Outline the procedure for developing a questionnaire. Discuss the questionnaire-development process for a new sandwich at McDonalds.
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Identify and explain the three different types of formal controls used by managers. In your discussion, explain how each type of control affects marketing implementation.
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How do respondents influence the design of the questionnaire? Provide (2) contrasting examples of questionnaire design based on two entirely different target markets. (You can select any two target markets of your choice.)
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Discuss (in detail) the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed-ended questions.
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Explain how/why all (3) phases of “problem definition” are critical to the development of your survey?
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Explain the promotional mix and their different tools that are used by Samsonite, and indicate the type of promotion mix strategy used by the company.
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by referring to the case study for evidence,critically discuss the reasons for successful project management. advance project management assignment 4.
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1. Write a mission statement for yourself that incorporates your
values.
Write a vision statement for yourself.
2. Define 3 careers and/or educational goals after graduating from University.
3. List 3 key questions that guide your choices. (These are essential questions that serve as touchstones to direct your life and work)
Each question around 200 words and full sentences please
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How different would you say Netflix's DVD-by-mail and streaming business model are? IS Reed Hastings right to want to separate these businesses?
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Contrast and compare the keys to "New" management vs. the "Traditional" management techniques. Do you consider yourself a "New" manager, a "Traditional" manager, or somewhere in-between? Explain your answer.
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Provide an overview of the organization Starbucks and include three subsystems of the organization, three stakeholders of the organization.
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1) While shopping, Joe sees a coat he likes. Rather than looking for a better deal elsewhere, he buys it. This is an example of satisficing.
True
False
2) Based on the competing values framework, an adhocracy emphasizes efficiency.
True
False
3) Even though Jane has never run a marathon before, and there are over 10,000 women in the race, she feels she has a 95% chance of winning the New York City marathon. This is an example of an overconfidence bias.
True
False
4) ________ is the degree to which a test measures the same thing consistently.
Accountability
Reliability
Validity
Dependability
Significance
5) Which type of technology is most closely associated with a mechanistic structure?
digital
service
large-batch
continuous process production
small-batch
6) At the Jiffy Computer Company, all of the components used in their computers are built by other firms. Jiffy simply assembles the computer. This is an example of a virtual structure.
True
False
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Doctor J. is considering purchasing a new blood analysis machine for $60,000. He estimates that he could charge $80.00 for an office visit to have a patient's blood analyzed, while the variable cost of a blood analysis would be $30.00.
A) If this new blood analysis machine has design and effective capacities of 6,000 and 5,000 blood analyses per year, respectively, and Dr. J. expects to perform 4,500 blood analyses each year, what will be the utilization of this machine under perfect conditions?
B) If this new blood analysis machine has design and effective capacities of 6,000 and 5,000 blood analyses per year, respectively, and Dr. J. expects to be 80% efficient in his use of this machine, how many blood analyses does he plan to perform each year?
C) What would be his profit if he were to perform 5,000 blood analyses?
D) How many blood analyses would he have to perform in order to make a profit of $50,000?
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Amazon and many other publishers now offer self publishing online. What exactly it is that Amazon is attempting to do as e-publishers (i.e., the business model that they are using) and discuss the impact you believe they will have on the publishing industry. Be sure to include a discussion of the impact on quality, price, and the overall industry. INCLUDE A LINK to some research online.
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a) Under what circumstances is Everyday Low Pricing (EDLP) likely to work? Does it work better for retailers or manufacturers? Is it more applicable for urban or rural areas?
b) What are some additional trends in retailing and distribution? Mention one such trend.
c) How has the emergence of the Internet and E-commerce challenged the existing marketing channels? Explain to what extent e-retailers have been successful in gaining market share, and why.
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