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As it relates to marketing, segmenting and positioning are essentially the same thing.

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As it pertains to international segmentation, global segmentation refers to identifying


A) similar patterns in cultures that can be used to segment a market.
B) a group of consumers with common needs and wants that spans the entire globe.
C) products that will have a global appeal.
D) markets that will be favorable for exporting products internationally.
E) products that can be marketed in the same way across the globe.

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An advantage to using a perceptual map is that it


A) shows the firms strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
B) shows which products of a firm are most profitable.
C) shows how other companies are marketing their products.
D) can highlight potential market positions that might be underserved.
E) it is the quickest way to determine market segments.

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Maria's firm manufactures homemade salsa. Her product is sold around the country, but she adds extra jalapenos to her product sold in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona because those customers prefer the extra heat and spice. Maria also markets the product differently based on the region of the country where it is sold. This represents what type of targeting strategy?


A) differentiated
B) concentrated
C) niche
D) undifferentiated
E) geographic

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Which is considered to be a behavioral segmentation variable?


A) lifestyle
B) population shifts
C) family size
D) usage rate
E) customer convenience

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Which international segmentation base usually results in market segments made up of young people, those that have more money to spend, or those with access to the Internet?


A) global
B) national
C) regional
D) unique
E) cultural

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Unique segmentation is used when the similarity in needs and wants only extends across the region or several countries.

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The competitive analysis tool that creates a visual picture of where products are located in consumers' minds is called a


A) perceptual map.
B) conceptual map.
C) competitive map.
D) marketing map.
E) positioning map.

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Marketers concerned about strategic fit when selecting a target market may use a ________ analysis to determine if the firm will be successful targeting a specific segment.

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Market ________ are the relatively homogenous groups of consumers that result from the segmentation process.

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Colin has opened up a new sports bar/restaurant in town. He has determined that his market segments are (1) students from the nearby college campus, (2) families with small children, and (3) young adult males. Colin now has to determine which of these segments will provide him with the best opportunity to maximize sales. The process of doing this is referred to as


A) segmenting.
B) marketing.
C) targeting.
D) repositioning.
E) positioning.

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The second step in deciding how to best position a product is to clearly define the firm's ________ ________.

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It has been Tara's dream to open a bakery, and while she has experience in making all types of baked goods, she always gets rave reviews for her hand-decorated cakes. So, rather than open a bakery that offers a wide variety of baked goods, Tara has decided to open a specialty cake shop to cater to that market only. This is an example of


A) market fragmentation.
B) repositioning.
C) market segmentation.
D) limited marketing.
E) mass marketing.

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Which statement best characterizes international market segmentation?


A) It is a challenging process to complete.
B) It is a relatively inexpensive process.
C) It typically does not provide any useful data.
D) It is easier to conduct than domestic market segmentation.
E) It makes it easy to compare characteristics across nations.

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Firms will often use a _________ segmentation strategy when they want to capitalize on the financial savings of global segmentation but still adjust for local customs and culture.

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Brynn has always wanted to open a hair salon. While Brynn has experience in cutting and styling hair, she always gets amazing reviews for her specialty hair coloring abilities. So, rather than open a hair salon that offers a wide variety of cuts and styles, Brynn has decided to open a specialty hair salon solely devoted to the needs of individuals who regularly color their hair. This is an example of


A) market segmentation.
B) limited marketing.
C) market fragmentation.
D) repositioning.
E) mass marketing.

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According to the VALS framework, why different consumer groups exhibit different behaviors or why different consumer groups exhibit the same behaviors for different reasons is based on


A) lifestyle and income.
B) motivation and desire.
C) opinion and interests.
D) motivation and resources.
E) opinion and resources.

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A defined in your text, market segmentation involves dividing a larger market into smaller market segments based on


A) shopping habits.
B) geographic region.
C) meaningfully shared characteristics.
D) potential interest in a product.
E) available sales force.

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The potential savings in developing and marketing the product is the major advantage of


A) a geographic targeting strategy.
B) a differentiated targeting strategy.
C) a specialized marketing strategy.
D) a niche marketing strategy.
E) an undifferentiated targeting strategy.

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Which factor is a demographic segmentation variable?


A) lifestyle
B) population shifts
C) gender
D) market size
E) motivation

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