The Role of Marketing (OCR GCSE Business): Exam Questions

Exam code: J204

4 mins3 questions
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1 mark

One purpose of marketing at a library is to:

  • advertise for an apprentice librarian

  • encourage more families to use the library

  • provide better training for librarians

  • update the library’s stock of books

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1 mark

One role of marketing within a hair salon is:

  • to advertise a vacancy for a trainee hairdresser

  • to ensure that each hairdresser has a contract of employment

  • to increase the number of hair appointments booked

  • to minimise the likelihood of customers getting head lice

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2 marks

Case Study

The Ford Motor Company Ltd

The Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford Motors) is a global manufacturer of a range of vehicles including cars, vans, trucks and buses. Ford Motors has been one of Britain’s best-selling car brands for over 30 years, with a range of models including the KA, Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and Galaxy. The company’s large range of products includes models that differ in size to meet the individual needs of different market segments, including eco-friendly small cars, family cars, sports cars and 7-seater people carriers.

Ford Motors carries out a lot of market research when developing new car designs and uses both primary and secondary research. This ensures that new car designs and models meet the needs of potential customers.

Each model’s sales levels are regularly monitored against the product lifecycle.

Explain the purpose of marketing within Ford Motors.