Indicative content
Knowledge of elements of the marketing mix (max 2□ks ), may include:
AO1 Knowledge and understanding
- Product
- Price
- Promotion
- Place (distribution channels)
1(c)
No further marks can be gained without knowledge and understanding.
AO2 Application
Max one NF application for the first element and a second AFB, application for the second element
- Product environmentally friendly
- Higher cost of production
- Used for packaging food
- Premium product
AO3 Analysis
Limited analysis - candidate shows one link in the chain of analysis.
Developed analysis - candidate shows two or more links in the chain.
- Product is environmentally friendly - could use in marketing and may allow a premium price
- Costlier to produce - likely to be higher priced than competitors
- Quality is an issue particularly as product is used with food
- May have an impact on sales of existing products and therefore their Marketing
Accept all valid responses.
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