Market Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control Flashcards

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Involves researching and understanding the market environment to make informed decisions.

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Market Analysis

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Informs the planning process by providing data on trends, competitors, and customers.

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Market Analysis

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Five (5) Key Components of Market Analysis:

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  1. Industry Analysis
  2. Target Market Identification
  3. Competitor Analysis
  4. Consumer Insights
  5. Environmental Factors
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Which Market Analysis Key Component:

Understand the overall industry trends, size, and growth potential.

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Industry Analysis

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Tools used in this Market Analysis Key Component include Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL Analysis

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Industry Analysis

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Which Market Analysis Key Component:

Define your ideal customer segments (demographics, psychographics, behavior, etc.).

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Target Market Identification

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Tools used in this Market Analysis Key Component include SWOT analysis, benchmarking.

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Target Market Identification

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Which Market Analysis Key Component:

Understand customer needs, preferences, and purchasing behavior.

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Consumer Insights

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Tools / Sources used in this Market Analysis Key Component include Customer feedback, reviews, and market research reports.

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Consumer Insights

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Which Market Analysis Key Component:

External factors like economic conditions, regulations, and technological advancements.

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Environmental Factors

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Setting Objectives and Outlining Strategies to achieve them.

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Market Planning

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Ensures clear objectives and strategies are in place before implementation

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Market Planning

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Five (5) Steps in Market Planning:

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  1. Set Objectives
  2. Market Segmentation and Targeting
  3. Positioning Strategy
  4. Marketing Mix Strategy (4Ps)
  5. Budgeting
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Which Step in Market Planning:

Involves the use of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals in its formulation.

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Set Objectives

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Which Step in Market Planning:

Divide the market into segments and select the most profitable segment to target.

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Market Segmentation and Targeting

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Which Step in Market Planning:

Methods include:
- Geographic,
- Demographic,
- Psychographic; and
- Behavioral Segmentation.

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Market Segmentation and Targeting

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Which Step in Market Planning:

Develop a unique value proposition to differentiate your product/service.

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Positioning Strategy

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Which Step in Market Planning:

Allocate resources for marketing activities, considering ROI and cost-effectiveness.

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Budgeting

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In Marketing Mix Strategy, what are the 4Ps?

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  • Product
  • Price
  • Place
  • Promotion
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Which of the 4Ps:

Involves a Product’s Design, Features, and Benefits

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Product

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Which of the 4Ps:

Involves a Product’s Pricing models and strategies.

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Price

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Which of the 4Ps:

Involves a Product’s Distribution channels and locations.

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Place

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Which of the 4Ps:

Involves a Product’s Advertising, PR, and sales campaigns.

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Promotion

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The execution of the planned strategies.

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Implementation

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Executes the plan and brings strategies to life.

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Implementation

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Six (6) Key Factors for Successful Implementation:

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  1. Action Plans
  2. Resource Allocation
  3. Coordination and Communication
  4. Training and Development
  5. Technology and Tools
  6. Monitoring Progress
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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Translate strategies into actionable tasks with timelines.

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Action Plans

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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Assign personnel, budget, and technology tools to different tasks.

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Resource Allocation

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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Ensure cross-departmental collaboration and clear communication channels.

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Coordination and Communication

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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Equip teams with the skills and knowledge required for execution.

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Training and Development

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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Leverage tools like CRM software, analytics platforms, and project management tools.

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Technology and Tools

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Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:

Track milestones and address challenges promptly.

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Monitoring Progress

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Involves evaluating the outcomes of marketing efforts and making adjustments as needed.

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Marketing Control

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Closes the loop by evaluating success and enabling continuous improvement.

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Marketing Control

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Four (4) Types of Marketing Control:

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  1. Strategic Control
  2. Operational Control
  3. Budgetary Control
  4. Profitability Control
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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Are we aligned with our long-term goals and vision?

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Strategic Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Uses Tools such as Marketing audits, balanced scorecards.

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Strategic Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Are we efficiently implementing our plans?

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Operational Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Uses Tools such as Dashboards, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

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Operational Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Are we staying within the marketing budget?

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Budgetary Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Uses Tools such as Budget variance analysis.

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Budgetary Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Are our efforts resulting in profitable outcomes?

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Profitability Control

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Which Type of Marketing Control:

Uses Tools such as Profitability analysis by product, customer, or region.

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Profitability Control

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Four (4) Steps in Marketing Control:

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  1. Set Performance Standards
  2. Measure Performance
  3. Analyze Variances
  4. Take Corrective Actions
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Which Step in Marketing Control:

Define metrics such as sales growth, market share, customer acquisition cost (CAC), etc.

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Set Performance Standards

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Which Step in Marketing Control:

Use real-time data and analytics tools to assess performance.

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Measure Performance

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Which Step in Marketing Control:

Compare actual performance with standards to identify gaps.

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Analyze Variances

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Which Step in Marketing Control:

Adjust strategies, reallocate resources, or refine objectives as needed.

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Take Corrective Actions