Question

Over the last few months, Juan and his colleagues have analyzed the current business situation and identified target markets for his firm's personal care products. Finally, they developed the products, prices, distribution, and promotion that should appeal to each of those target markets. In doing so, Juan has also identified what he believes is an advantage his competitors cannot match. Juan and his colleagues have been developing:_________.
A. a business mission statement.
B. a strategic vision.
C. team-building exercises.
D. a marketing strategy.
E. competitive assessments.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. a marketing strategy.

Explanation:

Marketing strategy: It is long term approach to develop or penetrate market. Every stage of product life cycle require different marketing strategy. There are different analysis been done to come out with one marketing strategy that will help the company to achieve their primary objective. Strategy for marketing mix, such as product, prices, distribution and promotion are one of the most important strategy to tap the market and gain competitive advantage.

In the given case, Juan and his colleagues have developed a marketing strategy to gain more market share in their target market and how they can gain competitive advantage.