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BADM 101 Final
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Undergraduate 1
05/22/2013

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Management
Definition
process designed to achieve an organizations objectives by using its resources effectively and efficiently in a changing environment
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Financial managers
Definition
those who focus on obtaining needed funds for the successful operation of an organization and using those funds to further organizational goals
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Operations/production managers
Definition
those who develop and administer the activities involved in transforming resources into goods, services, and ideas ready for the marketplace
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Human resources managers
Definition
those who handle the staffing function and deal with employees in a formalized manner
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Marketing managers
Definition
those who are responsible for planning, pricing, and promoting products and making them available to customers
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IT management
Definition
those who are responsible for implementing, maintaining, and controlling technology applications in business, such as computer networks
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Administrative management
Definition
those who manage an entire business or a major segment of a business. not specialists but coordinate the activities of specialized managers
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Planning
Definition
activities to achieve the organizations objectives
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Organizing
Definition
resources and activities to achieve the organizations objectives
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Staffing
Definition

the organization with qualified people


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Directing
Definition
employees activities toward achievement of objectives
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Controlling
Definition
the organizations activities to keep it on course
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Strategic
Definition
those plans that establish the long range objectives and overall strategy or course of action by which a firm fulfills its mission
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Tactical
Definition
short range plans designed to implement the activities and objectives specified in the strategic plan
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Operational
Definition

very short-term plans that specify what actions individuals, work groups, or departments need to accomplish in order to achieve the tactical plan and ultimately the strategic plan 

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Autocratic
Definition
make all the decisions and then tell employees what must be done and how to do it. use authority and $ rewards to get employees to comply
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Democratic
Definition
involve their employees in decisions and encourage them to express opinions and contribute. manager considers their POV’s then makes ultimate decision
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Free-rein
Definition
let’s employees work w/o much interference. Sets performance standards & allows employees to find their own way to meet them. employees must be greatly motivated for this to work
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Conceptual
Definition
ability to think in abstract terms and to see how parts fit together to form the whole
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Analytical
Definition
ability to identify relevant issues, recognize their importance, understand the relationships between them, and perceive the underlying cause of a situation
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Leadership
Definition
ability to influence employees to work toward organizational goals
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Technical
Definition
specialized knowledge and training needed to perform jobs that are related to particular areas of management
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HR skills
Definition
ability to deal with people, both inside and outside the organization
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Job specialization
Definition
the division of labor into small specific tasks and the assignment of employees to do a single task. Very efficient because people master one task rather than all tasks
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Departmentalization
Definition
grouping jobs into working departments/units/groups/divisions
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Functional
Definition
perform activities such as finance, manufacturing, marketing, & HR
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Product
Definition
organization of jobs in relation to the products of the firm
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Geographical
Definition
grouping according to geographic location 
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Customer
Definition
arrangement of jobs arounds needs of dif types of customers
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If Juan’s manager gives him an assignment w/o providing him w/ proper resources..?

Definition
Delegation of Authority
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Line
Definition
simplest organizational structure in which direct lines of authority extend from the top manager to the lowest level of the organization
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Line & staff
Definition
structure having a traditional line relationship between superiors, subordinates, & specialized managers (staff managers) who are available to assist line mangers
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Matrix
Definition
structure that sets up teams from dif departments thereby creating two or more intersecting lines of authority; also called a project-management structure
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Multidivisional
Definition
structure that organizes departments into divisions 
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Group
Definition
2 or more individuals who communicate with one another, share a common identity, and have a common goal. Clear leader. Individual work products
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Committee
Definition
permanent, formal group that performs a specific task
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Task force
Definition

temporary group of employees responsible for bringing about a 

particular change

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Team
Definition
small group whose member have complementary skills; have a common purpose, goals, and approach. and hold themselves mutually accountable. shared leadership roles. individual AND group accountability. collective work products
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Project
Definition
normally run their operation & have total control of a specific project
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Product
Definition
development: formed to devise, design, & implement a new product
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Quality-Assurance
Definition
brought together from through out the organization to solve  specific quality, productivity, or service problems
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Self-directed work team
Definition
group responsible for an entire work process of    segment that delivers a product to an internal/external customer
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Upward
Definition
flows from lower to higher levels of organization and includes info such as progress reports, suggestions for improvement, inquiries, & grievances
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Downward
Definition
traditional flow of info from upper organizational levels to lower levels
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Horizontal
Definition
exchange of info among colleagues & peers on the same organizational level 
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Diagonal
Definition
individuals from different units/org levels communicate
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Transformation process
Definition
combines inputs (labor, $, materials) to create outputs (goods,services, ideas)
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Manufacturer
Definition
Uniform. firm that makes tangible products
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Service
Definition

