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2.2.5 - Using the marketing mix to make business decisions

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Which of the following would form part of an integrated marketing mix for a luxury sports car manufacturer?

a)

Direct method of distribution and low price

b)

High quality product and high price

c)

Low price and heavy promotion

d)

High price and use of sales promotion

2.

A discount supermarket, such as Aldi, is most likely to place an emphasis upon which of the following elements of the marketing mix?

a)

Product

b)

Price

c)

Promotion

d)

Place

3.

A business that operates in a market with little or no competition is most likely to have a:

a)

High promotional spend and charge a high price

b)

High promotional spend and charge a low price

c)

Low promotional spend and charge a high price

d)

Low promotional spend and charge a low price

4.

The manufacturer of an upmarket designer fragrance is most likely to focus on:

a)

The product rather than the price

b)

Price rather than the product

c)

The product rather than promotion

d)

Promotion rather than the product

5.

Which of the following statements is true in relation to an integrated marketing mix?

a)

The promotion strategy used by a business does not need to reinforce product quality

b)

The method of distribution used has no impact on other elements of the marketing mix

c)

If a business sets a price that is too low it may damage the image of a quality product

d)

Product quality is always less important than price when targeting customers with higher incomes

6.

Which of following statements best describes the term, competitive advantage?

a)

When there is only one supplier of products in the marketplace

b)

When a business has a marketing mix that enables it to be more successful than its rivals

c)

The amount of competition that exists within a market

d)

When a business tries to increase sales by lowering its selling prices

7.

A business has found through conducting market research that a price reduction will increase product sales. This business might therefore decide to:

a)

Increase production levels when price is reduced

b)

Decrease production levels when price is reduced

c)

Increase production levels when price is kept the same

d)

Decrease production levels when price is kept the same

8.

Which of the following is true in relation to an integrated marketing mix?

a)

Price is always the most important element of the marketing mix

b)

Promotion is always the most important element of the marketing mix

c)

Place is always the most important element of the marketing mix

d)

All elements of the marketing mix must complement each other for it to be effective

9.

Depending upon the model, the selling price of a Dyson hairdryer can range from £299.99 to £349.99. The hairdryer would be classed as a:

a)

High quality product sold at a high price

b)

High quality product sold at a low price

c)

Low quality product sold at a high price

d)

Low quality product sold at a low price

10.

Which of the following would form part of an integrated marketing mix for a budget airline?

a)

Direct method of distribution and low price

b)

High quality product and high price

c)

Indirect method of distribution and high price

d)

Low quality product and high price

11.

Which of the following strategies is a business most likely to adopt in a competitive market?

a)

Charge a high price and have a low promotional spend

b)

Charge a low price and have a low promotional spend

c)

Charge a high price and have a high promotional spend

d)

Charge a low price and have a high promotional spend

12.

Which two of the following are possible reasons why a producer might only allow certain retailers to sell its products? The decision will result in:

a)

A decrease in profit

b)

An increase in sales volume

c)

A decrease in market share

d)

A reduction in selling price

e)

Increased brand awareness

13.

Which two of the following will most likely enable a business to gain a competitive advantage?

a)

Developing identical products to those of its competitors

b)

Keeping the price of its products at the same level as its competitors

c)

Developing unique and interesting promotion strategies

d)

Setting a high price in a mass market

e)

Developing new and innovative products