week 10
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 10
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 10Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
- Go online and compare three franchises (e.g., franchise.org, americasbestfranchises.com, or whichfranchise.com). Choose two franchises in the same industry (e.g., fast food) and the third franchise from another industry (e.g., hair cutting). Make a table to report the fee structures (upfront, continued licensing), as well as benefits touted for franchisees of each franchise system. What would tempt you to pitch in with some friends and buy a franchise when you finish your degree?
- If you were to take your company global, which 3 countries would be your first targets and why? What kinds of strategies and products fit with those countries’ segments of customers?
Research Paper – Individual Submission
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Research Paper: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem. The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment. Please Note: The UC Library staff are very helpful with assisting students in using the UC Online Library journal database. Please contact them if you have issues. In addition, the instructor has provided additional resources, including a research tutorial, in the “Course Resources” folder in the “Content” area of the course.
Grading Criteria:
- Content Knowledge & Structure (15 points): All of the requested components are completed as assigned; content is on topic and related to management marketing, critical thinking is clearly demonstrated (few, if any, direct quotations from the source in the paper); scholarly research is demonstrated; topics and concepts gained from the assigned reading and/or from research is evident.
- Critical Thinking (8 points): Demonstrates substantial critical thinking about topics and solid interpretation of materials and reflection.
- Clarity & Effective Communication (8 points): Communication is clear, concise, and well presented; scholarly writing is demonstrated; grammar, sentence structure, writing in third person, and word choice is used correctly.
- Integration of Knowledge & Articles (8 points): Articles used are current and relevant (preferably published within last five (5) years and MUST be from peer-reviewed journal article publications. At least four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles are examined and analyzed in the paper.
- Presentation & Writing Mechanics (16 points): Cover page, headings, in-text citations, page citations (page number citations required for specific information such as dates, years, list of items from article, names, numbers, statistics, and other specific information), and references are properly formatted.
Week Ten: Research Paper – List of potential research topics
To complete the Article Research Paper due in Week 10, please select a topic from the list
provided below or from the chapter readings.
Marketing an Exchange Relationship
Importance of Marketing
The “Marketing Framework”: 5Cs, STP, and the 4Ps
The role of sensation and perception; learning, memory, and emotions; motivation; and
attitudes and decision making in the purchase process.
The Marketing Science of Customer Behavior
Market Segmentation
Information as Bases for Segmentation?
Targeting
Sizing Markets
Concept of positioning and its importance.
Factors affecting product line breadth and depth.
Brand associations.
Branding strategies.
Brand equity.
New product development.
Product life cycle.
Diffusion of innovation and its implications.
The relationship between new products and marketing strategy.
Trends in the global marketplace and their potential impact.
The impact of supply, demand, and elasticity on pricing.
The psychological aspects of pricing.
Price discrimination.
The concept of non-linear pricing.
“Channels of distribution” and “supply chain logistics.”
The impact of channel power on channel behavior.
Designing Advertising Messages to Meet Marketing and Corporate Goals
Non-advertising components of integrated marketing communication.
Integrated Marketing Communications across Media
Social media.
Social networks
Return on investment, key performance indicators, and Web analytics associated with
social media.
Perceptions of quality and customer satisfaction.
Customer loyalty and customer relationship management.
Research in marketing decision making.
Marketing research techniques and their importance.
Surveys for Assessing Customer Satisfaction
What marketers can do to increase profitability?
Significance of SWOT analysis.
Significance of marketing metrics in strategy.
Marketing Strategy
Key Marketing Metrics to Facilitate Marketing Strategy
Marketing framework in developing a marketing plan.
Research Paper: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write
papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly
readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the
literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.
The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While
Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles,
online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources
are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.
Please Note: The UC Library staff are very helpful with assisting students in using the UC
Online Library journal database. Please contact them if you have issues. In addition, the
instructor has provided additional resources, including a research tutorial, in the “Course
Resources” folder in the “Content” area of the course.
Assignment Requirements:
i. Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the list provided by your
professor.
ii. Research/find a minimum at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-
reviewed articles on your topic from the University of the Cumberlands Library online
business database. The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source.
While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the
last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the
chosen topic will result in a point reduction.
iii. Write a four (4) to five (5) page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the
findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include
cover page, abstract, or references page(s).
iv. Structure your paper as follows:
a. Cover page
b. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and
professional practice in your own words.
c. Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the
current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.
d. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should
not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be
substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a
summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with
appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this
will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general
observation).
e. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the
relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and
professional practice related to your chosen topic.
f. Conclusion in your own words
g. References formatted according to APA style requirements
Grading Criteria:
Content Knowledge & Structure (15 points): All of the requested components are
completed as assigned; content is on topic and related to marketing management, critical
thinking is clearly demonstrated (few, if any, direct quotations from the source in the
paper); scholarly research is demonstrated; topics and concepts gained from the assigned
reading and/or from research is evident.
