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A company adding new features to a product will most likely assess each feature's value to customers relative to its ________. A) cost to the company B) performance in the market C) benefits to the company D) cost to the customers E) benefits to the supplier
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A product is in the maturity stage of the product life cycle, and the company decides to modify the marketing mix. Which of the following steps is the company most likely to take? A) use aggressive sales promotions B) change features of the product C) improve product quality D) find new uses for the product E) explore new market segments
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BerryBerry is a fruit juice company that has traditionally sold three varieties of mixed-fruit juices: DazzleBerry, AquaBerry, and GloBerry. The company wants to add more products to its product line. Which of the following is an example of brand extension for BerryBerry? A) The company introduces BerryBliss, a dried berry snack mix for kids. B) BerryBerry adds a new fruit juice flavor, TangyBerry. C) The company introduces a line of flavored milk and yogurt under a new brand name. D) The company creates a new brand, NatureFresh, for a line of cosmetics based on fruit flavors and colors. E) BerryBerry teams up with SFX, a sporting goods company, to introduce a line of energy bars called BerryBerry SFX.
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Busch Stadium in St. Louis charges different prices for seats in different areas of the ball park, even though each seat costs the same for the owners of the stadium. What is this form of pricing called? A) location-based pricing B) market-skimming pricing C) product-form pricing D) time-based pricing E) market-penetration pricing
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Business advisory services such as legal or advertising are classified under which category of industrial products? A) supplies and services B) capital items C) raw materials D) materials and parts E) specialty products
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Colonial furniture has been in existence since the 1600s and continues to adorn homes today. According to the product life cycle concept, it would be described as a ________. A) style B) fashion C) fad D) trend E) drift
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During the ________ stage of the product life cycle, product sales may plunge to zero, or drop to a low level where they continue for many years. A) decline B) growth C) maturity D) ideation E) analysis
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Each PC produced by HP involves a cost of computer chips, wires, plastic, packaging, and other inputs. Although these costs tend to be the same for each unit produced, they are called ________ costs because the total changes based on the number of units produced. A) fixed B) variable C) target D) capital E) payroll
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Foods International is developing a new gluten-free, chili-flavored pretzel. The marketing strategy for the product has already been developed and presented to top management. Several prototypes were also formulated by the company's R&D team. The final prototype is now being tested rigorously to ensure that it passes FDA standards. Once approved, the next step will most likely be ________. A) test marketing B) portfolio analysis C) commercialization D) internal marketing E) business analysis
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For over 10 years, Erudite, a publishing and educational company that produces college textbooks, has been selling its books online through studysmart.com, a popular online retailer that sells textbooks published by different companies. Recently, Erudite stopped selling its books through studysmart.com and set up its own Web site to sell its books. This change in channel organization is called ________. A) disintermediation B) intensive distribution C) brokering D) franchising E) selective distribution
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In ________, the market consists of many buyers and sellers trading in a uniform commodity, such as wheat, copper, or financial securities. A) pure competition B) monopolistic competition C) oligopolistic competition D) a pure monopoly E) a pure monopsony
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In a just-in-time logistics system, ________. A) retailers carry small inventories of merchandise to last for only a few days B) retailers store products for long periods to avoid an interruption in supply C) producers supply products to resellers before customers place their orders D) producers that are geographically far from their retailers use an express-delivery system E) retailers incur high inventory-carrying and inventory-handling costs
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In the ________ stage, a firm most likely faces a trade-off between high market share and high current profit. A) growth B) decline C) maturity D) introduction E) commercialization
A
In which of the following cases is crowdsourcing used for new product development? A) A company creates a forum where anyone can contribute new product ideas. B) A company hires a marketing agency to generate new product ideas. C) A company reviews the sales, costs, and profit projections of an existing product. D) A company depends on its R&D department to come up with new ideas. E) A company partners with a design agency to create a few prototypes.
A
Many companies are taking a ________ approach today, viewing quality as an investment and holding quality efforts accountable for bottom-line results. A) return-on-quality B) quality level C) performance quality D) conformance quality E) total quality management
A
NerdHerd Electronics sells three different sizes of televisions at three different prices. In this case, the company's pricing strategy is referred to as ________ pricing. A) product line B) optional-product C) by-product D) product bundle E) captive-product
A
Parvon, a cleaning product, is in the maturity stage of the product life cycle, and Parvon managers have decided to modify the market. Which of the following steps should Parvon managers most likely take to achieve this goal? A) find new market segments for the brand B) improve the overall quality of the product C) reduce mass media advertising expenses D) offer improved services to new buyers E) conduct controlled test marketing activities
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Performance Inc. sells its newest athletic shoe styles to The Sneaker Store and distributes dated or slightly defective merchandise through Sports Discounters. Performance Inc.'s main competitor is Topnotch Manufacturers. Performance Inc. also markets its products through the company Web site. They decide to offer a short-term online promotion to encourage consumers to buy their newest athletic shoes, promoting a 20 percent discount off current retail prices. In such a distribution channel, which of the following would be considered a vertical conflict? A) a conflict between Performance Inc. and The Sneaker Store B) a conflict among Performance Inc., The Sneaker Store, and Sports Discounters C) a conflict between The Sneaker Store and Sports Discounters D) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Sports Discounters E) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Topnotch Manufacturers
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Posh Collections introduced a new watch to appeal to upscale consumers. The company will most likely use a(n) ________ strategy. A) market-skimming pricing B) market-penetration pricing C) optional-product pricing D) by-product pricing E) allowance pricing
A
Producers use marketing intermediaries because they ________. A) create greater efficiency in making goods available to target markets B) supply inexpensive raw materials for manufacturing products C) provide technical expertise for faster production D) monitor day-to-day activities during production E) form a part of the company's direct channel
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Product mix depth refers to the ________. A) number of versions offered for each product in the line B) ways in which the various product lines are related C) number of different product lines the company carries D) total number of items a company carries within its product lines E) total market share captured by the entire product line
A
Rent, electricity, and executive salaries that do not vary with production or sales level are referred to as ________ costs. A) fixed B) variable C) break-even D) target E) promotional
A
Selective distribution is a strategy in which ________. A) more than one, but fewer than all, willing intermediaries are used by a seller B) products are stocked in as many outlets as possible by a seller C) products are not sold through intermediaries but directly to customers from producers D) all willing intermediaries are given rights to sell a product E) common household goods are preferred over luxury products by intermediaries
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Sleek Designs Inc. is producing its first eReader. The company is striving to overcome some of the issues communicated by customers about competitive products including screen glare and product bulkiness. Sleek Designs Inc. is using a ________ approach in their new product development process. A) customer-centered B) team-based C) sequential D) supply/demand E) systematic
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Sonic Shack, an audio equipment retailer, signs an agreement with PineWire, a renowned electronics company, to sell PineWire products. The deal requires Sonic Shack to provide PineWire products with superior displays, shelf space, and promotion compared to competing products. Sonic agrees to these terms as PineWire products command a huge share in the market. Which of the following types of channel arrangements do PineWire and Sonic Shack most likely have? A) administered vertical marketing system B) corporate vertical marketing system C) indirect marketing system D) wholesaler franchise system E) horizontal marketing system
