____________________offer a number of benefits, such as access to markets or
technology, economies of scale in manufacturing and marketing, and the sharing of risk
among partners.
Kathleen Eisenhardt argues that in fast-paced high-technology markets, ‘strategy is a
video game.” Strategic decision making is often described as a rational and deliberate
process but, in turbulent markets, new technology and rapidly-changing customer
expectations can upset the established order. Given the unstable state, describe the
characteristics that separate winners and losers in high-tech markets.
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Describe the steps that a business marketing manager should follow in developing an
appropriate advertising message for a new high-speed packaging system targeted for the
food industry.
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The sales force composite approach to forecasting is a quantitative forecasting method
because it uses past sales data to predict future sales potential.
For a strategy to succeed, individuals in a company must understand and share a
common definition of a firm’s existing business concept. For example, ask any
employee at Dell and they will tell you about the “Dell model” that sets them apart from
competitors. A critical component of a business model is the core strategy. Describe the
key elements that are involved in setting a core strategy.
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The intended use of the product and the intended consumer distinguishes business
marketing from consumer-goods marketing.
Compare and contrast the different quantitative sales forecasting techniques that are
used by business marketing managers. Be sure to note the strengths and limitations of
each technique.
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Recent research has demonstrated that add-on benefits more strongly influence
customer value than core benefits.
Many trade publications are____________________publications, meaning that they
offer free subscriptions to selected readers.
The Balanced Scorecard measures performance from a learning and growth perspective.
You have just taken over as the new national sales manager for Smucker’s. You have
just been presented with a plan from your boss, the Vice-President of Sales, to add new
institutional market segments for Smucker’s products – cafeterias in schools and
hospitals. After reading the report, you strongly believe that the new segments have
been well-defined and are extremely viable. What steps can you take to ensure that this
new segmentation strategy is successfully implemented?
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The strategy map provides a framework for highlighting the interdisciplinary role of
marketing strategy and for exploring key implementation requirements.
Relationship____________________captures the ability of an interfirm relationship to
achieve desired objectives.
Please explain the following statement and how it affects business marketers.
“All business marketing decisions – product, price, promotion, and distribution – are
affected, directly or indirectly, by other functional areas. In turn, marketing
considerations influence business decisions in R&D and in manufacturing and
procurement, as well as adjustments in the overall corporate strategy.”
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Firing a customer may be appropriate if the customer is not profitable, not new, and
shows little or no opportunity for learning.
Simultaneous production and consumption requires that the service be done “right.”