Question 1

Barbara is using a test model of her firm's new inline skates to see if they work according to the design specifications.Barbara is involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  test marketing. 
B)  product launch. 
C)  alpha testing. 
D)  target marketing. 
E)  concept testing. 
A)  test marketing. 
B)  product launch. 
C)  alpha testing. 
D)  target marketing. 
E)  concept testing.

Question 2

The National Institutes of Health (NIH)sponsors medical foundations to conduct research to treat rare diseases.The research is then disseminated to the medical community,thus encouraging the development of drugs and therapies more quickly and at a lower cost than would be possible if the research were privately funded.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  early adopters. 
B)  market testers. 
C)  an R&D consortia. 
D)  reverse engineers. 
E)  concept testers. 
A)  early adopters. 
B)  market testers. 
C)  an R&D consortia. 
D)  reverse engineers. 
E)  concept testers.

Question 3

The process by which the use of a new product or service spreads throughout a market group is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  new product introduction. 
B)  lead user dispersion. 
C)  diffusion of innovation. 
D)  the product life cycle. 
E)  product development diffusion. 
A)  new product introduction. 
B)  lead user dispersion. 
C)  diffusion of innovation. 
D)  the product life cycle. 
E)  product development diffusion.

Question 4

Define and describe the product life cycle stage in which laggards begin to purchase products.

Accepted Answer

Most laggards begin to purchase during t

Question 5

Laura is about to launch a new product: herself! She is running for a local political office.First-time candidates quickly learn the importance of marketing.She has consulted with various experts,tested her campaign themes and messages with focus groups,and now is ready to do a full-scale product launch.Why is her product launch the most critical step? What will she need to do?

Accepted Answer

The product/candidate launch is the most

Question 6

If a few of Nintendo's customers are asked to try out a new video game that has not yet been released on the market,this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  beta testing. 
B)  market testing. 
C)  premarket tests. 
D)  test marketing. 
E)  concept testing. 
A)  beta testing. 
B)  market testing. 
C)  premarket tests. 
D)  test marketing. 
E)  concept testing.

Question 7

Golf ball manufacturers use "Iron Mike," a machine that swings a golf club at a constant velocity,to test the distance for new golf ball designs.When using Iron Mike,the manufacturers are engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  concept testing. 
B)  market testing. 
C)  premarket testing. 
D)  product development. 
E)  alpha testing. 
A)  concept testing. 
B)  market testing. 
C)  premarket testing. 
D)  product development. 
E)  alpha testing.

Question 8

Fashion trends tend to experience short product life cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe your actions (or someone you know)in a situation where you (or they)were an innovator in the diffusion of innovation curve.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should include a d

Question 10

On the basis of the research it has gathered on consumer perceptions,the tests it has conducted,and competitive considerations,the XYZ firm confirms its target market (or markets)and decides how its product will be positioned.Then the firm finalizes the remaining marketing mix variables for the new product,including the marketing budget for the first year.This process illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the product launch. 
B)  the company's evalutation of results. 
C)  premarket demonstrations. 
D)  alpha testing. 
E)  beta testing. 
A)  the product launch. 
B)  the company's evalutation of results. 
C)  premarket demonstrations. 
D)  alpha testing. 
E)  beta testing.

Barbara is using a test model of her firm's new inline skates to see if they work according to the design specifications.Barbara is involved in

The process by which the use of a new product or service spreads throughout a market group is referred to as

Define and describe the product life cycle stage in which laggards begin to purchase products.

If a few of Nintendo's customers are asked to try out a new video game that has not yet been released on the market,this is an example of

Golf ball manufacturers use "Iron Mike," a machine that swings a golf club at a constant velocity,to test the distance for new golf ball designs.When using Iron Mike,the manufacturers are engaged in

Fashion trends tend to experience short product life cycles.

Describe your actions (or someone you know)in a situation where you (or they)were an innovator in the diffusion of innovation curve.

Overview of Marketing

Developing Marketing Strategies and a Marketing Plan

Conscious Marketing,corporate Social Responsibility,and Ethics

Analyzing the Marketing Environment

Consumer Behavior

Business-To-Business Marketing

Global Marketing

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Marketing Research

Product,branding,and Packaging Decisions

Services: the Intangible Product

Pricing Concepts for Establishing Value

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Retailing and Omnichannel Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising,public Relations,and Sales Promotions

Personal Selling and Sales Management

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Exam 12: Developing New Products

Barbara is using a test model of her firm's new inline skates to see if they work according to the design specifications.Barbara is involved in

The process by which the use of a new product or service spreads throughout a market group is referred to as

Define and describe the product life cycle stage in which laggards begin to purchase products.

If a few of Nintendo's customers are asked to try out a new video game that has not yet been released on the market,this is an example of

Golf ball manufacturers use "Iron Mike," a machine that swings a golf club at a constant velocity,to test the distance for new golf ball designs.When using Iron Mike,the manufacturers are engaged in

Fashion trends tend to experience short product life cycles.

Describe your actions (or someone you know)in a situation where you (or they)were an innovator in the diffusion of innovation curve.

Overview of Marketing

Developing Marketing Strategies and a Marketing Plan

Conscious Marketing,corporate Social Responsibility,and Ethics

Analyzing the Marketing Environment

Consumer Behavior

Business-To-Business Marketing

Global Marketing

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Marketing Research

Product,branding,and Packaging Decisions

Services: the Intangible Product

Pricing Concepts for Establishing Value

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Supply Chain and Channel Management

Retailing and Omnichannel Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communications

Advertising,public Relations,and Sales Promotions

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Filters