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The Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Robinson-Patman Act are all federal laws that were initially adopted to curb the formation of ________. A) monopolies B) oligopolies C) competitive markets D) international markets E) limited partnerships
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The first generation Apple iPod was introduced in 2001 and sold for $500. The following year a mini version was introduced for $250. Apple initially used a ________ strategy to price their digital music innovation. A) market-skimming B) target costing C) deceptive D) market-penetration E) predatory
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The relationship between the price charged for a product and the resulting demand level can be shown in a(n) ________. A) demand curve B) supply curve C) elastic demand slope D) break-even chart E) inelastic demand slope
A
The stage in which product ideas are presented to groups of target consumers physically or symbolically is referred to as ________. A) concept testing B) concept development C) test marketing D) marketing strategy development E) crowdsourcing
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The third part of a marketing strategy statement describes the ________ of a new product. A) sales, market share, and profit goals B) distribution and pricing C) marketing budget D) planned value proposition E) target market and sales goals
A
There are more than 50 blueberry farmers in Shammonton, New Jersey, that grow, package, and distribute the same quality blueberries. An individual farmer cannot charge more than the going market price per unit without the risk of losing business to the other farmers. This is an example of ________. A) pure competition B) monopolistic competition C) oligopolistic competition D) a pure monopoly E) a black market
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Using ________, researchers measure consumer responses to new products and marketing tactics in laboratory stores or virtual online shopping environments. A) simulated test markets B) controlled test markets C) business analysis D) standard test markets E) concept development
A
When Toyota announces a product recall on its Camry model due to a faulty igniter, they are using ________ to coordinate with dealers and car owners. A) reverse logistics B) outbound logistics C) inbound logistics D) inventory logistics E) disintermediation
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When a manufacturer offers a ________, a customer buys a product from a manufacturer's dealer within a specified time period, and the manufacturer then sends the customer a check. A) cash rebate B) quantity discount C) promotional allowance D) flash sale E) functional discount
A
When establishing prices, it's important for a manager to understand that "good value" is not the same as ________. A) "low price" B) "high price" C) "bargain basement" D) "perceived value" E) "everyday value"
A
Which group is most likely offered functional discounts by manufacturers? A) trade-channel members that perform sales tasks B) consumers who buy products in large quantities C) buyers who pay their bills before the due date D) buyers who purchase merchandise out of season E) retailers that participate in advertising programs
A
Which of the following conditions is most likely essential for implementing a successful market-skimming pricing strategy for a product? A) The product's quality and image must support its high price. B) Lower-priced alternatives can enter the market easily. C) Low prices promote more market growth than high prices. D) The product's price matches its manufacturing costs. E) A low-price position of the product is maintained.
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Which of the following costs is most likely associated with commercialization? A) building or renting a manufacturing facility B) paying groups of consumers for participating in crowdsourcing activities C) determining a product's planned price, distribution, and marketing budget D) developing a prototype of a product E) using simulated tests to measure market capacity
A
Which of the following is a pure tangible good? A) shampoo B) a spa treatment C) financial advice D) a meal at a restaurant E) a medical check-up
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Which of the following is an example of a convenience product? A) candy B) furniture C) life insurance D) automobile E) refrigerator
A
Which of the following is an example of an industrial product grouped under capital items? A) factory B) cement C) crude petroleum D) coal E) paint
A
Which of the following is an industrial product categorized under supplies and services? A) coal B) wheat C) lumber D) elevator E) generator
A
Which of the following is true of a conventional distribution channel? A) It has each channel member acting as a separate business unit trying to maximize its own profits. B) It consists of producers selling their products directly to customers without the use of intermediaries. C) It has one channel member owning the other channel members. D) It is a distribution channel where a producer is owner of all the other channel members. E) It has all members of the channel working together as a single organization.
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Which of the following is true of logistics? A) Companies can gain a powerful competitive advantage by using improved logistics to enhance customer service or lower prices. B) The cost savings to a company and its customers due to improved logistics is typically nominal. C) Less than 5 percent of an average product's price is accounted for by shipping and transport. D) The cost of logistics is considerably less than advertising. E) Shaving off a small fraction of logistics costs has very little impact on savings.
A
Which of the following sets the lower limit for a product's pricing? A) product costs B) profits C) competition D) elements of the product mix E) consumer perceptions of value
A
Which of the following would most likely trigger a price increase? A) cost inflation B) reduced demand C) cheaper alternatives D) reduced expenses E) overproduction
A
Which type of channel arrangement is a retailer like Home Depot likely to follow? A) administered vertical marketing system B) horizontal marketing system C) contractual vertical marketing system D) corporate vertical marketing system E) direct marketing system
A
Wilkinson & Company sells plumbing supplies across the United States. Wilkinson uses Chicago as its central location for determining freight costs regardless of the city from which products are actually shipped. For example, a Dallas customer pays the freight cost from Chicago to Dallas even if the goods are shipped from Dallas. Wilkinson most likely uses ________ pricing. A) basing-point B) FOB-origin C) freight-absorption D) zone E) reference
A
________ is the only element in the marketing mix that produces revenue. A) Price B) Place C) Promotion D) Product E) Profit
A
________ occurs when a company uses its existing brand name for new forms, colors, sizes, ingredients, or flavors of an existing product category. A) Line extension B) Co-branding C) Private labeling D) Brand extension E) Clustered branding
A
________ uses buyers' perceptions of what a product is worth as the key to pricing. A) Customer value-based pricing B) Target return pricing C) Cost-plus pricing D) Psychological pricing E) Competition-based pricing
A
A detailed version of a product idea stated in meaningful consumer terms is a ________. A) product feature B) product concept C) product idea D) product image E) product framework
B
An innovation management system would most likely be used by ________. A) managers to update details about customer information B) brand managers to collect, review, and evaluate new product ideas C) suppliers to access inventory information D) product managers to track logistics of a new product E) human resource managers to update information on employee incentives
B
As a result of ________, a company cannot make its product illegally similar to a competitor's already established product. A) anti-monopoly laws B) patent laws C) antitrust laws D) product warranties E) product liability
B
Bateman Gray Motors sells the cars it produces using dedicated dealers who only sell Bateman Gray's products at their outlets. What kind of marketing strategy has Bateman Gray adopted with its car dealers? A) direct marketing B) exclusive dealing C) disintermediation D) horizontal integration E) vertical integration
B
Changes in technology and the explosive growth of direct and online marketing are having a profound impact on the nature and design of marketing channels. One major trend is toward ________ insofar as product or service producers cut out intermediaries and go directly to final buyers or when radically new types of channel intermediaries displace traditional ones. A) intermediation B) disintermediation C) vertical marketing systems D) horizontal marketing systems E) corporate vertical marketing systems
B
Clorox sells five major product lines including cleaning, household, lifestyle, professional, and international. Together the product lines make up Clorox's ________. A) product length B) product mix C) product depth D) product consistency E) product assemblage
B
Computer World sells laptops separately from accessory products like docking stations, anti-virus software, and external hard drives. This is referred to as ________ pricing. A) product bundle B) optional-product C) market-penetration D) by-product E) product line
B
