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Ethics, Social Responsibility, Ethics, Social Responsibility, and, the Marketing Environment and, the Marketing Environment

Prepared byPrepared byDeborah BakerDeborah Baker

Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

1. Describe the role of ethics and ethical decisions in business

2. Discuss corporate social responsibility.

3. Discuss the external environment of marketing, and explain how it affects a firm.

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Learning Objectives Learning Objectives (continued)(continued)

4. Describe the social factors that affect marketing.

5. Explain the importance to marketing managers of current demographic trends.

6. Explain the importance to marketing managers of multiculturalism and growing ethnic markets.

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Learning Objectives Learning Objectives (continued)(continued)

7.Identify consumer and marketer reactions to the state of the economy.

8.Identify the impact of technology on a firm.

9.Discuss the political and legal environment of marketing.

10.Explain the basics of foreign and domestic competition.

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Describe the role of ethics and ethical decisions in business.

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Ethics and MoralsEthics and Morals

EthicsEthics

MoralsMorals

The moral principles or values

that generally govern the conduct

of an individual.

The rules people develop as a result of cultural values and norms.

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Ethical Behavior in BusinessEthical Behavior in Business

Ethical?Ethical? Legal?Legal?

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Ethical Development LevelsEthical Development Levels

PreconventionalMorality

PreconventionalMorality

ConventionalMorality

ConventionalMorality

PostconventionalMorality

PostconventionalMorality

MoreMature

MoreSelfish

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Morality and Business EthicsMorality and Business Ethics

PreconventionalMorality

PreconventionalMorality

Childlike level

Based on what will be punished or rewarded

Self-centered, calculating, selfish

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Morality and Business EthicsMorality and Business Ethics

ConventionalMorality

ConventionalMorality

Moves toward the expectations of society

Concerned over legality and the opinion of others

“When in Rome, do as the Romans”

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Morality and Business EthicsMorality and Business Ethics

PostconventionalMorality

PostconventionalMorality

Morality of the mature adult

Concern about how they judge themselves

Concern if it is right in the long run

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Ethical Decision MakingEthical Decision Making

Social Consensus

Social Consensus

Extent of ProblemsExtent of Problems

Top Management

Actions

Top Management

ActionsPotential

ConsequencesPotential

Consequences

Probability of Harm

Probability of Harm

Number AffectedNumber Affected

Time Until Consequences

Time Until Consequences

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Code of EthicsCode of Ethics

A guideline to help marketing

managers and other employees

make better decisions.

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On Linehttp://www.ethics.ubc.ca/resources/business

On Linehttp://www.ethics.ubc.ca/resources/business

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Creating Ethical GuidelinesCreating Ethical Guidelines

Help identify acceptable business practices

Help control behavior internally

Reduce confusion in decision making

Facilitate discussion about right and wrong

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Unethical PracticesUnethical Practices11

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Discuss corporate social responsibility.

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Corporate Social Corporate Social ResponsibilityResponsibility

EthicalEthicalDo what is right.Do what is right.

LegalLegalObey the Law.Obey the Law.

EconomicEconomicBe profitable.Be profitable.

PhilanthropicPhilanthropicBe a good citizen.Be a good citizen.

22On Linehttp://www.equalexchange.comhttp://www.crest.com

On Linehttp://www.equalexchange.comhttp://www.crest.com

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Discuss the external environment of marketing, and explain how it affects a firm.

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On Linehttp://www.levi.com

On Linehttp://www.levi.com

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Target MarketTarget Market

A defined group most likely

to buy a firm’s product.

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External Marketing External Marketing EnvironmentEnvironment

DemographicsDemographics

SocialChangeSocial

Change

EconomicConditionsEconomicConditions

Political & Legal FactorsPolitical &

Legal Factors

TechnologyTechnology

CompetitionCompetition

EnvironmentalEnvironmentalScanningScanning

Target Market

ProductDistributionPromotion

Price

ProductDistributionPromotion

Price

External Environment External Environment is not controllableis not controllable

Ever-ChangingEver-ChangingMarketplaceMarketplace

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External Marketing External Marketing EnvironmentEnvironment

SocialSocial

DemographicDemographic

EconomicEconomic

TechnologicTechnologic

Political and LegalPolitical and Legal

CompetitiveCompetitive

External Environmental

Factors

External Environmental

Factors

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Describe the social factors that affect marketing.

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Social FactorsSocial Factors

ValuesValues AttitudesAttitudes LifestyleLifestyle

Social FactorsSocial Factors

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American ValuesAmerican Values

Self-SufficiencySelf-Sufficiency

Basic Basic American American

ValuesValues

Basic Basic American American

ValuesValues

Upward MobilityUpward Mobility

Work EthicWork Ethic

ConformityConformity

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The Influence of Values The Influence of Values on Buying Habitson Buying Habits

1. Reliability1. Reliability

2. Durability2. Durability

3. Easy maintenance3. Easy maintenance

4. Ease of use4. Ease of use

5. Trusted brand5. Trusted brand

6. Low price6. Low price

RankedCharacteristics

of Product Quality

RankedCharacteristics

of Product Quality

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The Poverty of TimeThe Poverty of Time

A lack of time to do

anything but work,

commute to work, handle

family situations, do

housework, shop, eat,

sleep...

