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Explain the difference between consumer goods and business goods.Why are some products difficult to categorize as one or the other? Give an example of a business good,a consumer good,and a good that is difficult to categorize.

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A group of products that are closely related because they satisfy a class of needs,are used together,are sold to the same customer group,are distributed through the same types of outlets,or fall within a given price range are referred to as a:


A) product class
B) product mix
C) product line
D) marketing mix

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All of the following activities are involved in the business analysis phase of the new-product process EXCEPT:


A) economic analysis.
B) product analysis.
C) investment of capital in human resource.
D) legal examination.

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Sara Burns is the owner of a company called Spice and was looking for a new product to go with her company's line of food condiments,when a friend suggested combining spices with tea.This is an example of:


A) accidental invention.
B) bootlegging time.
C) idea generation.
D) management by walking aroun

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Identify and describe the stages in the new-product process.

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Polaroid Canada has two major __________ consisting of cameras and film.


A) product classes
B) product mixes
C) product lines
D) marketing mixes

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Services-marketing experts generally agree that there is a hierarchy of new-service categories that is somewhat similar to the continuous,dynamically continuous,and discontinuous innovation continuum for physical products.A hospital that adds valet parking when you visit a family member who is being treated there would be an example of:


A) supplementary-service innovations
B) process-line extensions
C) service-line extensions
D) major service innovations

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Because of the time,cost,and confidentiality problems of test markets,manufacturers often turn to:


A) simulated test markets
B) trial idea generation
C) screening and evaluation
D) synthetic consumer research

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The probability that a new product will be a success is greater if each of the following situations exists EXCEPT:


A) it is a uniquely superior product.
B) it fits with its company's R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
C) it fits with its company's marketing mix activities.
D) it is defined after development commences.

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Each of the following describes products that assist directly or indirectly in providing products for resale EXCEPT:


A) Industrial goods
B) Consumer goods
C) B2B goods
D) Organizational goods

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The terms continuous innovation,dynamically continuous innovation,and discontinuous innovation,are classifications based on:


A) generated sales.
B) production technology.
C) degree of learning required by the consumer.
D) channels of distribution.

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Distribution is most limited with which of the following types of consumer goods?


A) shopping goods
B) convenience goods
C) specialty goods
D) unsought goods

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According to Figure 10-2,column "B" represents a


A) discontinuous innovation.
B) dynamically continuous innovation.
C) spontaneous innovation.
D) simultaneous innovation.

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The main result of poor product protocol,or product definition,is:


A) wasted dollars for R&D
B) poor consumer response
C) ineffective marketing plans
D) human resource challenges

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Which of the following would most likely be considered a consumer good?


A) ball bearings
B) back hoe
C) printing press
D) suitcase

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Leona hates carrying a camera with her on vacations.If she only knew of the existence of the 1/2" thick Logitech Pocket Digital camera which easily fits in any pocket.For Leona,the Logitech camera is a(n) :


A) shopping good.
B) convenience good.
C) specialty good.
D) unsought goo

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Sara Burns is the owner of a company called Spice and was looking for a new product to go with her company's line of food condiments,when a friend suggested combining spices with tea.In the _____ stage of the new-product process,spices and tea were turned into a prototype.


A) idea generation
B) screening and evaluation
C) business analysis
D) development

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In the early 1900s,your great-grandfather probably purchased his first automobile.After years of driving horses and buggies,your great-grandfather got in his new car and drove it into his new garage.Great-grandfather's new automobile was an example of a:


A) continuous innovation.
B) dynamically continuous innovation.
C) dramatically continuous innovation.
D) discontinuous innovation.

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Marketing researchers could ask consumers if they would prefer to serve their children juice in easy-to-open pouches,plastic bottles with screw-on caps,or individual easy-open boxes.When the consumers tell the researcher which package concept they prefer,they are taking part in which stage of the new-product process?


A) idea generation
B) development
C) business analysis
D) concept testing

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When the University of Guelph decided to offer a totally online MBA program where you never have to visit campus to complete your degree,this would be classified as what type of service innovation?


A) basic service improvements
B) major process innovation
C) service-line extensions
D) major service innovation

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