Each project installment must include a title page that has the name of the project topic in it. Each of the five questions should be numbered and written out in its entirety in the pages that follow. The entire document (all five questions, combined, but not counting references) should be at least 600 words (12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced), and include a separate references page. All content must show direct application to the topic and exclude definitions of terms and general explanations of generic marketing topics. The assignment should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document.
When completing an assignment for a given module, the student will assume the role of marketing manager for the selected organization. All student responses must be based on research. View the entire course textbook (all chapters) as a resource for the assignment, meaning it may be necessary to locate assignment-related material in chapters other than those corresponding with the module in which the assignment is located. While the effort has been made to ensure that all material necessary for assignment completion is found in the textbook, contact the instructor immediately if information needed to complete the assignment cannot be located in the textbook. The instructor will then provide instructions on locating the required material. Quotes must be minimized and long quotes (40 words or more) avoided. Outside sources to be cited include scholarly marketing journals (Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, etc.), practitioner publications, and the course textbook. Do not submit to turnitin.
Answer the following questions concerning Chic fil a using 600 words. Utilize the attached assignment (part I), e-book, and at least two scholarly sources.
Questions
Q1. Discuss the use of marketing research to be used to gather information on present or potential customers. Which forms of marketing research would be best in gathering consumer information relating to the product/service? (Ch.4)
Q2. Explain several external forces that affect the organization’s marketing planning and strategy. (Ch.4)
Q3. Discuss the aspects of the organization’s customer relationship management (CRM) program. (Ch.5)
Q4. Explain which consumer characteristics (personal, psychological, cultural, situational, social) matter most in the purchase decision. (Ch.6)
Q5. Explain how the product/service is positioned in the market. Quote or create a positioning statement for the product/service and explain its rationale. (Ch.7)
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Each project installment must include a title page that includes the project topic’s name. Each of the five questions should be numbered and answered completely in the pages that follow. The complete document (all five questions combined, but excluding references) should be at least 600 words (12-point Times New Roman type, double spaced), with a separate references page. All information must be relevant to the topic and must not include definitions of words or general descriptions of generic marketing issues. The assignment must be submitted in the form of a Microsoft Word document.
When completing a module assignment, the student will take the role of marketing manager for the chosen firm. All student responses must be evidence-based.
