1.1 Flashcards
Mass market?
This is the market that is aimed at the general population.
Niche market?
A subset of the main market and addresses a specialist need.
Advantages of a mass market?
•target more people
•More revenue
•Large scale production means economies of scale and Lowe average unit costs.
•High revenues can be pumped into research and development.
Disadvantages of a mass market?
•Lots of competition
•Homogeneous products need to be differentiated through marketing which can be expensive.
•High volume production may not be flexible enough to keep up with changes in demand.
What is a dynamic markets?
A dynamic market is one that is subject to rapid or continuous changes.
What is market size?
Market size can be estimated or calculated by the total sales of all businesses in the market. It is usually estimated by value and volume.
What is market share?
Market share is used to describe the proportion of a particular market that is held by a business, a product or a brand.
What is the market share equation?
Sales of a business/ Total sales in the market X 100
What is online retailing?
Online retailing involves shoppers ordering goods online and taking delivery at home.
What is the +/- of “buying around the clock”.
+ Customers can buy whenever and is convenient for any deals they could potentially get.
- If you order late at night, your order may not be processed till the morning.
What are the +/- of “harder to try before you buy”?
+know what size to buy
- they are having to buy it and if they don’t like it then they have to pay for shipping if needs be.
What are the +/- of “websites must be safe and secure.”?
+More trustworthy
-May not trust it.
+/- of “products are delivered”
+Don’t have to leave the house
-May take a while to arrive or package may be lost, have to reschedule pick up.
+/- “geographical purchasing”
+Safe and secure tracking is easy and you can access a store you may not have access too.
-Charge more for shipping.
+/-“There is greater price transparency”
+customer can buy for cheaper in other places.
- May have to pay for shipping.
+/-“ personal selling being more difficult”
+cheaper online
-May have to research the product and struggle to remain focused.
+/-“Products can be piled in a warehouse rather than laid out in a store”
+There is potentially loads in stock
-Clothes could be old/dusty and bugs could be lerking.
What is competition?
Competition occurs when two or more businesses act independently to supply goods and services to the same group of consumers.
What is Risk?
Something that can be planned for profitabilities of outcomes are known or at least understood or considered.
What is uncertainty?
Caused by unexpected events outside of the businesses control.
What is marketing?
Selling the right product, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.
What is a market?
Where buyers and sellers meet
What are types of purchases
Routine purchases
Limited Decision purchases
Extensive decisions
Impulse purchases
What is product orientation?
An approach to a business which places the emphasis upon the production process and the product itself.