Consistency of a product mix refers to the ________. A) number of versions offered for each product in the line B) ways in which the various product lines are related C) number of different product lines the company carries D) total number of items a company carries within its product lines E) total market share captured by the entire product line
B
Consumer products that the buyer either does not know about or knows about but does not normally consider buying are referred to as ________ products. A) convenience B) unsought C) specialty D) shopping E) industrial
B
Costs that change directly with the level of production are referred to as ________ costs. A) fixed B) variable C) target D) capital E) payroll
B
Craft Inc.'s Krayons is a multi-color chalk material that was released in the market over a century ago. Since the release, the company has had remarkable sales and Krayons has remained unchanged. However, over the last few years, sales of Krayons have been stagnant. Competitors have begun marking prices down, and increasing their advertising and sales promotions. Craft's Krayons is most likely in the ________ stage of the product life cycle. A) introduction B) maturity C) growth D) decline E) incubation
B
Doggie World concept tested an idea for a new chew toy that would entertain dogs while simultaneously cleaning their teeth. Dog owners were pleased with the results. The next stage in developing the new product concept is ________. A) idea screening B) marketing strategy development C) business analysis D) product development E) test marketing
B
Flores Fashions promotes its clothing by emphasizing the durability and quality of the fabrics it uses. The company has positioned its brand based on ________. A) product benefits B) product attributes C) beliefs and values D) market share E) brand loyalty
B
Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, positioned his bistros as "a third place" between work and home where patrons could share and enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. This illustrates ________. A) an actual product B) a core customer value C) simple bundling D) an augmented product E) complex bundling
B
In a logistics system, minimizing distribution costs most likely involves ________. A) flexible assortments B) large shipping lots C) rapid delivery D) large inventories E) liberal return policies
B
In which of the following situations is a producer guaranteed full control over product sales? A) a corporate marketing channel B) a direct marketing channel C) a contractual distribution channel D) a horizontal marketing system E) an administered marketing system
B
In which stage of the product life cycle will promotional expenditures be significantly high in an attempt to create consumer awareness of a product and its features? A) product development B) introduction C) growth D) maturity E) adoption
B
Integrating the entire distribution chain — from its own design and manufacturing operations to distribution through its own managed stores — has turned Spanish clothing chain Zara into the world's fastest-growing fast-fashion retailer. This is an example of a(n) ________ marketing system. A) contractual vertical B) corporate vertical C) administered vertical D) horizontal E) direct
B
Java Jane's first coffeehouse was very successful due to the unique flavors, on-site baked goods, and inviting ambiance. The owner, Jane Phillips, decided to franchise her operation when she was approached by several interested investors. Which type of marketing system has Java Jane's most likely adopted? A) an administered marketing system B) a contractual marketing system C) a horizontal marketing channel D) a direct marketing channel E) a vertical marketing channel
B
Kallton is a multinational communications and information technology corporation. Its principal products are mobile telephones and tablets. It recently announced on its Web site that customers can suggest ideas for its upcoming product model. Contributors of short-listed ideas will be adequately rewarded. In this case, Kallton is using ________ to generate new product ideas. A) marketing strategy development B) crowdsourcing C) concept development D) business analysis E) test marketing
B
Los Amigos, a new Mexican restaurant, has set up shop across the street from Hot Tamales and More. Which of the following pricing strategies will Los Amigos likely use? A) cost-plus B) competition-based C) break-even D) good-value E) target costing
B
Major appliances, furniture, and clothing are typical examples of ________ products. A) convenience B) shopping C) unsought D) specialty E) capital
B
Netcorp, an Internet service provider, charges its users a fixed rental fee for its basic package, which has a download limit. If a user exceeds this download limit, an additional fee is charged for every download. In this case, the firm's pricing strategy is referred to as ________ pricing. A) by-product B) two-part C) optional-product D) segmented E) promotional
B
Non-Dairy Delight, a manufacturer of soy milk, attracts new customers by adding cinnamon, pumpkin, and vanilla flavors to its traditional product. In this case, the company has developed its brand with ________. A) brand extensions B) line extensions C) multibranding D) new product lines E) co-branding
B
Pricing a product based on consumers' reference prices is referred to as ________ pricing. A) geographical B) psychological C) allowance D) by-product E) captive-product
B
Providing extra amenities to differentiate and support high-priced products is referred to as ________ pricing. A) high-low B) value-added C) target return D) everyday low E) cost-plus
B
Safari Unlimited recently conducted national research to generate ideas for a new line of fatigues geared to women. The company uncovered a number of ideas about clothing and accessory preferences as well as important benefits such as built-in sunblock and durability. The Safari Unlimited product development team will most likely use ________ next to arrive at a realistic number of products for the new fatigues line. A) crowdsourcing B) idea screening C) concept testing D) concept development E) business analysis
B
Salon Du Jour offers special combination packages at a reduced price. Separately, a haircut is $30 and a conditioning treatment is $35. But the combo price is $50. This is referred to as ________ pricing. A) by-product B) product bundle C) captive-product D) optional-product E) product line
B
Service variability means that ________. A) the evaluation of services is subjective and changes from customer to customer B) service quality depends on when, where, and how they are provided C) services cannot be stored for later sale or use D) services cannot be seen, tasted, felt, heard, or smelled before they are bought E) services can be separated from their providers
B
Taco Bell test marketed Doritos Locos Tacos for three years and developed 45 prototypes. Once the decision was made to launch the new taco shell, it moved into the ________ stage of the new product development process. A) concept development B) product development C) test marketing D) strategy development E) commercialization
B
The National Tree Company offers resellers half-price reductions on artificial Christmas trees if they purchase them in July. This is an example of a ________. A) functional discount B) seasonal discount C) promotional allowance D) trade-in allowance E) quantity discount
B
The first Target store opened in 1962. Its initial strategy was to set prices low to attract a large number of buyers quickly and win a large market share. This is referred to as ________. A) market-skimming pricing B) market-penetration pricing C) value-added pricing D) target costing E) deceptive pricing
B
The new product development process usually starts with ________. A) idea screening B) idea generation C) concept development D) concept testing E) market strategy development
B
Under ________, a customer shares real-time data on sales and current inventory levels with a supplier, and the supplier then takes full responsibility for managing inventories and deliveries. A) periodic inventory systems B) vendor-managed inventory systems C) selective-trading inventory systems D) manual inventory replenishment systems E) customer-managed inventory systems
B
Under ________, the market consists of many buyers and sellers trading over a range of prices rather than a single market price. A) pure competition B) monopolistic competition C) oligopolistic competition D) a pure monopoly E) a pure monopsony
B
Vertical conflicts in distribution channels are conflicts that occur between ________. A) same levels in the same channel B) different levels of the same channel C) same levels of different channels D) different levels of different channels E) retailers and customers
B
Victoria's Closet, a manufacturer of bohemian-style clothing and accessories, sells its products through its online Web site, a catalogue, and specialty boutiques that target women. Which kind of channel arrangement does Victoria's Closet employ to distribute its products? A) horizontal marketing system B) multichannel distribution system C) administered vertical marketing system D) contractual vertical marketing system E) corporate vertical marketing system
B
Which of the following is a difference between storage warehouses and distribution centers? A) Storage warehouses are used to store agricultural products, while distribution centers are used to store nonagricultural products. B) Storage warehouses store goods for moderate to long periods, while distribution centers are used to move goods rather than just store them. C) Storage warehouses are always owned by a producer, while distribution centers are rented. D) Storage warehouses are more likely to use newer, computer-controlled systems, while distribution centers generally use outdated materials-handling methods. E) Storage warehouses are exclusively used by government agencies, while distribution centers are exclusively used by private businesses.
