PCtoDMP Flashcards

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the _________ refers to the understanding of what a product is, how
it fulfills customer needs, and how it is positioned and managed in the market.

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product concept

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in marketing research focus on ensuring that research practices respect the rights and privacy of participants

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Ethical issues

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_____________ is the fundamental benefit or service that the customer receives. It’s the primary reason why the customer buys the product.

_____________ refers to the tangible aspects of the product that deliver the core benefit, such as design, brand, and packaging.

_____________ includes additional services and benefits that enhance the consumer experience and differentiate the product from competitors.

Choices:

Actual Product

Augmented Product

Core Product

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Answers:

Core Product

Actual Product

Augmented Product

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helps businesses understand which marketing strategies will
work best for different types of products.

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Product classification

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Types of Consumer Products
_____________ are items bought frequently with minimal effort, usually low-cost and widely available.

_____________ are items consumers compare carefully on quality, price, and style before purchasing.

_____________ are unique items that consumers make a special effort to find and buy.

_____________ are products that consumers do not usually consider until a need arises, such as emergency items.

Choices:

Specialty Products

Convenience Products

Unsought Products

Shopping Products

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Answers:

Convenience Products

Shopping Products

Specialty Products

Unsought Products

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Product Classification

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A. Consumer Products
B. Industrial Products

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__________ are goods and services purchased by individuals for personal use.

__________ are products bought by businesses for further processing or for use in operations.

Choices:

Industrial Products

Consumer Products

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Answers:

Consumer Products

Industrial Products

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__________ are products that help in the production process or in business operations.

__________ are items used to operate the business but don’t form part of the final product.

__________ are products that consumers may not think about regularly or don’t actively seek out unless there is an immediate need.

Choices:

Unsought Products

Capital Items

Supplies and Services

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Answers:

Capital Items

Supplies and Services

Unsought Products

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is a concept that describes the stages a product goes through from its introduction to its eventual decline. The _____ model helps marketers
identify the strategic decisions required at each stage to maximize product success.

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The Product Life Cycle (PLC)

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A. Stages of the Product Life Cycle

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  1. Introduction Stage
  2. Growth Stage
  3. Maturity Stage
  4. Decline Stage
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_____ is a key factor in maintaining competitive advantage and extending the life cycle of a product

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Innovation

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_______ refers to the process of creating new
products or improving existing ones to meet consumer needs and stay relevant in the marketplace.

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Product development

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New Product Development (NPD) Process

__________: Brainstorming new ideas from various sources (e.g., customers, employees, competitors, and market trends).

__________: Filtering out unfeasible or unprofitable ideas to focus on the most promising ones.

__________: Developing detailed concepts for the selected ideas and testing them with potential customers.

__________: Assessing the financial and market viability of the product.

__________: Creating prototypes and refining the product design.

__________: Testing the product in selected markets to understand consumer reactions and adjust accordingly.

__________: Launching the product nationwide or globally, supported by a marketing strategy.

Choices:
Business Analysis
Product Development
Market Testing
Commercialization
Concept Development and Testing
Idea Generation
Idea Screening

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Answers:

Idea Generation

Idea Screening

Concept Development and Testing

Business Analysis

Product Development

Market Testing

Commercialization

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Types of Innovation

__________: Creating new products or significantly improving existing ones.

__________: Innovating the ways in which products are created or delivered to consumers.

__________: Changing the way a company operates or delivers value (e.g., subscription models, direct-to-consumer).

Choices:
Product Innovation
Process Innovation
Business Model Innovation

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Answers:

Product Innovation

Process Innovation

Business Model Innovation

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____ is how a product is perceived relative to competing products in the minds of consumers. Effective positioning can create a unique space for a product in the
market and foster customer loyalty

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Positioning

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Steps in Product Positioning

__________: Understand the demographic, geographic, and psychographic profiles of your target audience.

__________: Highlight the unique features or benefits that make the product stand out from competitors.

__________: Create a concise statement that communicates the product’s target audience, benefits, and differentiation.

__________: Deliver the positioning message consistently across all marketing channels (advertising, packaging, sales).

Choices:
Identify Target Market
Define the Product’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Positioning Statement
Marketing Communication

Answers:

Identify Target Market

Define the Product’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Positioning Statement

Marketing Communication

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Answers:

Identify Target Market

Define the Product’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Positioning Statement

Marketing Communication

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____ plays a critical role in shaping the perception of a product. It’s about creating a unique identity and emotional connection with consumers that influence their
purchasing decisions.

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Importance of Branding

__________: Helps distinguish products from competitors in the marketplace.
__________: Strong brands build trust and loyalty among consumers.
__________: Consumers often perceive branded products as higher quality or more reliable than unbranded alternatives.

Choices:
Customer Loyalty
Differentiation
Perceived Value

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Answers:
Differentiation
Customer Loyalty
Perceived Value

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Elements of Branding

__________: The name by which the product or company is known.

__________: Visual elements that make the brand easily recognizable.

__________: The human traits attributed to the brand (e.g., fun, serious, sophisticated).

__________: The value a brand adds to a product, based on consumer perceptions, loyalty, and the overall brand image.

Choices:
Brand Equity
Brand Name
Brand Personality
Logo and Symbols

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Answers:

Brand Name

Logo and Symbols

Brand Personality

Brand Equity

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__________ involves the
creation of new products or improvement of existing ones, while _____________
focuses on overseeing the product’s life cycle, from introduction to discontinuation.

