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HRMM330-1-Jan-Jun2024-T&L-Week 2-Solution-FB-V.2-21022024
HRMM330-1-Jan-Jun2024-T&L-Week 2-Solution-FB-V.2-21022024
HRMM330-1-Jan-Jun2024-T&L-Week 2-Solution-FB-V.2-21022024
Solution
Instructions:
Last week’s activity was based on Unit 3 of the prescribed courseware for this
module.
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Question 1 (15 marks)
Read the extract from the website below and answer the questions that follow.
RADIO: Shocking Truth About Empty Stadiums
…The Absa Premiership has a reputation for being one of the best leagues on the
African continent, yet is plagued by the problem of poor stadium attendance. In this
episode of The Big Issue, we investigate why Mzansi football fans no longer attend
matches. We speak to Botha Msila, Dumisa Ngobe and Mduduzi Mdantsane to get
various perspectives on the matter. ...
Soccer Laduma. [website]. RADIO: Shocking Truth About Empty Stadiums. Retrieved
from
https://www.soccerladuma.co.za/sl-radio/news/articles/categories/sl-radio/the-big-
issue-shocking-truth-about-empty-stadiums/650237 [Accessed 03 August 2023].
Required:
Based on the extract from the article above and a marketing perspective, identify the
first three (3) stages in the marketing research process, and list four (4) typical
questions in each marketing research process which the market researcher must
consider.
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Formulate problem: √
Typical questions-
• What is the purpose of the study (problem-solving or opportunity identification)?
√
• Is more background information required? √
• What information is required to make the decision? √
• How will information be used? √
• Should the research be conducted?
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• What specific behaviours should be observed? √
• Should data collection follow a structured or unstructured approach? √
• Should the purpose of the study be known or hidden from the respondents? √
• Should rating scaled be used in questionnaires? √
Question 2 (6 marks)
Differentiate between a problem and an opportunity. In your opinion, state whether
the extract from the article represents an opportunity or a problem.
To enhance your learning experience, watch the following YouTube video titled
‘Marketing research process’.
The Personify Growth. 2022. Marketing research process YouTube. [Video]. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2chPsyU8Vc. [Accessed 19 February 2024]
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