B
Which of the following is an example of a horizontal conflict in a distribution channel? A) a Nike shoe dealer complaining that the shoes provided to the dealer are defective B) a Ford car dealer complaining that another Ford dealer is underpricing the same models C) a FedEx agent complaining that a DHL agent is cutting off his business D) a Walmart executive complaining to a Pepsi executive for not replenishing stocks on time E) a Gucci executive complaining to Gucci's suppliers of delays in shipping consignments
B
Which of the following is an example of licensing? A) DMX, an electronics manufacturer, acquires Z-Elex, a start-up firm, and sells all Z-Elex's products under the DMX brand name. B) Berry, a fruit juice company, uses a well-known cartoon character to promote the company's line of children's products and pays the creator of the cartoon character a fee. C) XLC, a sporting goods firm, sponsors a number of top athletes in various sports and also hosts the XLC Sporting Achievement Awards. D) ZetaBike, a bicycle manufacturer, teams up with VitaWater, a sports drink producer, to introduce ZetaVita, an energy drink. E) Mason's, a retail chain, sells a number of different products from different manufacturers under the brand name Mason's
B
Which of the following is an industrial product categorized under materials and parts? A) factory B) cement C) generator D) drill presses E) coal
B
Which of the following is true of an intensive distribution strategy? A) It gives sole rights to select dealers in a given area. B) It strives to make products available where and when consumers want them. C) Compared with other distribution strategies, it uses the least number of intermediaries to sell products. D) Compared with other distribution strategies, it provides the best support for dealers of luxury products. E) It discards traditional intermediaries and uses direct marketing to reach customers.
B
Which of the following statements is most likely true about unsought products? A) Unsought products are consumer products and services that customers buy frequently. B) Marketers use aggressive advertising to convince consumers to buy unsought products. C) Unsought products are typically purchased for further processing by industrial manufacturers. D) Compared to convenience products, unsought products are purchased more frequently. E) Unsought products offer many unique characteristics to status-conscious consumers.
B
Which of the following steps of the new product development process would most likely use an R-W-W framework? A) idea generation B) idea screening C) concept testing D) test marketing E) commercialization
B
Which of the following would be considered an upstream partner in a company's supply chain? A) a firm that resells a finished product and shares the net sales with the producer B) a firm that provides technical expertise in the production of a product C) a firm that markets a product to consumers through social media D) a firm that buys products at wholesale cost from the company E) a firm that exclusively markets a product to other businesses
B
Zappos recognizes the importance of the buyer-seller interaction. They only hire people with an innate "passion to serve" and they go through four weeks of customer loyalty training. This is referred to as ________ marketing. A) horizontal B) interactive C) advocacy D) social E) internal
B
________ can describe a product class, a product form, or a brand. A) The product development process B) The product life cycle concept C) Business analysis theory D) Vendor analysis theory E) Portfolio analysis
B
________ distribution typically allows manufacturers to develop good working relationships with intermediaries and expect a better-than-average selling effort. It also gives producers good market coverage with more control and less cost than intensive distribution. A) Vertical B) Selective C) Horizontal D) Comprehensive E) Inclusive
B
________ occurs when two established brand names of different companies are used on the same product. A) Licensing B) Co-branding C) Private branding D) Franchising E) Brand positioning
B
________ prices are carried in buyers' minds and used when looking at a given product. A) Captive-product B) Reference C) Promotional D) Geographical E) Dynamic
B
________ pricing is when a firm tries to determine the price at which it will break even or earn the profit it is seeking. A) Competition-based B) Target return C) Cost-plus D) Good-value E) Value-added
B
A ________ pricing strategy for an offering begins with an assessment of customer needs and perceptions. Then a target price is set based on customer perceptions of worth. A) cost-based B) target costing C) value-based D) value-added E) competition-based
C
A company launching a new product must first decide ________. A) where to launch the product B) the sample size of the market C) when to launch the product D) the viability of a global launch E) the budget for print advertising
C
A product life cycle has five distinct stages: product development, introduction, growth, maturity, and ________. A) stabilization B) rebranding C) decline D) progression E) segmentation
C
A product line is most likely too long if managers can ________. A) decrease costs by adding items B) increase market share by adding items C) increase profits by dropping items D) decrease costs by dropping items E) increase profits by adding items
C
A&B's Smarter Planet campaign markets A&B as a company that provides innovative solutions that improve the world's IQ. This activity of A&B is an example of ________ marketing. A) segmented B) vertical C) organization D) horizontal E) diversified
C
At Fantastic Flavors, a large regional chain of candy stores, employees from marketing, design, production, and finance departments work in cross-functional groups to save time and money in the new product development process. From this description, it can be inferred that Fantastic Flavors uses a(n) ________ approach. A) intradepartmental new product development B) sequential new product development C) team-based new product development D) simulated test market E) controlled test market
C
Consumers rely less on price to judge the quality of a product when they ________. A) lack information about the product B) are unable to research the product C) have prior experience with the product D) are unable to judge the quality of the product E) rely on cues from sellers to differentiate a high or low price
C
Evans and Hills, a beverages manufacturing company, has developed a new line of specialty teas and is seeking regular input from the test marketing process. To facilitate this process, the firm uses BuyerScan, a software that generates store-by-store, week-by-week reports on the actual sales of tested products and the impact of in-store and in-home marketing efforts. Which of the following approaches does this scenario illustrate? A) standard test markets B) inventory tracking C) controlled test markets D) simulated test markets E) direct commercialization
C
Fads are characterized by their ________. A) enduring nature that spans several generations B) low rates of adoption by consumers C) unusually high sales and rapid decline D) basic and distinctive modes of expression that seldom become unpopular E) non-attainment of the last two stages of the product life cycle
C
Flurrbies, a line of winter accessories by a leading fashion label, quickly fell in and out of favor with customers. Flurrbies represents an example of a ________. A) form B) fashion C) fad D) style E) drift
C
Fred's, a national supermarket chain, sells its own brand of items across all categories. Such items are considered ________ brands. A) national B) manufacturer's C) private D) extended E) licensed
C
Gershwin, a musical toy for toddlers, is in the maturity stage of the product life cycle, and Gershwin managers have decided to modify the product. What will Gershwin managers most likely do to achieve this goal? A) change distributors B) offer coupons for the toy C) change the packaging of the toy D) launch an online advertising campaign E) cut prices of the toy to attract new customers
C
Hollingsworth is a retail company that is planning to release a new line of luxury personal care products. Its managers are now reviewing the sales history of similar products and conducting marketing surveys to estimate minimum and maximum sales for the product. In which of the following stages of the new product development process is the product? A) test marketing B) idea screening C) business analysis D) marketing strategy development E) concept testing
C
How do firms that use captive-product pricing make up for the low prices of their main products? A) They reduce the cost of the captive products. B) They provide the captive products as freebies. C) They set high markups on the captive products. D) They increase the price of the main products. E) They offer the captive products and main products together at a reasonable price.
