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Decision Support Systems and Marketing Research
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Learning Outcomes
Explain the concept and purpose of a marketing decision support system
Define marketing research and explain its importance to marketing decision making
Describe the steps involved in conducting a marketing research project
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LO2
LO3
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Learning Outcomes
Discuss the profound impact of the Internet on marketing research
Discuss the growing importance of scanner-based research
Explain the concept of competitive intelligence
LO4
LO5
LO6
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Explain the concept and purpose of a
marketing decision support system
Marketing Decision Marketing Decision Support SystemsSupport Systems
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Marketing Decision Support Systems
Decision Support Systems
Decision Support Systems
An interactive, flexible
computerized information
system that enables managers
to obtain and manipulate
information as they are making
decisions.
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DSS System Characteristics
InteractiveInteractive
FlexibleFlexible
Discovery-OrientedDiscovery-Oriented
AccessibleAccessible
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Marketing Decision Support Systems
DatabaseMarketing
DatabaseMarketing
The creation of a large
computerized file of customers’
and potential customers’
profiles and purchase patterns.
The key tool for successful
one-to-one marketing.
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Biz Flix
LO1 Apollo 13
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Marketing Decision Support Systems
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Define marketing research and explain
its importance to marketing decision
making
The Role of Marketing ResearchThe Role of Marketing ResearchLO2
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The Role of Marketing Research
LO2
MarketingResearch
MarketingResearch
The process of planning, collecting, and analyzing data relevant to a marketing decision.
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Marketing Research Studies
LO2
ProductsProducts
AdvertisingAdvertising
PricesPrices
PackagesPackages
Names and LogosNames and Logos
ServicesServices
Buying habitsBuying habits
ColorsColors
UsesUses
AwarenessAwareness
FamiliarityFamiliarity
New conceptsNew concepts
Traffic patternsTraffic patterns
WantsWants
NeedsNeeds
PoliticsPolitics
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The Role of Marketing Research
LO2
Diagnostic
Predictive
Descriptive Gathering and presenting
factual statements
Explaining data
“What if?”
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LO2B
eyond
the
Book
Management Uses of Marketing Research
Improve the quality of decision making Trace problems Focus on keeping existing customers Understand the marketplace Alert them to marketplace
trends Gauge the value of goods
and services, and the level
of customer satisfactionNOTE: Supplemental content – not in book.
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Marketing Research and Its Importance
Why marketing research? Improve quality of decision making
Trace problems
Focus on keeping existing customers
Understand changes inmarketplace
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Describe the steps involved in conducting a marketing
research project
Steps in a Marketing Steps in a Marketing Research ProjectResearch Project
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The Marketing Research Process
LO3
CollectData
CollectData
SpecifySamplingProcedure
SpecifySamplingProcedure
Plan Design/Primary DataPlan Design/Primary Data
DefineProblemDefine
Problem
AnalyzeData
AnalyzeData
Prepare/PresentReport
Prepare/PresentReport
Follow UpFollow Up
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Marketing ResearchLO3
Marketing Research Problem
Marketing Research Problem
MarketingResearch Objective
MarketingResearch Objective
Management Decision Problem
Management Decision Problem
Determining what information is needed and how that information can be
obtained efficiently and effectively.
Determining what information is needed and how that information can be
obtained efficiently and effectively.
The specific information needed to solve a marketing research problem; the objective should provide insightful
decision-making information.
The specific information needed to solve a marketing research problem; the objective should provide insightful
decision-making information.
A broad-based problem that requires marketing research in order for managers to take proper actions.
A broad-based problem that requires marketing research in order for managers to take proper actions.
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Secondary DataLO3
Data previously collected
for any purpose other
than the one at hand.
Secondary Data
Secondary Data
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Sources of Secondary DataLO3
Government AgenciesGovernment Agencies
Trade and Industry AssociationsTrade and Industry Associations
Business PeriodicalsBusiness Periodicals
News MediaNews Media
Internal Corporate InformationInternal Corporate Information
Online
http://www.coca-colastore.com
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Advantages of Secondary DataLO3
Saves time and money if on target
Aids in determining direction for primary data collection
Pinpoints the kinds of people to approach
Serves as a basis of comparison for other data
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Disadvantages of Secondary DataLO3
May not give adequate detailed information
May not be on target with the research problem
Quality and accuracy of data may pose a problem
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The New Age of Secondary Information: The Internet
LO3
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22
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Analyze your topicAnalyze your topic
Test run a word or phrase in a search engineTest run a word or phrase in a search engine
Learn as you go and vary your approachLearn as you go and vary your approach
Don’t bog down in strategy that doesn’t workDon’t bog down in strategy that doesn’t work
Go back to earlier steps better informedGo back to earlier steps better informed
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Planning the Research DesignLO3
Which research questions
must be answered?
How and whenwill data be gathered?
How willthe data
be analyzed?
?
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Primary DataLO3
Primary Data
Primary Data
Information collected for the
first time. Can be used for
solving the particular problem
under investigation.
