a. The first section of the assignment is a review of the marketing environmental forces affecting the
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b. There needs to be a discussion on the level of involvement for two target market segments you have identified in this section. In other words, perform a consumer audit on each of the segments you have recognized. Your complete answers are put in a Table in your appendix, but a brief explanation for both segments included in the main body. In addition, an explanation of both the internal and external influences affecting the buying behavior of both segments should be included in this section.
c. Once you have an understanding of buyer behavior on the particular industry, you will need to analyze their segmentation methods. Clearly explain why segmentation has been applied to your two (2) segments. In your explanation include: 3 demographics, 2 behavioral, 2 geographic and 1 psychographics variable and explain why in your report. A description of the different strategies used by the company in each of the segments you have identified should be at the end of this section.
d. At the end of the report, a positioning map indicating the segments identified and the variables used (not quality and price) should be included. There should be an explanation of any USP or competitive advantages the company possesses which will enable them to enter the segments you have determined.
e. Recommendation - which target market should they concentrate on in the future? In other words, choose one of the two segments you have suggested and explain why this is your preferred target market. The answer should be based on your analysis and is the focus for the next Assignment.
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Fundamental Managerial Accounting Concepts
ISBN: 978-1259569197
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Authors: Thomas Edmonds, Christopher Edmonds, Bor Yi Tsay, Philip Olds
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