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What is the definition of price?
What is the definition of price?
The amount of money charged for a product or service offered to potential customers.
What does price elasticity measure?
What does price elasticity measure?
The relationship between the supply and demand of a product and the price charged for it.
Why is price important in marketing management? (Select all that apply)
Why is price important in marketing management? (Select all that apply)
Price is a static element of the marketing mix.
Price is a static element of the marketing mix.
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What can incorrect pricing lead to in the long term?
What can incorrect pricing lead to in the long term?
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What role does price play in sales promotion?
What role does price play in sales promotion?
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What should an organization consider when determining the right price? (Select all that apply)
What should an organization consider when determining the right price? (Select all that apply)
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What is a distribution channel?
What is a distribution channel?
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Which of the following is a type of distribution channel for consumer products? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is a type of distribution channel for consumer products? (Select all that apply)
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What are the two major decision areas in distribution management?
What are the two major decision areas in distribution management?
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Which of the following are distribution alternatives available to a manufacturing firm? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are distribution alternatives available to a manufacturing firm? (Select all that apply)
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Distribution management consists of two major decision areas: the formation of a sequence of __________ and the physical flow of products through a distribution system.
Distribution management consists of two major decision areas: the formation of a sequence of __________ and the physical flow of products through a distribution system.
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Study Notes
Price Definition
- Price is the amount of money charged for a product or service offered to potential customers
Price Elasticity Definition
- Price elasticity measures the relationship between supply and demand of a good and its price.
- Price elasticity shows how much the price of a good affects supply or demand.
Why Price Is Important in Marketing Management
- Price is a key element in the marketing mix
- Price creates a profit for the organisation
- Price is the only element of the marketing mix that creates income
- Price can be adjusted quickly
- Price is a flexible element
The Effect of Pricing Levels
- Incorrect pricing can lead to business closure in the long term
- Price creates the first impression
- Prices must be set to stimulate customer interest
- Price is a vital element of sales promotion
- Price can be used very successfully in promotional strategies
- Price can be used to compete with different brands
- Price can be used to increase overall profitability for the organization
- Price can be used to introduce new products to the market.
Considerations When Setting Prices
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Questions to answer
- Who is the primary target market? (Demographics and income level)
- What is the value the consumer places on the product?
- What is the price sensitivity of consumers?
- What are the costs involved in producing and distributing the product?
- What are the prices of current competitors?
- What are the goals and objectives of the business?
- What is the price range the business wishes to operate in?
### Price Setting Guidelines
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Legal considerations when setting a price in South Africa
- Price fixing is illegal
- Price discrimination is against the law
- Predatory pricing is not allowed
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Ethical conduct when setting a price
- Do not mislead consumers with unethical pricing methods
- Do not take advantage of consumers during times of crisis
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Different types of price setting objectives
- Survival
- Profit maximization
- Market share leadership
- Product quality leadership
Distribution Channels
- A distribution channel is a series of individuals or firms that participate in the flow of goods and services from the producer to the final consumer.
- Distribution channels for consumer products include:
- Producer to consumer.
- Producer to retailer to consumer.
- Service producer to consumer.
- Service producer to agent to consumer.
- Producer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
- Producer to wholesaler-agent to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.
Distribution Channel Design and Planning
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Two major decision areas in distribution management:
- Formation of intermediaries in the distribution channel.
- Physical flow of products through the distribution system.
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Channel design alternatives:
- Number of levels in the channel.
- Number of intermediaries operating at each level.
- Types of intermediaries used at each level.
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Distribution alternatives include:
- Manufacturer's sales force.
- Manufacturer's representatives.
- Industrial suppliers.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the key concepts of pricing in marketing management, including the definition of price, price elasticity, and the importance of pricing strategies. Understanding how price affects supply, demand, and overall business success is crucial for marketers. Test your knowledge of effective pricing methods and their impact on consumer behavior and competition.
