Business

General Motors makes Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles. The

QUESTION General Motors makes Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles. These groups can be further broken down. For example, Chevrolet cars include the Aveo, Cobalt, Corvette, HHR, Impala, and Malibu. Which category of brands does the General Motors style represent? A) co-brands B) manufacturer’s brands C) family brands D) private-label brands E) individual brands   […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Diner’s Preference is a new, high-end brand of silverware and cooking

QUESTION Diner’s Preference is a new, high-end brand of silverware and cooking utensils put out by a new company. Which goal of branding is the company most likely interested in at this point? A) to publicize the company name and build trust B) to differentiate the company’s product from competing products C) to get repeat […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following describes brand equity? A) Sylvia has always r

QUESTION Which of the following describes brand equity? A) Sylvia has always rented a home, never owned. So she has never had to purchase replacement windows herself. Nevertheless, she recognizes the name Andersen Windows. B) Eliza loves her Subaru Impreza hatchback. She feels happy and safe when she drives it, and has fond memories of […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

3M Post-it Notes have been on the market for many years now and have a

QUESTION 3M Post-it Notes have been on the market for many years now and have always been well received. Which goal of branding is the company most likely interested in at this point? A) to publicize the company name and build trust B) to differentiate the company’s product from competing products C) to get repeat […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What is the marketing and financial value derived from the combination

QUESTION What is the marketing and financial value derived from the combination of factors that people associate with a certain brand name? A) brand awareness B) brand preference C) brand insistence D) brand equity E) brand loyalty   ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Brand equity is the marketing and financial value derived from the combination […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of branding? A) t

QUESTION Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of branding? A) to publicize the company name and build trust B) to differentiate the company’s product from competing products C) to start a new company D) to get repeat sales E) to make entering new markets easier   ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Companies produce a prototype at this stage in developing a new produc

QUESTION Companies produce a prototype at this stage in developing a new product so that they can see what the product will look like. A) idea generation B) test marketing C) product screening D) commercialization E) product development   ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Product development is the production of a prototype, or preliminary version […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which category of business products is NOT correctly paired with its d

QUESTION Which category of business products is NOT correctly paired with its definition? A) accessory equipment: smaller, more mobile equipment B) component parts: materials for making principal product not readily identifiable in that product C) business services: services used in operations D) supplies: goods to help make, but not become part of, principal product E) […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Companies consider cost of materials, production expenses, impact of c

QUESTION Companies consider cost of materials, production expenses, impact of competition, and potential sales at this stage in developing a new product. A) product development B) product analysis C) test marketing D) commercialization E) idea generation   ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Product analysis is doing cost estimates to calculate the product’s possible profitability, taking […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020