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The poorest 10 percent of the U.S.population earned an average of _______ in 2010.


A) $49,000
B) $33,500
C) $22,300
D) $10,100
E) $5,800

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Ryan knows that one of the goals of value-based marketing is to provide greater value to consumers than competitors offer.To accomplish this goal,Ryan's firm must look at everything it does


A) in order to value each person in the organization.
B) for each generational cohort.
C) to avoid cultural clashes.
D) from a customer's point of view.
E) to sensitize organization members to ethical values.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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As a retail clothing store manager,Randy frequently asks his staff what customers are saying and what they are asking for.He also attends the quarterly clothing show at the regional merchandise mart.Randy's efforts will likely help him to


A) avoid cognitive dissonance.
B) implement just-in-time marketing promotions.
C) identify potential opportunities.
D) avoid the need to understand regional culture.
E) all of these.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which statement about the changing diversity in the United States is TRUE?


A) Minorities now represent almost half of the population in the United States.
B) In spite of increases in the Hispanic population,Hispanic buying power is expected to maintain its current level.
C) Hispanics differ vastly from other groups in America in terms of consumer behavior.
D) African American U.S.households are more affluent than previous studies suggested.
E) Asian Americans are the slowest growing minority population.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Compared to consumers in the United States,Europeans are


A) less ethnically diverse.
B) a considerably older population.
C) more green-consumer conscious.
D) less sensitive to environmental concerns.
E) more demanding of just-in-time material delivery systems.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Gretchen has a job that requires working late several nights a week.This puts a lot of strain on her to find time to shop and prepare meals for her family.Grocery stores recognize the importance of consumers like Gretchen and have responded in all of the following ways except


A) creating "ready to heat" meals that would allow Gretchen to have freshly prepared meals.
B) developing meals with precut and premeasured ingredients that would allow Gretchen to cook them at home.
C) staying open late.
D) advertising their products heavily on daytime television.
E) using creative check-out procedures so Gretchen can finish her shopping quickly.

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Socially responsible marketing is defined as a strategic effort by firms to supply customers with environmentally friendly merchandise.

A) True
B) False

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"Tweens" are part of which generational cohort?


A) Baby Boomers
B) Generation W
C) Generation X
D) Generation Y
E) Generation Z

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Identify which social trend best describes a group of people who are constantly working and would benefit from a valet service that picks up your dry cleaning,goes to the supermarket,and feeds your dog.

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When considering the use of a radio commercial in England that was designed for U.S.markets,a marketer would likely need to consider which of the following aspects of culture that might be different between the two countries?


A) dress
B) symbols
C) demographics
D) language
E) social trends

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Part of the social trend toward health and wellness is a concern about the increasing degree of obesity in the United States.In addition,trend-watchers are noting the increasing popularity of


A) flu shots.
B) high-carbohydrate diets.
C) yoga.
D) cooking shows on TV.
E) all of these.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Macroenvironmental factors include the company,competition,and corporate partners.

A) True
B) False

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Typical demographic data include


A) gender.
B) income.
C) race.
D) geographic region.
E) all of these.

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Marketers in the United States are learning that all Hispanic and other minority groups are not alike.Cultural differences exist.Why is it important for marketers to know more about cultural differences among Hispanics?

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Culture influences what,why,ho...

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When Marcia decided she couldn't afford to take a vacation this year,she went to the mall and bought herself a bottle of her favorite expensive perfume instead.This behavior is referred to as the "lipstick effect."

A) True
B) False

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Name the various social trends that impact marketing,and give one example that demonstrates how each one influences marketing practices.

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The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is known for top-quality medical care.For decades,even presidents and dictators from around the world flew to the Mayo Clinic to utilize its services.The Mayo Clinic used its reputation to create additional medical facilities in Jacksonville,Florida,and elsewhere.This is an example of a firm focusing its efforts on satisfying customer needs that


A) are easiest to satisfy.
B) provide minimal core value.
C) are important to all generational cohorts.
D) competitors have tried and failed to satisfy.
E) match its core competencies.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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The term "time-poor society" refers to the lack of leisure time people have today.

A) True
B) False

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Gaetana is the new marketing director for a local theater.One of her major responsibilities is to monitor and manage aspects of the theater's immediate environment.What will Gaetana monitor and manage?

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The three participants in cons...

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Identifiable elements of a country's culture include


A) dress.
B) symbols.
C) ceremonies.
D) language differences.
E) all of these.

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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