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Lenovo Computers implemented a new manufacturing strategy that reduced warranty calls by 20 percent. This is an example of setting a goal.


A) customer satisfaction
B) market share
C) employee welfare
D) social responsibility

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Name and briefly describe the seven types of corporate goals set in advance of work? The seven types of corporate goals set in advance of work are:

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Apple's marketing department has specified a target market for the iPhone 5C, the subsequent actions undertaken to realize their goal of strong sales in this market is known as:


A) plan
B) procedure
C) concept
D) strategy

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The components of strengths and weaknesses are often considered as which part of the situational analysis:


A) external to the organization
B) internal to the organization
C) both internal and external to the organization
D) not part of the situational analysis

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Determining the target market and designing marketing programs to reach this target market is a specialized marketing function. This is accomplished by the marketing:


A) team.
B) group.
C) department.
D) partnership.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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A SWOT analysis can be useful in helping Ben & Jerry's identify new ice cream flavours and social responsibility programs that will contribute to its mission. What elements might their SWOT analysis contain?

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SWOT analysis for Ben & Jerry's might contain the following elements: Strengths: - Strong brand recognition and customer loyalty - Wide variety of unique and innovative ice cream flavors - Commitment to using high-quality, ethically-sourced ingredients - Strong social responsibility programs and commitment to environmental sustainability Weaknesses: - Reliance on dairy products, which may limit appeal to vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers - Limited distribution compared to larger ice cream brands - Higher price point compared to some competitors Opportunities: - Expansion into new markets, both domestically and internationally - Development of new non-dairy and vegan ice cream options - Collaborations with other socially responsible companies or organizations Threats: - Intense competition in the ice cream industry - Fluctuating prices of key ingredients - Changing consumer preferences and health trends impacting demand for traditional ice cream products By analyzing these elements, Ben & Jerry's can make informed decisions about new ice cream flavors and social responsibility programs that align with their mission and capitalize on their strengths while addressing their weaknesses and potential threats.

Loyal consumers have found numerous uses for WD-40 lubricating spray beyond what its manufacturer intended. A few years ago, its manufacturer ran a contest asking people to send in ways that they used the product. For example, some respondents said they were using the product as an insect killing spray (and some people really were. By capitalizing on the unforeseen ways its product gets used, the WD-40 manufacturer Could implement a________ strategy.


A) diversification
B) market penetration
C) product development
D) market development

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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3M has developed a quality program called ________:


A) Six Sigma
B) Play Profit Prevent (3P)
C) Profit Profit Profit (3P)
D) Pollution Prevention Pays (3P)

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements about stakeholders is true?


A) Employees are typically not classified as a stakeholder group.
B) All stakeholders are external to the organization.
C) Stakeholders have a stake in how well a company performs.
D) There are only three types of external stakeholders - customers, suppliers, and distributors.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The market for the fast car with so much horsepower that handling becomes an issue is decreasing. People are more interested in buying SUVs and pickups. As a result, General Motors is stopping production of its Camaro, a car that has had limited sales recently. Since the Camaro can no longer generate enough cash to sustain its Manufacture, the BCG portfolio would classify it as a:


A) star.
B) question mark.
C) dog.
D) cash cow.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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The market for energy efficient cars is increasing, despite the price-tag often associated with these newer models. The GM Volt, an electric call, falls in this category. The car is considered to GM a:


A) star
B) dog
C) question mark
D) cash cow

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Nokia has an exclusive relationship with Microsoft for their Windows operating system for their mobile phones, where no other mobile phone companies can use the Windows OS. This is an example of:


A) Market penetration
B) Competitive advantage
C) Business divergence
D) Product differentiation

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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McCain is the largest French Fries provider to the food service and institutional market segment. When McCain decides to have a presence in over 100 countries, even if they are not profitable, their growth strategy is:


A) product development
B) market development
C) diversification
D) market penetration

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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McCain is the largest French Fries provider to the food service and institutional market segment. When McCain decides to branch out from the frozen foods category into the ready-to-serve beverage market, their growth strategy is:


A) market development
B) product development
C) diversification
D) market penetration

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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When BellSouth made plans to increase its presence in the lucrative Latin American market, some of its employees decided BellSouth needed to acquire the rest of Telefonia Cellular de Nicaragua, one of its subsidiaries in Latin America. To do so, They paid a substantial sum to the wife of a Nicaraguan legislator who was responsible for legal changes that were needed to allow Telefonia to become completely owned by BellSouth. This payment was in direct violation of U.S. law, and BellSouth had to pay a hefty fine and divest itself of its illegal acquisition. In which phase of the strategic Marketing process did the BellSouth strategy fail?


A) the goal-setting phase
B) the control phase
C) the implementation phase
D) the strategic development phase

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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At a recent executive meeting, the marketing manager said: "starting tomorrow, we will Tweet five times a day!" This decision is an example of a(n) :


A) un-analyzed decision
B) marketing tactic
C) rash decision
D) marketing strategy

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements reflects both of the key elements in developing a marketing strategy for L. M. Schofield, Inc., a company that produces specialized concrete surfaces for heavily trafficked areas such as retail outlets and amusement parks?


A) Design a sample ad and test it using visitors to a trade show.
B) Buy ads in all the major trade journals aimed at businesses in the entertainment and/or sports industry.
C) Communicate using direct mail about the various walking surfaces Schofield can create for contractors who are building riding and walking paths.
D) Hire six new sales representatives for the Midwest regional office and train them on all aspects of strategy.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Facebook has a stated goal that they provide free, onsite day care for employee's children, and free, healthy lunches for employees. Facebook is concerned with:


A) return on investment
B) sales revenue
C) employee welfare
D) market share

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Netflix uses the internet to allow its customers to view movies and exclusive television shows. It jumped into an industry where there were no firm leaders but lots of competitors and established a loyal clientele by seizing the opportunity to provide a service that was simple to use and effective at delivering high-quality products to Customers. The internet-delivery mechanism is an example of a(n) ________for Netflix:


A) benchmarking-focus.
B) viable mission.
C) competitive advantage.
D) tactical innovation.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Rhone-Poulenc is an international French company that produces and markets a variety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Due to the resources it makes available to its scientists and researchers, the company has a number of Nobel Prize winners working in its laboratories. This ability to attract some of the finest minds in the world to its workforce is an example of a(n) :


A) market accomplishment.
B) synergistic capacity.
C) unsought benefit.
D) competency.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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