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Edexcel BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
Management
Unit: 4 Marketing Principles
Credit Value: 15 credits
QCF Level 4 Unit Code: F/601/0556
Assignment ref: 4/Term2/2012
Learning Outcomes:
1 Understand the concept and process of marketing2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts.
Learner’s Name:
Edexcel Registration No.
Group:
Date issued: 25th January 2012
Submission due dates:
Tutor’s Name: Dr Mabel Zvobgo
Date submitted:
Date for re-submission:
Date re-submitted:
Birmingham Management Training College Centre number: 26504
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The work for this assignment must be submitted in accordance with the instructions given at the end of the assignment.
You are reminded that late work will not be accepted for assessment.
Please read the following statements and tick if you understand and agree:
Plagiarism occurs when a person uses another person’s work or ideas and claims that they are their own. Plagiarism can take the form of direct, word-for-word copying or the theft of the substance or idea of the work
It is plagiarism if I attempt to pass someone else’s work off as my own, even if I have changed some of the original words or original structure or the originator of the work has given me permission
It is plagiarism if I do not make a clear distinction between my own commentary and the views, quotations and commentary of others by clearing referencing them as such
It is plagiarism if I use quotations, ideas or comments of another person, but fail to reference them correctly because I can’t remember the original source of the information
I understand that if I work with another on the assignment, I must clearly mark the sections of work which were prepared together, and that which is my own work
I understand that to avoid plagiarism I must ensure that I correctly reference any paraphrases or quotations used within my work.
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Student Declaration
I declare that all the work submitted for this assignment is my own work or, in the case of group work, the work of myself and the other members of the group in which I worked, and that no part of it has been copied from any source.
I understand that if any part of the work submitted for this assignment is found to be plagiarised none of the
work submitted will be allowed to count towards the assessment of the assignment.
Student Signature Date work handed in
Student’s Name
Aims:This unit aims to provide learners with understanding and skills to the
fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the marketing process.
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Unit Abstract:
This unit gives learners the opportunity to apply the key principles of
marketing.
The unit looks at definitions of marketing and what is meant by marketing
orientation and marketing process. Learners consider the use of
environmental analysis in marketing and carry out the micro and macro
analysis. They also investigate the importance of market segmentation,
buyer behavior and positioning.
The unit also looks at the elements of both the original and extended
marketing mix. This includes an introduction to the concept of the product
life cycle, new product development, pricing strategies, distribution
options and the promotion mix.
Learning outcomes for this assignment:
1. Understand the concept and process of marketing2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and
positioning3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing
mix4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts
Instructions:1. Task 1, 2 and 3 requires you to produce a business report
addressed to the Marketing Director of your chosen organisation.
2. The word count of the report is 2500-3000 words3. Word process the assignment and justify the margins4. Use 12 point on Times New Roman script and double spacing
5. Task 4 requires you to prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation of 12-15 slides(excluding references and
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appendices to be delivered over 15 minutes (including answers and questions)
Scenario
Assuming you are the Marketing Manager of an organisation with which you are familiar and at a meeting with the Marketing Director, you were informed that the Managing Director of the organisation has tasked the Marketing department to bring awareness to the employees on Marketing principles. The Marketing Director asked you to write a report addressing all issues at task 1, 2 and 3.
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TASK 1Learning Outcome 1: Understand the concept and process of marketing
1.1 Explain the various elements of the marketing process
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Market audit, integrated marketing, environmental analysis, SWOT analysis,
marketing objectives
1.2 Evaluate the benefits and costs of marketing oriented
organisation that you are familiar with.
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
desired quality, service and customer care, relationship marketing, customer
retention, customer profitability, costs of too narrow marketing positioning
TASK TWOLearning Outcome 2: Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning
2.1 Show macro and micro environmental factors which influence
marketing decisions in your chosen organisation
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
macro: environmental scanning, political, legal, economic, socio-cultural,
ecological and technological factors , micro: stakeholders, direct and
indirect competitors, Porter’s five forces)
2.2 Propose segmentation criteria to be used for
products/services in different markets for your chosen
organisation
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You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer::
geographic, demographic, psychographic and behavioural, evaluation of
segments
2.3 & 2.5 Select a product/service from your chosen organisation,
choose a targeting strategy and propose new positioning for the
product/service
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
undifferentiated, (mass) marketing, differentiated (segmented marketing), concentrated (niche) marketing and Micromarketing-( local or individual marketing). Company resources, product variability, product life cycle, market variability competitors marketing strategies. 1 Positioning definition and meaning, influence over marketing mix factors, value positioning, and positioning statement
2.4 Demonstrate how buyer behaviour affects marketing activities
in different buying situations
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
environmental influences, personal variables-demographic, sociological,
psychological, motivation, social factors, physiological stimuli, attitudes,
other lifestyle and life cycle variables, consumer and organisational buying
Tasks 3Learning Outcome 4: Be able to use marketing mix in different contexts
4.1 Plan marketing mixes for two different segments in consumer
markets
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
product, place, price, promotion and the 3 soft Ps-people, processes and
physical evidence.
