Question 1

What is geofencing? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

The idea of geofencing is to target cust

Question 2

A(n) ________ vertical marketing system combines successive stages of production and distribution under single ownership.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate 
B)  administered 
C)  contractual 
D)  regulatory 
E)  controlled 
A)  corporate 
B)  administered 
C)  contractual 
D)  regulatory 
E)  controlled

Question 3

Which of the following channel alternatives is most suited to handle complex products and transactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  sales forces 
B)  the Internet 
C)  dealers 
D)  telemarketers 
E)  direct mails 
A)  sales forces 
B)  the Internet 
C)  dealers 
D)  telemarketers 
E)  direct mails

Question 4

A jobber in a three-level marketing channel is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  small-scale wholesaler 
B)  external broker 
C)  advertising agent 
D)  independent evaluator 
E)  communication channel 
A)  small-scale wholesaler 
B)  external broker 
C)  advertising agent 
D)  independent evaluator 
E)  communication channel

Question 5

________ channel conflict occurs between channel members at the same level.

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal 
B)  Vertical 
C)  Multichannel 
D)  Administrative 
E)  Contractual 
A)  Horizontal 
B)  Vertical 
C)  Multichannel 
D)  Administrative 
E)  Contractual

Question 6

RX Corp. is a large manufacturer of electronic goods and sells its products through distributors and retailers. In order to keep pace with the growing use of the Internet, the company decides to start selling online. The company faces stiff opposition from its retailers as they believe that this will significantly reduce their profits. The company attempts to eliminate this resistance by offering its retailers commissions for processing and delivering orders received via the Web. This is an example of which of the following conflict resolution strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  dual compensation 
B)  joint membership 
C)  arbitration 
D)  co-optation 
E)  strategic pricing 
A)  dual compensation 
B)  joint membership 
C)  arbitration 
D)  co-optation 
E)  strategic pricing

Question 7

Alcart Solutions is a large distributor of Aldor phones in Canada. The company distributes products to various retailers in the New Brunswick province. Recently Aldor received several complaints from its retailers that their orders are not delivered on time. They also complain that Alcart offers preferential treatment to some of the other retailers in the region. This is an example of ________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  multichannel 
B)  horizontal 
C)  vertical 
D)  intermediate 
E)  parallel 
A)  multichannel 
B)  horizontal 
C)  vertical 
D)  intermediate 
E)  parallel

Question 8

Dell computers is a manufacturer of computers. Dell accepts orders for computers online and ships the products to the customer. Explain the likely physical flow of materials in this case.

Accepted Answer

Suppliers to Transpo

Question 9

Which of the following types of power is objectively observable?

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive power 
B)  legitimate power 
C)  group power 
D)  expert power 
E)  referent power 
A)  coercive power 
B)  legitimate power 
C)  group power 
D)  expert power 
E)  referent power

Question 10

A manufacturer wants to achieve rapid market penetration through a low-price policy. However, the manufacturer's dealers prefer to work with high margins and pursue short-run profitability. The major reason for this conflict is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal incompatibility 
B)  unclear roles 
C)  ambiguous rights 
D)  differences in perception 
E)  dependence on the manufacturer 
A)  goal incompatibility 
B)  unclear roles 
C)  ambiguous rights 
D)  differences in perception 
E)  dependence on the manufacturer

Question 11

Consumer surveys suggest that one of the most significant inhibitors of online shopping is the absence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasurable experiences 
B)  competitive prices 
C)  adequate technical information 
D)  after-sales service 
E)  facilities to compare offerings 
A)  pleasurable experiences 
B)  competitive prices 
C)  adequate technical information 
D)  after-sales service 
E)  facilities to compare offerings

Question 12

Early buyers might be willing to pay for high-value-added channels, but later buyers will switch to lower-cost channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following products is most likely to be sold using an exclusive distribution strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  designer luggage 
B)  cigarettes 
C)  alcoholic beverages 
D)  car fuel 
E)  medicine 
A)  designer luggage 
B)  cigarettes 
C)  alcoholic beverages 
D)  car fuel 
E)  medicine

Question 14

An intensive distribution strategy serves well for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  premium cars 
B)  commercial trucks 
C)  private label products 
D)  industrial equipment 
E)  newspapers 
A)  premium cars 
B)  commercial trucks 
C)  private label products 
D)  industrial equipment 
E)  newspapers

Question 15

What are marketing channels? Briefly explain some of the different types of intermediaries.

