Which of the Following Statements by Marketing Managers Is NOT

question 235

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements by marketing managers is NOT logical and true?

• A) "We are planning to appeal more to Hispanic consumers, since this group has surged and is now over 15 percent of the population."
• B) "We're building supermarkets that will appeal to Hispanic consumers; it's a big investment, but the Hispanic population in the U.S. spends nearly $1 trillion a year."
• C) "We are adapting our diaper promotion to target African American and Hispanic parents, since the birthrate in those groups is higher than for whites."
• D) "We will target Asian Americans in California, New York, and Texas since over half of their population in the U.S. is concentrated in those three states."
• E) "We are going to appeal to the African American group because it is a large, homogeneous target market."

Understand the concept of functional, employment, pay, and procedural flexibility in the workplace.

Identify the shift from scientific management to flatter, team-oriented work structures.

Recognize the historical complementarity and conflict between scientific management and job control unionism.

Grasp the role and effects of management practices and union strategies on workplace organization and flexibility.

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Definitions:

Consumer Involvement

The degree of interest and engagement a consumer has with a product or brand, which can affect their purchase decisions.

Product Knowledge

Understanding of a product's features, benefits, and uses, crucial for effective sales and marketing.

Involvement

The personal, social, and economic significance of the purchase to the consumer.

Consumer Behavior

The study of how individuals or groups select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods, services, ideas, or experiences to satisfy their needs and desires.