Chapter 10-11 quizzes
Which of the following is an example of horizontal channel conflict? A. A retailer complaining about receiving damaged goods from a wholesaler. B. A consumer complaining to a producer about the quality of a product. C. A consumer complaining to a retailer about the service he received. D. A Ford dealer complaining that another Ford dealer is advertising in its territory. E. A retailer complaining about a producer's pricing.
A Ford dealer complaining that another Ford dealer is advertising in its territory.
During lecture, channel conflict was discussed in a number of concept areas. The largest cause of conflict among intermediaries is __________________________. A. a fight for positioning.. B. a fight for control. C. a fight over level of services provided. D. a fight to set prices.
A fight for control
What is the most common type of a contractual VMS? A . A franchise B. A supplier C. A wholesaler D. A channel intermediary E. A retailer
A franchise
In lecture, transportation was discussed in physical distribution management. Which of the following is the most expensive mode of transportation? A. Air Carriers B. Rail C. Water Carriers D. Trucking
Air Carriers
What is the first step in marketing channel design? A. Identifying the number of intermediaries to use. B. Identifying the types of intermediaries to use. C. Evaluating major channel alternatives. D. Analyzing consumer needs. E. Setting channel objectives.
Analyzing consumer needs.
In lecture, the tasks of considering the color of retailer walls, the scents or music experienced when visiting a store (physically) is shaping ________________________ to help convey a total brand message to the target consumer. A. Showbrooming B. Showrooming C. Franchising D. Atmospherics
Atmospherics
In lecture, Warehousing was discussed in detail in terms of how it has evolved. One of the most impactful innovations for this area of logistics is: A. Automatic stocking levels B. Automation of some/all order fulfillment C. Faster transportation modes D. Customer service automation
Automation of some /all order fulfillment
Many small grocers cannot afford to buy great volumes of products for their shelves. They often order less than whole cases of product because for some product categories, the stock takes time to sell and they do not have the space to store the excess product (shelf or stockroom). The idea that a wholesaler will sell the small grocers individual quantities (less than a case) is performing which function? A. Marketing Mix Building B. Product Orientation C. Bulk Breaking D. Assortment Building
Bulk Breaking
A(n)_______ is a layer of intermediaries that performs some work in bringing the product and its ownership closer to find the final buyer. a. contact B. channel level C. supply chain D. value delivery network E. marketing channel
Channel level
Sherwin-Williams sells its paint and other branded products exclusively through company-owned retail stores. Sherwin-Williams has established a(n) _________. A. conventional distribution channel B. contractual VMS C. administered VMS D. corporate VMS E. vertical marketing system
Corporate VMSWhat are the four major types of retail organization?
What are the four major types of retail organization? Corporate chains, wholesalers, superstores, and franchise organizations. B. Corporate chains, voluntary chains, retailer cooperatives, and franchise organizations. C. Discount stores, service retailers, superstores, and supermarkets. D. Corporate chains, voluntary chains, retailer cooperatives, and wholesalers E. Corporate chains, voluntary chains, wholesalers, and franchise organizations.
Corporate chains, voluntary chains, retailer cooperatives, and franchise organizations.
What is the overall goal when retailers choose their product assortment? A. Offer products that will appeal to as many segments as possible. B. Offer the same products as their competitors. C. Offer as many products as they can fit on the shelves. D. Only choose products that will maximize profits. E. Differentiate the retailer while matching target shoppers' expectations.
Differentiate the retailer while matching target shoppers' expectations.
Online marketers taking business from traditional brick-and-mortar retailers is an example of _____ A. disintermediation B. an administered VMS C. vertical conflict D. franchising E. horizontal conflict
Disintermediation When setting channel objectives, companies should state the objectives in terms of ______.
In lecture, we discussed the need for Specialty-type products to be distributed in a __________________________manner. A. Selective B. Extended C. Exclusive D. Limited
Exclusive
Which of the following correctly describes the retail practice known as high-low pricing? High-low pricing means retailers do not have to use promotions. B. High-low pricing means the retailer does not have to run sales on selected items. C. High-low pricing means charging higher prices on an everyday basis, coupled with frequent sales and other price promotions. D. High-low pricing means some products are priced high and others are priced low. E. High-low pricing means retailers charge an everyday low price.
High-low pricing means charging higher prices on an everyday basis, coupled with frequent sales and other price promotions.
