1. Imagine that you are the marketing manager responsible for developing marketing strategy for a bicycle company. Propose the strategic marketing process you will use, being sure to name the stages, the activities included in the stages, and stage-specific examples related to marketing bicycles.

2. Imagine that you are creating a marketing plan for a company that will sell motor scooters. As you consider the marketing program, what types of strategy should you consider including in the plan? Propose one specific example of each type of strategy that you are considering, and present your rationale (reasoning) for your strategy selections.

3. Managing the product through successive stages of the product life cycle is an important role for a product manager. Assess the three ways to manage a product through its life cycle, including examples to help clarify your assessment. Indicate the reasoning why you would prefer one method over another in a given situation. You can use any product in your examples.