Pricing Strategies in Marketing
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What is a primary reason firms utilize new product pricing strategies?

  • To enhance growth and profits (correct)
  • To establish a standard pricing norm
  • To maintain existing prices in a competitive market
  • To increase operational costs
  • Which pricing strategy involves charging a high price initially and lowering it later?

  • Penetration pricing
  • Trial pricing
  • Price skimming (correct)
  • Cost-plus pricing
  • What characteristic describes demand for a highly desirable product during its introductory stage?

  • Price elastic
  • Unstable
  • Price inelastic (correct)
  • Highly variable
  • What is the main goal of a penetration pricing strategy?

    <p>To attract consumers with a low initial price (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy might a firm employ once rival products enter the market?

    <p>Lower the price (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is trial pricing primarily used for?

    <p>Testing consumer response to a new product (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pricing strategy for firms focused on profit objectives when launching new products?

    <p>Price skimming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario would most likely lead a firm to implement a skimming pricing strategy?

    <p>No established price norm in the market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically associated with trial pricing?

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    Why do firms prefer price inelastic demand during a product's early stage?

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    In which situation is a skimming pricing strategy most effective?

    <p>When a product has a unique selling proposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be the purpose of using digital wallets in transactions?

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    What is a potential drawback of using a penetration pricing strategy?

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    What influence does having unique benefits have on a product's demand?

    <p>Increases product desirability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do firms typically respond to changes in consumer demand for a product that is new and desirable?

    <p>Modify pricing strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential downside of maintaining a high price during the introduction of a product?

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    What is the starting point for successful price planning?

    <p>Setting pricing objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pricing methods primarily considers the cost of production?

    <p>Cost-plus pricing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a factor that should be considered during price planning?

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    Which pricing strategy involves setting prices based on the number of units demanded?

    <p>Demand-based pricing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of cost-based pricing methods?

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    What does target costing aim to do as part of pricing strategy?

    <p>Reduce production costs after determining selling price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a two-part pricing strategy?

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    Which of the following factors can change rapidly, affecting pricing strategies?

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    What does the term 'cross-elasticity of demand' refer to?

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    How does an increase in the price of one substitute product typically affect the demand for another substitute?

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    What is price segmentation?

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    Why might the best price for a product differ among market segments?

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    What happens when substitutes have a strong cross-elasticity of demand?

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    What is a potential consequence of increasing the price of a product too much?

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    In a freemium business strategy, what is provided free of charge?

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    Which scenario can lead to consumer perception of a product becoming less desirable?

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    What kind of products are categorized as fads?

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    What role do wallets primarily serve in financial transactions?

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    What is a common method marketers use to gauge consumer demand at different price points?

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    Which of the following statements about congestion zones is accurate?

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    What is a mobile wallet?

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    How do store brands typically reflect their pricing strategy compared to national brands?

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    How does penetration pricing differ from skimming pricing?

    <p>Penetration pricing involves low initial prices to enter the market, while skimming sets high prices initially (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the backward-bending supply curve indicate in terms of pricing?

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    What factors influence the success of pricing strategies like skimming pricing?

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    What advantage do digital wallets provide in developing nations?

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    What is typically required for competitors to produce a rival product in highly complex technical markets?

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    Which of the following statements about digital wallets is correct?

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    What is a likely obstacle for companies using skimming pricing?

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    What does the EDLP policy allow large retail chains to achieve with their suppliers?

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    Which of the following retail chains mentioned is known to adopt a deliberate EDLP policy?

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    How do large retail firms benefit from adopting cost efficiencies?

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    What is the primary outcome of the cost efficiencies demanded by large retail chains from suppliers?

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    What effect does the EDLP strategy have on consumer perception in large retail chains?

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    How does an increase in the price of one complement affect the demand for another product?

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    What is an example of segmenting pricing based on age?

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    What does segmenting on quantity refer to in pricing?

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    What is the main purpose of estimating demand in product pricing?

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    What is primarily considered the assignment of value in a pricing context?

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    Which of the following is NOT an element of price planning?

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    What is a common feature of layaway programs as mentioned in the context?

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    In the context of Buffet pricing, what does the term 'adult buffet price' indicate?

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    What does the concept of opportunity cost refer to?

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    What aspect should be considered when analyzing the impact of pricing on demand?

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    Bartering involves which of the following methods of payment?

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    Which pricing strategy might be influenced by the demand estimation of consumer behavior?

    <p>Dynamic pricing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential for marketers to consider when estimating demand?

    <p>Economic conditions and trends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does technology play in pricing strategies?

    <p>It helps firms set prices for the latest trends. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common form of value exchange in bartering?

