Question 1

The three largest generational groups are the baby boomers,Generation X,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  seniors 
B)  Millennials 
C)  teens 
D)  tweens 
E)  toddlers 
A)  seniors 
B)  Millennials 
C)  teens 
D)  tweens 
E)  toddlers

Question 2

Millennials comprise the most commercially influential group in Asia today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Smart marketing managers will take a _________________ approach to the marketing environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive rather than proactive 
B)  proactive rather than reactive 
C)  differentiated 
D)  unique rather than a traditional 
E)  analytical 
A)  reactive rather than proactive 
B)  proactive rather than reactive 
C)  differentiated 
D)  unique rather than a traditional 
E)  analytical

Question 4

Why might it be beneficial for marketers to help develop solutions to problems facing the natural environment,such as increased pollution and shortages of raw material?

Accepted Answer

Marketers are recognizing the link betwe

Question 5

Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes Millennials?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are children of baby boomers. 
B)  They are less ethnically diverse than Gen Xers. 
C)  They have reached their peak earning and spending years. 
D)  They were once labeled "the MTV generation." 
E)  They are less immersed in technology than Gen Xers are. 
A)  They are children of baby boomers. 
B)  They are less ethnically diverse than Gen Xers. 
C)  They have reached their peak earning and spending years. 
D)  They were once labeled "the MTV generation." 
E)  They are less immersed in technology than Gen Xers are.

Question 6

Many firms today use RFID technology to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identify new target markets 
B)  analyze threats and opportunities in the macroenvironment 
C)  move toward environmental sustainability 
D)  track their products electronically anywhere in the world, anytime, automatically 
E)  track patterns of consumer online behavior 
A)  identify new target markets 
B)  analyze threats and opportunities in the macroenvironment 
C)  move toward environmental sustainability 
D)  track their products electronically anywhere in the world, anytime, automatically 
E)  track patterns of consumer online behavior

Question 7

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Othman opened the Sarabat on the coast of Mersing in 1981. With a roti canai counter on one side and a convenience shop on the other, the Sarabat was an immediate hit with weekend visitors and local residents alike who were enroute to Pulau Tioman. All year, diving and snorkeling enthusiasts drop by the Sarabat to pick up essentials, snacks and drinks before they board their boats bound for Pulau Tioman.
In the 1990s, however, Othman started to realize that his convenience shop could not compete with larger supermarkets in the area. He eventually enlarged the roti canai counter, and transformed the convenience shop into a restaurant selling local fare like satay and seafood.
By the 21st century, local entrepreneurs like the Berjaya Group, backed by the government, decided to invest in resorts on the island. A small airport was built in Pulau Tioman. Many visitors need not catch a boat from Mersing to get to the idyllic island.
-Which of the following demographic factors has most likely influenced the more upscale atmosphere of Pulau Tioman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Population is wealthier 
B)  Baby boomers spending their savings 
C)  Millennials beginning to assert their buying power 
D)  Population is more educated 
E)  Growing ethnic diversity 
A)  Population is wealthier 
B)  Baby boomers spending their savings 
C)  Millennials beginning to assert their buying power 
D)  Population is more educated 
E)  Growing ethnic diversity

Question 8

Your marketing department is currently researching the size,density,location,age,and occupations of your target market.Which environment is being researched?

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  psychographic 
C)  economic 
D)  geographic 
E)  cultural 
A)  demographic 
B)  psychographic 
C)  economic 
D)  geographic 
E)  cultural

Question 9

Today's successful marketers recognize the importance of working with their intermediaries as channels through which they sell their products rather than as full-fledged partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How might a marketer act in a socially responsible way toward the general public?

Accepted Answer

Marketers may work to protect the long-r

Question 11

Explain the "persistence of cultural values."

Accepted Answer

People in a given society hold many beli

Question 12

Which of the following represents the most dramatic force shaping a marketer's destiny?

Accepted Answer

A)  technological environment 
B)  natural environment 
C)  legal-political environment 
D)  deregulation 
E)  partnership marketing 
A)  technological environment 
B)  natural environment 
C)  legal-political environment 
D)  deregulation 
E)  partnership marketing

Question 13

A country with an industrial economy has rich markets for many _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  different kinds of goods 
B)  similar kinds of goods 
C)  different consumers 
D)  similar consumers 
E)  different kinds of businesses 
A)  different kinds of goods 
B)  similar kinds of goods 
C)  different consumers 
D)  similar consumers 
E)  different kinds of businesses

Question 14

More government intervention and the green movement are the likeliest causes of a general decline in environmental concerns in the past decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of factor in a company's macroenvironment?