Critical Thinking (8 points): Demonstrates substantial critical thinking about topics and
solid interpretation of materials and reflection.
Clarity & Effective Communication (8 points): Communication is clear, concise, and
well presented; scholarly writing is demonstrated; grammar, sentence structure, writing in
third person, and word choice is used correctly.
Integration of Knowledge & Articles (8 points): Articles used are current and relevant
(preferably published within last five (5) years and MUST be from peer-reviewed journal
article publications. At least four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles are examined and
analyzed in the paper.
Presentation & Writing Mechanics (16 points): Cover page, headings, in-text citations,
page citations (page number citations required for specific information such as dates,
years, list of items from article, names, numbers, statistics, and other specific
information), and references are properly formatted.
Please Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The paper must be written in your own words.
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Channels of Distribution
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Marketing Framework
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Discussion Questions #1
Apple introduced the Apple retail store in 2001 when it had less than 3% of the computer market—prior to its introduction of the iPod. Previously, Apple computers were sold through local computer retailers.
What do you think prompted the idea for Apple’s new retail strategy?
What were the risks associated with this strategy?
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Place
The market realigns discrepancies between buyers and sellers
Sellers have large quantities; Buyers want a few
Breaking bulk
Making goods available in smaller batches
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Distribution Channels
Distribution channel
A network of firms that are interconnected in their quest to provide sellers a means of infusing the marketplace with their goods, and buyers a means of purchasing those goods
The goal is to do this efficiently and profitably
Channel members include
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers, etc.
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Functions of a Channel
Activities that are
Customer-oriented (e.g., ordering)
Product-oriented (e.g., storage)
Marketing-centric (e.g., promotion)
Logistics
Coordinating flow of goods, services, and information throughout channel
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Channel Tension
All channel functions must be done by someone, the question is …
What is the most effective and efficient way to distribute the product?
Tension in channels can be created by each channel member
Does member provide more benefit than cost?
The make-or-buy decision
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Channel Questions #1
Which of these is more efficient? Why?
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Channels and Supply Chains
Supply chain
Upstream partners
Channel members
Downstream partners
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Channel Questions #2
Who is in Amazon’s supply chain?
Who is in Pixar’s channel?
How is Dell’s distribution different from the others?
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The What, Why, & How of Channels
The “what” of channels
Network of suppliers and providers
The “why” of channels
Effectiveness and efficiency
The “how” of channels
Designing effective and efficient channels
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How to Design Channels
(slide 1 of 4)
Intensive distribution: widely distributed
Drugstores, supermarkets, discount stores, convenience stores, etc.
Usually for simple, inexpensive, easily transported products
e.g., Snack food, shampoo, newspapers
Pull strategy: promote directly to end consumers to pull through channel
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How to Design Channels
(slide 2 of 4)
Selective distribution: limited distribution
Usually for complex and/or expensive products that require assistance
e.g., Most cars, computers, appliances
Push strategy: promote to distribution partners to push goods to consumer
Manufacturer has more control due to fewer relationships to manage
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How to Design Channels
(slide 3 of 4)
Exclusive distribution: extremely selective
e.g., Ferrari and Rolex
Manufacturers have the most control
May become monopolistic
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How to Design Channels
(slide 4 of 4)
How much distribution?
Design needs to be consistent with other marketing elements
Wide distribution
Usually goes with heavy promotion, lower prices, and average or lower-quality products
Exclusive distribution
Usually goes with less promotion, higher prices, and higher-quality products
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Push vs. Pull Strategies
(slide 1 of 2)
Push strategy
Incentives are offered to distribution partners to push products through the channel
Pull strategy
Incentives are offered to consumers to pull products through the channel
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Push vs. Pull Strategies
(slide 2 of 2)
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Power and Conflict in Channels
Conflict arises in distribution channels
Some conflict can be healthy
Some conflict can end a partnership
Power
Power is usually defined by size
Power can be used to win conflict
Exerting power over distribution partners can lead to resentment and lack of cooperation
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Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA)
Model that considers channel members’ production costs & governance costs
Goal is to minimize both costs
Production cost
Cost of producing/bringing product to market
Governance cost
Cost involved with relational issues incurred by coordinating enterprise and controlling one’s partners
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Transaction Value Analysis
Perspective that emphasizes the benefits a company brings to its partners
Goes beyond cost reductions
Uses human relationship terms
Communication enhances trust
Trust is the willingness and ability to deliver on promises
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Ways to Resolve Conflict
Communicate
Exchange personnel
Sponsor joint research projects
Mediation
Negotiate through a third party that determines the two parties’ utility functions
Arbitration
The third party makes a binding decision for the two parties
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Revenue Sharing
(slide 1 of 2)
Double marginalization: the problem
The manufacturer wants a markup
The retailer wants a second markup
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Revenue Sharing
(slide 2 of 2)
Double marginalization: solutions
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Discussion Question #2
Why wouldn’t the manufacturer just avoid the double marginalization problem entirely and go directly to the consumer?
