7. Map of the resulting segments in the detected factors
The three segments were then situated with respect to the three factor axes. This enabled an analysis of the
attitudes of the different segments (see Figures 1, 2, and 3).
It should be noted that the segments are all located in the same relative place in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows
that Segment 1 perceived a significant risk from new entries to the EU—causing a decrease in subsidies and a
lack of qualified personnel. This group also had a low level of marketing and quality orientation. Segment 3 is on
the opposite side. This segment attached importance to marketing research, a presence on the Internet, the
enhancement of external markets, a guarantee of origin, and quality certification. The members of this segment
are situated in an intermediate situation in terms of risk perception. Segment 2 did not consider that newcomers
to the EU pose a risk; however, the members of this segment did not show a positive attitude towards quality
management or commercialization.
The situation of the three factors in Figure 3 is similar to Figure 1. Segment 3 had a very positive attitude
towards quality and marketing management. However, the members of this segment considered that the sector is
rather ‘closed-minded’. Segments 1 and 2 were aware that the sector ‘mentality’ should be more open, but their
management was not focused on quality and commercialization.
Figure 3 shows relative positions of the segments that confirm the findings noted above. Segment 1 was worried
about the changes in the EU and about the lack of competent personnel. The segment also thought that the sector
is open-minded. Segment 2 is close to the origin of the co-ordinates. The members of this segment did not
perceive a risk; nor did they think that the mentality is closed. They attached significant importance to
communication and promotional activities. The third segment is in an intermediate situation.
It can be inferred that the more open-minded cooperatives faced the future in different ways. On the one hand,
there were cooperatives that had little perception of risk; on the other hand, there were some cooperatives that
considered the potential loss of subsidies and the entry of new countries into the EU as representing risks for the
sector. The ‘closed-minded’ cooperatives perceived that there is a risk, but they did not attach importance to it.
The open-minded cooperatives were not focused on quality. In this group there were cooperatives that foresaw
some risk that eventually could affect them. It can be assumed that they will make some change to adapt to the
new markets. There are other open-minded cooperatives that did not see any risk; it cannot be expected that they
will make any change, and they might well find themselves in a critical situation in future markets.
In contrast, the close-minded cooperatives were orientated towards market and quality. They detected some risks
and believed that this orientation might help them to survive.
7. Map of the resulting segments in the detected factors
The three segments were then situated with respect to the three factor axes. This enabled an analysis of the
attitudes of the different segments (see Figures 1, 2, and 3).
It should be noted that the segments are all located in the same relative place in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows
that Segment 1 perceived a significant risk from new entries to the EU—causing a decrease in subsidies and a
lack of qualified personnel. This group also had a low level of marketing and quality orientation. Segment 3 is on
the opposite side. This segment attached importance to marketing research, a presence on the Internet, the
enhancement of external markets, a guarantee of origin, and quality certification. The members of this segment
are situated in an intermediate situation in terms of risk perception. Segment 2 did not consider that newcomers
to the EU pose a risk; however, the members of this segment did not show a positive attitude towards quality
management or commercialization.
The situation of the three factors in Figure 3 is similar to Figure 1. Segment 3 had a very positive attitude
towards quality and marketing management. However, the members of this segment considered that the sector is
rather ‘closed-minded’. Segments 1 and 2 were aware that the sector ‘mentality’ should be more open, but their
management was not focused on quality and commercialization.
Figure 3 shows relative positions of the segments that confirm the findings noted above. Segment 1 was worried
about the changes in the EU and about the lack of competent personnel. The segment also thought that the sector
is open-minded. Segment 2 is close to the origin of the co-ordinates. The members of this segment did not
perceive a risk; nor did they think that the mentality is closed. They attached significant importance to
communication and promotional activities. The third segment is in an intermediate situation.
It can be inferred that the more open-minded cooperatives faced the future in different ways. On the one hand,
there were cooperatives that had little perception of risk; on the other hand, there were some cooperatives that
considered the potential loss of subsidies and the entry of new countries into the EU as representing risks for the
sector. The ‘closed-minded’ cooperatives perceived that there is a risk, but they did not attach importance to it.
The open-minded cooperatives were not focused on quality. In this group there were cooperatives that foresaw
some risk that eventually could affect them. It can be assumed that they will make some change to adapt to the
new markets. There are other open-minded cooperatives that did not see any risk; it cannot be expected that they
will make any change, and they might well find themselves in a critical situation in future markets.
In contrast, the close-minded cooperatives were orientated towards market and quality. They detected some risks
and believed that this orientation might help them to survive.
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