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Advantages of Primary DataLO3
Answers a specific research question
Data are current Source of data is
known Secrecy can be
maintained
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Disadvantages of Primary DataLO3
Expensive “Piggybacking”
may confuse respondents
Quality declines if interviews are lengthy
Reluctance to participate in lengthy interviews
Disadvantages are usually offset by the advantages of primary data.
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Survey ResearchLO3
The most popular technique
for gathering primary data in
which a researcher interacts
with people to obtain facts,
opinions, and attitudes.
Survey ResearchSurvey Research
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Forms of Survey ResearchLO3
Focus GroupsFocus Groups
Executive InterviewsExecutive Interviews
Mail SurveysMail Surveys
Telephone InterviewsTelephone Interviews
Mall Intercept InterviewsMall Intercept Interviews
In-Home InterviewsIn-Home Interviews
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Forms of Survey ResearchLO3
Mall InterceptInterview
Mall InterceptInterview
Survey research method that involves interviewing people in the common areas of shopping malls.
Survey research method that involves interviewing people in the common areas of shopping malls.
Executive InterviewExecutive Interview
A type of survey that involves interviewing businesspeople at their offices concerning industrial products or services.
A type of survey that involves interviewing businesspeople at their offices concerning industrial products or services.
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Forms of Survey ResearchLO3
Seven to ten people
who participate in a
group discussion led
by a moderator.
Focus GroupsFocus Groups
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Questionnaire DesignLO3
Open-EndedQuestion
Open-EndedQuestion
Closed-EndedQuestion
Closed-EndedQuestion
Scaled-Response Question
Scaled-Response Question
An interview question that encourages an answer phrased in respondent’s
own words.
An interview question that encourages an answer phrased in respondent’s
own words.
An interview question that asks the respondent to make a selection
from a limited list of responses.
An interview question that asks the respondent to make a selection
from a limited list of responses.
A closed-ended question designed to measure the intensity
of a respondent’s answer.
A closed-ended question designed to measure the intensity
of a respondent’s answer.
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Questionnaire DesignLO3
Clear and conciseClear and concise
No ambiguous languageNo ambiguous language
UnbiasedUnbiased
Reasonable terminologyReasonable terminology
Only one questionOnly one question
Online
http://www.createsurvey.com
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Observation ResearchLO3
A research method that relies on
three types of observation:
people watching people people watching an activity machines watching people
Observation Research
Observation Research
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Observational SituationsLO3
SituationPeople
watching people
People watching
phenomena
Machines watching people
Machines watching
phenomena
ExampleMystery
shoppers in a supermarket
Observer
at an intersection
counting traffic
Video cameras recording behavior
Traffic-counting machine
monitoring traffic flow
Online
http://www.bmiltd.com
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Ethnographic ResearchLO3
The study of human behavior
in its natural context; involves
observation of behavior and
physical setting.
Ethnographic Research
Ethnographic Research
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The Sampling ProcedureLO3
SampleSample
UniverseUniverse
A subset from a large population.A subset from a large population.
The population from which a sample will be drawn.
The population from which a sample will be drawn.
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Sampling ProcedureLO3
UniverseUniverse SampleSample
Probability Samples
Probability Samples
Non-Probability Samples
Non-Probability Samples
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Types of SamplesLO3
Probability Samples
Probability Samples
Simple Random Sample
Simple Random Sample
Stratified Sample
Stratified Sample
Cluster Sample
Cluster Sample
SystematicSample
SystematicSample
Non-Probability Samples
Non-Probability Samples
Convenience Sample
Convenience Sample
JudgmentSample
JudgmentSample
Quota SampleQuota Sample
SnowballSample
SnowballSample
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Probability SamplesLO3
ProbabilitySample
ProbabilitySample
A sample in which every element in the population has a known statistical likelihood of being
selected.
A sample in which every element in the population has a known statistical likelihood of being
selected.
Random Sample
Random Sample
A sample arranged so that every element of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
A sample arranged so that every element of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
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Nonprobability SamplesLO3
NonprobabilitySample
NonprobabilitySample
Convenience Sample
Convenience Sample
Any sample in which little or no attempt is made to get a
representative cross-section of the population.
Any sample in which little or no attempt is made to get a
representative cross-section of the population.
A form of nonprobability sample using respondents who are
convenient or readily accessible to the researcher.
A form of nonprobability sample using respondents who are
convenient or readily accessible to the researcher.
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Types of ErrorsLO3
Measurement Error
Measurement Error
Error when there is a difference between the information desired and the
information provided by research
Error when there is a difference between the information desired and the
information provided by research
Sampling Error
Sampling Error
Error when a sample somehow does not represent the target population.
Error when a sample somehow does not represent the target population.
Frame Error
Frame Error
Error when a sample drawn from a population differs from the
target population.
Error when a sample drawn from a population differs from the
target population.
Random Error
Random Error
Error because the selected sample is an imperfect representation of
the overall population.
