Question 1

Holly is a sophomore in college considering a degree in marketing. She has asked several friends for advice and their comments are listed below. Which of these comments is the most accurate and likely to help Holly?

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A)   Marketing offers business students a wide array of career options.
B)   Majoring in marketing rules out a meaningful career with a nonprofit organization.
C)   You should major in marketing only if you want to work in advertising or personal selling.
D)   Marketing is a career that offers stability, good pay and ample employment opportunities. Marketing activities today are essentially the same as they were several decades ago.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The first step in the marketing research process is to collect relevant data.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Contacting customers after a sale to reassure them that they made the right decision is intended to offset:

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A)   reverse satisfaction.
B)   cognitive dissonance.
C)   doubt resolution.
D)   relationship conflict.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The purchase of a cash register is likely a B2B product.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Secondary data consists of information that has already been compiled by others and is published in journals and books or made available online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The business-to-business (B2B) market involves the marketing of goods and services to institutions that sell, rent, produce or supply goods to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ___________ orientation refers to the process of determining the wants and needs of buyers and then providing goods and services to meet or exceed their expectations.

Accepted Answer

A)   market
B)   profit
C)   customer
D)   productionE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The primary focus of marketing today is on selling and advertising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mucho Tacos Restaurants, Inc., is a chain of restaurants featuring authentic Mexican cuisine in seven states. The company is looking into opening restaurants in additional markets and also wants to expand and to improve its menu. Which of the following is an example of secondary data the owners of Mucho Tacos might find useful?

Accepted Answer

A)   Information published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census that identifies which regions of the United States are experiencing the most rapid growth in Mexican-American population
B)   Telephone survey by the marketing department of Mucho Tacos asking for opinions about the quality of the food at the restaurants
C)   Focus group of teenagers who like Mexican food who are asked about their reactions to new food dishes the restaurant may offer
D)   E-mail responses the chain receives to a series of customer satisfaction questions posted on its websiteE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The significant increase in consumer demand following World War II marked the beginning of the:

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A)   production era.
B)   selling era.
C)   marketing concept era.
D)   customer relationship era.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a step in the marketing research process?

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A)   Designing a product to meet the need based on research
B)   Defining the question and determining the present situation
C)   Planning for product modifications and test advertising
D)   Setting the price for a productE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Marketing involves developing and promoting a firm's products and allowing the firm's purchasing department to make all distribution and transportation decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Exploring _________ data first helps marketers minimize marketing research costs.

Accepted Answer

A)   focus group
B)   personal interview
C)   primary
D)   secondaryE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

One factor that influences the consumer decision-making process is __________, which refers to the set of values, attitudes, and ways of doing things passed from one generation to another in a given society.

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A)   cognitive dissonance
B)   the legal environment
C)   group behavior
D)   cultureE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is part of the marketing process?

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A)   Developing an understanding of company finances available for new products
B)   Determining an appropriate brand name for a new product
C)   Designing the most efficient method of production of a new product
D)   Contacting suppliers after a purchase to ensure producer satisfactionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Relationship marketing depends on understanding individual consumers and responding quickly to their wants and needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the steps involved in conducting marketing research.

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Question 18

Firms that adopt a relationship marketing strategy attempt to:

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A)   develop products that meet the specific requirements of individual customers.
B)   maximize their market share by designing products that appeal to large numbers of customers.
C)   develop their promotional efforts utilizing mass media such as television, newspapers and radio in order to relate to a large audience.
D)   maximize market share by controlling production costs and maintaining low prices.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The activities of marketers depend on what needs to be done to satisfy consumer wants and needs, in other words, helping the buyer buy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With careful attention to controlling costs and quality, businesses can successfully satisfy consumers with a standardized product for different markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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A ___________ orientation refers to the process of determining the wants and needs of buyers and then providing goods and services to meet or exceed their expectations.

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The purchase of a cash register is likely a B2B product.

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Which of the following is considered a step in the marketing research process?

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The primary focus of marketing today is on selling and advertising.

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The activities of marketers depend on what needs to be done to satisfy consumer wants and needs, in other words, helping the buyer buy.

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Firms that adopt a relationship marketing strategy attempt to:

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The first step in the marketing research process is to collect relevant data.

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Relationship marketing depends on understanding individual consumers and responding quickly to their wants and needs.

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Exploring _________ data first helps marketers minimize marketing research costs.

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Contacting customers after a sale to reassure them that they made the right decision is intended to offset:

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Marketing involves developing and promoting a firm's products and allowing the firm's purchasing department to make all distribution and transportation decisions.

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The significant increase in consumer demand following World War II marked the beginning of the:

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Describe the steps involved in conducting marketing research.

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With careful attention to controlling costs and quality, businesses can successfully satisfy consumers with a standardized product for different markets.

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Holly is a sophomore in college considering a degree in marketing. She has asked several friends for advice and their comments are listed below. Which of these comments is the most accurate and likely to help Holly?

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Secondary data consists of information that has already been compiled by others and is published in journals and books or made available online.

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One factor that influences the consumer decision-making process is __________, which refers to the set of values, attitudes, and ways of doing things passed from one generation to another in a given society.

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The business-to-business (B2B) market involves the marketing of goods and services to institutions that sell, rent, produce or supply goods to others.

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A ___________ orientation refers to the process of determining the wants and needs of buyers and then providing goods and services to meet or exceed their expectations.

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The purchase of a cash register is likely a B2B product.

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The primary focus of marketing today is on selling and advertising.

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The activities of marketers depend on what needs to be done to satisfy consumer wants and needs, in other words, helping the buyer buy.

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Firms that adopt a relationship marketing strategy attempt to:

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The first step in the marketing research process is to collect relevant data.

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Relationship marketing depends on understanding individual consumers and responding quickly to their wants and needs.

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Exploring _________ data first helps marketers minimize marketing research costs.

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Contacting customers after a sale to reassure them that they made the right decision is intended to offset:

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Marketing involves developing and promoting a firm's products and allowing the firm's purchasing department to make all distribution and transportation decisions.

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The significant increase in consumer demand following World War II marked the beginning of the:

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Describe the steps involved in conducting marketing research.

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With careful attention to controlling costs and quality, businesses can successfully satisfy consumers with a standardized product for different markets.

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Holly is a sophomore in college considering a degree in marketing. She has asked several friends for advice and their comments are listed below. Which of these comments is the most accurate and likely to help Holly?

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Secondary data consists of information that has already been compiled by others and is published in journals and books or made available online.

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One factor that influences the consumer decision-making process is __________, which refers to the set of values, attitudes, and ways of doing things passed from one generation to another in a given society.

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The business-to-business (B2B) market involves the marketing of goods and services to institutions that sell, rent, produce or supply goods to others.

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