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DiGiorno rising crust pizza has been available in the freezer sections of supermarkets for quite a while.The product's recent introduction of a DiGiorno cheese stuffed crust to its line of pizzas is an example of __________.


A) a market-product grid
B) diversification
C) market modification
D) product class extension
E) product modification

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Seiko makes watches.It markets its higher quality watches under the Seiko or LaSalle brand name,and its lower-priced watches are sold under the Pulsar brand.Seiko uses a __________ strategy.


A) multibranding
B) product differentiation branding
C) multiproduct branding
D) segmentation branding
E) private branding

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PLC Product Photos: Apple iPhone 4S smartphone, MacPro desktop PC, Kodak Playsport pocket video camera and Pepsi Max soft drink -Consider the PLC product photos above.Which stage of the product life cycle (PLC) is the Apple MacPro desktop computer? A) introduction B) growth C) maturity D) accelerated development E) decline PLC Product Photos: Apple iPhone 4S smartphone, MacPro desktop PC, Kodak Playsport pocket video camera and Pepsi Max soft drink -Consider the PLC product photos above.Which stage of the product life cycle (PLC) is the Apple MacPro desktop computer?


A) introduction
B) growth
C) maturity
D) accelerated development
E) decline

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There is no set time that a product takes to move through its life cycle.But,as a rule,_________.


A) services do not have a tangible life cycle
B) consumer products have shorter life cycles than business products
C) packaged goods have a shorter life cycle than clothing
D) technological change tends to lengthen product life cycles
E) product life cycles are longer for ideas than for services

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Since 1963,Mary Kay,Inc.'s guiding principle has been based on __________.


A) the Consumer Bill of Rights
B) the Golden Rule
C) caveat emptor
D) the American Marketing Association Statement of Ethics
E) maximizing profits so long as the firm "stays within the rules"

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Which of the following quotes from a new product adopter would signal the need for a firm to counteract a psychological barrier?


A) "But it might make me fat."
B) "What if I can't make the monthly payments?"
C) "I don't want to try this if it means I have to swallow it with milk."
D) "Big deal, the only difference is the shape of the package."
E) "Sure I'll try it; why not!"

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marketing strategy that alters a product's characteristic such as its quality,performance,or appearance to increase its value and sales to customers is referred to as __________.


A) market modification
B) product modification
C) product repositioning
D) market-product synergy
E) product management

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trade name refers to __________.


A) any word, device (design, sound, shape or color) , or combination of these used to distinguish a seller's goods or services
B) the part of a brand name that can be spoken
C) the legally registered brand name of a firm's product or service that give it exclusive use, thereby preventing competitors from using it
D) the commercial, legal name under which a company does business
E) a logotype plus the brand name

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term product class refers to __________.


A) the NAICS designation of an individual product or brand
B) the designation of an individual product based upon its form
C) a variation of a product within a product mix
D) the designation of a product based on whether it is a consumer product or business product
E) the entire product category or industry

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Brawny Comparison Photos -There are several visible differences between the two packages in the Brawny comparison photos shown above.Discuss which aspect(s)might be considered legal but unethical,and why. Brawny Comparison Photos -There are several visible differences between the two packages in the Brawny comparison photos shown above.Discuss which aspect(s)might be considered legal but unethical,and why.

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The size of the package on the right is ...

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Variations of a product within a product class are referred to as a/the _____.


A) product form
B) product item
C) product line
D) product class
E) product mix

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Apple introduced the iPhone and iPad that use a multitouch screen to control and interact with what's on its screen,as well as the Magic Trackpad,which is also is a multitouch device.These devices require consumers to use gestures (touch,swipe,tap,etc.) to perform various functions.This could "exterminate" the "mouse," a device Apple invented in 1977 for its Apple II computer that enabled users to perform various functions by moving the mouse and clicking its buttons.Based on the emergence of these two multitouch technologies,the mouse is now most likely is in the __________ stage of its product life cycle.


A) introduction
B) decline
C) maturity
D) deletion
E) harvesting

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Alka-Seltzer was originally made as a hangover remedy that cured a headache and settled the stomach.Today,you can purchase Original Alka-Seltzer,Extra Strength Alka-Seltzer,Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief (for morning headaches and fatigue) ,and Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief.To broaden the product line to increase sales to new target market segments,the makers of Alka-Seltzer used a __________ strategy.


A) product modification
B) market-product grid
C) diversification
D) market modification
E) product class extension

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Product modification refers to a marketing strategy that __________.


A) alters a product's characteristic such as its quality, performance, or appearance to increase its value to customers and to increase sales
B) manages a product's life cycle to increase its use among existing customers, create new use situations, or find new customers
C) tries to find new customers and convince users who abandoned it to purchase again
D) drops the lowest producing market segment and replaces it with an entirely new one
E) combines the lowest producing market segment into others to achieve marketing economies of scale

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terms of the diffusion of innovation,laggards account for __________ of product adopters.


A) 2.5%
B) 13.5%
C) 16%
D) 34%
E) 50%

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__________ stage of the product life cycle is characterized by rapid increases in sales.


A) introduction
B) growth
C) maturity
D) decline
E) harvest

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which stage of the product life cycle is a company likely to have its most complete product line?


A) introduction
B) growth
C) maturity
D) decline
E) accelerated development

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product in the introduction stage of its product life cycle should have which of the following marketing objective(s) ?


A) gain awareness and stimulate trial
B) stress differentiation
C) foster brand loyalty
D) gain as much distribution as possible
E) target a marketing niche

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Gatorade Thirst Quencher displays the letter G front and center along with the brand's iconic bolt."For Gatorade,G represents the heart,hustle,and soul of athleticism and will become a badge of pride for anyone who sweats,no matter where they're active." This is an example of _____ benefits.


A) functional
B) communications
C) perceptual
D) physical
E) tangible

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Compare the three ways to manage a product through its product life cycle.

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The three ways a product or brand manage...

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