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In a SWOT analysis, a marketer considers factors that are internal and external to the company.

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Based on the sample in your text, which of the following is LEAST likely to be included in an implementation schedule?


A) start date
B) budget
C) target market strategy
D) manager
E) end date

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The forecasting section of a marketing plan draws on data analysis rather than subjective judgment.

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Direct sales and Web sales are both examples of ________.


A) revenue streams
B) sales forecasts
C) public relations expenses
D) promotional events
E) marketing strategies

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In a marketing plan, the ________ section identifies the history of the business and its core competencies.


A) executive summary
B) company description, purpose, and goals
C) forecasting
D) marketing situation
E) marketing strategy

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Describe the criteria that the most successful marketing plans meet.

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A successful marketing plan should be bo...

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A(n) ________ identifies how much cash is needed to meet financial obligations and the source of that cash.


A) business statement
B) income statement
C) capitalization statement
D) cash-flow statement
E) balance sheet

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Marketers use demographics and psychographics to ________.


A) better understand their competitors
B) better understand their customers
C) better predict company strengths
D) conduct a break-even analysis
E) evaluate pricing strategies

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While preparing the marketing plan for a new product line called Nature & Nurture, Jonas wrote the following: "Recent news about toxic materials in children's toys and repeated recalls of children's products due to safety concerns creates a substantial market opportunity for Nature & Nurture products. As parents become more and more alarmed about the safety of their children's toys, they can be expected to place a greater premium on the nontoxic, environmentally friendly materials used for all Nature & Nurture products." This statement belongs in the ________ section of the marketing plan.


A) company description, purpose, and goals
B) marketing situation
C) executive summary
D) measurement and controls
E) forecasting

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Identify three possible sources of inputs for a marketing plan.

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Inputs for a marketing plan can come from consumer insights, market intelligence, marketing research, and strategic thinking.

Most business plans include three types of financial statements.

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After a title page, the next part of a typical business plan is the ________.


A) product overview
B) market overview
C) competitive overview
D) management overview
E) executive summary

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Briefly explain the purpose of an implementation schedule.

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An implementation schedule lays out the start and end dates for key marketing activities, as well as the budget and manager for each activity. An implementation schedule will help marketers complete activities on time and within budget.

How is a business plan different from an individual department's plan?

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A business plan applies to the entire business and identifies responsibilities of management, explaining how those responsibilities pertain to each company department.

Identify the elements generally included in a business plan.

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A business plan typically begins with a ...

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Which type of control considers results with respect to the stated marketing plan or program?


A) observational
B) operational
C) managerial
D) strategic
E) implementation

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Not-for-profit businesses can expect to gain only minimal benefits from developing business plans.

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A marketer would be unlikely to include a public relations plan in the marketing strategy section of a marketing plan.

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Adam is a potential investor in Athletix, a manufacturer of sporting goods. To determine whether or not he wants to invest in the company, Adam is examining a document that lays out the financial goals for the entire company for the next three years, as well as goals in production efficiencies and shipping efficiencies. Adam is most likely reading the ________ for Athletix.


A) marketing plan
B) marketing program
C) business plan
D) business program
E) financial plan

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Explain the purpose of a break-even analysis.

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A company uses a break-even an...

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