A(n) _____ is made up of one or more independent producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. A. corporate vertical marketing system B. administered vertical marketing system C. indirect channel D. direct channel E. franchise
Indirect channel
Producers of convenience products typically use ______ distribution. A. intensive B. exclusive C. franchise D. selective E. direct
Intensive
Garden Store Inc. stocks a mulch product that is popular seasonally (Spring and Fall) but is hardly sold during other times in the year. The Garden Store's marketers have set seasonal stock levels for each of the stores in it's chain. How does the Garden Store know if one of their retailers falls below a stock benchmark? A. Contact Management B. Transportation Management C. Inventory Management D. Prospect Management
Inventory Management
Which of the following is a reason that producers use marketing channels and channel intermediaries? A. Using channel intermediaries increases the number of contacts with customers. B. Marketing channel members are able to transform the assortments of products made by producers into the assortments wanted by consumers. C. Marketing channel decisions only require a short-term commitment. D. Using marketing channels allows producers to retain control over how and to whom they sell their products. E. The reduced costs of using channel intermediaries offsets the inefficiencies of marketing channels.
Marketing channel members are able to transform the assortments of products made by producers into the assortments wanted by consumers.
Channel members add value in a number of different ways. In lecture, it was exemplified that when a retailer stocks their shelves with products/brands that help consumers celebrate a holiday (stocking cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving traditions). This is the intermediaries way of _________________________, which helps meet the needs of the target market A. Omni-channeling B. Matching C. Promotion D. Contact
Matching
During lecture, it was discussed that a channel member can add value when they take ownership of a product when transporting it for the producer. This is an example of A. Negotiation B. Matching C. Risk Taking D. Financing
Matching
___________ are the largest single group of wholesalers, accounting for roughly 50 percent of all wholesaling. A Manufacturers' agents B. Merchant wholesalers C. Agents D. Brokers E. Manufacturers' representatives
Merchant wholesalers
Companies today see channel members as first-line customers and practice strong ________ B2B selling B. discount pricing C. partner relationship management D. trade promotions E. consumer advertising
Partner relationship management
In lecture, Promotion help is part of channel members adding value. The most expensive promotion element that channel members take on is A. Direct Marketing B. Advertising C. Sales Promotion D. Personal Selling
Personal Selling
The retail marketing mix consists of which of the following? A. Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion and store differentiation. B. Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion, and location C. Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion, and retail segmentation D. Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion, and retail targeting E. Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion, and store positioning
Product and service assortment, retail prices, promotion, and location
During lecture, the Supply Chain Viewpoint was discussed as having parallels to which of the following orientations to marketing discussed earlier in the semester? A. Societal B. Product C. Production D. Marketing
Production
Retailers must decide on which three major product variables? A. Product assortment, services mix, and store atmosphere B. Product assortment, services mix, and price C. Product assortment, services mix, and location D. Product assortment, store atmosphere, and price E. Product assortment, price, and location
Product assortment, services mix, and store atmosphere
________ refers to the activities involved in selling products or services directly to final consumers for their personal, nonbusiness use. A. Shopper marketing B. Warehousing C. Retailing D. Wholesaling E. Manufacturing
Retailing
Hotels and motels, banks, airlines, restaurants, colleges, hospitals, movie theaters, tennis clubs, bowling alleys, repair services, hair salons, and dry cleaners are all examples of ________. A. service retailers B. franchises C. specialty stores D. wholesalers E. non-retailers
Service retailers
Which type of retailer carries a narrow product line with deep assortments within those lines? A. Specialty stores B. Department stores C. Superstores D. Supermarkets E. Convenience stores
Specialty Stores
When setting channel objectives, companies should state the objectives in terms of ______. the length of the channel B. competitor's objectives C. targeted levels of customer service D. expected profitability E. exclusive distribution arrangements
Targeted levels of customer service
A discount store (for example, Target, Kohl's, or Walmart) sells standard merchandise at lower prices. To do this, discount stores accept which of the following two conditions? A. lower margins and higher sales volume B. operating at a loss and higher sales volume C. lower margins and lower sales volume D. higher margins and lower sales volume E. higher sales volume and inefficient operations.
lower margins and higher sales volume
Increasingly, different types of retailers now sell the same products at the same prices to the same consumers. This trend is called ___________. social media retailing B. green retailing C. retail blending D. retail convergence E. megaretailing
retail convergence
The length of a channel is indicated by ___________ A. the number of wholesalers in the channel B. the number of retailers in the channel C. the number of producers D. the number of final consumers E. the number of intermediary levels
the number of intermediary levels
What are the four major functions of logistics? A. Warehousing, inventory management, retailing, logistics information management B. Inventory management, transportation, shipping, warehousing C. Warehousing, inventory management, transportation, retailing D. Retailing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics information management E. Warehousing, inventory management, transportation, logistics information management
Warehousing, inventory management, transportation, logistics information management