C
If a product passes both the concept test and the product test, the next step is most likely to be ________. A) marketing strategy development B) product development C) test marketing D) business analysis E) concept development
C
In terms of packaging functions, Tiffany & Co.'s robin egg blue boxes ________. A) are primarily used to hold and protect products B) have created confusion in the marketplace C) create immediate consumer recognition D) deemphasize the importance of labels E) stifle brand awareness and recognition
C
Laundry detergent, candy, magazines, and fast food are purchased frequently by customers. They are examples of ________ products. A) unsought B) shopping C) convenience D) specialty E) industrial
C
Lovely Skin is establishing a pricing strategy for a new moisturizer. The total cost to produce each unit is $3.50. The company has decided to add a $1.50 markup, so the unit price to distributors will be $5. Lovely Skin is using a ________ approach to price the new moisturizer. A) value-added B) good-value C) cost-plus D) competitor-based E) break-even
C
Managing upstream and downstream value-added flows of materials, final goods, and related information among suppliers, the company, resellers, and final consumers is known as ________. A) marketing logistics B) distribution system management C) supply chain management D) full-line forcing E) physical distribution
C
Many athletic stadiums enter into contractual agreements with national beverage companies and food franchises to distribute only their brand-name products at the respective venues. This is an example of ________. A) horizontal price fixing B) disintermediation C) exclusive dealing D) selective distribution E) horizontal integration
C
Mary Kay Cosmetics and Amway sell their products through home and office sales parties, online Web sites, and social media. Both companies use a(n) ________ channel to distribute their offerings. A) functional B) indirect C) direct D) layered E) behavioral
C
Metro Museum has different admission prices for students, adults, and seniors. All three groups are entitled to the same services. This form of pricing is called ________ pricing. A) time-based B) location-based C) customer-segment D) by-product E) product form
C
More than 80 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by franchisees. This illustrates a(n) ________ marketing system. A) corporate vertical B) horizontal C) contractual vertical D) administered vertical E) direct
C
Moving products and materials from suppliers to the factory is known as ________ logistics. A) outbound B) reverse C) inbound D) downstream E) inventory
C
Penny Bank, a discount store, is highly competitive. When entering a new market, Penny Bank often cuts prices so deeply that it sells below costs, effectively pushing smaller retail stores with less purchasing power out of the market. In this case, Penny Bank is using ________. A) market skimming B) psychological pricing C) predatory pricing D) deceptive pricing E) cost-plus pricing
C
Performance Inc. sells its newest athletic shoe styles to The Sneaker Store and distributes dated or slightly defective merchandise through Sports Discounters. Performance Inc.'s main competitor is Topnotch Manufacturers. Performance Inc. also markets its products through the company Web site. They decide to offer a short-term online promotion to encourage consumers to buy their newest athletic shoes, promoting a 20 percent discount off current retail prices. In such a distribution channel, which of the following would be considered a horizontal conflict? A) a conflict between Performance Inc. and The Sneaker Store B) a conflict among Performance Inc., The Sneaker Store, and Sports Discounters C) a conflict between The Sneaker Store and Sports Discounters D) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Sports Discounters E) a conflict between Performance Inc. and Topnotch Manufacturers
C
Producers of convenience products and common raw materials typically seek ________ distribution — a strategy in which they stock their products in as many outlets as possible A) selective B) exclusive C) intensive D) exponential E) comprehensive
C
Product mix width refers to the ________. A) number of versions offered for each product in the line B) ways in which the various product lines are related C) number of different product lines the company carries D) total number of items a company carries within its product lines E) total market share captured by the entire product line
C
Radox, a luxury watch brand, identifies a market segment that is willing to pay premium prices for its watches, and Radox managers select an ideal selling price. Managers then determine the costs to create watches that meet the ideal selling price. The company's pricing approach is referred to as ________. A) mass production B) cost-plus pricing C) target costing D) value-added pricing E) target return pricing
C
Rage, a leading motor vehicle manufacturer, introduces a new superbike model. It invites proposals from independent dealers who are willing to set up exclusive showrooms that only sell Rage's superbikes. Chosen dealers will sell and service the superbikes, and Rage will oversee national advertising. This is most likely an example of a(n) ________. A) administered vertical marketing system B) horizontal manufacturing marketing system C) manufacturer-sponsored retailer franchise system D) manufacturer-sponsored wholesaler franchise system E) direct marketing system
C
Sportware, a leading shoe manufacturer, markets sneakers under the brand name "Athletix" and dress shoes under the brand name "Cameo" in order to target the two different market segments. What branding strategy is most likely being used by Sportware? A) brand extensions B) line extensions C) multibrands D) new brands E) co-brands
C
Susan has been redecorating her new condo for a year. She is carefully selecting every item. Susan finds an oriental rug that matches her color scheme and décor perfectly and purchases it immediately without engaging in comparison shopping. This is an example of a(n) ________. A) shopping product B) convenience product C) specialty product D) industrial product E) capital product
C
The Vitamin Shoppe sells natural vitamins and supplements. Product prices are adjusted frequently to meet the needs of individual customers. For example, long-time customers receive discounts. This strategy is most likely an example of ________ pricing. A) zone B) competition-based C) dynamic D) basing-point E) penetration
C
The second part of a marketing strategy statement describes the ________ of a new product. A) marketing mix strategy B) profit and sales goals C) planned price, distribution, and marketing budget D) target market and sales goals E) planned value proposition
C
The style, ease of use, and multi-blade technology of Gillette's Fusion razor system is a ________ that has favorably impacted consumer perceptions about other new products sold by the company. A) product audit B) product feature C) product image D) product framework E) product concept
C
The use of both rail and trucks for transporting goods is called ________. A) trainshipping B) fishybacking C) piggybacking D) airtrucking E) autoracking
C
Under ________, the market consists of a few large sellers who are highly sensitive to each other's pricing and marketing strategies. A) pure competition B) monopolistic competition C) oligopolistic competition D) a pure monopoly E) pure monopsony
C
Under a ________ product development approach, one company department works to complete its stage of the product development process before passing the new product along to the next department and stage. A) cross-sectional B) simultaneous C) sequential D) team-based E) systematic
C
When a product is in the ________ stage, profits level off or decline because of increased marketing outlays to defend the product against competition. A) production B) decline C) maturity D) test marketing E) conception
C
When demand hardly changes with a small change in the price of a product, the demand for the product is best described as ________. A) elastic B) flexible C) inelastic D) variable E) cyclical
C
Which of the following conditions is most likely essential for implementing a successful market-penetration pricing strategy for a product? A) The product's quality supports its high price. B) Alternative products can enter the market easily. C) The market for the product is highly price sensitive. D) Prices increase incrementally as sales volume increases. E) Production costs rise with an increase in marketing efforts.
C
Which of the following is most efficient for short hauls of high-value merchandise and is highly flexible in its routing and time schedules? A) water carriers B) pipeline C) trucks D) air carriers E) railroads
C
Which of the following is most likely a true statement about shopping products? A) Shopping products tend to be less expensive than convenience products. B) The existence of such products is generally unknown to consumers. C) Shopping products are purchased less frequently than convenience products. D) Consumers typically spend very little time comparing shopping products. E) A life insurance policy is an example of a shopping product.
C
Which of the following is most likely true of a product in the maturity stage of the product life cycle? A) Sales are zero, and the company's investment costs mount. B) New competitors enter the market. C) A slowdown occurs in sales growth. D) Sales increase with decreasing competition. E) New distribution channels are acquired.
C
Which of the following is true of the product life cycle (PLC)? A) All products generally go through all five stages of the PLC. B) All products pass through the stages of PLC in the same order. C) It is generally difficult to forecast the sales level at each PLC stage. D) The PLC concept can be applied to styles but not to fashions and fads. E) Product forms have longer life cycles than product classes.
