Question: Assessment Instructions
Plan the tasks or tactics for a marketing mix (product, place, price, promotion) in various stages of the product lifecycle (introduction, growth, maturity, and decline).
Product Lifecycle Worksheet
Focus on one particular company in completing all of the sections of the worksheet.
• Use the Product Lifecycle Worksheet (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading).
• Complete all of the sections of the worksheet, identifying tasks or tactics for each aspect of the marketing mix at each stage of the product lifecycle.
Example: For the place aspect of the marketing mix for a product at REI, in the introduction phase of the product lifecycle, the product might be distributed on a limited basis, only to specific flagship stores. As the product moves to the decline phase of the product cycle, REI might choose to distribute the product in outlet stores.
Refer to the Product Lifecycle Worksheet for further examples.
Additional Requirements: • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.