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BUS101 Saylor Adcamy
Unit 1; 1.1; Section 3; Q & A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a market in mainstream economics? | Any structure that allows buyers and sellers to exchange goods, services, and information. |
| Why is understanding market needs vital for a firm? | Because it determines the firm's ability to survive and stay competitive in the market. |
| What is market research? | The systematic gathering and analysis of information about individuals or organizations to support decision-making. |
| What is the role of market research? | To identify and analyze market needs, size, competition, and how to market a product. |
| What is market segmentation? | The division of a market into subgroups with similar motivations. |
| List examples of different types of markets. | Retail markets, internet markets, auction markets, labor markets, stock markets, and illegal markets. |
| What does market orientation mean? | Focusing a company’s activities and products on consumer demands. |
| How does a customer-driven approach affect marketing strategy? | No strategy is pursued unless it passes consumer research tests. |
| What does a market enable in society? | The distribution and allocation of resources. |
| What is a transaction? | The exchange of goods or services for money. |
| Who are market participants? | All the buyers and sellers of a specific good. |
| What are the two main roles in a market? | Buyer and seller. |
| Why do firms perform market segmentation? | To distinguish and target specific customer groups more effectively. |
| Name three tools used in market research for film releases. | Focus groups, test screenings, exit surveys. |
| What is concept testing in market research? | Evaluating reactions to a film idea before production or release. |
| What is the purpose of tracking studies in marketing? | To measure audience awareness of a product over time. |
| What are market trends? | The upward or downward movement of a market over time. |
| Why is estimating market size difficult for new products? | Because it requires estimating potential customer segments without historical data. |
| What are examples of segmentation criteria? | Geographic, demographic, psychographic, personality, technographic, product use, gender. |
| What is the first step in a consumer-driven marketing approach? | Understanding the needs and wants of the consumer. |