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Designing a car is expensive and time-consuming even with the use of computers because until recently there was no way for all the varied departments that are involved in new car development to work together.DaimlerChrysler has created a central,Web-based system that cuts the design and production process by at least two years.This is an example of a(n) :


A) benchmarking project.
B) innovation-oriented mission.
C) competency.
D) operational goal implementation.

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

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Railroads may have let other forms of transportation take business away from them because their definition included only the railroad business,rather than the broader definition of:


A) transportation.
B) aerospace.
C) entertainment.
D) retailing.

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

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In a large corporation with multiple business units,the marketing department may be called upon to:


A) allocate financial resources across business units.
B) set the overall mission of the company.
C) allocate shareholder dividends through a large financial institution.
D) assist managers at higher levels to assess environmental trends or aid in their strategic planning efforts.

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

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In late 1993,the Honda Motor Company unveiled the Honda Passport,announcing their entrance into the sport-utility vehicle market.Competing automakers - General Motors,Ford,and Jeep had vehicles firmly entrenched in this highly competitive market.For years Honda experienced tremendous success with their Accords,Preludes,Civics and other passenger automobiles - in fact,Honda cars were repeatedly the top selling automobiles in the U.S.Where would the Honda Passport and the Honda Accords,Preludes,and Civics fall in the BCG product portfolio matrix?


A) The Passport would be a classified as a star, and the Accords, Preludes and Civics would be classified a cash cows.
B) The Passport would be considered a cash cow, and the Accords, Preludes, and Civics would be classified as stars.
C) Due to the overwhelming success of Honda cars, the Passport, Accords, Preludes, and Civics would all be classified as cash cows.
D) The Passport would be a problem child, and the other Honda offerings would be cash cows.

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

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Two major elements of the implementation phase of the strategic marketing process are:


A) segmenting the market and selecting target markets.
B) establishing a business mission and designing measurable goals and objectives.
C) designing the marketing mix and setting the budget.
D) executing the marketing program and designing the marketing organization.

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

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Which one of the following is NOT an example of the different goals that non-profit firms can pursue?


A) market share.
B) profit.
C) employee welfare.
D) social responsibility.

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

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The "Big Three" wireless carriers in Canada are constantly battling each other for customers,as a result,they frequently determine the ratio of the sales revenue of their firm to the total sales revenue of all firms in the industry,including the firm itself.The ratio they are calculating is known as:


A) sales quality.
B) market share.
C) industry potential.
D) contribution margin.

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

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Zippo,which traditionally manufactures lighters,is considering offering motorcycle helmets.This is an example of which strategy"?


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

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

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There are many perfumes on the market,but only one that breaks down fragrances into elements so people can wear the particular scents with which they have emotional ties.The perfume's name is Demeter,and it makes over 150 different fragrances with names like Dirt,Lobster,Dandelion,Sugar Cookie,Brownie,Woodsmoke,Leather,and Turpentine.According to people who use Demeter perfume,its memorable scents would be what makes it superior to other perfumes.What element of the marketing program is being considered when the company's owner decided initially to market the perfumes in a limited number of very exclusive specialty department stores?


A) product
B) price
C) promotion
D) place

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

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Kodak wanting to be the top seller of digital cameras by 2013 is an example of an organizational:


A) plan.
B) procedure.
C) bureaucracy.
D) goal or objective.

E) None of the above
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) There are only three types of external stakeholders - customers, suppliers, and distributors.
C) All stakeholders are external to the organization.
D) Stakeholders have a stake in how well a company performs.

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

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Lululemon is known for having a youthful,energetic,health-focused,and sustainable system of shared attitudes and behaviours held by the employees that distinguish it from other organizations.This is known as their


A) corporate philosophy
B) benefits statement
C) culture
D) working environment

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

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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) employee welfare
C) market share
D) social responsibility

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

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A toothbrush manufacturer sells several lines of toothbrushes.One line is for small children,one line is for people with gum problems,and one is for people who wear dentures.This product differentiation is the result of:


A) organizational strengths.
B) market programming.
C) market segmentation.
D) distinctive competencies.

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

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A June 1998 Congressional initiative mandated that the U.S.Department of Transportation (USDOT) establish a national traffic information collection system.The marketing manager of a company that provided traffic reports for local radio stations would most likely incorporate which aspect of this knowledge into its SWOT analysis as:


A) a strength if the company has an existing working relationship with the USDOT.
B) a weakness if the USDOT will give this information directly to the radio stations.
C) a threat if the company that provides local traffic information has no employees technologically capable of using the USDOT system.
D) a threat if the USDOT is creating a network of local traffic-information providers to address the mandate.

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

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In the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) model for analysis of a firm's strategic business units,or SBUs,the horizontal axis reflects the:


A) national forecast.
B) business portfolio in dollars.
C) market segment size.
D) relative market share.

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

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A good product or service has features and characteristics that satisfy stated or implied needs.This is an example of a(n) :


A) Product concept
B) Core benefit proposition
C) Prototype
D) Quality product or service

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

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There are many perfumes on the market,but only one that breaks down fragrances into elements so people can wear the particular scents with which they have emotional ties.The perfume's name is Demeter,and it makes over 150 different fragrances with names like Dirt,Lobster,Dandelion,Sugar Cookie,Brownie,Woodsmoke,Leather,and Turpentine.According to people who use Demeter perfume,its memorable scents would be what makes it superior to other perfumes.Which element of the marketing program is being considered when the company's owner decides to add scents that evoke colors?


A) product
B) price
C) promotion
D) place

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

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Business unit managers at Bell Canada decide on the direction for their residential products and markets every six months.This decision making occurs at which unit level in the organization.


A) strategic business unit
B) corporate level
C) board of directors
D) functional unit level

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

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Identify and describe the four critical factors in a SWOT analysis that help an organization identify the critical strategy-related factors that could have major effects on it. The four critical factors in a SWOT analysis are:

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