Always different, More labor intensive

 

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Fixed-position
Definition
layout that brings all resources required to create the product to a central location
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Process
Definition
organizes the transformation process into departments that group related processes
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Product
Definition
layout requiring that production be broken down into relatively simple tasks assigned to workers, who are usually positioned along an assembly line
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Procurement
Definition
act of obtaining/buying goods & services. process includes preparation & processing of a demand as well as the end receipt and approval of payment
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Inventory managers
Definition
try to determine proper inventory level for each item based on usage rate of the time, cost maintaining the item, future costs of inventory
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Inventory
Definition
raw materials, partially/completed products & pieces of equipment used
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Quality
Definition
reflects the degree to which a good or service meets the demands & requirements of customers.
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Quality control
Definition
processes an organization uses to maintain its est. quality standards
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Total Quality Management
Definition
philosophy that uniform commitment to quality in all areas of an organization will promote a culture that meets customers perceptions of quality
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Statistical Process Control
Definition
system in which management collects and analyzes info about the production process to pinpoint quality problems in the production system
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Human Relations
Definition
the study of the behavior of individuals and groups in organizational settings
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Motivation
Definition
an inner drive that directs a persons behavior toward goals
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Morale
Definition
an employees attitude toward his or her job, employer, & colleagues
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Definition
1.physiological 2.security 3.social 4. esteem 5.self actualization -- into the order in which people strive to satisfy them
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Hygiene
Definition
focus on the work setting & not the content of the work
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Motivational
Definition
focus on the content of the work itself
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Theory X
Definition
McGregor’s traditional view of management whereby it is assumed that workers generally dislike work & must be forced to do their jobs
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Theory Y
Definition
McGregor’s humanistic view of management whereby it is assumed that workers like to work and that under proper conditions employees will seek out responsibility in an attempt to satisfy their social, esteem, and self-actualization needs
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Theory Z
Definition
a management philosophy that stresses employee participation in all aspects of company decision making
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Equity Theory
Definition
assumption that how much people are willing to contribute to an organization depends on their assessment of the fairness, or equity, of the rewards they will receive in exchange
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Expectancy Theory
Definition
assumption that motivation depends not only on how much a person wants something but also on how likely he or she is to get it
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Rotation
Definition
movement of employees from one job to another in an effort to relieve the boredom often assoc. with job specialization
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Enlargement
Definition
the addition of more tasks to a job instead of treating each task as separate
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Enrichment
Definition
incorporation of motivational factors, such as opportunity for achievement, recognition, responsibility, & advancement into a job
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Sharing
Definition
performance of one full time job by 2 people part time
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Flextime
Definition
: program allows employees to choose their starting & ending times, provided they are at work during a specified core period
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Compressed work week
Definition
four day or shorter period which an employee works 40 hrs
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Human Res managers deciding how many positions an organization will need
Definition
Planning
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Job analysis
Definition
the determination, through observation & study, of pertinent info about a job 
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Job description
Definition
a formal, written explanation of a specific job
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Job specification
Definition
description of the qualifications necessary for a specific job
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Application
Definition
fill out app & perhaps brief interview
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Interview
Definition
allow management to obtain detailed info about the applicants
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Testing
Definition
ability & performance to see if the applicant has necessary skills
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Reference Checking
Definition
verifying educational background & previous work experience
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Development
Definition
Trying to prepare for additional responsibilities
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Training
Definition
Trained to do a specific job
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Union
Definition
employee organizations formed to deal with employers for achieving better pay, hours, and working conditions
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Boycotts
Definition
attempt to keep people from purchasing products of a company
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Strikes
Definition
employee walkouts, one of the most effective weapon
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Picketing
Definition
public protest against management practices 
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Marketing
Definition
finding out what people want & providing it
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Exchange relationship
Definition
Businesses exchanging their goods/services/ideas for money or credit supplied by customers in a voluntary exchange relationship
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Buying
Definition
consumers decides whether & what to buy
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Selling
Definition
exchange process expedited through selling
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Storing
Definition
part of the physical distribution of products
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Grading
Definition
standardizing products by dividing them into sub groups and displaying and labeling them
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Financing
Definition
marketer arranges credit to expedite the purchase
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Marketing research
Definition
through research marketers ascertain the need for new goods & services
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Risk Taking
Definition
chance of loss with marketing decisions. either end in success or failure
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Marketing Strategy
Definition
a plan of action for developing, pricing, distributing, and promoting products that meet the needs of specific customers
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Target market
Definition
a specific group of consumers on whose needs and wants a company focuses its marketing efforts
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Demographic
Definition
Characteristics closely related to the customers product needs & purchasing behavior
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Geographic
Definition
influence consumers needs and product usage
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Psychographic
Definition
personality characteristics, motives, lifestyles
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Behavioristic
Definition
characteristic of consumers behavior toward the product
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Marketing mix
Definition
the 4 marketing activities (4 P’s) that the firm can control to achieve specific goals within a dynamic marketing environment
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Product
Definition
good, service, idea. most visible contact w/ consumer
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Distribution
Definition
making products available to customers in the quantities desired
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Promotion
Definition
persuasive form of communication that attempts to expedite a marketing exchange by influencing individuals/groups/organizations to accept goods/services/ideas
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Reference groups are for marketing
Definition
groups with whom buyers identify and whose values or attitudes they adopt
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Political/legal forces
Definition
laws & regulators interpretation of laws
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Social forces
Definition
publics opinion and attitudes toward issues such as living standards, ethics, the environment, lifestyles, & quality of life
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Competitive/economic forces
Definition
competitive relationships, unemployment, purchasing power, and general economic conditions
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Technological forces
Definition
computers and other technological advances that improve distribution, promotion, and new product development
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Idea development
Definition
new ideas can come from marketing research, engineers, and outside sources such as advertising agencies and management consultants
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New idea screening
Definition
marketing manager looks at the organizations resources & objectives and assess the firms ability to produce and market the product
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Business analysis
Definition
basic assessment of a products compatibility in the marketplace and its potential profitability. 

