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One of the two organization-related problems of inertia that can cause new-product failures is


A) poor product quality.
B) encountering the "not-invented-here" problem.
C) poor execution of the marketing mix.
D) bad timing.
E) incomplete market and product protocol.

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

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Research shows that, while feature bloat can increase the capability of a new product and encourage a purchase,


A) consumers are unable to articulate their reasons for purchase, which limits positive word of mouth.
B) few brands take advantage of the opportunity to improve their offerings.
C) there is typically such a large increase in price that few buyers respond.
D) competitors typically respond so quickly that there is little impact on sales.
E) the actual usage experience after purchase results in consumer dissatisfaction, or feature fatigue.

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

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  Marketing Dashboard Map -There are seven stages of the new-product development process. Following the new-product strategy development stage is the second step, known as A)  idea generation. B)  screening and evaluation. C)  screening and analysis. D)  new-product tactic development. E)  product assessment. Marketing Dashboard Map -There are seven stages of the new-product development process. Following the new-product strategy development stage is the second step, known as


A) idea generation.
B) screening and evaluation.
C) screening and analysis.
D) new-product tactic development.
E) product assessment.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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  Figure 9-3 -According to Figure 9-3 above, column B represents A)  a continuous innovation. B)  a discontinuous innovation. C)  a disruptive innovation. D)  a dynamically continuous innovation. E)  an evolutionary innovation. Figure 9-3 -According to Figure 9-3 above, column B represents


A) a continuous innovation.
B) a discontinuous innovation.
C) a disruptive innovation.
D) a dynamically continuous innovation.
E) an evolutionary innovation.

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

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Using an existing brand name to introduce a product that is new to the company into a totally new, unfamiliar market seems like a good idea. Several years ago, disposable pen, lighter, and razor maker Bic introduced perfume under the Bic brand name and it failed quickly. This innovation strategy is known as a


A) radical invention.
B) product line extension.
C) disruptive innovation.
D) product deletion.
E) brand extension.

F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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As a marketing term, ________ generally includes not only physical goods, but also services and ideas.


A) marketing
B) invention
C) merchandise
D) product
E) concept

F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

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In addition to seeking ideas from more well-known sources, organizations also get ideas from universities, inventors, and smaller nontraditional firms. For example, General Mills partnered with Brigham Young University to license its patent for


A) scones with coffee-flavored cream frosting.
B) an Omega-3 enriched SKU for the Philadelphia cream cheese line.
C) a carbonated yogurt called Go-Gurt Fizzix.
D) deep fried chicken skins for people who cannot eat pork.
E) a crispy baked macaroni and cheese snack that can be eaten out of a bag like Cheetos.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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As Apple's CEO, the late Steve Jobs orchestrated innovations that revolutionized five different industries. Which industry below is not one of them?


A) music
B) smartphones
C) digital publishing
D) cable television
E) tablet computing

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

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During the business analysis stage of the new product development process, GoPro considers the likelihood of ________, especially when introducing new, less expensive products like Hero Session that may hurt existing product sales.


A) protocols
B) failure fees
C) slotting fees
D) cannibalism
E) market testing

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

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The screening and evaluation stage of the new-product process involves


A) internal and external appraisals of new-product ideas.
B) product selection and budgeting projections.
C) business and cost analyses.
D) patent searches and environmental scanning.
E) idea selection and prototype development.

F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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Developing a pool of concepts to serve as candidates for new products is the ________ stage of the new-product process.


A) open innovation
B) screening and evaluation
C) product development
D) new-product strategy development
E) idea generation

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements regarding goods is most accurate?


A) Nondurable goods rely more on advertising than durable goods.
B) Durable goods benefit more from advertising than nondurable goods.
C) There is little, if any, difference between marketing actions for durable and nondurable goods.
D) Nondurable goods rely more on personal selling than durable goods.
E) The durable and nondurable classification applies to services as well as to products.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Dell used ________ to develop an online site to generate 13,464 ideas for new products as well as website and marketing improvements.


A) brainstorming
B) crowdsourcing
C) group think
D) outsourcing
E) data mining

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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What do an online travel agency, a limousine service, and music streaming service have in common?


A) They are all strictly tangible services.
B) They are all people-based services.
C) None of them have a problem with idle production capacity.
D) They are all equipment-based services.
E) They all require skilled operators.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following firms uses crowdfunding to raise capital for products that are unlikely to get resources from traditional sources?


A) IDEO
B) Kickstarter.com
C) Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway
D) the Industrial Design Group
E) Unfundable.com

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

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A product is a good, service, or idea consisting of ________ that satisfy consumers' needs and is received in exchange for money or something else of value.


A) a promise or commitment exchanged between a seller and a buyer
B) a bundle of tangible and intangible attributes
C) an assortment of value-possessing activities
D) an array of physical attributes
E) a collection of tangible qualities

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The demand for a business product that results from the demand for a consumer product is referred to as


A) sequential demand.
B) selective demand.
C) primary demand.
D) secondary demand.
E) derived demand.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is considered a durable good?


A) necklace
B) scone
C) movie tickets
D) staples
E) voting

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following is a government agency that provides a service?


A) SterileFeral
B) American Red Cross
C) Home Depot
D) United States Postal Service
E) Chase Bank

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

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A general review of possible marketing and product synergies, economic analysis, and cannibalization potential would all take place during which stage of the new-product development process?


A) business analysis
B) screening and evaluation
C) new-product strategy development
D) development
E) These activities are addressed at every stage except new-product strategy development.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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