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978-1305405769 Chapter 15 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 15 Part 2

12 Chapter 15: Integrated Marketing Communications http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foJ2eT0BwZQ ©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessibl e website, in whole or in part. 13 Chapter 15: Integrated Marketing Communications CLASS […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 15 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 15 Part 1

©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessibl e website, in whole or in part. CHAPTER 15 Integrated Marketing Communications TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 14 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 14 Part 2

13 Chapter 14: Retailing, Direct Marketing, and Wholesaling CLASS EXERCISES Class Exercise 1: Strategic Issues in Retailing The objective of this class exercise is to help students understand strategic issues in retailing by developing an original retail store concept. Prompt […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 14 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 14 Part 1

CHAPTER 14 Retailing, Direct Marketing, and Wholesaling TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 12 Class Exercises IRM, p. 13 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 16 […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 13 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 13 Part 2

15 Chapter 13: Marketing Channels and Supply–Chain Management DISCUSSION STARTERS Discussion Starter 1: Keeping Up with Demand for a Hot Product ASK: How does a firm ensure they are able to meet demand for a hot new product? Even before […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 13 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 13 Part 1

CHAPTER 13 Marketing Channels and Supply-Chain Management TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 15 Class Exercises IRM, p. 16 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 19 […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 12 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 12 Part 2

13 Chapter 12: Pricing Concepts and Management CLASS EXERCISES Class Exercise 1: Price versus Nonprice Competition This exercise examines price and nonprice competition, pricing objectives, and factors affecting price decisions. Prompt for students: Consider the following scenario and answer the […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 12 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 12 Part 1

CHAPTER 12 Pricing Concepts and Management TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 12 Class Exercises IRM, p. 13 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 16 Semester […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 11 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 11 Part 2

16 Chapter 11: Developing and Managing Goods and Services DISCUSSION STARTERS Discussion Starter 1: Product Line Extensions Dr. Pepper created a product line extension called Dr. Pepper Cherry. Below is a YouTube clip incorporating Gene Simmons (from Kiss) to promote […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 11 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 11 Part 1

CHAPTER 11 Developing and Managing Goods and Services TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 16 Class Exercises IRM, p. 18 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 10 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 10 Part 2

17 Chapter 10: Product, Branding, and Packaging Concepts Increasingly, consumers are interacting with virtual reality sites. As more and more consumers visit these sites, marketers have found ways to use these sites to build or support brands. ASK: What is […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 10 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 10 Part 1

CHAPTER 10 Product, Branding, and Packaging Concepts TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 3 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 16 Class Exercises IRM, p. 18 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 21 […]

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978-1305405769 Appendix N Part 2

978-1305405769 Appendix N Part 2

14 Appendix: Role-Play Exercises Copyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Jerry Abacarian, Vice President of Operations (Only the student assigned to this role reads this page) Jerry Abacarian, another holdover from the old Videopolis days, is the vice president […]

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978-1305405769 Appendix N Part 1

978-1305405769 Appendix N Part 1

APPENDIX Role-Play Exercises WHY USE ROLE-PLAY EXERCISES? The role-play exercise, or simulation, is an activity in which the class is divided into teams of five to six students each. The students read a very short case situation and are then […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 9

978-1305405769 Chapter 9

©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. CHAPTER 9 Digital Marketing and Social Networking TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 8 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 8 Part 2

13 Chapter 8: Error! Unknown document property name. overall marketing strategy. 1. Regardless of the extent to which a firm chooses to globalize its marketing strategy, extensive environmental analysis and marketing research are necessary to understand the needs and desires […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 8 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 8 Part 1

CHAPTER 8 REACHING GLOBAL MARKETS TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 14 Class Exercises IRM, p. 15 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 18 Answers to […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 7 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 7 Part 2

12 Chapter 7: Error! Unknown document property name. DISCUSSION STARTERS Discussion Starter 1: Sustainable Marketing This discussion starter focuses on sustainable marketing. ASK: Why do you think more companies are “going green?” Businesses generally make decisions based on profit potential. […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 7 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 7 Part 1

CHAPTER 7 Business Markets and Buying Behavior TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 12 Class Exercises IRM, p. 14 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 16 […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 6 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 6 Part 2

