Unit J.15 – Discussion: Product Strategy

Instructions

Write a post for the Discussion on this topic, addressing the questions below. You may use either written paragraph or bullet-point format. Part 1 should be 2–3 paragraphs in length or an equivalent amount of content in bullet-point form. Responses to your classmates’ posts should be 1–2 paragraphs or several bullet points in length.

Part 1: Product Strategy

Briefly describe your product or service. Where is it in the product development life cycle? What recommendations do you have for improving the offering to fit your target market’s needs? Be sure to consider the following:

  • What level of quality and consistency does the offering have?
  • How many features does it have and can they be removed or added?
  • Does the design and/or service deliver what the customer values? If not, how can it improve?
  • What improvements would help your offering compete more effectively?

Part 2: Respond to Classmates’ Posts

After you have created your own post, look over the discussion posts of your classmates and respond to at least two of them.

Part 3: Incorporate Feedback

Review the feedback you receive from classmates and your instructor. Use this feedback to revise and improve your work before submitting it as part of the “Complete Marketing Plan” assignment.

Grading Rubric for Discussion Posts

The following grading rubric may be used consistently for evaluating all discussion posts.

Discussion Grading Rubric

Criteria Response Quality: Not Evident Response Quality: Developing Response Quality: Exemplary Point Value Possible
Submit your initial response No post made – 0 pts Post is either late or off-topic – 2 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt – 5 pts Point value possible – 5 pts
Respond to at least two peers’ presentations No response to peers – 0 pts Responded to only one peer – 2 pts Responded to two peers – 5 pts Point value possible –5 pts

Total Points Possible for Discussion Assignment: 10pts.

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