Error because the selected sample is an imperfect representation of
the overall population.
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Field Service FirmsLO3
Focus group facilities Mall intercept locations Test product storage Kitchen facilities Retail audits
Provide:Provide:
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Analyzing the DataLO3
A method of analyzing data
that lets the analyst look at
the responses to one question
in relation to the responses to
one or more other questions.
Cross-Tabulation
Cross-Tabulation
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Preparing and Presenting the Report
LO3
Concise statement of the research objectives
Explanation of research design
Summary of major findings
Conclusion with recommendations
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Following UpLO3
Were the recommendations followed?
Was sufficient decision-making information included in the report?
What could have been done to make the report more useful to management?
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LO3
Steps in a Marketing Research Project
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Discuss the profound impact of the Internet
on marketing research
Impact of the Internet onImpact of the Internet onMarketing ResearchMarketing Research
LO4
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Impact of the Internet
Allows better and faster decision making Improves ability to respond quickly to
customer needs and market shifts Makes follow-up studies and tracking
research easier Slashes labor- and time-intensive
research activities and costs
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LO4
Advantages of Internet Surveys
Contact with the hard-to-reach
Contact with the hard-to-reach
Improved respondent participation
Improved respondent participation
Personalized questions and data
Personalized questions and data
Reduced costsReduced costs
Rapid development,Real-time reporting
Rapid development,Real-time reporting
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LO4
Uses of the Internet by Marketing Researchers
Other types of marketing research Other types of marketing research
Conduct focus groupsConduct focus groups
Administer surveysAdminister surveys
Online
http://www.greenfieldonline.com
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LO4
Internet Samples
UnrestrictedInternet Sample
UnrestrictedInternet Sample
ScreenedInternet Sample
ScreenedInternet Sample
RecruitedInternet Sample
RecruitedInternet Sample
A survey in which anyone with a computer and modem can fill
out the questionnaire.
A survey in which anyone with a computer and modem can fill
out the questionnaire.
An Internet sample with quotas based on desired sample
characteristics.
An Internet sample with quotas based on desired sample
characteristics.
A sample in which respondents are prerecruited and must
qualify to participate.
A sample in which respondents are prerecruited and must
qualify to participate.
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LO4
Process for Online Focus Groups
1. Build a database of respondents via Web site screening questionnaire
2. Identify qualified individuals via e-mail
3. Develop a discussion guide
4. Moderator runs group by typing in questions online for all to see
5. Environment is similar to a chat room
6. Firm captures the complete text of the focus group
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LO4
Types of Online Focus Groups
Real-time online focus groupsReal-time online focus groups
Time-extended online focus groupsTime-extended online focus groups
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Advantages of Online Focus Groups
Speed Cost-effectiveness Broad geographic scope Accessibility Honesty
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Role of Blogs in Marketing Research
Refined technologies allow companies to mine data available in Internet blogs.
Companies can identify the most influential bloggers and learn exactly what they are saying (and how they are saying it).
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Other Uses of the Internet byMarketing Researchers
Viewing of presentations ofmarketing research surveysViewing of presentations ofmarketing research surveys
Publication and distributionof reportsPublication and distributionof reports
Data management and online analysisData management and online analysis
Collaboration between client and research supplierCollaboration between client and research supplier
Distribution of requests for proposals (RFPs) and proposalsDistribution of requests for proposals (RFPs) and proposals
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Impact of the Internet on Marketing Research
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Discuss the growing importance of scanner-based
research
Scanner-Based ResearchScanner-Based ResearchLO5
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LO5
Scanner-Based Research
Scanner-basedResearch
Scanner-basedResearch
A system for gathering information
from a single group of respondents by
continuously monitoring the
advertising, promotion, and pricing they
are exposed to and the things they buy.
BehaviorScan
InfoScan
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LO5
When Should Marketing Research Be Conducted?
Where there is a high level of uncertainty
When value of research information exceeds the cost of generating the information
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Scanner-Based Research
BehaviorScan InfoScan
Panel information fromSpecific groups of people,enables researchers to manipulate variables and seereal results
Aggregate consumerinformation on allbar-coded products
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Explain the concept of competitive
intelligence
Competitive IntelligenceCompetitive IntelligenceLO6
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Competitive IntelligenceLO6
Online
http://www.scip.org
An intelligence system that helps managers
assess their competition and vendors in order
to become more efficient and effective
competitors.
Competitive Intelligence
Competitive Intelligence
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Sources of Competitive Intelligence
LO6
InternetInternet
Company SalespeopleCompany Salespeople
ExpertsExperts
CI ConsultantsCI Consultants
Government AgenciesGovernment Agencies
UCC FilingsUCC Filings
SuppliersSuppliers
PeriodicalsPeriodicals
Yellow PagesYellow Pages
Trade ShowsTrade Shows
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Competitive Intelligence
CI
Part of a soundmarketing strategy
Helps companiesrespond to competitivethreats
Helps reduceunnecessary costs