Develop a marketing plan for a selected product or service.

Development should include

  • a company description
  • mission and goals
  • core competencies
  • situation analysis
  • competitors
  • target market
  • marketing mix
  • budget
  • scheduling
  • monitoring. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is the marketing strategy an important part of the marketing plan?
  • What are the stages of group development?
  • How is marketing information used in the development of a marketing plan?
  • What will be used to measure the success of a marketing plan?
  • What steps should be taken if the target market is missed but another unforeseen market emerges?
  • How do the long-term mission and goals of a company affect the marketing of products?