1. Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage
Chapter 2 Strategic Planning for Competitive Advantage
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Lamb, Hair, McDaniel
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Understand the importance of strategic planning
Define strategic business units (SBUs)
Identify strategic alternatives and know a basic outline for a marketing plan
Develop an appropriate business mission statement 2 3 4
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Describe the components of a situation analysis
Identify sources of competitive advantage
Explain the criteria for stating good marketing objectives
Discuss target market strategies 6 7 8
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Describe the elements of the marketing mix
Explain why implementation, evaluation, and control of the marketing plan are necessary
Identify several techniques that help make strategic planning effective 10 11
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5. The Nature of Strategic Planning
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The Nature of Strategic Planning
Understand the importance of strategic marketing and know
a basic outline for
a marketing plan 1
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Strategic Planning is…
the managerial process of creating and maintaining a fit between the organization’s objectives and resources and the evolving market opportunities.
Strategic marketing management addresses two questions:
What is the organization’s main activity at a particular time?
How will it reach its goals?
Notes:
Strategic planning creates and maintains a fit between the organization’s resources and objectives and the evolving market opportunities. The goal is to sustain and increase long-run profitability and growth. Strategic decisions generally require long-term commitments of resources.
Note: Strategic planning errors can often threaten a firm’s survival, but a good plan can help protect and grow the firm. 1
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7. Strategic Business Units
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Strategic Business Units
Define Strategic Business Units (SBUs) 2
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8. Characteristics of Strategic Business Units (SBUs)
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Characteristics of Strategic Business Units (SBUs)
An SBU has…
A distinct mission and specific target market
Control over its resources
Its own competitors
A single business or a collection of related businesses
Plans independent of other SBUs
Notes: A Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is a subgroup of a single business or a collection of related businesses within the larger organization, and has the listed characteristics. 2
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9. Strategic Alternatives
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Strategic Alternatives
Identify strategic alternatives 3
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10. Ansoff’s Opportunity Matrix
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Ansoff’s Opportunity Matrix
Market Penetration
Market
Development
Product Development
Diversification
Increase market share among
existing customers
Attract new customers to
existing products
Introduce new products
into new markets
Create new products for
present markets
Notes:
Ansoff’s Opportunity Matrix is one of the most commonly used tools to determine a company’s strategic direction. It matches products with markets. The four options are listed above.
Market Penetration: Manufacturer cents-off coupons
Market Development: Expansion into global markets by companies such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi
Product development: McDonald’s introduces yogurt parfaits, salads, and fruit to offer customers more healthy options.
Diversification: CVS, Avon, Coca-Cola
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11. Exhibit 2.1 Ansoff’s Strategic Opportunity Matrix
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Exhibit 2.1 Ansoff’s Strategic Opportunity Matrix
Present Market
New Market
Present Product
New Product
Product Development
Starbucks develops powdered instant coffee called Via.
Market Penetration
Starbucks sells more coffee to customers who register their reloadable Starbucks cards.
Market Development
Starbucks opens stores in Brazil and Chile
Diversification
Starbucks launches Hear Music and buys Ethos Water. 3
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12. Why We Focus On Ansoff’s Matrix3 12

13. Boston Consulting Group
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Boston Consulting Group
Portfolio Matrix
Dog
Question Mark
Star
Cash Cow
Portfolio Matrix
Notes:
The second model for selecting strategic alternatives is the Portfolio Matrix from Boston Consulting Group. The Portfolio Matrix classifies each SBU by its present or forecast growth and market share.
The assumption is that market share and profitability are strongly linked.
The four classifications are Stars, Problem Child (Question Mark), Cash Cows, and Dogs. 3
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14. Exhibit 2.3 Portfolio Matrix for a Large Computer Manufacturer
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Exhibit 2.3 Portfolio Matrix for a Large Computer Manufacturer
Notes:
A star is a fast-growing market leader. Stars usually have large profits but need cash to finance growth. A marketing tactic is to protect market share by reinvesting earnings in product improvement, distribution, promotion, and production efficiency. Strive to capture new users as they enter the market.
