Marketing questions Flashcards
what is market segmentation
dividing customers into groups with similar characteristics. can be divided into 3 groups
demographic - age, gender
geographic - location, place
psychographic - lifestyle , wealth
What is market share
the business portion of total sales in the industry it is measured by volume or value. (calculated in percentage)
What is product orientation
it is a management approach that focuses on the quality of the product rather than the wants and needs of customers.
heavily relies on innovation
inward approach
Advantages
1.does not require market reaeach
2. if successful, it wwould have minimal competition
disadvantages:
1. neglects wants and needs of customers
2. can be expensive and time consuming
what does product orientation heavily relies on
Innovation
what is market orientation
It is a management approach that focuses on the wants and needs of customers rather than the quality of products.
heavily relies on market research
Advantages:
1. Flexible: they can easily change their products
2. less risk of the product failing
disadvantages
1. expensive and time consuming when gathering research
2. client desires are not fixed and can easily change
what does market orientation heavily rely on
market research
What is an example of market orientation
Coca Cola – Diet cola — Cola zero
What is an example of product orientation
Apple - focuses on innovation