Business

Employees, research and development departments, customers, suppliers,

QUESTION Employees, research and development departments, customers, suppliers, and even competitors can help a company with this stage in developing a new product. A) idea generation B) test marketing C) product analysis D) commercialization E) product screening   ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Companies may develop new products internally by listening to employees or through […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

A big question at this stage in developing a new product is whether to

QUESTION A big question at this stage in developing a new product is whether to roll out the product gradually in selected geographical areas or roll it out nationwide all at once. A) product screening B) product analysis C) commercialization D) product development E) test marketing   ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Commercialization is the […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Fred’s company wants to come up with new product ideas. So Fred’s mana

QUESTION Fred’s company wants to come up with new product ideas. So Fred’s manager asked Fred to attend an idea-generating brainstorming meeting. Fred sat quietly throughout the meeting, not contributing anything. Later, Fred said, “My inner voice was blocking my creativity. All kinds of negative thoughts were running through my head.” Which of the following […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Goodyear tires and Publix foods are examples of private-label brands,

QUESTION Goodyear tires and Publix foods are examples of private-label brands, those attached to products distributed by one store or chain. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Private brands are generally lower priced than national brands, and consumers may consider them less prestigious.

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Objectives used when assigning prices to things include matching or be

QUESTION Objectives used when assigning prices to things include matching or beating the competition, making products more affordable to certain people, and creating prestige. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.   ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Three of the five pricing objectives are to match or beat the competition, to make products more affordable […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020