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(1)
A strategy which aims to produce a perfect product which will suit everybody is called:
[A]
Marketing orientation.
[B]
Production orientation.
[C]
Product orientation.
[D]
Perfection orientation.
Answer: Product orientation.
(2)
Someone who is responsible for finding out what individual customers need, and explaining how the firm's products meet those needs, is a ______________.
[A]
Brand manager
[B]
Salesperson
[C]
Sales manager
[D]
Market research manager
(3)
Which of the following best describes strategic planning?
[A]
Time horizon: Long-term
Level of detail: Summarised
Source: Mainly internal
[B]
Level of detail: Summarised
Source: Mainly external
Degree of certainty: Certain
[C]
Time horizon: Long-term
Level of detail: Summarised
Degree of certainty: Uncertain
[D]
Time horizon: Long-term
Level of detail: Highly detailed
Source: Mainly external
Answer: Time horizon: Long-term
Level of detail: Summarised
Degree of certainty: Uncertain
(4)
Psychologists use the term_________________ to describe the way that individuals absorb information.
[A]
Cognitive style
[B]
Intelligence Quotient
[C]
Human Computer Interaction
[D]
Data Processing
(5)
In a business continuity plan which of the following notification directories is the MOST important?
[A]
Equipment and supply vendors
[B]
Insurance company agents
[C]
Contract personnel services
[D]
A prioritized contact list
Answer: A prioritized contact list
(6)
An expansionist capacity strategy is NOT indicated when:
[A]
A preemptive marketing strategy is used.
[B]
Expansion will lead to economies of scale.
[C]
Expansion is made in large increments.
[D]
Capacity expansion is consistently ahead of demand.
Answer: Expansion will lead to economies of scale.
(7)
Costs that continue even if no units are produced are called
[A]
Variable costs.
[B]
Mixed costs.
[C]
Marginal costs.
[D]
Fixed costs.
(8)
Which of the following actions would be best if a firm faced highly seasonal demand for a perishable product?
[A]
Hire and fire employees as demand fluctuates.
[B]
Build up inventory when demand is low.
[C]
Add warehouse and production building space to accommodate the highest period of demand.
[D]
Offer a product with a complementary demand pattern.
Answer: Offer a product with a complementary demand pattern.
(9)
Which of the following is not a measure of utilisation?
[A]
Uptime in a factory
[B]
Number of hours available for production
[C]
Room occupancy level in hotels
[D]
Load factor for aircraft
Answer: Number of hours available for production
(10)
A strategy which aims to produce the maximum amount of goods at the lowest possible price is called:
[A]
Production orientation.
[B]
Selling orientation.
[C]
Societal marketing.
[D]
Cost orientation.
Answer: Production orientation.