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Product development
Definition
develop product into a prototype that should reveal the intangible attributes it possesses as perceived by the consumer
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Test marketing
Definition
trial mini-launch of a product in limited areas that represent the potential market
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Commercialism
Definition
full introduction of a complete marketing strategy and the launch of the product for commercial success
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Convenience
Definition
bought frequently, w/o lengthy search
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Shopping
Definition
purchased after the consumer has compared competitive products
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Speciality
Definition
consumers know what they want and go out of their way to find it; not willing to accept a substitute
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Introduction
Definition
consumer awareness limited
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Growth
Definition
sales increase rapidly & profits peak
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Maturity
Definition
sales continue to increase at beginning of maturity, then starts to decline bc of heavy competition
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Decline
Definition
sales continue to fall rapidly
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Trademark
Definition
brand that is registered with the US patent and trademark office 
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Manufacturer
Definition
brands initiated and owned by the manufacturer to identify products from the point of production to the point of purchase
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Private distributor
Definition
brands which may cost less than manufacturer brands, that are owned and controlled by a wholesaler or retailer
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Generic products
Definition
products with no brand name often come in simple packages and carry only their generic name
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Price skimming
Definition
charging the highest possible price that buyers who want the product will pay
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Penetration prices
Definition
a low price designed to help a product enter the market and gain market share rapidly
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Psychological pricing
Definition
encouraging purchases based on emotional rather than rational responses to the price. 
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Discounts
Definition
temporary price reductions, often employed to boost sales
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Push Strategy
Definition
attempt to motivate intermediaries to push the product down to their customers
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Pull strategy
Definition
create a demand
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E-business
Definition
carrying out the goals of a business through utilization of the internet
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E-commerce
Definition
takes out the middle man
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