chapter 10 Flashcards
product
a good, service, or idea consisting of a bundle of tangible and intangible attributes that satisfies consumers’ needs and is received in exchange for money or something else of value
Good
has tangible attributes that a consumer’s five senses can perceive
Ex: Apple Watch (can be touched & it’s features can be seen/heard)
nondurable goods
item consumed in one or a few uses
Ex: Food products/fuel
durable goods
one that usually lasts over many uses
Ex: appliances, cars, and smartphones
Services
intangible activities or benefits that an organization provides to satisfy consumers’ needs in exchange for money or something else of value
Ex: Verizon
Idea
a thought that leads to a product or action
Ex: concept for a new invention/getting ppl out to vote
2 categories of products
- consumer products
- business products
Consumer Products
products purchased by the ultimate consumer
4 Types of Consumer Products
- Convenience Products
- Shopping Products
- Specialty Products
- Unsought Products
Convenience Products
items that the consumer purchases frequently, conveniently, and with a minimum of shopping effort
Ex: toothpaste, soap, ATM withdrawal
Shopping Products
items for which the consumer compares several alternatives on criteria such as price, quality, or style
Ex: TVs, cameras, plane tickets
Specialty Products
items that the consumer makes a special effort to search out and buy
Ex: Rolls Royce car, Rolex watch , heart surgery
Unsought Products
items that the consumer does not know about or knows about but does not initially want
Ex: burial insurance, thesaurus
The four types of consumer products differ in terms of
- the effort the consumer spends on the decision
- the attributes used in making the purchase decision
- the frequency of purchase
Business Products
products organizations buy that assist in providing other products for resale
Major characteristic of business products is that…
their sales are often the result of derived demand
Ex: As consumer demand for Toyota cars(a consumer product) increases, the company may increase its demand for paint spraying equipment (a business product)
Business products can be classified as
components or support products
Components
items that become part of the final product (raw materials)
Ex: lumber, assemblies
Support Products
items used to assist in producing other products and services
Ex: installations, accessory equipment, supplies, industrial services
Services can be classified according to whether they are delivered by
- people or equipment
- business firms or nonprofit organizations
- government agencies
Product Items
a specific product that has a unique brand, size, or price
Ex: Ultra Downy softener comes in different forms (liquid for washer/sheets for dryer) & load sizes (40, 60, etc)
Product Line
a group of products or service items that are closely related because they satisfy a class of needs, are used together, are sold to the same customer group, are distributed through the same outlets, or fall within a given price range
Ex: Nike’s includes shoes & clothing
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)
a unique identification number that defines an item for ordering or inventory purposes
Product Mix
consists of all of the product lines offered by an organization
Ex: P&G has beauty & grooming and household care product lines