Match Each Item to the Statement or Sentence Listed Below

question 113

Short Answer

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
a.marketing mix
b.benchmarking
c.product
d.convenience product
e.shopping product
f.specialty product
g.product line
h.product mix
i.unsought product
j.maturity stage
k.raw materials
l.total quality management
m.product life cycle
n.installations
o.services
p.impulse goods
q.wholesaler
r.business-to-business (B2B)
s.supplies
t.emergency goods
u.component parts
v.staples
w.line extension
-A product will progress through four stages, called the _____.

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Definitions:

Network Structures

A pattern of connections and relationships between individuals, groups, or entities, often visualized in organizational or communication contexts.

Overhead

The ongoing administrative and operational costs not directly tied to the production of goods or services in a business.

Operating Efficiency

The ability of an organization to minimize its input costs while maximizing its output without compromising quality.

Boundaryless Sourcing

A business strategy that involves procuring goods or services from any supplier globally without geographical restrictions.