Unit 2 AOS 2 (Exam Only) Flashcards
what is internal environment?
The ability to establish a customer base and retain it is often related to the skills of the owner and staff of that business.
what is Operating environment?
How do local competing businesses differentiate their product or services.
what is Macro environment?
How have technological and social forces (particularly fashion) affected the marketing of well-known products?
what do all businesses seek?
All businesses seek to appeal to their customer base and to promote a positive brand identity
define brand identity
Brand identity is the message that customers receive about the business and its product
what can brand identify include?
These messages can include a name, term, symbol, design or any combination of these that identifies a specific product and distinguishes it from competitor products
what do businesses need to consider when promoting its brand?
In promoting its brand, a business will need to consider factors from the internal and external environments that could affect that strategy
factors of the internal environment?
- Owners and managers
- Employees
- Culture and policies
what do Owners and managers need to do in the internal environment?
leaders need to recognise the need for any potential changes to marketing plan & implement them, need to know business objectives and work to achieve them, need skills in developing customer profile
what do Employees need to do in the internal environment?
details of the marketing strategy should be instilled in employees so they act with customers in a way that’s consistent with the marketing strategy eg friendly, polite and efficient service is essential in establishing a customer base
what do Culture and policies need to be in the internal environment?
the business reputation and values become part of the brand identity - needs to be positive to establish a sound customer base. Policies and culture needs to reflect the brand that is marketed
factors of the the external (operating) environment?
- Customers
- Suppliers
- Competitors
what are consideration around Customers in the external (operating) environment?
the needs and preferences of customers are ESSENTIAL - marketing strategy must be customer focused
what are consideration around Suppliers in the external (operating) environment?
suppliers depend on the success of the businesses they supply to
what are consideration around Competitors in the external (operating) environment?
marketing strategy needs to distinguish the business from its competitors - must be more effective than the marketing strategy of its competitors
what are the factors of the external (macro) environment?
- Legal forces
- Technological forces
- Social forces
- Economic forces
what are consideration around Legal forces in the external (macro) environment?
The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 has made certain types of marketing practices illegal. Important to ensure marketing practices are ethical and socially responsible
what are consideration around Technological forces in the external (macro) environment?
website presence, phone app & social media to promote the business. Paywave can improve customer convenience
what are consideration around Social forces in the external (macro) environment?
tapping into social trends can be powerful in a marketing plan. Being aware of the demographics of the area in which the business is located. Being aware of social issues that affect potential customers
what are consideration around Economic forces in the external (macro) environment?
periods of strong economic growth can be favourable times to expand a customer base
what is market research?
Market research is the process of gathering information to assist business owners in making informed decisions about the marketing of the business
what does market research follow?
To obtain accurate info, marketers follow the following 3 steps
what are the steps of market research?
- Determining information needs
- Collecting data from primary and secondary sources
- Analysing and interpreting data
explain Determining information needs
The problem is clearly and accurately stated to determine what needs to be measured and the issues involved. This is a crucial step.