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What are the components of a product?
What is sales promotion?
What is value-based pricing?
What are the three common pricing strategies mentioned in the text?
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What is sales promotion and how is it commonly used?
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What is the importance of communication in today's business environment according to the text?
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Study Notes
Product Components
- A product consists of three components: core, actual, and augmented product
- Core product: the benefit or solution the product provides to the customer
- Actual product: the tangible aspects of the product (features, design, quality, branding)
- Augmented product: additional services or benefits that add value to the product (warranty, customer support, after-sales service)
Pricing Strategies
- Three common pricing strategies: penetration, skimming, and competitive pricing
- Penetration pricing: setting a low initial price to attract customers and gain market share
- Skimming: setting a high initial price to maximize profit margins
- Competitive pricing: setting a price in response to competitors' prices
Sales Promotion
- Sales promotion: short-term incentives to encourage sales, such as discounts, free gifts, or special offers
- Commonly used to: stimulate sales, introduce new products, clear inventory, or attract new customers
Value-Based Pricing
- Value-based pricing: setting a price based on the product's perceived value to the customer
- Price is determined by the product's unique benefits, quality, and performance
Communication in Business
- Effective communication is crucial in today's business environment to build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders
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Description
Test your knowledge on pricing strategies! This quiz will cover the various ways in which marketers plan prices for their products, including cost-based pricing, value-based pricing, and more. Learn about the different components of a product and how they can affect pricing decisions. Perfect for anyone interested in marketing or business strategy.