Author Question: Economic factors, social factors, technological advances, and political action and regulatory ... (Read 69 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

Economic factors, social factors, technological advances, and political action and regulatory changes are the most important trends to follow in trying to identify opportunities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following selections is incorrect regarding a firm's positioning strategy?

A) Position is concerned with how the firm is situated relative to its competitors.
B) A firm's decision about how to position itself relative to its competitors starts with a product or service idea that is tested and refined through feasibility analysis and marketing research.
C) Determining which position in a market to occupy and compete in is a strategic call on the part of a company based on its mission, its overall approach to the marketplace, and its competitive landscape.
D) Once a firm positions itself in a certain way, it must be able to follow through with a product or service offering that lives up to the image it has created.
E) After selecting a positioning strategy, the firm's next step is to select a target market.