with key consumers? A) when the market has few customers and high margins B) when the market has a huge number of customers C) when the firm has a frequency marketing program D) when the firm has a large number of low-margin customers E) when the firm has few marketing resources at its disposal

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In which of the following customer relationship groups do organizations generally avoid investing? A) barnacles B) strangers C) butterflies D) true believers E) true friends

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Raymond purchased a Honda Civic six months ago because he perceived Honda's superiority over the competition. Raymond has been more than satisfied with his purchase and now has an emotional relationship with the Honda brand. Raymond's relationship with Honda is best referred to as ________. A) customer delight B) customer lifetime value C) customer equity D) customer share E) customer-perceived value

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Sally purchased a newly introduced moisturizing lotion. By attempting to find out if the lotion's perceived performance matched her expectations, Sally was measuring her level of customer ________. A) loyalty B) satisfaction C) equity D) engagement E) lifetime value

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Selecting particular segments of a population of customers to serve is called ________. A) process reengineering B) brand synchronizing C) mass customizing D) target marketing E) market positioning

d

Some fast food restaurants offer tasty and convenient food at affordable prices, but in doing so they contribute to the soaring obesity rates and environmental problems. In this case, these fast-food restaurants have overlooked the ________ concept. A) marketing B) product C) production D) societal marketing E) selling

c

The Niketown running community organizes bimonthly athletic training programs for Nike buyers. This is an example of a ________. A) business partnership program B) joint venture C) club marketing program D) consumer-generated marketing program E) strategic alliance

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The ________ concept holds that achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do. A) marketing B) product C) production D) selling E) societal marketing

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The ________ concept holds that consumers will favor goods and services that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features. A) societal marketing B) marketing C) selling D) production E) product

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The concept of shared value focuses on ________. A) creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society B) maximizing profits to satisfy shareholders C) creating sales transactions instead of long-term customer relationships D) building strategic supplier partnerships to create more value for investors E) providing more financial incentives to sales team members

a

The final step in the marketing process is ________. A) capturing value from customers B) constructing an integrated marketing program C) building profitable relationships with the customers D) understanding the marketplace E) designing a customer-driven marketing strategy

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The overall process of dealing with all aspects of acquiring, keeping, and growing customers is referred to as ________. A) perceived-value management B) societal marketing C) customer relationship management D) partner relationship management E) enterprise resource planning

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The production concept holds that ________. A) consumers will not buy enough of a firm's products unless the firm undertakes a large-scale selling and promotion effort B) a company's marketing decisions should consider consumers' wants, the company's requirements, consumers' long-run interests, and society's long-run interests C) consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable D) achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do E) consumers will favor products that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features

a

The selling concept holds that ________. A) consumers will not buy enough of a firm's products unless the firm undertakes large-scale persuasion and promotion efforts B) a company's marketing decisions should consider consumers' wants, the company's requirements, consumers' long-run interests, and society's long-run interests C) consumers will only favor products that are available and highly affordable D) achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do E) consumers will favor products that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features

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The selling concept is typically practiced with ________. A) industrial products B) unsought goods C) specialty products D) convenience products E) essential goods

b

The societal marketing concept holds that ________. A) consumers will not buy enough of a firm's products unless the firm undertakes a large-scale selling and promotion effort B) a company's marketing decisions should focus on creating economic value in a way that also creates value for the surrounding environment C) the society will only favor products that are available and highly affordable D) achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do E) consumers will favor products that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features

b

The state department of health has allotted a significant amount of money for an advertising campaign that emphasizes the ill effects of smoking and spans radio, print, television, and online media. This is an example of ________ marketing. A) ambush B) social C) for-profit D) consumer-generated E) multi-level

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The ultimate aim of customer relationship management is to ________. A) produce high customer equity B) divide markets into distinct segments C) evaluate customer lifetime value D) turn "strangers" into "butterflies" E) evaluate current sales share

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Voize, a leading mobile phone manufacturer, focuses on low labor costs and mass distribution to ensure the continuous availability of its products at reasonable prices. Voize most likely follows the ________. A) customer-driving marketing concept B) marketing concept C) societal marketing concept D) production concept E) selling concept

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When backed by buying power, wants become ________. A) needs B) demands C) offerings D) values E) ideas

b

When customers don't know what they want or don't even know what's possible, the most effective strategy is ________ marketing. A) customer-driven B) customer-driving C) societal D) functional E) product

a

Which of the following concepts calls for sustainable marketing? A) the societal marketing concept B) the marketing concept C) the selling concept D) the production concept E) the product concept

e

Which of the following concepts holds that consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable? A) the marketing concept B) the product concept C) the societal marketing concept D) the selling concept E) the production concept

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Which of the following concepts is based on a customer-centered philosophy? A) the product concept B) the marketing concept C) the production concept D) the selling concept E) the distribution concept

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Which of the following is a difference between the marketing concept and the selling concept? A) The marketing concept focuses on customer needs, whereas the selling concept focuses on existing products. B) The marketing concept focuses on customer conquest, whereas the selling concept focuses on targeting the right customers. C) The marketing concept takes an inside-out perspective, whereas the selling concept takes an outside-in perspective. D) The marketing concept is product-centered, whereas the selling concept is production-centered. E) The marketing concept focuses on short-term sales, whereas the selling concept strives to build long-term customer relationships.

c

Which of the following is an example of consumer-generated marketing? A) Cristal, a jewelry store, uses its page on Facebook to provide information about its upcoming products to its customers. B) Figa, a leading provider of athletic shoes, helps its customers customize their shoes on its Web site and choose personalized settings. C) Fun & Run, a local amusement park, promotes its services by allowing consumers to upload videos and write reviews about the park. D) Barton's, a local pet supply store, rewards frequent buyers with vouchers and exclusive offers. E) Energix, a manufacturer of soft drinks, attracts customers through televised advertisements.

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Which of the following is most likely a consequence of the Great Recession of 2008 to 2009? A) more free-spending on expensive products B) more demand for credit and debit cards C) more sensible and mindful consumption D) less interest in frugality and value E) less emphasis on sustainable marketing

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Which of the following is true of mobile marketing? A) Few American adults today own a smartphone. B) A smartphone is a highly impersonal medium with a low scope for engagement. C) Marketers use mobile channels to stimulate immediate buying. D) Mobile marketing is a traditional marketing method. E) Mobile marketing is the slowest-growing digital marketing platform.

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Which of the following terms refers to a customer's evaluation of the difference between all the benefits and all the costs of a market offering relative to those of competing offers? A) customer-perceived value B) customer equity C) share of customer D) customer profitability E) customer lifetime value

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Which of the following transforms marketing strategies into real values for consumers? A) share of customer B) customer equity C) the four Ps of marketing D) a firm's value proposition E) customer satisfaction surveys


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