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CH 1. Introduction and Early Phases of Market Research
CH 1. Introduction and Early Phases of Market Research
Improve understanding
of marketing as a
process
Definition of Marketing Research
Marketing research is the systematic and objective
identification
collection
analysis
dissemination
and use of information
For the purpose of improving decision making related to the
identification and
solution of problems and opportunities in marketing.
Market Research
Specifies the information necessary to address
these issues
Manages and implements the data collection
process
Analyzes the results
Communicates the findings and their implications
Helps managers use this information to make
decisions
Classification of Marketing Research
Problem-Identification Research
Research undertaken to help identify problems which are
Problem-Solving Research
Research undertaken to help solve specific marketing
Problem Problem-Solving
Identification Research Research
SEGMENTATION RESEARCH
Determine the basis of segmentation
Establish market potential and
PRODUCT RESEARCH
responsiveness for various
segments Test concept
Pricing policies
Importance of price in brand selection
Product line pricing
Price elasticity of demand $ALE
Initiating and responding to price changes
Problem-Solving Research
Table 1.1 cont.
DISTRIBUTION RESEARCH
Determine…
Types of distribution
Attitudes of channel members
Intensity of wholesale & resale coverage
Channel margins
Location of retail and wholesale outlets
Marketing Research Process
Marketing Managers
• Market Segmentation
•Target Market Selection
• Marketing Programs
• Performance & Control
Power Decisions’ Methodology
Fig. 1.3
Opportunity scan
Option generation
Solve Problem
Refine options
Decision
Client
Needs Find Seek Plan Act
Achieve Goal
MIS DSS
Structured Problems
Unstructured Problems
Use of Reports
Use of Models
Rigid Structure
User Friendly Interaction
Information Displaying
Adaptability
Restricted Can Improve Decision
Can Improve Decision Making
Making by Using “What if”
by Clarifying Data
Analysis