Question 1

Which of the following is the most complete and accurate description of a pure-click company?

Accepted Answer

A)  These are companies that launch a Web site without any previous existence as a firm. 
B)  These firms' business models are based on advertising revenue. 
C)  These are established companies that have an online site for selling products. 
D)  These companies get paid every time a user visits their Web site. 
E)  These companies sell online space to other Web sites and are paid for the service. 
A)  These are companies that launch a Web site without any previous existence as a firm. 
B)  These firms' business models are based on advertising revenue. 
C)  These are established companies that have an online site for selling products. 
D)  These companies get paid every time a user visits their Web site. 
E)  These companies sell online space to other Web sites and are paid for the service.

Question 2

Companies should first think of the target market and then design the supply chain backward from that point. This strategy is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  demand chain planning 
B)  resource planning 
C)  external channel planning 
D)  materials planning 
E)  strategic business planning 
A)  demand chain planning 
B)  resource planning 
C)  external channel planning 
D)  materials planning 
E)  strategic business planning

Question 3

When economic conditions are depressed, producers want to move goods to market using longer channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Differentiate between pure-click companies and brick-and-click companies.

Accepted Answer

Pure-click companies are those that have

Question 5

Members of a marketing channel perform three types of functions. Provide examples of these three functions in the context of a publishing company that publishes books and magazines.

Accepted Answer

The storage and movement of books from t

Question 6

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 7

Garolds Stores operates as a low price retailer. It offers home fashion products, such as wall decor, frames, candles, bath and bedding products, furniture, home accents, and kitchen products. The firm has showrooms and retail stores across United States. Customers can buy products in three different ways: (1)they can place orders online and have the products shipped to their homes; (2)they can buy directly from the showrooms and retail outlets; or (3)they can place orders online and pick them up from the nearest showroom. What are the benefits that Garolds Stores could achieve by using various channels to sell to customers?

Accepted Answer

The company can increase its sales by ta

Question 8

Coercive and referent power are subjective and depend on the ability and willingness of parties to recognize them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Armon Apparels designs, manufactures, and distributes athletic apparel and accessories for men and women. The company has only nine distributors across the United States. These distributors control a nationwide network of 600 retailers. The company does not sell its products through other channels. This is an example of ________ distribution.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective 
B)  intensive 
C)  exclusive 
D)  internal 
E)  passive 
A)  selective 
B)  intensive 
C)  exclusive 
D)  internal 
E)  passive

Question 10

A computer manufacturing company allows customers to place orders online, which they can later pick up from a convenient retail location. Which of the following terms best represents this practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  channel integration 
B)  mass customization 
C)  online personalization 
D)  push strategy 
E)  internal marketing 
A)  channel integration 
B)  mass customization 
C)  online personalization 
D)  push strategy 
E)  internal marketing

Which of the following is the most complete and accurate description of a pure-click company?

Companies should first think of the target market and then design the supply chain backward from that point. This strategy is called ________.

When economic conditions are depressed, producers want to move goods to market using longer channels.

Differentiate between pure-click companies and brick-and-click companies.

Members of a marketing channel perform three types of functions. Provide examples of these three functions in the context of a publishing company that publishes books and magazines.

An intensive distribution strategy serves well for ________.

Coercive and referent power are subjective and depend on the ability and willingness of parties to recognize them.

A computer manufacturing company allows customers to place orders online, which they can later pick up from a convenient retail location. Which of the following terms best represents this practice?

Defining Marketing for the 21st Century

Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans

Collecting Information and Forecasting Demand

Conducting Marketing Research

Creating Long-Term Loyalty Relationships

Analyzing Consumer Markets

Analyzing Business Markets

Identifying Market Segments and Targets

Creating Brand Equity

Crafting the Brand Positioning

Competitive Dynamics

Setting Product Strategy

Designing and Managing Services

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 Personal Communications: Direct and Interactive Marketing, Word of Mouth, and Personal Selling

Introducing New Market Offerings

Tapping into Global Markets

Managing a Holistic Marketing Organization for the Long Run

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Exam 15: Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Channels

Which of the following is the most complete and accurate description of a pure-click company?

Companies should first think of the target market and then design the supply chain backward from that point. This strategy is called ________.

When economic conditions are depressed, producers want to move goods to market using longer channels.

Differentiate between pure-click companies and brick-and-click companies.

Members of a marketing channel perform three types of functions. Provide examples of these three functions in the context of a publishing company that publishes books and magazines.

An intensive distribution strategy serves well for ________.

Coercive and referent power are subjective and depend on the ability and willingness of parties to recognize them.

A computer manufacturing company allows customers to place orders online, which they can later pick up from a convenient retail location. Which of the following terms best represents this practice?

Defining Marketing for the 21st Century

Developing Marketing Strategies and Plans

Collecting Information and Forecasting Demand

Conducting Marketing Research

Creating Long-Term Loyalty Relationships

Analyzing Consumer Markets

Analyzing Business Markets

Identifying Market Segments and Targets

Creating Brand Equity

Crafting the Brand Positioning

Competitive Dynamics

Setting Product Strategy

Designing and Managing Services

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 Personal Communications: Direct and Interactive Marketing, Word of Mouth, and Personal Selling

Introducing New Market Offerings

Tapping into Global Markets

Managing a Holistic Marketing Organization for the Long Run

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