13 Chapter 6: Consumer Buying Behavior 5. Yet another area of concern with consumer misbehavior is abusive consumers. a. Rude customers engage in verbal or physical abuse, can be uncooperative, and may even break policies. B. Understanding the psychological and […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 6 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 6 Part 1

CHAPTER 6 Consumer Buying Behavior TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 14 Class Exercises IRM, p. 15 Chapter Quiz IRM, p. 17 Semester Project […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 5 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 5 Part 2

13 Chapter 5: Target Markets: Segmentation, Evaluation, and Positioning CLASS EXERCISES Class Exercise 1: Segmentation Variables The objective of this class exercise is to gain a thorough understanding of segmentation variables by designing a target market for a new retail […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 5 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 5 Part 1

©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly acce ssible website, in whole or in part. CHAPTER 5 Target Markets: Segmentation and Evaluation TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 4 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 4 Part 2

12 Chapter 4: Marketing Research and Information Systems a. This information has allowed companies to predict customer behavior more accurately, but many feel it infringes upon consumer privacy. b. While such data enable companies to offer more personalized services, policy […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 4 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 4 Part 1

©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. CHAPTER 4 Marketing Research and Information Systems TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 3 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 3 Part 2

13 Chapter 3: The Marketing Environment, Social Responsibility, and Ethics 1. Companies that fail to develop strategies and programs to incorporate ethics and social responsibility into their organizational culture may pay the price with poor marketing performance and the potential […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 3 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 3 Part 1

CHAPTER 3 The Marketing Environment, Social Responsibility, and Ethics TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 3 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 14 Class Exercises IRM, p. 16 Chapter Quiz IRM, […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 2 Part 2

978-1305405769 Chapter 2 Part 2

Chapter 2: Planning, Implementing, and Controlling Marketing Strategies 13 statements. Mission statements are important because they act as a compass to lead the company in the right direction. Using the section in the book about mission statements, have students analyze […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 2 Part 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 2 Part 1

CHAPTER 2 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Marketing Strategies TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Resource Location Purpose and Perspective IRM, p. 1 Lecture Outline IRM, p. 2 Discussion Starters IRM, p. 12 Class Exercise IRM, p. 14 Semester Project IRM, p. […]

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978-1305405769 Chapter 1

978-1305405769 Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1 Customer-Driven Strategic Marketing TEACHING RESOURCES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ©2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Resource Location Purpose and Perspective […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 23

978-1305405745 Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Managing Risk in the Small Business CHAPTER 23: MANAGING RISK CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Homestead Interior Doors (http://www.door.cc.) 1) What Is Business Risk? LO1: Define business risk and explain its two dimensions. i) Business risk is the possibility of […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 22

978-1305405745 Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Managing The Firm’s Assets CHAPTER 22: MANAGING THE FIRM’S ASSETS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: The Cutting Edge Elite (http://www.ceenyc.com) 1) The Working Capital Cycle LO1: Describe the working capital cycle of a small business. i) Working-capital cycle includes a […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 21

978-1305405745 Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Managing Small Business Operations CHAPTER 21: MANAGING SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Big Shot Bikes (http://www.bigshotbikes.com) 1) Competing with Operations LO1: Understand how operations enhance a small company’s competitiveness. i) Operations – the processes used to create […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 20

978-1305405745 Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Managing Human Resources CHAPTER 20: MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Hired.com (http://www.hired.com) Human resource management (HRM) refers to the management of employees, individually and collectively, in a way that enables them to help the business reach its […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 19

978-1305405745 Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Professional Management and the Small Business CHAPTER 19: PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT AND THE SMALL BUSINESS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Effective Delegation at Staff.com (http://www.staff.com) 1) Small Business Leadership LO1: Understand the entrepreneur’s leadership role. a) What Is Leadership? i) Others […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 18

978-1305405745 Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Global Opportunities for Small Business CHAPTER 18: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Combat Flip Flops in Afghanistan (http://www.combatflipflops.com) 1) Small Businesses as Global Enterprises LO1: Describe the potential of small firms as global enterprises. i) […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 17

