Question 1

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)  has given specific names and descriptions to the four resulting quadrants in its growth-share matrix based on the amount of cash they generate for or require from the organization. Stars are located in which quadrant of the BCG growth-share matrix?

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A)   upper left quadrant
B)   upper right quadrant
C)   center of the four quadrants
D)   lower right quadrant
E)   lower left quadrantF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Because an organization has limited influence on market growth rate, its main alternative for moving an SBU on the portfolio analysis matrix is to try to change its relative market share. The most likely way for a company to turn a question mark into a star rather than a dog is to

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A)   divert funds to other SBUs.
B)   reduce advertising for it.
C)   inject cash into it.
D)   reduce the feature set for it.
E)   decrease the market growth rate.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Swipe Out Hunger is an organization that encourages college students to donate unused meal points to help feed community members in need. With chapters on 23 campuses, it has distributed more than 1.2 million meals. Swipe Out Hunger is an example of

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A)   a cooperative.
B)   an industry.
C)   a nonprofit organization.
D)   a business firm.
E)   a government agency.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Figure 2-3
-Figure 2-3 is an example of

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A)   a marketing gauge.
B)   an output report.
C)   a marketing dashboard.
D)   an information monitor.
E)   a data interface.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The actions taken during the implementation phase of the strategic marketing process include which of these?

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A)   obtain resources
B)   select target markets
C)   position the product
D)   find points of difference
E)   correct deviations from expected outcomesF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Market share is the ratio of sales revenue of the firm to the total sales revenue of all ________, including the firm itself.

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A)   firms in the industry
B)   firms in the competitive set
C)   firms in the WTO
D)   product groupings
E)   domestic firms in a countryF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

What are the three steps involved in the planning phase of the strategic marketing process?

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A)   Step 1: situation (SWOT)  analysis; Step 2: market-product focus and goal setting; and Step 3: the marketing program
B)   Step 1: analysis; Step 2: planning; and Step 3: implementation
C)   Step 1: set market and product goals; Step 2: select target markets and find points of difference; and Step 3: position the product
D)   Step 1: identify industry trends; Step 2: analyze competitors; and Step 3: assess own organization
E)   Step 1: Why do we exist?; Step 2: What will we do?; and Step 3: How will we do it?F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

One of the strengths inherent in the use of the BCG business portfolio analysis is that it

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A)   is based solely on company perception rather than actual data.
B)   considers all factors that might impact an SBU's value to an organization.
C)   acts as a strong motivational tool for employees in SBUs that have been labeled "dogs" or "question marks."
D)   forces a firm to place each of its SBUs in the growth-share matrix, which in turn suggests which SBUs will be cash producers or cash users in the future.
E)   identifies specific marketing strategies and marketing tactics on how to solve SBU shortcomings.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

A ________ is a federal, state, county, or city unit that provides a specific service to its constituents.

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A)   business firm
B)   subchapter S corporation
C)   government agency
D)   cooperative
E)   nonprofit organizationF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

A marketing plan is developed during which phase of the strategic marketing process?

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A)   implementation
B)   control
C)   development
D)   planning
E)   evaluationF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The specialists within an organization who actually create value are usually a member of the

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A)   strategic business unit level.
B)   functional level.
C)   corporate level.
D)   board of directors.
E)   CMO.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

What are the marketing mix elements that make up a cohesive marketing program?

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Question 13

A firm's ________ are timeless, capturing its heart and soul, and serve to inspire and motivate its stakeholders.

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A)   core values
B)   strategic goals
C)   offerings
D)   corporate culture
E)   corporate ethosF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Explain the difference between competencies and competitive advantage in an organizational setting.

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An organization's core competencies are ...

Question 15

An example of a nonprofit organization is

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A)   the Food and Drug Administration.
B)   CVS Pharmacies.
C)   the medical technology company Medtronic, Inc.
D)   the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Inc.
E)   the American Red Cross.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Figure 2-4
-In Figure 2-4, a representation of the BCG business portfolio analysis, SBUs found in quadrant B would be called

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A)   cash cows.
B)   stars.
C)   question marks.
D)   dogs.
E)   hedgehogs.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is used.

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A Gantt chart is a graphical representat...

Question 18

A situation analysis requires a firm to consider the external forces and trends that affect it. Some of these may be favorable to the organization while others may be unfavorable. Which of the following is an example of an external force?

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A)   The firm buys its own fleet of trucks, so it no longer needs to hire a trucking company for distribution.
B)   A hiring freeze is put into place. Although no one is fired, no one can be hired.
C)   A goal is set to close the gap between production costs and profits.
D)   A city government bans plastic straws inside all restaurants and bars in the city limits.
E)   Shareholders are rewarded with a sizable dividend check.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Quadrant C in Figure 2-5 represents the marketing strategy of

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A)   product development.
B)   market penetration.
C)   market development.
D)   product penetration.
E)   diversification.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Ben & Jerry's has earned B-Corp certification from B-Lab, which means it has

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A)   reached the goal of generating enough revenue to be a completely nonprofit organization.
B)   a sustainable financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for stakeholders and expanding opportunities for development and career growth for employees.
C)   the goal of making profits for selected charitable organizations such as Fair Trade.
D)   been recognized for its efforts to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
E)   been instrumental in expanding into international markets by creating dairies for developing nations.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 2: Developing Successful Organizational and Marketing Strategies

Quadrant C in Figure 2-5 represents the marketing strategy of

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Market share is the ratio of sales revenue of the firm to the total sales revenue of all ________, including the firm itself.

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A ________ is a federal, state, county, or city unit that provides a specific service to its constituents.

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Explain the difference between competencies and competitive advantage in an organizational setting.

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What are the three steps involved in the planning phase of the strategic marketing process?

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A firm's ________ are timeless, capturing its heart and soul, and serve to inspire and motivate its stakeholders.

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Because an organization has limited influence on market growth rate, its main alternative for moving an SBU on the portfolio analysis matrix is to try to change its relative market share. The most likely way for a company to turn a question mark into a star rather than a dog is to

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A situation analysis requires a firm to consider the external forces and trends that affect it. Some of these may be favorable to the organization while others may be unfavorable. Which of the following is an example of an external force?

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An example of a nonprofit organization is

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Figure 2-3 -Figure 2-3 is an example of

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Figure 2-4 -In Figure 2-4, a representation of the BCG business portfolio analysis, SBUs found in quadrant B would be called

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A marketing plan is developed during which phase of the strategic marketing process?

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One of the strengths inherent in the use of the BCG business portfolio analysis is that it

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The actions taken during the implementation phase of the strategic marketing process include which of these?

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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has given specific names and descriptions to the four resulting quadrants in its growth-share matrix based on the amount of cash they generate for or require from the organization. Stars are located in which quadrant of the BCG growth-share matrix?

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What are the marketing mix elements that make up a cohesive marketing program?

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Swipe Out Hunger is an organization that encourages college students to donate unused meal points to help feed community members in need. With chapters on 23 campuses, it has distributed more than 1.2 million meals. Swipe Out Hunger is an example of

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Ben & Jerry's has earned B-Corp certification from B-Lab, which means it has

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The specialists within an organization who actually create value are usually a member of the

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Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is used.

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