Accepted Answer

Marketing channels are sets of interdepe

Question 16

A new firm typically starts as a local operation selling in a fairly circumscribed market by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  finding and developing new intermediaries 
B)  using a few existing intermediaries 
C)  forming partnerships with the market leader 
D)  creating a special channel 
E)  forming partnerships with other firms 
A)  finding and developing new intermediaries 
B)  using a few existing intermediaries 
C)  forming partnerships with the market leader 
D)  creating a special channel 
E)  forming partnerships with other firms

Question 17

Add-on services such as credit, delivery, installation, and repairs provided by the marketing channel are referred to as service backup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is geofencing? Provide an example.

A(n) ________ vertical marketing system combines successive stages of production and distribution under single ownership.

Which of the following channel alternatives is most suited to handle complex products and transactions?

A jobber in a three-level marketing channel is a(n) ________.

________ channel conflict occurs between channel members at the same level.

Dell computers is a manufacturer of computers. Dell accepts orders for computers online and ships the products to the customer. Explain the likely physical flow of materials in this case.

Which of the following types of power is objectively observable?

A manufacturer wants to achieve rapid market penetration through a low-price policy. However, the manufacturer's dealers prefer to work with high margins and pursue short-run profitability. The major reason for this conflict is ________.

Consumer surveys suggest that one of the most significant inhibitors of online shopping is the absence of ________.

Early buyers might be willing to pay for high-value-added channels, but later buyers will switch to lower-cost channels.

Which of the following products is most likely to be sold using an exclusive distribution strategy?

An intensive distribution strategy serves well for ________.

What are marketing channels? Briefly explain some of the different types of intermediaries.

A new firm typically starts as a local operation selling in a fairly circumscribed market by ________.

Add-on services such as credit, delivery, installation, and repairs provided by the marketing channel are referred to as service backup.

Defining Marketing for the New Realities

Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans

Collecting Information and Forecasting Demand

Conducting Marketing Research

Creating Long-Term Loyalty Relationships

Analyzing Consumer Markets

Analyzing Business Markets

Tapping Into Global Markets

Identifying Market Segments and Targets

Crafting the Brand Positioning

Creating Brand Equity

Addressing Competition and Driving Growth

Setting Product Strategy

Designing and Managing Services

Introducing New Market Offerings

Developing Pricing Strategies and Programs

Managing Retailing, Wholesaling, and Logistics

Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Communications

Managing Mass Communications: Advertising, Sales Promotions, Events and Experiences, and Public Relations

Managing Digital Communications: Online, Social Media, and Mobile

Managing Personal Communications: Direct and Database Marketing and Personal Selling

Managing a Holistic Marketing Organization for the Long Run

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Exam 17: Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Channels

What is geofencing? Provide an example.

A(n) ________ vertical marketing system combines successive stages of production and distribution under single ownership.

Which of the following channel alternatives is most suited to handle complex products and transactions?

A jobber in a three-level marketing channel is a(n) ________.

________ channel conflict occurs between channel members at the same level.

Dell computers is a manufacturer of computers. Dell accepts orders for computers online and ships the products to the customer. Explain the likely physical flow of materials in this case.

Which of the following types of power is objectively observable?

A manufacturer wants to achieve rapid market penetration through a low-price policy. However, the manufacturer's dealers prefer to work with high margins and pursue short-run profitability. The major reason for this conflict is ________.

Consumer surveys suggest that one of the most significant inhibitors of online shopping is the absence of ________.

Early buyers might be willing to pay for high-value-added channels, but later buyers will switch to lower-cost channels.

Which of the following products is most likely to be sold using an exclusive distribution strategy?

An intensive distribution strategy serves well for ________.

What are marketing channels? Briefly explain some of the different types of intermediaries.

A new firm typically starts as a local operation selling in a fairly circumscribed market by ________.

Add-on services such as credit, delivery, installation, and repairs provided by the marketing channel are referred to as service backup.

Defining Marketing for the New Realities

Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans

Collecting Information and Forecasting Demand

Conducting Marketing Research

Creating Long-Term Loyalty Relationships

Analyzing Consumer Markets

Analyzing Business Markets

Tapping Into Global Markets

Identifying Market Segments and Targets

Crafting the Brand Positioning

Creating Brand Equity

Addressing Competition and Driving Growth

Setting Product Strategy

Designing and Managing Services

Introducing New Market Offerings

Developing Pricing Strategies and Programs

Managing Retailing, Wholesaling, and Logistics

Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Communications

Managing Mass Communications: Advertising, Sales Promotions, Events and Experiences, and Public Relations

Managing Digital Communications: Online, Social Media, and Mobile

Managing Personal Communications: Direct and Database Marketing and Personal Selling

Managing a Holistic Marketing Organization for the Long Run

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