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    What is a crucial first step in successful price planning?

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    What is the primary purpose of yield management pricing in hospitality businesses?

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    How does price elasticity of demand relate to customer behavior?

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    Which factor most influences the effectiveness of yield management pricing?

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    Why do some customers pay top dollar while others seek discounts?

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    What is the main goal of businesses using yield management pricing?

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    In what way do Bitcoin and other digital wallets relate to demand-based pricing?

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    What does the concept of price elasticity of demand help businesses understand?

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    What characteristic differentiates customers in terms of yield management pricing?

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    What is the primary purpose of a mobile wallet in financial transactions?

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    What characteristic differentiates penetration pricing from skimming pricing?

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    Which of the following is a potential drawback of skimming pricing?

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    What is a significant factor influencing the implementation of penetration pricing?

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    What advantage do digital wallets provide specifically in developing nations?

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    In what way does penetration pricing differ from trial pricing?

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    What must competitors consider when attempting to create a rival product in highly complex markets?

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    Which option correctly contrasts penetration pricing with skimming pricing?

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    What is the primary function of a reverse auction for firms?

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    What method do marketers typically use when calculating cost-plus pricing?

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    What kind of pricing strategy often leads restaurants to markup food items significantly?

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    What psychological pricing strategy involves using prices ending in specific digits to influence customer perception?

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    What is an example of price-quality interference that firms should be cautious of?

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    How do firms typically decide on their pricing objectives?

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    Which pricing strategy is more likely to attract a large customer base quickly?

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    Which ethical consideration should firms be aware of in B2B pricing?

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    Flashcards

    Cost-based pricing

    Pricing method that bases prices on the cost of producing a product, plus a profit margin.

    Two-part pricing

    Pricing method that charges a fixed fee plus a variable fee based on usage.

    Target costing

    Pricing based on the desired profit margin on a product; costs are a constraint.

    Pricing for individual products

    Pricing strategy focused on a single product's price.

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    Pricing for multiple products

    Strategy to decide on prices for multiple products or product lines at once.

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    Pricing objectives

    Specific goals for pricing, such as maximizing profit or gaining market share.

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    Cost plus pricing

    Adds a markup percentage to the cost of production to arrive at the sale price for a product

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    Pricing methods drawbacks

    Pricing techniques that may not account for changing costs or market conditions; they are not adaptable.

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    Freemium pricing

    A business strategy offering a product for free initially, then charging for premium features or advanced versions.

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    Price elasticity of demand

    How much demand changes in response to price changes.

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    Backward-bending demand curve

    A demand curve where quantity demanded decreases as the price rises beyond a certain point.

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    Customer surveys

    Research methods used to collect consumer opinions on products and services.

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    Store brand

    A company's own brand of products sold in its stores.

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    Fads

    Products or trends with very short-lived popularity.

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    Congestion pricing

    Charging fees to reduce traffic congestion.

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    Shifting demand

    Changes in consumer desire or need for a product.

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    New product pricing

    Pricing strategies for new products, often lacking established market norms.

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    Skimming pricing

    Setting a high initial price, then reducing it later.

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    Penetration pricing

    Setting a low initial price to rapidly gain market share.

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    Trial pricing

    Setting a low, introductory price for consumers to try the new product.

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    Digital/Mobile Wallets

    Digital payment systems used for transactions.

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    Skimming price firm

    A company using a skimming pricing strategy.

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    Market pressures

    External forces affecting market pricing.

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    Premium price

    High, desirable price point for a product.

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    What makes skimming pricing successful?

    When competitors have difficulty entering the market due to high barriers or complexity, making it hard for them to challenge the high initial price.

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    Mobile Wallet

    A digital wallet app on your smartphone that allows you to make purchases and payments conveniently, store payment information like debit and credit cards, and often offers rewards.

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    Digital Wallets in Developing Countries

    Digital wallets can help improve access to financial services in nations with limited traditional banking systems.

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    Why are mobile wallets important?

    Mobile wallets provide easy access to financial tools, offering convenience, security, and rewards. They are a faster and simpler way to manage money.

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    What can mobile wallets store?

    Mobile wallets store important information like your debit and credit card details, allowing you to make purchases without carrying physical cards.

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    Digital Wallets and Customer Convenience

    Digital wallets offer a seamless and convenient way to make purchases and pay for goods and services, eliminating the need for physical cash or cards.

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    Price Inelasticity

    A situation where demand for a product doesn't significantly change even with price fluctuations. This means consumers are willing to pay higher prices for the product.

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    Introductory Stage

    The initial phase of a product's life cycle, characterized by high demand for a new, innovative product.

