WAEC Commerce 2003 Theory question 108

Theory question 108

Marketing

Commerce 2 (essay)
(a) Give five reasons why a manufacturer may brand his products.
(b) State five advantages of packaging

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Model answer

(a) Any five: to identify and distinguish his product from rivals'; to make advertising easier; to build customer loyalty and repeat buying; to protect against imitation; to allow a higher price for a known quality; to make introducing new products easier; to control quality and image.
(b) Any five: protects goods from damage, dirt and spoilage; makes goods attractive (advertises them); makes handling, storage and carriage easier; carries information (contents, weight, instructions, expiry date); allows self service; prevents adulteration/short weight; preserves goods longer; containers may be reused.

Explanation

Branding gives a product an identity; packaging protects and presents it.