C
Which of the following pricing strategies is the opposite of FOB-origin pricing? A) basing-point pricing B) dynamic pricing C) uniform-delivered pricing D) freight-absorption pricing E) zone pricing
C
Which of the following sets the upper limit for a product's pricing? A) profits B) product costs C) consumer perceptions of value D) elements of the product mix E) competition
C
World Skies' Flight 167 takes off at 50 percent capacity. The unoccupied seats cannot be stored for later sale or use. This is an example of which service characteristic? A) tangibility B) intangibility C) perishability D) variability E) inseparability
C
_______ 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 the producer's merchandise. A) Horizontal price fixing B) Horizontal integration C) Full-line forcing D) Direct marketing E) Disintermediation
C
________ are sets of interdependent organizations that help make the product or service of a company available for use by consumers or business users. A) Research and development channels B) Upstream channels C) Marketing channels D) Raw materials suppliers E) Backward integration chains
C
________ involves a review of the sales, costs, and profit projections for a new product to determine whether they satisfy a company's objectives. A) Vendor analysis B) Portfolio analysis C) Business analysis D) SWOT analysis E) Concept analysis
C
________ is the stage where a product and its proposed marketing program are introduced into realistic market settings. A) Market strategy development B) Concept testing C) Test marketing D) Concept development E) Business analysis
C
________ is the sum of all the values that customers give up to gain the benefits of having or using a product or service. A) Payroll B) Profit C) Price D) Cost E) Salary
C
________ pricing involves setting prices based on the expenses involved in producing, distributing, and selling a product plus a fair rate of return for a company's effort and risk. A) Competition-based B) Value-added C) Cost-based D) Good-value E) Demand-based
C
________ pricing occurs when a seller states prices or price savings that mislead consumers or are not actually available to consumers. A) Predatory B) Psychological C) Deceptive D) Cost-plus E) Allowance
C
________ refer to a form of product that consists of activities, benefits, or satisfactions offered for sale that are essentially intangible. A) Co-brands B) Line extensions C) Services D) Pure products E) Horizontal extensions
C
A ________ is made up of a company, its suppliers, distributors, and, ultimately, customers who "partner" with each other to improve the performance of the entire system. A) manufacturing chain B) distribution center C) marketing intermediary D) value delivery network E) disintermediation system
D
A channel arrangement in which two or more companies at one level join together to follow a new marketing opportunity is referred to as a(n) ________. A) corporate vertical marketing system B) contractual vertical marketing system C) direct marketing system D) horizontal marketing system E) administered vertical marketing system
D
A(n) ________ is considered a marketing intermediary. A) customer B) producer C) manufacturer D) wholesaler E) advertiser
D
All the institutions in a channel are connected by several types of flows. When a retailer conveys to a wholesaler that a new line of hip-hop clothing is not selling, this is an example of ________. A) payment flow B) flow of ownership C) physical flow D) information flow E) promotion flow
D
Appliances Galore is continually updating its line of refrigerators to reflect market trends and customer needs. Although the product class is in the maturity stage of the product life cycle, they maintain healthy sales of their line of refrigerators by continually ________. A) concept testing B) modifying the marketing mix C) rebranding D) modifying the product E) modifying the market
D
Cement is an example of an industrial product that is categorized under ________. A) capital items B) augmented products C) supplies and services D) materials and parts E) shopping products
D
Computer Works is a computer accessories manufacturer based in Brazil. All customers in South America pay the same freight charge, $20, when they order products from the company. All customers in North America pay a freight charge of $50. The company's pricing strategy is referred to as ________ pricing. A) basing-point B) FOB-origin C) freight-absorption D) zone E) uniform-delivered
D
Electronics International has experienced a significant decline in sales for SweetTunes, its MP3 player, during the past two years. In response, the company has reduced its advertising and sales expenditures for SweetTunes in an attempt to improve short-run profits. Which term best describes Electronics International's strategy for SweetTunes? A) sales outsourcing B) product modification C) industry repositioning D) product harvesting E) marketing mix modification
D
Faber Motors manufactures three lines of cars: high-end security cars for government agencies, commercial cars for consumers and individuals, and professional racing cars. The high-end security cars are sold directly to government buyers by the company. The consumer cars are sold through dedicated dealers who only sell Faber's lines at their outlets. For its professional racing cars, Faber collaborates with Radium Tires, an innovative and renowned tire manufacturer. Faber provides the engine and body, while Radium provides the tires and its expertise on the racing industry. Which term best describes Faber's channel arrangements? A) direct distribution system B) horizontal marketing system C) corporate vertical franchise system D) multichannel distribution system E) administered vertical marketing system
D
High-end luxury brands like Bentley for cars, Louis Vuitton for handbags, and Rolex for watches use ________ distribution, giving a limited number of dealers the sole right to sell products in a specified geographic territory. A) inclusive B) horizontal C) intensive D) exclusive E) vertical
D
In a sequential new product development process, which of the following is true of the product development step? A) Product development is usually followed by a business analysis of the product. B) Product development involves introducing a product into realistic market settings. C) Product development avoids testing products on actual customers due to liability concerns. D) Product development is usually followed by test marketing. E) Product development helps top management review profit projections.
D
In the ________ stage of new product development, products undergo rigorous tests to make sure that they perform safely and effectively, or that consumers will find value in them. A) business analysis B) idea generation C) concept screening D) product development E) test marketing
D
Introducing a new product into the market is called ________. A) test marketing B) segmentation C) product development D) commercialization E) market penetration
D
Kevin Pinker is a freelance computer programmer who writes computer algorithms for companies such as SoftStar and BlueHill. SoftStar and BlueHill use these algorithms to make specific programs based on online market research. These programs are then sold to the online retailer, Abundon, which then sells them to individual consumers and businesses. Which of the following is a marketing intermediary in this chain? A) SoftStar B) BlueHill C) the consumer D) Abundon E) Kevin Pinker
D
Lengthening a product line beyond its current range is referred to as product line ________. A) filling B) strengthening C) mixing D) stretching E) widening
D
Luccia's is a restaurant based in Illinois that exclusively sells Italian food. Luccia's sells the rights to its recipes to a British firm, Clover Trading, which then opens an outlet in London under the Luccia's brand name. Which kind of channel arrangement does Luccia's most likely have with Clover Trading? A) a horizontal marketing system B) a direct marketing system C) an administered vertical marketing system D) a contractual vertical marketing system E) a corporate vertical marketing system
D
Movie theaters charge matinee pricing during the daytime, and resorts give weekend and seasonal discounts. This is illustrative of a ________ pricing strategy. A) product form B) market-penetration C) market-skimming D) time-based E) value-added
D
Orienting and motivating customer-contact employees and supporting service people to work as a team to provide customer satisfaction is known as ________ marketing. A) social B) organizational C) differentiated D) internal E) interactive
D
Outbound logistics refers to moving ________. A) unwanted, excess products from resellers to producers B) raw materials from suppliers to the factory C) excess materials from the factory to suppliers D) products from the factory to resellers and ultimately to customers E) broken, damaged products from customers to producers
D
Product mix length refers to the ________. A) number of versions offered for each product in the line B) ways in which the various product lines are related C) number of different product lines the company carries D) total number of items a company carries within its product lines E) total market share captured by the entire product line
D
Retailers like Walmart and Target carry less-expensive versions of established brand name products or new lower-price lines. They have adopted a ________ pricing strategy. A) high-low B) target return C) cost-plus D) good-value E) market-skimming
D