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    Rival Products

    Competitors offering similar or substitute products within the same market.

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    Lower Prices

    Reducing the cost of a product to stay competitive and attract more customers during later stages of the product life cycle.

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    Profit Objectives

    Specific goals related to profitability when developing pricing strategies, such as maximizing profits or reaching a target profit margin.

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    R&D Costs

    Expenses incurred in researching and developing a new product, including research, testing, and design.

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    Promotion Costs

    Expenses incurred on marketing and advertising a new product, such as launching campaigns and creating marketing materials.

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    Cross-Elasticity of Demand

    The change in demand for one product due to a price change in another product. If products are substitutes, an increase in the price of one leads to increased demand for the other.

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    Price Segmentation

    Charging different prices to different market segments for the same product. This allows businesses to cater to diverse needs and price sensitivities.

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    What is a Substitute?

    A product that can be used in place of another. When the price of one product increases, the demand for its substitute often rises.

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    Price Sensitivity

    How much the demand for a product changes in response to price changes. Different market segments can have different levels of price sensitivity.

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    Why is Price Segmentation Used?

    It allows businesses to maximize revenue by capturing different price points from various market segments. They can offer higher prices to those willing to pay and lower prices to attract a wider audience.

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    What are the elements of price planning?

    Price planning involves setting pricing objectives, estimating demand, determining costs, analyzing competition, and selecting a pricing method.

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    What is bartering?

    Bartering is a form of exchange where goods, services, or other things of value are traded directly for other goods, services, or things of value, without the use of money.

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    What are nonmonetary costs?

    Nonmonetary costs refer to factors like time, effort, and inconvenience that consumers consider when making purchasing decisions, even if they don't involve direct financial expenditure.

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    What are pricing objectives?

    Pricing objectives are the goals a company aims to achieve through its pricing strategies.

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    What is demand estimation?

    Demand estimation is the process of predicting how much of a product or service customers will buy at different prices.

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    What is cost determination?

    Cost determination involves calculating the expenses associated with producing and delivering a product or service.

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    What is competition analysis?

    Competition analysis involves studying the pricing strategies and offerings of rival companies to understand how they impact your own pricing decisions.

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    What is pricing method selection?

    Pricing method selection involves deciding on the specific pricing strategy to use, such as cost-plus pricing, value pricing, or competitive pricing.

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    EDLP

    A pricing strategy where retailers consistently offer low prices on a wide range of products, often through efficient operations and supplier relationships.

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    EDLP Advantage

    EDLP allows businesses to attract customers looking for consistent value and affordability, while also building brand loyalty.

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    EDLP and Cost Efficiencies

    EDLP relies on achieving lower costs through efficient operations and negotiating favorable deals with suppliers, which allows for lower pricing.

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    EDLP Examples

    Walmart, Home Depot, Office Depot, and Target are examples of successful retail chains that practice EDLP.

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    Cryptocurrency Transfer

    Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, can be sent electronically, often faster than traditional bank transfers.

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    Yield Management Pricing

    A pricing strategy where different prices are charged to different customers for the same product or service, aiming to maximize revenue by adjusting prices based on demand and capacity.

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    What makes Yield Management Pricing Effective?

    Yield management pricing works best when a service has a limited capacity, a perishable product or service, and different customer segments with varying willingness to pay.

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    Example of Yield Management Pricing

    Airlines offering different fares based on booking time, seat availability, and customer preferences.

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    Why is Price Elasticity Important?

    Understanding price elasticity helps businesses make informed pricing decisions. It helps determine how much to raise or lower prices without significantly affecting demand.

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    High Price Elasticity

    Indicates high sensitivity to price changes. A small change in price can significantly impact demand.

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    Low Price Elasticity

    Indicates low sensitivity to price changes. A price change has a minimal impact on demand.

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    Understanding Price Elasticity and Yield Management

    Businesses can use understanding of price elasticity to implement effective yield management pricing strategies, maximizing revenue by charging different prices to different customer segments.

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    Why is skimming pricing successful?

    Skimming pricing works best when competitors have a hard time entering the market due to its complexity or high barriers. This makes it difficult for rivals to challenge the high initial price, allowing the company to make higher profits early on.

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    What are Digital Wallets?

    Digital wallets are apps that allow you to make purchases and payments easily. They store your payment info, like debit or credit cards, so you don't have to carry physical cards.

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    Penetration pricing: how does it work?

    Penetration pricing sets a low price initially to quickly gain market share. It's like a 'come-and-get-it' approach to attract customers.

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    Mobile wallet: what are its benefits?

    Mobile wallets offer convenience, security, and rewards. You can easily pay for things without cash or cards, and often get cashback or discounts.