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4.2 Illustrate differences in marketing products and services to
businesses rather than consumers
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Differences of organisational and consumer markets
4.3 Show how and why international marketing differs from
domestic marketing
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Globalisation, culturally differences , standardisation versus adaptation, the EU , benefits and risk ; markets attractiveness, international marketing mix strategies
TASK 4Learning Outcome 3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix
Scenario;As a newly appointed marketing manager of your organisation you are tasked to convince the board to increase the marketing budget for 2012 in this difficult economic period. You are asked to deliver a 15 minutes power point presentation to members of the Board on the 7th March 2012. Your presentation should consist of 12-15 slides (excluding references and appendices). You are expected to address the following issues below (3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4 and 3.5):
3.1 Explain how the products of your chosen organisation are
developed to sustain competitive advantage
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You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Research and development and new product development
3.2 Explain how distribution is arranged to provide customer
convenience in your chosen organisation.
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Customer convenience and availability ,integration and distribution systems,
franchising, physical distribution management and logistics and channel
selection
3.3 Explain how prices are set to reflect your chosen organisation’s
objectives and market conditions.
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Pricing strategies, costs psychological and discriminatory and ethical issues
3.4 Illustrate how promotional activity is integrated to achieve
your organisation’s marketing objectives
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Effective communication process (SOSTT +4Ms.) Promotional mix elements;
push and pull strategies; advertising above and below the line including
packaging, public relations and sponsorship, sales promotion, direct
marketing and personal selling ; branding , internet and online marketing
3.5 Analyse the additional elements of the extended marketing mix
applying to your chosen organisation
You are required to consider the following in formulating you answer:
Concept of the extended marketing mix, significance of the soft elements of
marketing (people, physical evidence and process management)
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Student Guidelines
1. You should use diagrams and tables of figures where appropriate
ensuring that you reference their source.
2. Referencing Information Sources: You should reference all
information gathered from published materials and the internet in the text
of your assignment and in a complete reference at the end of each report
using the Harvard referencing system.
3. Reports: The report tasks must be typed. Hand written assignments
will not be accepted unless prior permission has been granted.
Word process the assignment and justify the margins Use 12 point on Times New Roman script and double line spacing Use the Harvard referencing system Number pages
Students with disabilities must inform the tutor that another person will
be typing the assignment and that person must be approved by the tutor
in advance.
4. Word Limits: Assignment should be completed within 2500-3000
words. Word counts do not include tables of figures, diagrams, title
pages, contents pages, references, the final reference and any
appendices.
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5. Penalties for Late Submissions: Late submissions will be assessed
and grades awarded at the beginning of next term. Late assignments that
were referred must then be corrected and submitted by the fourth week of
that term otherwise it will not be re-assessed until the term after that.
6. Portfolios of Evidence: Students should keep copies of all
assignments they submit for assessment and make a portfolio of their
work together with the assessment feedback and grading. The portfolio
will be required at the time of standards moderation by Edexcel. All grades
awarded are provisional and do not become confirmed until Edexcel
standards verifier has approved them.
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomesOn successful completion ofthis unit a learner will:
Assessment criteria for passThe learner can:
LO1 Understand the concept and process of marketing
1.1 explain the various elements of the marketing process1.2 evaluate the benefits and costs of a marketing orientation for a selected organisation
LO2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning
2.1 show macro and micro environmental factors which influence marketing decisions2.2 propose segmentation criteria to be used for products in different markets2.3 choose a targeting strategy for a selectedproduct/service2.4 demonstrate how buyer behaviour affects marketing activities in different buying situations2.5 propose new positioning for a selected product/service
LO3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix
3.1 explain how products are developed to sustain competitive advantage3.2 explain how distribution is arranged to provide customer convenience3.3 explain how prices are set to reflect an organisation’s objectives and market conditions3.4 illustrate how promotional activity is integrated to achieve marketing objectives3.5 analyse the additional elements of the extended marketing mix
LO4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts
4.1 plan marketing mixes for two different segments in consumer markets4.2 illustrate differences in marketing products and services to businesses rather than consumers4.3 show how and why international marketing differs from domestic marketing.
Assessment Criteria for Merit
Learning Outcome:In order to achieve
Assessment Criteria
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merit a learner must: M1
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solution
Effective judgment have been made to choose a targeting strategy for a selected product or service (2.3)
Strategies have been explored to explain the various elements of the marketing mix (1.1)
M2
Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques
Relevant theories and techniques have been applied:
to propose segmentation criteria for products to be used in different markets (2.2)
to propose a new positioning for a selected service or product the (2.5)
to how products are developed to sustain competitive advantage (3.1)
Range of methods and techniques has been employed like text books, internet, journals, newspapers, etc. and Harvard referencing have been applied throughout
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings.
Logical and coherent judgment have been made to;
plan for marketing mixes for two different segments in consumer markets ( 4.1)
explain how prices are set to reflect an organisation’s objectives (3.3)
illustrate the differences in marketing products and services to businesses rather than consumers ( 4.2)
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Assessment Criteria for Distinction
In order to achieve a distinction the learner must:
Assessment Criteria
D1
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
Conclusions have been arrived when analysing the additional elements of the extended mix (3.5)
Synthesis has been done to demonstrate how buyer behaviour affects marketing activities in different buying situations (2.4)
D2
Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated throughout the complete assignment
Effective time management has been demonstrated
Demonstrate the ability to show how macro and micro environmental factors influence marketing decisions ( 2.1)
D3
Demonstrate convergent/lateral creative thinking
Ideas have been generated and decisions taken to evaluate the benefits and costs of a marketing orientation for a selected organisation (1.2)
Ideas have been generated and decisionsto illustrate how promotional activity is integrated to achieve marketing objectives (3.4)
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