Explain the term 'product life cycle.'
The product life cycle (PLC) refers to the stages a product goes through from its introduction to the market until its eventual decline. The stages include:
What are the factors affecting determination of the price of a product or service? Explain.
A marketer of colour TV having 20% of the current market share of the country aims at enhancing the market share to 50 per cent in next three years. For achieving this objective he specified an action programme. Name the function of marketing being discussed above. (Ans. Marketing planning.)
What is marketing mix? What are its main elements? Explain.
For buyers of consumer durable products, what ‘customer care services’ would you plan as a manager of a firm marketing new brand of motorcycle. Discuss.
How does branding help in differential pricing?
Discuss the role of intermediaries in the distribution of consumer non-durable products.
Distinguish between convenience product and shopping product.
What are industrial products? How are they different from consumer products? Explain.
What information is generally placed on the package of a food product? Design a label for one of the food products of your choice.
Product is a bundle of utilities. Explain.
How does planning provide direction?
What is meant by staffing?
Identify the network of social relationships which arises spontaneously due to interaction at work.
What is informal communication?
State the meaning of controlling.
What is meant by capital structure?v
What is meant by management?
What is a Treasury Bill?
What makes principles of management flexible?
Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?
State any two reasons why investing public can expect a safe and fair deal in the stock market. (Point w.r.t safety of Transactions – Functions of the Stock Exchange).
Why is recruitment an important step in staffing?
Why are rules considered to be plans?
What is the importance of setting objectives in the planning process?
Explain Taylor’s concept of 'Mental Revolution' and its relevance today.
Management is considered to be both an art and science. Explain.
What is the meaning of organizing in management?
What are the common barriers to effective communication? Suggest measures to overcome them.
Why delegation is considered essential for effective organising?
Enumerate the various Acts passed by the Government of India which help in protection of consumers’ interests.