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    What is a Mobile Wallet?

    It's an app on your phone that acts like a digital wallet. You can store payment info, make purchases, and even get rewards.

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    How do digital wallets help developing nations?

    In places without strong banks, digital wallets provide a way for people to access money and make payments. It's like a financial lifeline.

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    What is the opposite of skimming pricing?

    The opposite is penetration pricing. Instead of starting high, it sets a low price to attract a large customer base quickly.

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    What are the benefits of using a mobile wallet?

    Mobile wallets are convenient, secure, and can offer rewards. It's a fast and easy way to manage your money.

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    Reverse Auction

    A competitive process where buyers compete to offer the lowest price for a product or service. Essentially, the buyer with the lowest bid wins the auction.

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    Psychological Pricing

    Using pricing strategies that play on consumer psychology, such as using odd-even pricing or prestige pricing, to influence purchasing behavior.

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    Odd-Even Pricing

    A strategy where prices end in odd numbers (e.g., $9.99) to imply a lower price than an even number (e.g., $10.00). This is based on the assumption that consumers perceive odd numbers as lower.

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    Prestige Pricing

    Setting prices high to create a sense of exclusivity and luxury. This strategy assumes that consumers perceive high prices as an indication of superior quality.

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    Buyer's Expectations

    The perceived value or worth of a product in the buyer's mind. Influenced by factors like brand reputation, previous experiences, and market conditions.

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    Internal Reference Price

    A mental price range that consumers consider appropriate for a particular product. This reference price is influenced by past purchases, advertising, and other sources.

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    Price-Quality Interference

    A perception that there is a strong correlation between price and quality. Consumers often assume that higher prices indicate higher quality.

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    Complementary Products

    Two goods that are used together. An increase in the price of one product decreases demand for the other.

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    Save-Now-Buy-Later (SNBL)

    A payment method that allows consumers to pay for purchases in installments over time, similar to a layaway program.

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    Quantity Segmentation

    Offering discounts for purchasing larger quantities of a product.

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    Estimating Demand

    Predicting how much consumers will buy at different prices.

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    What's Price Segmentation Based On?

    Demographic characteristics, such as age, income, or location.

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    Cost-Plus Pricing Method

    Setting a price by adding a markup to the cost of production.

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    Study Notes

    Pricing Strategies

    • Price: The assigned value of a product or service, representing the exchange required for acquisition. This can include money, goods, services, or other valuable items. Opportunity costs should also be considered.

    Price Planning

    • Steps:
      • Establish pricing objectives (e.g., maximizing profit, increasing market share).
      • Estimate demand (understanding how much consumers will buy at different prices).
      • Determine costs (variable and fixed).
      • Analyze the pricing environment (economic conditions, competition, consumer trends, government regulations).
      • Choose a pricing strategy (cost-based, demand-based, competition-based, customer-needs based).

    Pricing Objectives

    • Profit Objectives: Focus on desired profit growth or net profit margin. This is important for attracting investment.
    • Sales or Market Share Objectives: Aim to maximize sales volume or increase market share. Market share is the percentage of a market represented by a firm's sales. Lowering prices isn't always necessary to increase market share – a product's competitive advantage can also contribute.
    • Competitive Effect Objectives: Strategies aim to reduce the impact of competitor actions (e.g., match pricing, respond to competitor discounting).
    • Customer Satisfaction Objectives: Prioritizing customers' needs may drive long-term profit by attracting loyal customers.
    • Image Enhancement Objectives: High prices can improve product image, particularly for luxury brands to appeal to status-conscious consumers.

    Estimating Demand

    • Demand: The quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a particular price. It typically changes with price changes.
    • Demand Curves: Illustrate the relationship between price and quantity demanded (quantity falls as price increases). Demand curves can slope downward (typical) or upward (e.g., for luxury goods). A shift in demand (increase or decrease) can occur with external factors (e.g., new competitors, changing consumer preferences).
    • Price Elasticity of Demand: Measures how demand changes in response to price changes.
      • Elastic Demand: Significant change in quantity demanded relative to price change.
      • Inelastic Demand: Little change in quantity demanded relative to a price change.
    • Cross-Elasticity of Demand: How demand for one product is influenced by changes in the price of a related product (substitutes or complements).
    • Estimating Demand: Marketers use various methods to predict sales: identifying target markets and estimating their average purchase amounts.

    Determining Costs

    • Variable Costs: Per-unit costs that fluctuate based on production volume.
    • Fixed Costs: Costs that remain constant regardless of production volume (e.g., rent, salaries).
    • Total Costs: Sum of fixed and variable costs.
    • Average Fixed Cost: Fixed cost per unit (decreases as production increases).
    • Average Variable Cost: Variable cost per unit.
    • Average Total Cost: Sum of average fixed and average variable costs.