Some companies are now appointing ________, whose job is to protect consumers from harm and the company from liability by proactively ferreting out potential product problems. A) intradepartmental teams B) idea generation teams C) product audit committees D) product stewards E) listening officers
D
Specialty products are consumer products and services that customers generally buy ________. A) to conduct business B) frequently and immediately C) based on ready availability D) without making comparisons E) with minimal effort
D
The Dairy Bar, a national soft-service ice cream retailer, buys cones from Cones & More. Cones & More is an important resource for marketplace information. They're considered a(n) ________ source of new product ideas for the Dairy Bar. A) entrepreneurial B) competitive C) external D) internal E) intrapreuneurial
D
The USA Cotton Growers Cooperative sells unfinished cotton to The Weaving Experts who refine the raw material for sale to The Sheet Factory. It's then used in the manufacturing process of 300, 400, and 500 thread count bed sheet sets. The Sheet Factory distributes their products through a number of wholesalers, including Linen Traders. Linen Traders then resells the bed sheet sets to retailer Bedding Plus who markets the products to consumers. Which of the following represents a marketing intermediary transaction? A) only Linen Traders B) only Bedding Plus C) only The Weaving Experts D) Linen Traders selling to Bedding Plus E) The Weaving Experts selling to Linen Traders
D
The first part of a marketing strategy statement describes the ________ of a new product. A) planned price and distribution B) marketing budget C) marketing mix strategy D) target market, planned value proposition, and sales goals E) planned long-run sales and market share
D
The team-based new product development approach saves times and increases effectiveness because departments work closely together in ________. A) divisional teams B) problem-solving teams C) self-managed groups D) cross-functional teams E) independent groups
D
The use of traditional business marketing concepts and tools to create behaviors that will benefit individual and societal well-being is called ________ marketing. A) person B) green C) non-profit D) social E) traditional
D
Under a ________ new product development approach, company departments work closely together in cross-functional groups, overlapping the steps in the product development process to save time and increase effectiveness. A) cross-sectional B) simultaneous C) sequential D) team-based E) systematic
D
Vac "N" Sew, a consumer electronics outlet, offers a price reduction of $100 when customers bring in a used vacuum cleaner and exchange it for a new vacuum cleaner or sewing machine. This is an example of a ________. A) functional discount B) cash discount C) seasonal discount D) trade-in allowance E) by-product allowance
D
What type of pricing is being used when a company temporarily prices its products below the list price to create buying excitement and urgency? A) segmented pricing B) psychological pricing C) geographical pricing D) promotional pricing E) dynamic pricing
D
When Nabisco offers to cover half the cost of all local advertising for supermarkets that sell Oreo Cookies, the company is granting ________. A) cash discounts B) seasonal discounts C) quantity discounts D) promotional allowances E) trade-in allowances
D
Which mode of transportation is best for carrying perishable goods to distant markets? A) railroads B) water carriers C) trucks D) air carriers E) pipelines
D
Which of the following is a desirable quality for a brand name? A) The name should be unique and difficult to pronounce to ensure legal protection. B) The name should be a common word rather than a distinctive one. C) The name should not suggest anything about the product quality. D) The name should translate easily into foreign languages. E) The name should not be extendable.
D
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a team-based approach to new product development? A) It lengthens the time required to get the right products to market. B) It involves the use of a rigid, sequential product development approach. C) A bottleneck at one place can seriously hinder the entire project. D) Organizational confusion and tension are likely to affect the process. E) The process is highly ineffective for products with short life cycles.
D
Which of the following is an advantage of exclusive dealing between a seller and a dealer? A) The seller gains more shelf power compared to competitors' products. B) The seller can avoid using any intermediary and sell the product directly to customers. C) Customers get more loyal and dependable outlets. D) The seller's distinctive position is reinforced through customer service and the dealer obtains steady support from the seller. E) The dealer can freely choose what products to sell without any interference from the seller.
D
Which of the following is an example of a shopping product? A) toothpaste B) fast food C) laundry detergent D) television E) candy
D
Which of the following is most likely a true statement about services? A) Services can be stored for later sale or use. B) Service quality is not dependent on the provider. C) Services can be easily separated from their providers. D) Service industries vary greatly. E) Demand fluctuation has little to no impact on service providers.
D
Which of the following statements is most likely true about the product life cycle? A) Throughout the product introduction stage, sales are zero. B) The growth stage is the longest stage of the product life cycle. C) Profits are nonexistent in the growth stage. D) Growth is a period of rapid market acceptance and increasing profits. E) Maturity is the period when sales fall off but profits continue to rise.
D
Which of the following terms best describes the process of designing and producing a container or wrapper for a product? A) labeling B) positioning C) licensing D) packaging E) branding
D
Which statement is most likely true about idea generation in the new product development process? A) Idea generation is most effective when it occurs after idea screening. B) Most companies set a limit for the number of ideas generated to simplify the process. C) Intrapreneurial programs enable customers to contribute to the idea generation process. D) Idea generation is usually followed by procedures that reduce the total number of ideas. E) A company can either develop ideas through internal or external sources but not through both.
D
Xenon, a leading consumer-electronics manufacturing company, markets its products under the company's own brand name. In this case, Xenon has sponsored its products by promoting them as ________ brands. A) licensed B) private C) store D) national E) distributor
D
________ costs refer to the sum of the fixed and variable costs for any given level of production. A) Target B) Marginal C) Value-based D) Total E) Break-even
D
________ involves using an existing brand name for a new product category. A) Line extension B) Co-branding C) New branding D) Brand extension E) Multibranding
D
________ products are consumer products and services that customers usually buy frequently, immediately, and with minimal comparison and buying effort. A) Shopping B) Specialty C) Capital D) Convenience E) Unsought
D
________ products are less frequently purchased consumer products and services that customers compare carefully on suitability, quality, price, and style. A) Convenience B) Capital C) Unsought D) Shopping E) Secondary
D
A ________ consists of producers, wholesalers, and retailers acting as a unified system. The system can be dominated by any one of the interdependent members. A) direct marketing system B) horizontal distribution channel C) lateral marketing system D) conventional distribution channel E) vertical marketing system
E
A ________ is defined as a name, term, sign, symbol, or design, or a combination of these, that identifies the maker or seller of a product or service. A) prototype B) paradigm C) framework D) patent E) brand
E
A company's external sources of new product ideas include its ________. A) managers B) salespeople C) engineers D) manufacturing staff E) suppliers
E
A doctor performing hip surgery on a patient illustrates how a service can be produced and consumed simultaneously. This is an example of which service characteristic? A) tangibility B) intangibility C) perishability D) variability E) inseparability
E
A firm that uses direct marketing would most likely sell its products through ________. A) one marketing intermediary B) big box retailers C) large wholesalers D) multiple intermediaries E) the company Web site
E
A product line is most likely too short if managers can ________. A) increase profits by dropping items B) decrease costs by adding items C) increase market share by dropping items D) decrease costs by dropping items E) increase profits by adding items
E
BerryBerry is a fruit juice company that has traditionally sold three varieties of mixed-fruit juices: DazzleBerry, AquaBerry, and GloBerry. The company wants to add more products to its product line. In this case, which of the following is an example of co-branding by BerryBerry? A) The company introduces BerryBliss, a dried berry snack mix for kids. B) BerryBerry adds a new fruit juice flavor, TangyBerry. C) The company introduces a line of flavored milk and yogurt under a new brand name. D) The company creates a new brand, NatureFresh, for a line of cosmetics based on fruit flavors and colors. E) BerryBerry teams up with SFX, a sporting goods company, to introduce a line of energy bars called BerryBerry SFX.