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Component LifestylesComponent Lifestyles

The practice of choosing

goods and services that

meet one’s diverse needs

and interests rather than

conforming to a single,

traditional lifestyle.

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Role of Families & WomenRole of Families & Women

58% of all females (ages 16-65) are in the workforce

Purchasing power from dual-career families is rising

“Traditional” purchasing roles and patterns are changing

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Explain the importance to marketing managersof current demographic trends.

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Demographic FactorsDemographic Factors

AgeAge LocationLocation Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

DemographyDemography

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The Demographic Facts of lifeThe Demographic Facts of life55

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Age Groups: Generation YAge Groups: Generation Y

Born between 1979 and 1994

Size creates immense marketing impact

Respond to ads differently

Love customized products and services

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On Linehttp://www.generation-y.com

On Linehttp://www.generation-y.com

On Linehttp://www.mountaindew.comhttp://www.northface.com

On Linehttp://www.mountaindew.comhttp://www.northface.com

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Age Groups: Generation XAge Groups: Generation X

Born between 1965 and 1978

Savvy and cynical consumers

Indulge themselves with meals/alcohol, clothing, and electronics

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Age Groups: Baby BoomersAge Groups: Baby Boomers

Born between 1946 and 1964

Cherish youth, convenience, and individuality

In the “nesting stage” of life

Individualism has led to a personalized economy

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Personalized EconomyPersonalized Economy

Delivering customized

goods and services at a

good value on demand.

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Age Groups: Older Age Groups: Older ConsumersConsumers

Age “55 plus”

Healthier, wealthier, better educated

Definite about wants and needs

Have unique behavior patterns

Not happy with advertising treatment

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On Linehttp://www.gct.comhttp://www.maupintour.com

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Explain the importance to marketing managers of multiculturalism and growing ethnic markets.

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Growing Ethnic MarketsGrowing Ethnic Markets

U.S. population is becoming a multicultural society and workforce

Trend in U.S. is toward greater multiculturalism

Growth in three ethnic minorities:

• African-Americans

• U.S. Hispanics

• Asian-Americans

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MulticulturalismMulticulturalism

When all major ethnic

groups in an area--

such as a city, county, or

census tract--are roughly

represented.

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On Linehttp://www.bet.comhttp://www.multiculturalmarketingresources.com

On Linehttp://www.bet.comhttp://www.multiculturalmarketingresources.com

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Identify consumer and marketer reactions to the state of the economy.

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Economic FactorsEconomic Factors

Distribution of Consumer

Income

Distribution of Consumer

Income

InflationInflation

RecessionRecession

Economic Areas of Concern to

Marketers

Economic Areas of Concern to

Marketers

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Rising IncomesRising Incomes

66% of U.S. households earn “middle-class” income

Over 10% earn over $75,000, primarilyfrom dual-income families

More discretionary income for high-end goods and services

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InflationInflation

Prices rise with no wage increasePurchasing Power decreases

Increase profit margins by increasing efficiency

Consumers reaction:• Search for lowest prices• Rely on coupons and sales

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RecessionRecession

Income, production and employment fall

Reduced demand for goods and services

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Recession Marketing Recession Marketing StrategiesStrategies

Improve existing products

Introduce new products

Maintain customer services

Emphasize top-of -the line productsand promote product value

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Identify the impact of technology on a firm.

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Basic and Applied ResearchBasic and Applied Research

Basic ResearchBasic Research

AppliedResearchAppliedResearch

Pure research that aims to confirm an existing theory or to learn more about a concept phenomenon.

Pure research that aims to confirm an existing theory or to learn more about a concept phenomenon.

An attempt to develop new or improved products

An attempt to develop new or improved products

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Technological & Resource Technological & Resource FactorsFactors

New technology is a weapon against inflation and recession

U.S. excels at basic and applied research

Information technology and the Internet have increased productivity

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Discuss the political and legal environment of marketing.

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Political and Legal FactorsPolitical and Legal Factors

Consumers

Businesses Society

New Technology

Laws and Regulations ProtectLaws and Regulations ProtectLaws and Regulations ProtectLaws and Regulations Protect

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Federal LegislationFederal Legislation

Sherman Act

Clayton Act

Federal Trade Commission Act

Robinson-Patman Act

Wheeler-Lea Amendments to the FTC Act

Lanham Act

Celler-Kefauver Antimerger Act

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

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Regulatory AgenciesRegulatory Agencies

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Federal Trade Commission

Food & Drug Administration

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On Linehttp://www.ftc.gov

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Regulatory AgenciesRegulatory Agencies

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission

Food & Drug AdministrationFood & Drug

Administration

Protects consumer safety in and around their homes

Prevents unfair methods ofcompetition in commerce

Enforces safety regulations for food and drug products

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On Linehttp://www.fda.gov

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Learning Objective Learning Objective

Explain the basics of foreign and domestic competition.

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Competitive FactorsCompetitive Factors

How many competitors?

How big are competitors?

How interdependent isthe industry?

Control

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Competition forCompetition forMarket ShareMarket Share

and and ProfitsProfits

Competition forCompetition forMarket ShareMarket Share

and and ProfitsProfits

Global Global CompetitionCompetition

Global Global CompetitionCompetition

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Global CompetitionGlobal Competition

More foreign firms are entering U.S. market

Foreign firms in U.S. now compete on product quality

Global markets are highly competitive

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