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1. <strong>Discuss</strong> <strong>the</strong> micro <strong>and</strong> macro forces that are affecting <strong>the</strong> <strong>music</strong> industry.<br />

2. Based on this analysis, what strategic options would you recommend for both<br />

<strong>music</strong> publishers <strong>and</strong> <strong>music</strong> retailers in <strong>the</strong> current marketing environment?<br />

3. <strong>Discuss</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>advantages</strong> <strong>and</strong> dis<strong>advantages</strong> <strong>associated</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>online</strong> <strong>distribution</strong><br />

<strong>from</strong> a <strong>music</strong> <strong>label’s</strong> <strong>perspective</strong>.<br />

1. Explain how you will methodically go about compiling <strong>the</strong> requested information<br />

covered in <strong>the</strong> seven questions for management. Include in your explanation an<br />

estimate of <strong>the</strong> expense involved in obtaining <strong>the</strong> information.<br />

1. Develop a 10-question questionnaire for <strong>the</strong> purpose of making a survey.<br />

1. Describe <strong>the</strong> consumer behavior differences among laundry products’ customers<br />

in Brazil. What market segments exists?<br />

2. Should Unilever bring out a new br<strong>and</strong> or use one of its existing br<strong>and</strong>s to target<br />

<strong>the</strong> north- eastern Brazilian market?<br />

3. How should <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> be positioned in <strong>the</strong> marketplace <strong>and</strong> <strong>with</strong>in <strong>the</strong> Unilever<br />

family of M br<strong>and</strong>s?<br />

1. How does Ryanair’s pricing strategy account for its successful performance to<br />

date? Would you suggest any changes to Ryanair’ pricing approach? Why/why<br />

not?<br />

2. Is <strong>the</strong> ‘no-fares’ strategy a useful approach for Ryanair in <strong>the</strong> short term? In <strong>the</strong><br />

long term?<br />

3. Do <strong>the</strong> issues facing Ryanair threaten its low-fares model?<br />

1. Why did LEGO encounter serious economic difficulties in <strong>the</strong> late 1990s?<br />

2. Conduct a SWOT analysis of LEGO <strong>and</strong> identify <strong>the</strong> company’s main sources of<br />

advantage.<br />

3. Critically evaluate <strong>the</strong> LEGO turnaround strategy.


MARKETING MANAGEMENT<br />

(1)Why is <strong>the</strong> grey market so attractive to business?<br />

(2)Identify <strong>the</strong> influences on <strong>the</strong> purchasing behavior of <strong>the</strong> over-50s consumer.<br />

(3)<strong>Discuss</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges involved in targeting <strong>the</strong> grey market<br />

Explain how you will methodically go about compiling <strong>the</strong> requested information<br />

covered in <strong>the</strong> seven questions for management. Include in your explanation an<br />

estimate of <strong>the</strong> expense involved in obtaining <strong>the</strong> information’s<br />

Develop a 10-question questionnaire for <strong>the</strong> purpose of making a survey.<br />

This case was written by Jens-Mogens Holm, professor for marketing at European<br />

school of business, Reutlingen University <strong>and</strong> president of Europaische Fernhochschule<br />

Hamburg. The material was drawn <strong>from</strong> publicly available sources. The case study,<br />

however, is completely fictitious.<br />

(1)Describe <strong>the</strong> consumer behavior differences among laundry products’ customers in<br />

Brazil. What market segments exist?<br />

(2)Should Unilever bring out a new br<strong>and</strong> or use one of its existing br<strong>and</strong>s to target <strong>the</strong><br />

north eastern Brazilian market?<br />

(3)How should <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> be positioned in <strong>the</strong> marketplace <strong>and</strong> <strong>with</strong>in <strong>the</strong> Unilever<br />

family of br<strong>and</strong>s?<br />

(4)What marketing mix should be employed to build <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> in <strong>the</strong> market?<br />

Q : 1. (a) <strong>Discuss</strong> <strong>the</strong> factors affecting <strong>the</strong> consumer buying behavior in Indian<br />

context.<br />

Or<br />

(b) Explain CRM <strong>with</strong> suitable examples. Why is it important in modern day<br />

business context? <strong>Discuss</strong>.<br />

Q : 2.(a) What are <strong>the</strong> key strategic issues faced by traditional "bricks-<strong>and</strong> mortar"<br />

retailer such as Wal-Mart, Big Bazaar <strong>and</strong> Reliance fresh when<br />

<strong>the</strong>y go <strong>online</strong> to sell products? <strong>Discuss</strong> in detail.<br />

Or<br />

(b) Explain Marketing research process in detail <strong>with</strong> suitable examples.<br />

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