A cash cow generates more cash than it needs to maintain market share. It is in a low-growth market, but the product has dominant market share. The marketing strategy is to maintain market dominance by being the price leader and by making technological improvements. Allocate excess cash to high-growth prospects.
A problem child shows rapid growth but poor profit margins. It has a low market share in a high-growth industry. It needs a great deal of cash to prevent conversion to dog status. Strategies are to invest to gain better market share, acquire competitors, or drop the SBU.
A dog has low growth potential and a small market share. Most dogs leave the market. The strategy options are to divest or harvest. 3
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15. What Is a Marketing Plan?
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What Is a Marketing Plan?
Planning – the process of anticipating future events and determining strategies to achieve organizational objectives in the future.
Marketing Planning – designing activities relating to marketing objectives and the changing marketing environment.
Marketing Plan – a written document that acts as a guidebook of marketing activities for the marketing manager.
Notes: Marketing planning is the basis for all marketing strategies and decisions. Issues such as product lines, distribution channels, marketing communications, and pricing are all delineated in the marketing plan. 3
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16. Why Write a Marketing Plan?
Provides a basis for comparison of actual and expected performance
Provides clearly stated activities to work toward common goals
Provides an examination of the marketing environment
Serves as a reference for the success of future activities
Allows entry into the marketplace with awareness
Notes: Writing a marketing plan allows the examination of the marketing environment in conjunction with the inner workings of the businesses. Once written it serves as a reference point for future activities, and allows the marketing manager to enter the marketplace with an awareness of problems and opportunities. 3 16 16

17. Exhibit 2.5 Elements of a Marketing Plan
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Marketing Strategy
Product
Distribution
Price
Marketing Mix
Business Mission Statement
Situation or SWOT Analysis
Objectives
Target Market Strategy
Implementation Evaluation Control
Promotion
Exhibit 2.5 Elements of a Marketing Plan
Notes:
Some elements are common to all marketing plans. These include the business mission and objectives, performing a SWOT analysis, determining a target market, and establishing a marketing mix.
Other elements that may be included are budgets, implementation timetables, required marketing research efforts, or elements of advanced strategic planning. 3

18. Develop an appropriate business mission statement
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Defining the Business Mission
Develop an appropriate business mission statement 4
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19. Defining the Business Mission
Answers the question, “What business are we in?”
Focuses on the market(s) rather than the good or service
SBUs may also have a mission statement
The foundation of any marketing plan is the firm’s mission statement. The mission statement is based on an analysis of benefits sought [NOT THE TECH.] by present and potential customers and an analysis of existing and anticipated environmental conditions. [INSERT DOM MKTG MODEL (UNCONTROLLABLES)]. The mission statement establishes boundaries for all subsequent decisions, objectives, and strategies.
RR in railroad business vice transportation.
Exxon [IGNORED IT’S MISSION STATEMENT] -> Quip Systems (fax vs oil) same 4Ps? 4 19 19

20. Mission Statement: Ben & Jerry’s
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Mission Statement: Ben & Jerry’s
Product To make, distribute and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and related products in a wide variety of innovative flavors made from Vermont Dairy products.
Economic To operate the company on a sound financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for our shareholders, and creating career opportunities and financial rewards for our employees.
What do you think of this statement? Clear? Doable?
Notes:
The mission statement for Ben & Jerry’s is shown here. 4 20

21. Mission Statement: Ben & Jerry’s
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Mission Statement: Ben & Jerry’s
Product To make, distribute and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and related products in a wide variety of innovative flavors made from Vermont Dairy products.
Economic To operate the company on a sound financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for our shareholders, and creating career opportunities and financial rewards for our employees.
