Value of Activity Pack for Business Management Classroom:
These activity packs provide students with practical experience in applying marketing concepts, from pricing strategies to social media campaigns and international market expansions. The exercises offer hands-on learning opportunities that deepen understanding of the marketing mix, customer engagement, and strategic business decisions in diverse scenarios.
List of Activity Packs and Summations:
- Branding Case Study Analysis
Students analyze a company's branding strategy, focusing on how it builds brand awareness, loyalty, and competitive advantage.
- Market Orientation vs. Product Orientation Debate
Students debate the merits of market vs. product orientation, exploring which strategy leads to long-term business success.
- Market Research Design Challenge
Students design a market research plan to gather data for launching a new product, incorporating both primary and secondary research methods.
- Market Share and Growth Analysis Project
Students analyze market share and growth trends in a selected industry, assessing competitive positioning and strategic opportunities.
- Marketing Planning Workshop: Creating a Positioning Map
Students create a positioning map to evaluate how different brands are perceived in a market based on key attributes like price and quality.
- Pricing Strategy Simulation
Students experiment with various pricing strategies to evaluate their impact on consumer demand, profitability, and market positioning.
- Sales Forecasting Simulation (HL Only)
Students use historical sales data to apply forecasting techniques and predict future sales, considering trends and market conditions.
- Social Media Marketing Campaign Design
Students design a social media marketing campaign for a fictional company, focusing on ethical and sustainable practices to engage customers.
- The Seven Ps of Marketing Mix Role-Play
Students role-play as marketing managers to develop a comprehensive marketing mix strategy covering product, price, promotion, place, and more.
- International Marketing Strategy Workshop (HL Only)
Students develop an international marketing strategy for expanding into a new market, adapting the marketing mix to fit cultural and economic conditions