SECTION A: DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
Differentiate between personal consumer and organizational consumer.
[50]
(2x2=4 marks)
QUESTION 2
(4x2=8 marks)
The goal of all marketers is to build and maintain successful relationships with their consumers.
Describe the four (4) key aspects marketers can focus on in order to build and maintain successful
relationships.
QUESTION 3
(3x3=9 marks)
Marketing research is used to generate, refine, and evaluate possible marketing actions. Explain why
marketing research is conducted in order to understand the importance of consumers. Make use of
practical examples to aid your explanations.
QUESTION4
Differentiate between validity and reliability.
(2 marks)
QUESTION 5
(2 marks)
Identify two (2) types of projective techniques that can be followed in a qualitative research method.
QUESTION 6
Describe how culture is considered to be learned and expressed in various ways.
(5x2=10 marks)
QUESTION 7
(5x3=15 marks)
A traditional family life cycle consists of five stages. As the traditional life cycle progresses through
the stages, the products that the family purchases also change. Describe the five (S) stages of a
traditional family life cycle and name the products that they are likely to purchase and why.
SECTION B: APPLICATION QUESTIONS
[50]
Read through the following case study and answer the questions that follow.
MR MUSCLE® 5 IN 1 KITCHEN CLEANER
Mr Muscle® provides a range of superior cleaning products
scientifically formulated to make the toughest cleaning jobs easier.
The brand is constantly innovating by unde~standing its consumers'
cleaning needs and by adapting to the changing consumer habits that
have taken place over the years. Mr Muscle® is a household name
from 1985 till now to its South African customers and is one of the
most popular and recognisable brands in the household cleaning aisle.
One of their most popular products, the Mr. Muscle 5 in 1 kitchen
cleaner which is specially formulated to tackle tough kitchen grease
and grime quickly and easily with the added benefit of disinfecting
kitchen by 99.99%. Mr. Muscle 5 in 1 kitchen cleaner is suitable for use
on most kitchen surfaces including cooker tops, sinks and work
surfaces. This is an ideal product for the Namibian market as it is so
easy to use. Just turn the nozzle to the "ON" position, spray surface
and wipe the dirt, bacteria and gripe away with a damp cloth!
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