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WHAT IS A CATEGORY MANAGER? Category Managers are responsible for related groups of products (for example, baseball equipment or laundry detergents) for a retail business. They use research, informati

Assignment #1 INSTRUCTIONS – Business 100

Make sure that you have also downloaded the Assignment #1 Template. You will answer the questions there and submit that file as your assignment.

QUESTION 1: Product Life Cycle Background Information Needed to Answer Question #1:

Review the Sales Report below for Alikay Naturals Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo.

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As you recall from our learning, here are the four phases of the product life cycle:

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Go to the Assignment #1 Template and complete Question 1. QUESTION 2: Product Changes Background Information Needed to Answer Question #2:

Review the User Survey Summary data below and form some opinions about the shampoo’s consistency, smell, effectiveness, and price. Based on this information you will be able to answer question #2.

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Go to the Assignment #1 Template and complete Question 2.
QUESTION 3: New Product Development Background Information Needed to Answer Question #3:

Review the three new product options and based on the survey results below determine which of the three new products you would recommend.

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Go to the Assignment #1 Template and complete Question 3. QUESTION 4: Innovation

Review the following information from Week 2 on types of innovation.

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Helpful image from Week 2 Learn’s section for your review:

Go to the Assignment #1 Template and complete Question 4. QUESTION 5: Production Methods

Review the following information from Week 3.

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Go to the Assignment #1 Template and complete Question 5. Next step: submit your work

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