978-1305405745 Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Promotional Planning CHAPTER 17: PROMOTIONAL PLANNING CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Telesian Technology, Inc. (http://www.telesian.com) 1) Promotion Is Communication LO1: Describe the communication model and the factors that determine a promotional mix. i) Marketing communications that inform and persuade consumers […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 16

978-1305405745 Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Pricing and Credit Decisions CHAPTER 16: PRICING AND CREDIT DECISIONS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Johnny Cupcakes: It’s a Brand, Not a Fad! (http://www.johnnycupcakes.com) 1) Setting a Price LO1: Discuss the role of cost and demand factors in setting a […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 15

978-1305405745 Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Product Development and Supply Chain Management CHAPTER 15: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Nest Labs (http://www.nest.net) 1) To Grow or Not to Grow LO1: Recognize the challenges associated with the growth of a small […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 14

978-1305405745 Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Building Customer Relationships CHAPTER 14: BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: The Cut and Color Room (http://www.cutandcolorroom.com) 1) What Is Customer Relationship Management? LO1: Define customer relationship management (CRM) and explain its value to small business. i) Customer […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 13

978-1305405745 Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Planning For The Harvest CHAPTER 13: PLANNING FOR THE HARVEST CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Tapestry Medical (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tapestry-Medical-Inc/134797156571373) 1) The Importance of the Harvest LO1: Explain the importance of having a harvest, or exit, plan. i) Harvesting, also called exiting […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 12

978-1305405745 Chapter 12

Chapter 12: A Firm’s Sources of Financing CHAPTER 12: A FIRM’S SOURCES OF FINANCING CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Emmy’s Organics (http://emmyorganics.com) 1) Firm Characteristics and Sources of Financing LO1: Describe how a firm’s characteristics affect its available financing sources. i) Four […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 11

978-1305405745 Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Forecasting Financial Requirements CHAPTER 11: FORECASTING FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: GSM Nation: The Need to Manage Growth (http://www.gsmnation.com) 1) The Purpose of Financial Forecasting LO1: Describe the purpose of financial forecasting. a) Purpose of pro forma financial […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 10

978-1305405745 Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Understanding A Firm’s Financial Statements CHAPTER 10: UNDERSTANDING A FIRM’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: J&S Construction Company (http://www.jsconstruction.com) The Lemonade Kids Financial statement (accounting statements) – reports of a firm’s financial performance and resources, including an income […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 9

978-1305405745 Chapter 9

Chapter 9: The Location Plan CHAPTER 9: THE LOCATION PLAN CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: The Icebreakers (www.icebreaker-sf.com) 1) Locating the Brick-and-Mortar Startup LO1: Describe the five key factors in locating a brick-and-mortar startup. a) The Importance of the Location Decision i) […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 8

978-1305405745 Chapter 8

Chapter 8: The Organizational Plan: Teams, Structures, Alliances, and Directors CHAPTER 8: THE ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN: TEAMS, STRUCTURES, ALLIANCES, AND DIRECTORS CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: FlexPro, uBreakiFix, and GreenCupboards (http://www.flexprogroup.com) (http://ubreakifix.com) (http://greencupboards.com) 1) Building a Management Team LO1: Describe the characteristics and […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 7

978-1305405745 Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Marketing Plan CHAPTER 7: THE MARKETING PLAN CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Checkerboard Ltd.: Building a Bigger Share of a Shrinking Market (http://swww.checkernet.com) 1) What Is Small Business Marketing LO1: Describe small business marketing. i) Small business Marketing – […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 6

978-1305405745 Chapter 6

Chapter 6 : The Business Plan: Visualizing the Dream CHAPTER 6: THE BUSINESS PLAN: VISUALIZING THE DREAM CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: Maternova (http://www.maternova.net) 1) An Overview of the Business Plan LO1: Explain the purpose and objectives of business plans. i) Business […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 5

978-1305405745 Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Family Business Chapter 5: The Family Business CHAPTER OUTLINE Spotlight: C.F. Martin & Co. (http://www.martinguitar.com) 1) What Is a Family Business? LO1: Define the terms family and family business. i) Family – A group of people bound […]

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978-1305405745 Chapter 4

978-1305405745 Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Franchises and Buyouts © 2017 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or […]

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