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  economic 
C)  technological 
D)  competitive 
E)  political 
A)  demographic 
B)  economic 
C)  technological 
D)  competitive 
E)  political

Question 16

Marketers often split the baby boomers into three smaller groups-leading boomers,core boomers,and trailing boomers-each with its own beliefs and behaviors.This is known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generational marketing 
B)  age segmentation 
C)  niche marketing 
D)  belief marketing 
E)  value marketing 
A)  generational marketing 
B)  age segmentation 
C)  niche marketing 
D)  belief marketing 
E)  value marketing

Question 17

As a marketer of pesticides,which of the following should give you the LEAST amount of concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  shortages of raw materials 
B)  increased pollution 
C)  increased government intervention 
D)  unchanging cultural values 
E)  chemical pollutants in the food supply 
A)  shortages of raw materials 
B)  increased pollution 
C)  increased government intervention 
D)  unchanging cultural values 
E)  chemical pollutants in the food supply

Question 18

Which type of market buys goods and services for further processing or for use in the production process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business market 
B)  Government market 
C)  Consumer market 
D)  Internal market 
E)  Financial market 
A)  Business market 
B)  Government market 
C)  Consumer market 
D)  Internal market 
E)  Financial market

Question 19

The microenvironment consists of larger societal forces that affect a company,such as demographic,economic,political,and cultural forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________ beliefs and values are passed on from parents to children and are reinforced by schools,churches,business and government.

Accepted Answer

A)  Crucial 
B)  Primary 
C)  Secondary 
D)  Core 
E)  Religious 
A)  Crucial 
B)  Primary 
C)  Secondary 
D)  Core 
E)  Religious

The three largest generational groups are the baby boomers,Generation X,and ________.

Millennials comprise the most commercially influential group in Asia today.

Smart marketing managers will take a _________________ approach to the marketing environment.

Why might it be beneficial for marketers to help develop solutions to problems facing the natural environment,such as increased pollution and shortages of raw material?

Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes Millennials?

Many firms today use RFID technology to ________.

Your marketing department is currently researching the size,density,location,age,and occupations of your target market.Which environment is being researched?

Today's successful marketers recognize the importance of working with their intermediaries as channels through which they sell their products rather than as full-fledged partners.

How might a marketer act in a socially responsible way toward the general public?

Explain the "persistence of cultural values."

Which of the following represents the most dramatic force shaping a marketer's destiny?

A country with an industrial economy has rich markets for many _____________.

More government intervention and the green movement are the likeliest causes of a general decline in environmental concerns in the past decade.

Which of the following is NOT a type of factor in a company's macroenvironment?

Marketers often split the baby boomers into three smaller groups-leading boomers,core boomers,and trailing boomers-each with its own beliefs and behaviors.This is known as ___________.

As a marketer of pesticides,which of the following should give you the LEAST amount of concern?

Which type of market buys goods and services for further processing or for use in the production process?

The microenvironment consists of larger societal forces that affect a company,such as demographic,economic,political,and cultural forces.

____________ beliefs and values are passed on from parents to children and are reinforced by schools,churches,business and government.

Marketing: Managing Profitable Customer Relationships

Company and Marketing Strategy: Partnering to Build

Managing Marketing Information

Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior

Business Markets and Business Buyer Behavior

Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy: Creating Value for Target Customers

Products,Services,and Brands: Building Customer Value

New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies

Pricing Products: Understanding and Capturing Customer Value

Pricing Products: Pricing Strategies

Marketing Channels: Delivering Customer Value

Retailing and Wholesaling

Communicating Customer Value: Integrated Marketing

Advertising and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Promotion

Direct and Online Marketing: Building Direct Customer Relationships

Creating Competitive Advantage

The Global Marketplace

Sustainable Marketing: Social Responsibility and Ethics

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Exam 3: The Marketing Environment

The three largest generational groups are the baby boomers,Generation X,and ________.

Millennials comprise the most commercially influential group in Asia today.

Smart marketing managers will take a _________________ approach to the marketing environment.

Why might it be beneficial for marketers to help develop solutions to problems facing the natural environment,such as increased pollution and shortages of raw material?

Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes Millennials?

Many firms today use RFID technology to ________.

Your marketing department is currently researching the size,density,location,age,and occupations of your target market.Which environment is being researched?

Today's successful marketers recognize the importance of working with their intermediaries as channels through which they sell their products rather than as full-fledged partners.

How might a marketer act in a socially responsible way toward the general public?

Explain the "persistence of cultural values."

Which of the following represents the most dramatic force shaping a marketer's destiny?

A country with an industrial economy has rich markets for many _____________.

More government intervention and the green movement are the likeliest causes of a general decline in environmental concerns in the past decade.

Which of the following is NOT a type of factor in a company's macroenvironment?

Marketers often split the baby boomers into three smaller groups-leading boomers,core boomers,and trailing boomers-each with its own beliefs and behaviors.This is known as ___________.

As a marketer of pesticides,which of the following should give you the LEAST amount of concern?

Which type of market buys goods and services for further processing or for use in the production process?

The microenvironment consists of larger societal forces that affect a company,such as demographic,economic,political,and cultural forces.

____________ beliefs and values are passed on from parents to children and are reinforced by schools,churches,business and government.

Marketing: Managing Profitable Customer Relationships

Company and Marketing Strategy: Partnering to Build

Managing Marketing Information

Consumer Markets and Consumer Buyer Behavior

Business Markets and Business Buyer Behavior

Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy: Creating Value for Target Customers

Products,Services,and Brands: Building Customer Value

New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies

Pricing Products: Understanding and Capturing Customer Value

Pricing Products: Pricing Strategies

Marketing Channels: Delivering Customer Value

Retailing and Wholesaling

Communicating Customer Value: Integrated Marketing

Advertising and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Promotion

Direct and Online Marketing: Building Direct Customer Relationships

Creating Competitive Advantage

The Global Marketplace

Sustainable Marketing: Social Responsibility and Ethics

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