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Edexcel GCSE Business Studies
1.2 Spotting a Business Opportunity
1.2.3 Market segmentation
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Market segmentation enables businesses to target specific segments with
tailored
products.
True
Market segmentation based on location is known as
geographic
What is the primary goal of market segmentation?
Target specific customer segments
Market segmentation helps businesses build lasting relationships with their
customers
.
True
What are examples of demographic segmentation variables?
Age, income, family size
Segmentation variables help businesses identify customer groups with different needs and behaviors.
True
Different segmentation approaches allow businesses to identify customer groups with unique needs, characteristics, and
behaviors
What is a major challenge of market segmentation?
Accurate segment identification
Match the benefit of market segmentation with its description:
Identify Profitable Groups ↔️ Focus on segments most likely to purchase
Tailor Offerings ↔️ Create products for specific needs
Effective Resource Allocation ↔️ Use resources efficiently
What is the primary goal of market segmentation?
Target specific customer groups
Businesses use market segmentation to identify groups with the highest
revenue
potential.
True
What does market segmentation involve?
Dividing a market into groups
What is demographic segmentation based on?
Age, gender, income
Market segmentation helps businesses tailor their products and marketing efforts to meet specific customer needs.
True
Targeting multiple segments may lead to customer cannibalization, where customers switch between the company's own
products
Market segmentation allows businesses to identify the most profitable customer
groups
Steps in market segmentation
1️⃣ Identify segmentation variables
2️⃣ Divide market into groups
3️⃣ Analyze group characteristics
4️⃣ Target specific segments
Match the benefit of market segmentation with its description:
Identify Profitable Groups ↔️ Focus on revenue potential
Tailor Offerings ↔️ Meet specific customer needs
Optimize Resource Allocation ↔️ Efficiently use resources
Enhance Marketing Strategies ↔️ Create resonant marketing campaigns
Arrange the benefits of market segmentation in order of their impact on a business.
1️⃣ Identify Profitable Groups
2️⃣ Tailor Offerings
3️⃣ Optimize Resource Allocation
4️⃣ Enhance Marketing Strategies
Match the segmentation basis with its examples:
Demographic ↔️ Age, income, education
Geographic ↔️ Region, city, climate
Psychographic ↔️ Lifestyle, personality, values
Behavioral segmentation includes variables such as usage rate, brand loyalty, and benefits
sought
Match the segmentation approach with its description:
Demographic ↔️ Age, gender, income
Geographic ↔️ Location, climate, urban/rural
Psychographic ↔️ Lifestyle, personality, values
Behavioral ↔️ Usage rate, brand loyalty
Identifying profitable groups is a key benefit of
market segmentation
.
True
What is market segmentation?
Dividing market into groups
Why is market segmentation important for businesses?
Tailoring products to needs
Market segmentation allows businesses to target specific
customer segments
with tailored products.
True
Tailoring products and services to meet specific customer needs enhances customer
satisfaction
Businesses use market segmentation to focus on customer segments with the highest revenue
potential
What are examples of psychographic segmentation variables?
Lifestyle, personality, values
What is geographic segmentation based on?
Location, climate, urban/rural
Why is market segmentation important for businesses?
Identify profitable customer groups
The benefits of market segmentation often outweigh the challenges if businesses target the right
customer segments
.
True