Question 1 (25 marks)
1.1 In your own understanding, define sport consumer attitude
(5 marks)
1.2 Attitude can be classified into four functions. With the support of sporting examples,
explain each of the following functions;
a) Ego defensive function
(5 marks)
b) Utilitarian function
(5 marks)
c) Value expressive function
(5 marks)
d) Knowledge function
(5 marks)
Question 2 (25 Marks)
Managers and marketers need to manage sport products very carefully in an ever-increasing
competitive sport industry. With the aid of practical examples, outline four ways in which they
can do so, be guided by the following below;
a) Product differentiation
b) Product development
c) Product positioning
d) Product branding
Question 3 (25 marks)
3.1. With the aid of practical examples, discuss the importance of conducting research in sports
(10 marks)
3.2 In order to understand your fans as a sports marketer, giving practical examples, explain how
you would use the demographic dimensions to segment fans in any sport.
(15 marks)
Question 4 (25 marks)
No doubt, sports and the sports industry have incredible impact on various economies; locally,
internationally and globally. With the support of Namibian examples, describe the nature of
sport products and services in the following facets;
a) Sports entertainment
(8 marks)
b) Sports products
(8 marks)
c) Sports support organisations
(9 marks)
Question 5 (25 marks)
Using the Psychological Continuum Model, describe the following stages and discuss strategies
that can be used by a sports marketer in the respective stages;
a) Awareness stage
(6 marks)
b) Attraction stage
(6 marks)
c) Attachment stage
(6 marks)
d) Allegiance stage
(7 marks)
END OF FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
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