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Product development, product management

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Stages of the Product Development Process

  1. Idea Generation
  2. Idea Screening
  3. Concept Development and Testing
  4. Business Analysis
  5. Product Development
  6. Market Testing
  7. Commercialization
  8. Post-Launch Evaluation
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Stages of the Product Development Process

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Fill in the Blanks
Directions: Identify the source of each idea. Choose between Internal sources or External sources.

__________ – R&D teams, employees, sales staff, or company executives.

__________ – Customers (via surveys, focus groups, social media)

__________ – Competitors

__________ – Suppliers

__________ – Technological advances

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Answer Key:

Internal sources

External sources

External sources

External sources

External sources

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Purpose: To eliminate ideas that are not viable or
aligned with company goals.

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  1. Idea Screening
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__________ – Once an idea is approved, it is developed into a detailed product concept. This includes defining the product’s features, benefits, and target market.

__________ – Companies test the product concept with a sample of potential customers to assess interest, appeal, and potential market acceptance.

Concept Development

Concept Testing

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Answer Key:

Concept Development

Concept Testing

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Business Analysis __________ – Estimating market size, growth potential, and the competitive landscape. __________ – Estimating production costs, pricing strategy, expected profit margins, and return on investment (ROI). __________ – Analyzing potential risks and challenges that could impact product success (e.g., technological challenges, market acceptance). Choices: Market Analysis Financial Analysis Risk Assessment
Answer Key: Market Analysis Financial Analysis Risk Assessment
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Product Development __________ – Turning the product concept into a physical or digital prototype. This phase involves detailed product design, engineering, and developing functional prototypes for testing. __________ – Ensuring that the product can be manufactured using available technology, materials, and processes. __________ – Conducting internal and external tests to assess functionality, durability, safety, and usability. This includes market testing, product trials, and focus groups. Choices: Design and Prototyping Technical Feasibility Testing
Answer Key: Design and Prototyping Technical Feasibility Testing
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Introducing the product in a limited geographic area or a specific market segment to gather data on consumer reaction, sales, and distribution logistics before full-scale launch.
Test Marketing:
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Commercialization __________ – Developing a go-to-market strategy, which includes deciding on distribution channels, promotional plans, and pricing strategies. __________ – Manufacturing the product at scale, ensuring quality control, supply chain readiness, and distribution logistics. __________ – Full-scale marketing campaigns (advertising, social media, PR), distribution through retailers Choices: Launch Strategy Full-scale Production Marketing and Sales
Answer Key: Launch Strategy Full-scale Production Marketing and Sales
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Post-Launch Evaluation __________ – Tracking sales data to measure the product's performance in the market. __________ – Continuously collecting customer feedback to make improvements or modifications to the product or marketing approach. __________ – Evaluating profitability, customer satisfaction, and market share growth. Choices: Sales Monitoring Customer Feedback Performance Metrics
Answer Key: Sales Monitoring Customer Feedback Performance Metrics
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___________- refers to the process of managing a product’s entire life cycle, from inception to decline. The goal is to maximize the product’s profitability and ensure it aligns with customer needs and company objectives at each stage of its life cycle.
product management
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Product Life Cycle (PLC) Stages __________ – The product is newly launched, and sales growth is slow. There is a focus on building awareness and gaining initial adoption. Marketing includes heavy promotion, distribution efforts, and penetration or skimming pricing. __________ – Sales increase rapidly as the product gains market acceptance. Focus is on increasing market share, improving features, expanding distribution, and building brand loyalty. __________ – Sales growth slows, competition intensifies, and the market becomes saturated. Strategies include product improvements, promotional offers, and customer retention. __________ – Sales and profits decline due to market saturation or changing consumer needs. Strategies include discontinuing, harvesting, or repurposing the product. Choices: Introduction Stage Growth Stage Maturity Stage Decline Stage
Answer Key: Introduction Stage Growth Stage Maturity Stage Decline Stage
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A company’s____________ is the collection of all products and services it offers to the market.
product portfolio
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Effective _____________ ensures that a company has a balanced mix of products that can meet different customer needs and contribute to its long-term success.
portfolio management
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The _____________ is a tool that helps companies analyze their product portfolio and decide where to allocate resources. The matrix classifies products into four categories based on market growth and market share:
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix
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BCG Matrix __________ – High market share, high growth products. These require investment to maintain their position but are likely to generate high returns. __________ – Low market share, high growth products. These require careful management to decide whether they can become stars or should be phased out. __________ – High market share, low growth products. These generate steady revenue with little investment and can fund other areas of the business. __________ – Low market share, low growth products. These may be phased out unless they serve a specific strategic purpose. Choices: Stars Question Marks Cash Cows Dogs
Answer Key: Stars Question Marks Cash Cows Dogs
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Challenges in Product Development and Management __________ – The rapid pace of technological change requires constant innovation and adaptation in product development. __________ – Inadequate understanding of customer needs and market trends can lead to product failure. __________ – Competing products and brands can make differentiation difficult, especially in mature markets. __________ – Efficient production and distribution systems are essential for delivering products on time and at the right cost. __________ – Establishing a strong brand identity and clear product positioning is vital for differentiation in the market. Choices: Innovation and Technology Market Research Competition Supply Chain and Production Branding and Positioning
Answer Key: Innovation and Technology Market Research Competition Supply Chain and Production Branding and Positioning
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