Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Principles of Marketing (2022)

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MarketingPM1

  • 1

    Recognize the scope and role of marketing in enhancing the welfare of consumers, organizations and society.PM1.1

  • 2

    Explain marketing and its importance in a global economy.PM1.2

  • 3

    Describe marketing fuctions and related activitiesPM1.3

  • 4

    Describe the components of a situation analysis.PM1.4

  • 5

    Identify sources of competitive advantage.PM1.5

  • 6

    Analyze the components of the consumer decision-making process.PM1.6

  • 7

    Identify the types of consumer buying decisions and disucss the significancec of consumer involvement.PM1.7

  • 8

    Identify and understand the cultural, social, individual, and psychological factors affecting consumer buying decisions.PM1.8

  • 9

    Explain the NAICS system as it relates to B2B markets.PM1.9

  • 10

    Identify the 4 major categories of business market customers: governments, institutions, resellers and producers.PM1.10

  • 11

    Identify the marketing mix elements (product, price, place, promotion - 4P's).PM1.11

  • 12

    Explain how to identify target markets.PM1.12

Channel ManagementPM2

  • 1

    Explain the nature and scope of channel management.PM2.1

  • 2

    Explain the relationship between customer service and channel management.PM2.2

  • 3

    Explain the nature of channels of distribution.PM2.3

  • 4

    Describe the use of technology in the channel management fuction.PM2.4

  • 5

    Explain legal ethical considerations in channel management.PM2.5

Marketing Information ManagementPM3

  • 1

    Describe the need for marketing information.PM3.1

  • 2

    Explain the nature and scope of marketing information management function.PM3.2

  • 3

    Explain the role of ethics in marketing information management.PM3.3

  • 4

    Describe the ethical use of technology in marketing.PM3.4

  • 5

    Explain the nature of marketing research.PM3.5

  • 6

    Describe the regulation of marketing information management.PM3.6

  • 7

    Describe options businesses use to obtain marketing research data-primary and secondaryPM3.7

  • 8

    Describe data collection methods (observations, telephone, mail, internet, discussion groups, interviews, etc.)PM3.8

  • 9

    Explain techniques for processing marketing informationPM3.9

  • 10

    Explain the use of descriptive statistics in marketing decision makingPM3.10

  • 11

    Explain the concept of marketing strategies.PM3.11

  • 12

    Explain the concepts of market and market identification.PM3.12

PricingPM4

  • 1

    Explain the nature and scope of the pricing function.PM4.1

  • 2

    Describe the role of business ethics in pricing.PM4.2

  • 3

    Explain the use of technology in the pricing function.PM4.3

  • 4

    Explain legal considerations for pricing.PM4.4

  • 5

    Explain factors affecting pricing decisions.PM4.5

Product/Service ManagementPM5

  • 1

    Explain the nature and scope of the product/service management function.PM5.1

  • 2

    Identify the impact of the product life cycles on marketing decisions.PM5.2

  • 3

    Describe the use of technology in the product/service management functions.PM5.3

  • 4

    Explain business ethics in product/service managementPM5.4

  • 5

    Identify consumer protection provisions of appropriate agencies.PM5.5

  • 6

    Explain the concept of product mix.PM5.6

  • 7

    Describe factors used by marketers to position products/services.PM5.7

  • 8

    Describe the uses of grades and standards in marketing.PM5.8

  • 9

    Explain warranties and guarantees.PM5.9

PromotionPM6

  • 1

    Explain the role of promotion as a marketing function.PM6.1

  • 2

    Explain the types of promotion.PM6.2

  • 3

    Identify the elements of the promotional mix (advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations).PM6.3

  • 4

    Describe the use of business ethics in promotion.PM6.4

  • 5

    Describe the use of technology in the promotion function.PM6.5

  • 6

    Describe the regulatioin of promotion.PM6.6

  • 7

    Explain the types of advertising mediaPM6.7

  • 8

    Describe word of mouth channels used to communicate with targeted audiences.PM6.8

  • 9

    Explain the nature of direct marketing channels.PM6.9

  • 10

    Explain and identify influencer marketing strategies.PM6.10

  • 11

    Identify communications channels used in sales promotion.PM6.11

  • 12

    Explain communications channels used in public relations activities.PM6.12

  • 13

    Deiscuss the role of public relations in the promotional mix.PM6.13

Customer RelationsPM7

  • 1

    Explain the nature of positive customer relations.PM7.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate ability to write various marketing communications.PM7.2

  • 3

    Adapt communication to the cultural and social differences among clients.PM7.3

  • 4

    Interpret business policies to customers/clients.PM7.4

  • 5

    Explain the nature of product/service and corporate branding.PM7.5

  • 6

    Determine ways of reinforcing the company's image through employee performance.PM7.6

SellingPM8

  • 1

    Explain the nature and scope of the selling function and process.PM8.1

  • 2

    Explain the role of customer service as a component of selling relationships.PM8.2

  • 3

    Explain key factors in building a clientele.PM8.3

  • 4

    Explain company selling policies.PM8.4

  • 5

    Explain business ethics in selling.PM8.5

  • 6

    Describe the use of technology as the selling function.PM8.6

  • 7

    Describe the nature of selling regulations.PM8.7

  • 8

    Acquire production information for use in selling.PM8.8

  • 9

    Analyze product information to identify product features and benefits.PM8.9

  • 10

    Determin customer/client needs.PM8.10

  • 11

    Recommend specific product.PM8.11

  • 12

    Discuss and research online marketing platforms that fits the needs of brand and product.PM8.12

OperationsPM9

  • 1

    Analyze company resources to ascertain policies and procedures.PM9.1

Marketing AnalyticsPM10

  • 1

    Explain the terminology and tools of marketing analytics.PM10.1

  • 2

    Identify metrics for tracking digital and traditional marketing efforts.PM10.2

  • 3

    Understand the importance of using data when making decisions in marketing.PM10.3

CareersPM11

  • 1

    Explore career opportunities in marketing.PM11.1

  • 2

    Illustrate the services of professional organizations in marketing.PM11.2

  • 3

    Explore the online presences and personal brand of oneself (student).PM11.3

  • 4

    Explore job and career options in relation to developing the student's IPS, personal interest, financial goals and desired lifestyle.PM11.4

  • 5

    Explore the workforce and labor market information to determine needs when developing WBL experience with a career plan.PM11.5

  • 6

    Identify the purpose and goals of a CTSO.PM11.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
KSDE Marketing Pathway Design

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