    Pricing Strategies

    • Cost-Based Pricing: Setting prices based on costs of production and marketing.
      • Cost-Plus Pricing: Adds a markup to the total cost to cover expenses and achieve desired profit margin.
      • Keystone Pricing: Doubling the cost of a product; common in retailing.
    • Demand-Based Pricing: Sets prices based on consumer-perceived value and willingness-to-pay.
      • Target Costing: Determining the acceptable production costs to achieve a desired price.
      • Yield Management Pricing: Adjusting price based on capacity, demand, and customer characteristics (popular in hospitality).
    • Competition-Based Pricing: Setting prices near, above, or below the competition's prices.
      • Price Leadership: Dominating firms can agree on pricing to avoid price wars.
    • Customer-Needs Based Pricing: Focusing on consumers' needs for high quality, durability, and value at reasonable prices.
      • EDLP (Everyday Low Pricing): Guarantees consistent low prices to offer value and perceived savings.
      • High/Low Pricing: Higher prices with frequent promotions to tempt consumers to purchase goods.

    New Product Pricing

    • Skimming Pricing: High initial price to recoup development costs then lower the price over time.
    • Penetration Pricing: Initial low price to quickly gain market share.
    • Trial Pricing: Low price for a limited time to generate interest.

    Price Segmentation

    • Price Segmentation: Charging different prices to different segments (based on factors like age, quantity, location, or product features).
    • Example: Different buffet prices for adults and children, or quantity product discounts.

    Pricing Tactics

    • Two-Part Pricing: Two separate payments required for a product (e.g., golf clubs with yearly/monthly fees + per round fees).
    • Payment Pricing: Breaking down total price into smaller amounts payable over time (e.g., infomercials).
    • Decoy Pricing: Offering at least three similar products where two are higher-priced and less attractive than the third, encouraging buyers to choose the higher-priced alternative.
    • Price Bundling: Multiple goods or services sold as a package at a price less than the individual items.
    • Captive Pricing: Pricing a low-cost product to entice a customer to buy higher priced items that are required with it.
    • Distribution-Based Pricing: Adjusting prices based on delivery costs and location.
      • F.O.B. (Free On Board) Pricing: Buyer is responsible for shipping.
      • Uniform Delivered Pricing: Adds a constant shipping cost to the base price.
      • Freight Absorption Pricing: Seller absorbs some or all the shipping cost (common in competitive markets).
    • Discounting for channel members: Offering special pricing (trade, quantity, cash, seasonal) to retailers and wholesalers.
      • Trade Discounts: Percentage discounts off list prices.
      • Quantity Discounts: Reduced prices for larger orders.
      • Cash Discounts: Incentives for prompt payment.
      • Seasonal Discounts: Price reductions during off-seasons or to attract customers during specific time periods.

    Pricing Environment

    • Economic Environment: Upswings, downturns, inflation, recessions, economic growth, and consumer confidence in the economy affect pricing strategies.
    • Competition: Anticipating how competitors react to pricing changes, using competitor pricing as a guide and understanding industry structure (oligopoly, monopolistic competition, pure competition).
    • Consumer Trends: Cultural, demographic factors, and evolving consumer preferences affect perception of acceptable prices (e.g., the sharing economy, saving time, emphasis on value).
    • Government Regulation: Regulations (e.g., healthcare, environmental, laws specific to industries, consumer protection acts) influence production costs and impose restrictions on price adjustments. Local government regulation may dictate prices for specific products or services in certain areas.
    • Deceptive Pricing Practices: Avoid claims that are false or misleading.
      • Bait-and-Switch: Offering a low-price product as bait (and then promoting a higher-priced one).
      • Loss-Leader Pricing: Selling items below cost to drive traffic; sometimes regulated by state unfair sales acts..
    • Price Discrimination: Charging different prices to different customers without justification (usually illegal).
    • Price Gouging: Raising prices excessively in times of emergency or scarcity. Usually illegal depending on the goods/services and location.
    • Vertical Price Fixing: Manufacturers forcing retailers to charge a specific/agreed-upon price (often illegal).
    • Predatory Pricing: Setting very low prices to drive out competitors, then raising prices. Usually illegal.
    • Analyzing the pricing environment, considering potential regulatory constraints and price wars is important for successful pricing strategies.

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    This quiz explores various pricing strategies used by firms when launching new products. It covers concepts like skimming pricing, penetration pricing, and trial pricing, along with their goals and effectiveness. Test your knowledge on how these strategies influence market demand and competition.

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