Social To operate the company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in the structure of society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life of a broad community—local, national, and international.
Notes:
The mission statement for Ben & Jerry’s is shown here. 4 21

22. Describe the components of a situation analysis
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Conducting a Situation Analysis
Describe the components of a situation analysis 5
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SWOT Analysis
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Strengths - things the company does well.
Weaknesses - things the company does not do well.
Opportunities - conditions in the external environment that favor strengths.
Threats - conditions in the external environment that do not relate to existing strengths or favor areas of current weakness.
Internal
External
Notes:
Performance of a situation (SWOT) analysis helps firms identify their competitive advantage.
Strengths and Weaknesses are an internal assessment. Opportunities and Threats are an external environment assessment.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Perform a SWOT analysis for companies within the same industry. How could you use this information if you worked for a particular company or for a competitive company? 5
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24. Components of a SWOT Analysis
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Components of a SWOT Analysis
Examining internal strengths and weaknesses.
Focus on organizational resources:
Production costs
Marketing skills
Financial resources
Company or brand image
Employee capabilities
Technology 5
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25. Environmental Scanning
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Environmental Scanning
Helps identify
opportunities and threats.
Designing a marketing strategy is based on six major environmental forces:
Social
Demographic
Economic
Technological
Political/Legal
Competitive
Notes:
Environmental scanning is the collection and interpretation of information about forces, events, and relationships in the external environment that may affect the future of the organization or the implementation of the marketing plan. 5
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26. Domestic Marketing
Tech Variable = iPhone or texting 5

27. of competitive advantage
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Competitive Advantage
Identify sources
of competitive advantage 6
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28. Competitive Advantage
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Competitive Advantage
Niche
Cost
Product/Service Differentiation
Types of Competitive Advantage
Notes:
A competitive advantage is the set of unique features of a company and its products that are perceived by the target market as significant and superior to the competition.
A firm’s competitive advantage is the reason or reasons that cause customers to patronize that firm and not the competition. 6
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29. Cost Competitive Advantage
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Cost Competitive Advantage
A competitive advantage is a set of unique features of a company and its products that are perceived by the target market as significant and superior to those of the competition.
Having a cost competitive advantage means being the low-cost competitor in an industry while maintaining satisfactory profit margins.
Notes:
Having a cost competitive advantage means being the low-cost competitor in an industry while maintaining satisfactory profit margins. This enables a firm to deliver superior customer value.
Cost leadership can result from the reasons listed on this slide.
Cost competitive advantages are subject to continual erosion.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Identify firms that have a cost competitive advantage and describe how they deliver superior value. Examples: DuPont Dell Computers Wal-Mart Corporation Southwest Airlines Nike General Electric 6
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30. Sources of Cost Reduction
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Sources of Cost Reduction
Experience Curves
Efficient Labor
No-frills Products
Government
Subsidies
Product Design
Reengineering
Production
Innovations
New Service Delivery Methods
Notes: Sources of Cost Reduction
Experience Curves: Costs decline as experience with a product increases, and encompasses marketing, manufacturing, and administration costs.
Efficient Labor: Labor costs in low-skill, labor-intensive industries can be reduced by going offshore or by outsourcing.
No-frills Products: Removing frills and options can reduce costs.
Government subsidies: Governments may provide grants and interest-free loans for target industries.
Product design: Cutting-edge design and reverse engineering can offset costs.
Reengineering: Reengineering in the form of pruning product lines, closing obsolete factories, or renegotiating supplier contracts can make firms more efficient.
Product innovations: New technology and simplified production techniques can reduce production costs.
New methods of service delivery: Examples include: * Outpatient surgery and walk-in clinics in the medical industry * Online-only magazines can help save on material and shipping costs. 6
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31. Examples of Product/Service Differentiators
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Examples of Product/Service Differentiators
A product/service differentiation competitive advantage exists when a firm provides something that is unique and valuable to buyers beyond simply offering a lower price than that of the competition. Examples include:
Brand names
Strong dealer network
Product reliability
Image
Service
Notes:
A product/service differentiation competitive advantage is the provision of something that is unique and valuable to buyers beyond simply offering a lower price than that of the competition.
