Question 1

"Income distribution in the United States has grown more polarized." What does this mean in general,and what does it mean especially to marketers in the United States?

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Question 2

Mary Grace is studying the demographics of the students attending her elementary school.What information will Mary Grace study?

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Question 3

International marketers new to the United States often struggle to define "American culture." What would these international marketers need to study in order to define "American culture" and what would they be likely to learn?

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Question 4

Which generation is also known as "Millennials"?

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Gen Y is also commonly known as Millennials.

Question 5

How can marketers identify potential opportunities?

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Question 6

Two of the characteristics of this generational cohort that distinguishes them from Baby Boomers are that they were the first generation to grow up with both parents working,and that half of them have divorced parents.Which generational cohort has these characteristics?

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Question 7

Gaetana is the new marketing director for a local theater.One of her major responsibilities is to monitor and manage aspects of the theater's immediate environment.What will Gaetana monitor and manage?

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Question 8

The United States has often been called the "melting pot" society,integrating people from many different cultures into the social fabric of the country.What challenges do marketers face in assessing U.S.culture?

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Question 9

Marketers in the United States are learning that all Hispanic and other minority groups are not alike.Cultural differences exist.Why is it important for marketers to know more about cultural differences among Hispanics?

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Question 10

Baby Boomers represent a tremendous opportunity for today's marketers.Who are the Baby Boomers? What are they likely to want?

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Question 11

The poorest 10 percent of the U.S.population earned an average of _______ in 2010.

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In 2010, the poorest 10 percent of the U.S. population earned an average of $5,800, which is significantly lower than the other options provided.

Question 12

Irvina is a general practice physician.Her office includes a number of nurses,clerical assistants,and a physician's assistant.She runs a well-organized practice,but she depends on a variety of corporate partners to create value for her patients.Who are likely to be Irvina's corporate partners and how do they help or hinder her efforts to create value?

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Question 13

In some parts of the United States a long sandwich is called a sub sandwich.In other parts of the country it is called a grinder.This is an example of what type of macroenvironmental factor?

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Question 14

In recent decades,how has income distribution changed in the United States?

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Question 15

Which generational cohort is characterized as being highly individualistic,involved in leisure activities,and eternally in love with rock 'n roll?

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Question 16

Which statement about the changing diversity in the United States is TRUE?

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Question 17

Imagine that you have just been made the marketing manager for your university.Your first task is to assess your university's immediate environment.What questions will you likely ask?

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Question 18

At almost every major university,some group on campus pressures the university to become more "green." What does this mean? What does it usually involve? Why would a university want to become greener?

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Question 19

Generation X is is known for which of the following characteristics?

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Generation X is known for being the first generation of latchkey children, meaning they were often left unsupervised at home due to both parents working outside the home.

Question 20

Which social trend would lead you to purchase a protection plan against identity theft?

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Quiz 5: Analyzing the Marketing Environment