Scope Case
STRATEGIC MARKETING Mid-Semester Exam Spring, 2009 Name: Erika Woodhouse 1. Evaluate the changes that have occurred in the Canadian mouthwash market in the past three years and their impact of Scope. Be specific. (20) In 1987 the growth rate for the mouthwash market experienced a 26 percent increase due to the introduction of new flavors. Brands were adding unique customization to attract consumers to their brand, and as a result the market as a whole grew. Since then the growth rate has declined to a level of 5 percent. 2. Management believes that the status quo is the best strategy. The team has been asked to make the case for and against this position, including in their discussion an evaluation of the positions of all or almost all members of the team. (20) a._ Status quo_ b._ Against status quo_
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Proctor & Gamble states in their statement of purpose and strategy, “We will continuously stay ahead of competition while aggressively defending our established profitable business against major competitive challenges despite short term profit consequences.” Therefore doing nothing is simple not an option. The market had an increase of 5 percent last year, while Scope suffered from a .7 percent loss. Plax as a new competitor to the marked was able to achieve a 10 percent market share in over only three years, and will continue to grow and could take from our share if nothing is done. If we created a ‘better tasking pre-brush rinse’ we can also compare this to Scope when entered the market. Scope had all the same attributes of Listerine but offered a better taste, and was able to penetrate the market and be successful with a 12 percent market share in one
Proctor & Gamble states in their statement of purpose and strategy, “We will continuously stay ahead of competition while aggressively defending our established profitable business against major competitive challenges despite short term profit consequences.” Therefore doing nothing is simple not an option. The market had an increase of 5 percent last year, while Scope suffered from a .7 percent loss. Plax as a new competitor to the marked was able to achieve a 10 percent market share in over only three years, and will continue to grow and could take from our share if nothing is done. If we created a ‘better tasking pre-brush rinse’ we can also compare this to Scope when entered the market. Scope had all the same attributes of Listerine but offered a better taste, and was able to penetrate the market and be successful with a 12 percent market share in one