Product/Service Differentiation tends to provide a longer lasting competitive advantage than does cost competitive advantage. As a result, this strategy is more attractive to many top managers.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Discuss companies that have a product/service differentiation for:
Brand name: Lexus
Strong dealer network: Caterpillar
Product reliability: Maytag
Image: Neiman Marcus
Service: FedEx 6
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32. Niche Competitive Advantage
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Niche Competitive Advantage
A niche competitive advantage seeks to target and effectively serve a single segment of the market. A niche competitive advantage:
Is used by small companies with limited resources, and
May be used in a limited geographic market
Discussion/Team Activity:
Discuss how a small firm serving a particular niche market can successfully compete against larger, global firms with greater resources. (For example, how might a small bookstore owner compete with Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com?) 6
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33. Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage
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Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Sustainable competitive advantage is an advantage that cannot be copied by the competition.
A firm that has successfully achieved a competitive advantage will stake out a position unique in some manner from its rivals. 6
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34. Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
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Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Patents
Copyrights
Locations
Equipment
Technology
Customer Service
Promotion
Skills and Assets of an Organization
Notes:
A sustainable competitive advantage lasts only as long as the time it takes a competitor to imitate the strategy and plans.
Marketing managers should continually look for skills and assets that create and sustain competitive advantage.
A sustainable competitive advantage is a function of the speed with which competitors can imitate a company’s strategy and plans. Imitation requires a competitor to identify the leader’s competitive advantage, determine how it is achieved, and learn how to duplicate it.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Discuss examples of firms that have sustainable competitive advantage in each skill and asset source listed. 6
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35. Explain the criteria for stating good marketing objectives
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Setting Marketing Plan Objectives
Explain the criteria for stating good marketing objectives 7
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Marketing Objectives
A marketing objective is a statement of what is to be accomplished through marketing activities. To be useful, stated objectives should be:
Realistic
Measurable
Within a specific Time Frame
Compared to a benchmark
“Our objective is to achieve 10 percent dollar market share in the cat food market within 12 months of product introduction.” 7
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37. Criteria for Good Marketing Objectives
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Criteria for Good Marketing Objectives
Carefully specified objectives serve several functions:
1. Communicate marketing management philosophy
2. Provide management direction
3. Motivate employees
4. Force executives to clarify their thinking
5. Form a basis for control 7
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38. Discuss target market strategies
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Describing the Target Market
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39. Describing the Target Market
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Describing the Target Market
Marketing Strategy involves…
the activities of selecting and describing one or more target markets and developing and maintaining a marketing mix that will produce mutually satisfying exchanges with target markets.
Marketing Opportunity Analysis (MOA) involves…
the description and estimation of the size and sales potential of market segments that are of interest to the firm and the assessment of key competitors in these market segments. 8
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40. Target Market Strategy
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Target Market Strategy
Segment the market based on groups with similar characteristics
Analyze the market based on attractiveness of market segments
Select one or more target markets 8
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41. Target Market Strategy
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Target Market Strategy
Appeal to the entire market with one marketing mix
Concentrate on one marketing segment
Appeal to multiple markets with multiple marketing mixes
Notes:
Three strategies for selecting target markets are shown here. These strategies are discussed in detail in Chapter 8.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Discuss the differences in the target markets for McDonald’s, Burger King’s, and Wendy’s. 8
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42. Describe the elements of the marketing mix
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The Marketing Mix
Describe the elements of the marketing mix 9
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The Marketing Mix is…
a unique blend of product, place (distribution), promotion, and pricing strategies designed to produce mutually satisfying exchanges with a target market.