E
Brands vary in the amount of power and value they hold in the marketplace. Iconic brands like Apple, Google, and Harley-Davidson have achieved substantial brand ________. A) capital B) personality C) perception D) esteem E) equity
E
Brandy's, a national candy store chain, decides to open both a coffee house and ice cream shop within their stores to create a multi-faceted experience for shoppers. The company decides to enter into deals with two well-known retailers — The Beanery and Creamy Creations. As stipulated in their respective contracts, The Beanery and Creamy Creations cannot enter into the same type of agreement with any other candy retailers. All three companies will enjoy greater sales, and ultimately profits, from the arrangement. This is most likely an example of a(n) ________ marketing system. A) direct B) administered vertical C) corporate vertical D) contractual vertical E) horizontal
E
Companies like 3M, Google, and Sony have ________ that encourage employees to develop new ideas. A) trade magazines B) marketing research firms C) government agencies D) competitor's ads E) intrapreneurial programs
E
Denta Clean's decision to add a whitening toothpaste to its current line of toothpastes is an example of product line ________. A) stretching B) widening C) strengthening D) mixing E) filling
E
Establishing prices for razor blades that must be used with a razor blade system is known as ________ pricing. A) by-product B) market-penetration C) product line D) product bundle E) captive-product
E
In a(n) ________ marketing system, leadership over production and distribution is assumed through the size and power of one or a few dominant channel members. A) direct B) contractual vertical C) horizontal D) corporate vertical E) administered vertical
E
In which of the following cases is little or no test marketing most likely recommended for a new product? A) when the product requires a major investment B) when management is unsure of the projected demand for the product C) when the risks associated with introducing the product are high D) when management is unsure of the marketing program for the product E) when the costs of developing and introducing the product are low
E
Marque, a high-end maker of designer watches, has started making inexpensive watches to take advantage of enormous growth rates in low-end market segments. Marque is most likely engaging in ________. A) franchising B) line filling C) two-way stretching D) upward stretching E) downward stretching
E
Silkskin Cosmetics is advertising its newest line of eye makeup. Made from all-natural ingredients, the products are hypoallergenic. Silkskin is selling the products in specially designed tubes that make application easier. Which of the following is a core customer value for Silkskin's line of eye makeup? A) the natural ingredients B) the Silkskin brand C) the products' revolutionary packaging D) the hypoallergenic properties of the products E) the desire for having beautiful eyes
E
The Fashion Store, a new startup, sets product prices so that revenues will equal manufacturing and marketing costs. The pricing strategy used by the company is referred to as ________ pricing. A) good-value B) value-added C) cost-plus D) competition-based E) target return
E
The authors suggest that the term "supply chain" may be too limited because it takes a "make-and-sell" view of the business. They believe the term ________ is more appropriate because it suggests a "sense-and-respond" view of the market. A) "upstream chain" B) "downstream chain" C) "market chain" D) "production chain" E) "demand chain"
E
When a seller requires that only certain dealers carry its products, its strategy is known as ________. A) horizontal restraint of trade B) intensive distribution C) vertical distribution D) disintermediation E) exclusive distribution
E
Which link in the service profit chain emphasizes superior employee selection and training? A) healthy service profits and growth B) satisfied and loyal customers C) greater service value D) satisfied and productive service employees E) internal service quality
E
Which of the following applies to a marketing intermediary who buys brand name toothpaste from 10 different manufacturers, consolidates offerings, and then resells the various brands to 500 supermarkets in Florida? A) facilitate the production of products without direct customer feedback B) help a company develop a direct channel selling system C) buy small quantities of products from producers and break them down into narrow assortments for customers D) increase the amount of work that must be done by producers and consumers E) transform the assortments of products made by producers into the assortments wanted by consumers
E
Which of the following is a cost-effective mode for shipping large amounts of bulk products — coal, sand, minerals, and forest products — over long distances? A) air carriers B) water carriers C) pipelines D) trucks E) railroads
E
Which of the following is an economic factor that affects the pricing decisions of a company? A) market-penetration practices B) top management decisions C) promotional activities D) reseller policies E) interest rates
E
Which of the following is an example of an unsought product? A) furniture B) laundry detergent C) refrigerator D) toothpaste E) life insurance
E
Which of the following is true about the introduction stage of a new product? A) Profits are typically high. B) Promotion spending is relatively low. C) Less money is needed to attract distributors. D) Companies tend to avoid basic versions of the product. E) Sales growth tends to be slow.
E
Which of the following is true of RFID or "smart tag" technology? A) "Smart tag" technology eliminates the need for intermediaries and facilitates a direct marketing system. B) "Smart tag" technology can de-automate the entire supply chain. C) The use of "smart tag" technology makes it difficult to know where a product is located physically within the supply chain. D) Retailers and suppliers using "smart technology" have higher risks of shoplifting and robbery. E) "Smart shelves" can tell when it is time to reorder and can place orders automatically.
E
Which of the following is true of a vertical marketing system? A) It is formed when two or more companies at one level join together to follow a new marketing opportunity. B) It is formed when a single firm sets up two or more marketing channels to reach one or more customer segments. C) It does not give overall power to any one member in the channel. D) It has each channel member acting as a separate business unit trying to maximize its own profits. E) It has one channel member owning all the other channel members or has contracts with all other channel members.
E
Which of the following is true of an exclusive dealing arrangement between a producer and a dealer? A) It prohibits the producer from selling outside the dealer's territory. B) It prevents the producer from using any other dealer to sell its products regardless of geographical area. C) It gives the producer's products more shelf power compared to a competitor's products being sold by the dealer. D) It can be considered illegal if it increases competition substantially. E) It does not allow other producers to sell to that dealer.
E
Which of the following is true of the growth stage of the product life cycle? A) New competitors avoid the market. B) Prices tend to increase significantly. C) Early adopters stop buying the product. D) Profits are nonexistent at this stage. E) Sales start climbing quickly.
E
Which of the following pricing strategies charges the same price plus freight to all customers, regardless of their location? A) basing-point pricing B) freight-absorption pricing C) FOB-origin pricing D) zone pricing E) uniform-delivered pricing
E
Which of the following statements about break-even analysis is most likely true? A) It determines how customer-perceived value changes with value-added pricing. B) It is a tool used to calculate fixed costs. C) It is used to determine the maximum price that can be set on a product. D) It is a tool marketers use to examine the relationship between supply and demand. E) It fails to consider customer value and the relationship between price and demand.
E
Which of the following statements is most likely true about the new product development process? A) The first step in developing a new product involves determining any budgetary or distribution limitations. B) Most firms discourage employees from contributing new product ideas because of legal concerns. C) In most cases, concept testing is followed by concept development. D) A product concept should be developed for each idea before it goes through idea screening. E) Customers, competitors, distributors, and suppliers are major sources of new product ideas.
E
Which statement about convenience products is most likely true? A) They are distributed exclusively in only one or a few outlets per market area. B) They are products that consumers rarely consider buying. C) Luxury cars and designer clothes are examples of convenience products. D) Consumers need to make special purchasing efforts to buy such products. E) They are bought by consumers frequently and with minimal comparison.
E
________ involves combining two or more systems of transportation to move products. A) Vertical transportation B) Disintermediation C) Just-in-time management D) Vertical integration E) Multimodal transportation
E
________ pricing refers to selling below cost with the intention of punishing a competitor or gaining higher long-run profits by putting competitors out of business. A) Oligopolistic B) Captive C) Dynamic D) Zone E) Predatory
E
________ products are consumer products and services with unique characteristics or brand identifications for which a significant group of buyers is willing to make more effort than usual to purchase. A) Unsought B) Obsolete C) Intangible D) Convenience E) Specialty
E
