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NAME OF STUDENT REGISTRATION NO. UNIT TITLE ASSIGNMENT TITLE ASSIGNMENT NO NAME OF ASSESSOR SUBMISSION DEADLINE
TRNG XUN KHI Marketing Saigon Commercial Bank 1 of 2 November 15, 2011
I, __________________________ hereby confirm that this assignment is my own work and not copied or plagiarized from any source. I have referenced the sources from which information is obtained by me for this assignment.
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Assessors decision
Internal Verification
Identify and explain macro and micro environmental factors which influence marketing decisions Propose segmentation criteria to be used for two products in different markets Outline the factors which influence the choice of targeting strategy
Outcome
Evidence for the criteria Explain how buyer behaviour affects marketing activities in two different buying situations
Feedback
Assessors decision
Internal Verification
M1 D1
M2 D2
M3 D3
Assignment
( ) Well-structured; Reference is done properly / should be done (if any) Overall, youve
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13. Deal with a combination of routine & non-routine tasks 14. Identify & solve routine & non-routine problems
E. APPLYING NUMERACY
F. APPLYING TECHNOLOGY
16. Use a range of technological equipment and systems
C. COMMUNICATING
8. Receive and respond to a variety of information 9. Present information in a variety of visual forms 10. Communicate in writing 11. Participate in oral & no-verbal communication
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Saigon Commercial Bank was formerly established in June 1992 as Que Do Commercial Joint Stock Bank under the Operating Licence issued by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam and the Establishment Licence also in June 1992 issued by the Peoples Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. On April 2003, the Bank was officially changed its name as the Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB). Presently, SCB is one of the effective commercial joint stock banks in the Vietnamese financial system. With the flexible policies and comprehensive products and services aiming at satisfying various demands of customers, SCB has firmly obtained achievements and business effectiveness and been a trusted companion of customers in accordance with the motto "Perfection for customers". The banks Vietnamese name is Ngn hng Thng Mi C Phn Si Gn and branded as SCB. The head office of the bank is located in Cong Quynh, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, Dist 1, HCM City. Since 27 December 2010, chartered capital of the Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) has reached VND 4,184,795,040,000 with its main products as Fund-mobilizing activity, Credit and Services The banks vision is to Become one of the five largest commercial banks in Vietnam with its core value as to help us to build a solid foundation and a united workforce, which are the basis for us to execute our commitments and vision. The customer focus of SCB operates for customers and all the activities are oriented to customers. SCB performance is always based on consideration and concern to discover customers demand. Every SCBs staffs unfailingly put themselves in the customers position for deeply understanding them in order to find out the optimal solutions for customers. SCB believes in continuously innovates and diversifies our products and services, ceaselessly develops and improves quality of service to serve customers best as well as to provide them with more options. Every SCBs employee themselves always tries to enhance their knowledge and build up experiences to be confident to well handle problems in all cases.
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The company always operates with the sense of cooperation so that every employee could participate in working and enjoy the success. The unity of all staff can help to achieve the better results. SCB mission is Balancing the interest of Community, Customers and Employees, ensuring the Shareholders value. All SCBs activities always direct to develop harmoniously between the sustainability, prosperity of the community meanwhile increasing the value of shareholders, customers. All staffs of SCB have good condition to promote their ability, be more creative in order to get higher productivity from the available resources. As of 30th June 2009, SCBs branch network includes: Head office, main transaction office and more than 90 branches and transaction offices, savings counters in the Head office, South, Center, and the North area.
The above data has been based on a real life organisation, but details have been changed for assessment purposes only and do not reflect the current management practices.
Students are advice to visit as well as look into the organisations website, competitors information and other information (e.g. : http://en.scb.com.vn/vietnam/Intro.aspx?key=0&sId=3&menu=1&submenu=1) relevant to the case.
Tasks
You are the trainee consultant from Viet Long JSC reporting to Nguyen Nga, a senior marketing consultant asked to look into the marketing aspects of Saigon Commercial Bank by her design director. You are asked to write a memo for Nguyen Nga coming discussion with Saigon Commercial Bank Staff on the following:
(1 a)
Identify the main characteristics of a marketing oriented organisation in relation to Saigon Commercial Bank. (1 b) Explain the various elements of the marketing concept and identify and assess the benefits and costs of using a marketing approach. (1c & 1d) Identify and explain the macro and micro factors which might influence marketing decisions (2 a) Propose segmentation criteria to be used for two of Saigon Commercial Bank products in two different markets including the benefits/limitations of each method. Outline the factors which influence the choice of the targeting strategies for the products and explain how buyer behaviour for the products might affect Saigon Commercial Bank marketing activities in the two different buying situations (2 b, 2c & 2 d)
GRADING Pass is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria. Merit
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions (M1)
Characteristics / Possible Evidence Using effective approach to study marketing processes and based on research information identify market segmentation of two products in different markets, and targeting strategies. Select and apply appropriate methods/techniques (M2)
Characteristics / Possible Evidence A range of methods and techniques have been applied to macro and micro-environmental scanning. Also to be included are marketing activities in two different buying situations and a range of information sources used widely related to set tasks. Present and communicate appropriate findings (M3)
Characteristics / Possible Evidence An appropriate structure and approach has been used to write a clear marketing report and a range of methods of presentation like charts, diagrams, graphs are used.
Distinction Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions (D1)
Characteristics / Possible Evidence Creation has been used to generate and justify valid comments and also evaluation has taken place using defined criteria on marketing viability of the companys products. Take responsibility for managing and organising activities (D2)
Characteristics / Possible Evidence Substantial investigations have been planned, managed and organized in the process of marketing, environmental scanning, segmentation, targeting and positioning of the products in the desired markets.
PRESENTATION
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The assignment should have a cover page that includes the assignment title, assignment number, course title, module title, lecturer/tutors name and students name. Attach all the pages of assignment brief/cover sheet with your report and leave them blank for official use.
4. Content sheet with a list of all headings and page numbers. 5. A fully typed up professionally presented report document. Use 12 point Arial or Times New Roman script.
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Your assignment should be word-processed and should be from 2000 to 1,500 words in length.
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Good luck!