The elements of the marketing mix are often referred to as the “Four Ps”
Notes:
The marketing manager can control each component of the marketing mix, but the strategies for all four components must be blended to achieve optimal results.
Discussion/Team Activity:
The best promotion and lowest price cannot save a poor product. Similarly, excellent products with poor placing, pricing, or promotion will likely fail. Identify several firms that might have used a marketing mix in which some components were particularly strong but others were particularly weak. 9
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44. Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
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Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
The starting point of the “4 Ps” Includes:
Physical unit
Package
Warranty
Service
Brand
Image
Value
Product
Products can be…
Tangible goods
Ideas
Services
Notes:
The product is the starting point of the marketing mix. It is difficult to decide on a promotion campaign, determine a price, or design a distribution strategy until the product offering and product strategy are defined.
The product is not only the physical unit but also the packaging, warranty, after-sale service, brand name, company image, value, and other factors.
Products may be tangible goods, services, and ideas.
Product decisions are discussed in Chapter 10 and 11, services marketing in Chapter 12. 9
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45. Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
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Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
Place
Product availability where and when customers want them
All activities from raw materials to finished products
Ensure products arrive in usable condition at designated places when needed
Notes:
The goal of distribution is to ensure products arrive in usable condition at the right place when customers need them.
Place strategies are covered in Chapter 14. 9
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46. Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
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Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
Promotion
Role is to bring about exchanges with target markets by:
Informing
Educating
Persuading
Reminding
Includes integration of:
Advertising
Public relations
Sales promotion
Personal selling
Notes:
Promotion includes personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, and public relations.
Each element of the promotion mix is coordinated with the others to create a promotional blend. Integrated Marketing Communications is discussed in Chapters 15, 16, and 17. Social Media and marketing are covered in chapter 18.
A good promotion strategy can increase sales, but does not guarantee success. 9
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47. Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
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Price
Marketing Mix: The “Four Ps”
Price is what a buyer must give up to obtain a product.
The most flexible of the “4 Ps”—quickest to change
Competitive weapon
Price x Units Sold = Total Revenue
Notes:
Price is an important competitive weapon and is often the most flexible of the marketing mix. Of the four Ps, it can be changed most quickly.
Price multiplied by the number of units sold equals total revenue for the firm.
Pricing decisions are discussed in Chapters 19 and 20. 9
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Following Up on
the Marketing Plan
Explain why implementation, evaluation, and control of the marketing plan are necessary 10
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49. Following Up on the Marketing Plan
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Following Up on the Marketing Plan
Implementation
Evaluation and Control
A marketing audit is…
Comprehensive
Systematic
Independent
Periodic
Notes:
Implementation is the process that turns marketing plans into action assignments. These activities may involve job assignments, activity descriptions, timelines, budgets, and lots of communication.
Implementation is essentially “doing what you said you were going to do.” However, many organizations repeatedly experience failures in strategy implementation.
The marketing audit provides the mechanisms for evaluating marketing results compared to the plan’s goals.
Online
Youngbiz.com
Visit the YoungBiz Web site’s list of Top 100 entrepreneurs. Select one of the entrepreneurial ventures listed and create a marketing plan for it using the concepts and strategies discussed in this chapter. How would you implement, evaluate, and control the plan? 10
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50. Effective Strategic Planning
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Effective Strategic Planning
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51. Techniques for Effective Strategic Planning
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Techniques for Effective Strategic Planning
Effective Strategic Planning
Continual attention
Creativity
Management
commitment
Notes:
Strategic planning is not an annual event, but an ongoing process. The environment is continually changing, and the firm’s internal resources and capabilities are continually evolving.
Strategic planning is based on creativity. Assumptions about the firm and the environment should be challenged and new strategies established to sustain competitive advantage.
Management support and participation are critical to the success of strategic planning.
Discussion/Team Activity:
Discuss strategic planning decisions of other companies.
Discuss why strategic planning is important for these companies. 11
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