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Integration
(slide 1 of 3)
All functions within a channel need to be completed
Revisit make-or-buy decision
Make: complete a function yourself
Buy: outsource a function
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Integration
(slide 2 of 3)
Vertical integration
Moving backward or forward in a channel
Forward integration
Moving forward in a distribution channel
e.g., Manufacturer opens its own retail stores
Backward integration
Moving backward in a distribution channel
e.g., Manufacturer controls raw materials or retailer sets up private label
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Integration
(slide 3 of 3)
Private label
Type of backward integration
Advantages
Gives retailer negotiating power with manufacturers
Offers significant margins
Helps differentiate retailer from other retailers
e.g., Great Value oatmeal is only at Walmart
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Global Channels
Channels can be complicated
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Discussion Questions #3
How might Anheuser-Busch engage in forward integration?
How might Google engage in backward integration?
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Retailing & Retail Classifications
Retailers have been gaining power and momentum over the past 10–20 years
Retailers are classified by ownership, level of service, and product assortment
Management’s level of ownership
Independent retailers
Branded store chains
Franchises
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Retailing Classifications
Level of service provided
Usually related to price points
Product assortment carried
Specialty: carry depth not much breadth
e.g., Toy stores
General merchandise: carry breadth but not much depth
e.g., Department stores
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Retailing Employees
Retail employees are important
Connect the retailer and its customers
Retailers should hire selectively, train well, and pay fairly
Dissatisfied employees can lead to dissatisfied customers and employee turnover
Employee turnover leads to new associates who cause further customer dissatisfaction
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Retailing Operations
Retailing is a service
Retailers should flowchart operations
Front-stage: elements customers see
Backstage: elements customers do not see
Must be run efficiently to support front-stage
The goal is to create effective and efficient processes
Self-service is a way to streamline
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Retailing Location
Location is important
Determine appropriate success factors for your specific business; analyze locations to pick ideal sites
e.g., Population densities, income and social class distributions, median ages, household composition
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Retailing Growth Strategies
Provide additional services
Target additional segments
Open multiple stores
Expand internationally
e.g., Exporting, joint ventures, direct foreign investment, and license agreements
Global outsourcing
e.g., India & technology, China & manufacturing
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Franchising
Unique format of multisite expansion
Company can retain some control without complete ownership or capital expenditure
Benefits
Franchisor: receives capital, scales of economy, committed people, less risk, can focus on core functions
Franchisee: well-known brand and some market awareness, supplier relationships, templates for training, central support
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Types of Franchising
Product franchising
Supplier authorizes a distributor in a territory to carry its products, use its brand name, benefit from its advertising, etc.
e.g., Ford dealers, Coca-Cola bottlers
Business format franchising
Company offers a proven system to conduct business, marketing support, brand name, advertising, etc., to the franchisee
e.g., McDonald’s, Holiday Inn
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E-Commerce
The Internet is an important channel
Online retail sales are about $180 billion, growing about 10% a year
Still only 11% of total retail sales
Customers are younger and more affluent
Customer characteristics are changing to match customers in general markets
United States dominates but not by much
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Asian Internet Penetration Percentages
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Discussion Question #4
How do you see the future for the distribution of entertainment programs?
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Catalog Sales
Top 10 catalogers are B2B companies
e.g., Dell, Staples, etc.
80 of the top 100 catalogers continue to see sales growth
Internet is well-suited for a search while catalogs still dominate browsing
Catalogs often complement not compete with Internet
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Sales Force
(slide 1 of 3)
Utilized extensively with a push strategy
Important with undifferentiated products
Issues
How many?
How to compensate them?
Usually salary plus bonuses
Tie compensation to performance evaluation
Sales force evaluation factors
e.g., Sales, time with clients, expertise
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Sales Force
(slide 2 of 3)
Sales force size
Estimate workload
100,000 stores
12 visits each per year for 30 minutes
50 weeks per year × 40 hours a week = 2,000 hours
500 of these hours will be spent on travel and administrative duties
(100,000 accounts × 12 visits per year × 0.5 hour)/1,500 hours = 400 salespeople
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Sales Force
(slide 3 of 3)
B2B customers’ biggest complaints about salespeople
The salesperson isn’t following my company’s buying process
They don’t listen to my needs
They didn’t bother to follow up
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Discussion Questions #5
What criteria would you utilize to evaluate a car salesperson?
How would you tie compensation to this evaluation?
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Integrated Marketing Channels
As the number of channels proliferates, increasing care must be taken to coordinate and integrate across them
Companies must understand customer behavior in order to design effective distribution channels and to allocate resources across channel options
Know your customer!
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Managerial Recap
(slide 1 of 2)
Distribution channels are the link from the manufacturer to the customer
Numerous thoughtful decisions must be made in designing channels
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Managerial Recap
(slide 2 of 2)
Channel entities are independent yet interdependent organizations; thus, conflicts may arise
Conflicts are best addressed by employing good communication and trust, revenue sharing, or greater vertical integration
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