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Which factor is NOT typically considered by public sector organizations when deciding on pricing strategies?
Which factor is NOT typically considered by public sector organizations when deciding on pricing strategies?
- Consumer preferences (correct)
- Economic conditions
- Reseller’s response to price
- Government regulations
Under which condition would high pricing be considered appropriate?
Under which condition would high pricing be considered appropriate?
- There is high competition in the market
- Customers have low ability to pay
- Demand for the product is low
- Consumers and bill payers are distinct (correct)
What is one potential goal of setting low prices in a public sector organization?
What is one potential goal of setting low prices in a public sector organization?
- To ensure high profits immediately
- To foster market presence (correct)
- To reduce product quality
- To limit customer choice
Which of the following is considered an ethical issue in pricing practices?
Which of the following is considered an ethical issue in pricing practices?
Which condition contributes to the justification of low pricing strategies?
Which condition contributes to the justification of low pricing strategies?
What can high switching costs indicate about a market?
What can high switching costs indicate about a market?
What is the relationship between price and demand for luxury goods?
What is the relationship between price and demand for luxury goods?
What does inelastic demand imply?
What does inelastic demand imply?
Which statement accurately describes price elasticity of demand?
Which statement accurately describes price elasticity of demand?
In the context of public sector pricing, how is competition generally characterized?
In the context of public sector pricing, how is competition generally characterized?
How is demand affected by a price increase for a product with elastic demand?
How is demand affected by a price increase for a product with elastic demand?
What might be a strategic pricing consideration for public organizations?
What might be a strategic pricing consideration for public organizations?
What is the broadest definition of price in the context of public sector marketing?
What is the broadest definition of price in the context of public sector marketing?
Why do public sector managers view pricing as a strategic tool?
Why do public sector managers view pricing as a strategic tool?
Which of the following is NOT a major pricing strategy for public sector organisations?
Which of the following is NOT a major pricing strategy for public sector organisations?
What is one of the main goals of revenue maximisation in public sector pricing?
What is one of the main goals of revenue maximisation in public sector pricing?
What external factor can significantly influence pricing decisions in public sector organisations?
What external factor can significantly influence pricing decisions in public sector organisations?
What is the primary focus of profit orientation in public sector pricing?
What is the primary focus of profit orientation in public sector pricing?
How does pricing differ from other elements of the marketing mix in terms of revenue?
How does pricing differ from other elements of the marketing mix in terms of revenue?
What is a challenge public sector organisations face regarding profit generation?
What is a challenge public sector organisations face regarding profit generation?
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Study Notes
Pricing Strategies in Public Sector Organizations
- Public sector organizations, like State Transport Corporation, may utilize three pricing strategies: high prices, low prices, and value-based pricing.
- Conditions for charging high prices include: high value perception, high ability to pay, distinct consumer segments, lack of competition, excess demand, high consumer pressure, and significant switching costs.
- Low pricing conditions involve market presence or entry strategies, cost-effective production (experience curve), future profitability, reallocation of financial resources, market barriers, and competitive threats.
Ethical Considerations in Pricing
- Key ethical issues in pricing include:
- Price fixing: collusion to set prices.
- Predatory pricing: setting low prices to eliminate competition.
- Deceptive pricing: misleading pricing practices.
- Price discrimination: charging different prices to different consumers.
- Penetration pricing amid obesity concerns: strategic low pricing in sensitive markets.
- Product dumping: selling goods at below-market value in foreign countries.
Demand and Price Relationship
- Demand and price are inversely related, meaning higher prices generally result in lower demand.
- For prestige goods, higher prices may actually increase demand due to perceived quality, e.g., premium medical services.
- Price elasticity of demand measures responsiveness of demand to price changes:
- Inelastic demand: minor demand changes with price fluctuations.
- Elastic demand: significant changes in demand with price fluctuations.
Nature of Competition in the Public Sector
- The public sector is characterized by limited competition, with few organizations providing essential services.
- KWAME Nkrumah University of Science & Technology serves as a typical example of public sector entities.
Pricing as a Strategic Tool
- Pricing serves not only as a revenue-generating element but also reflects customer value perceptions.
- It constitutes the sum of values customers trade-off to benefit from a service or product.
- Pricing is unique within the marketing mix as it generates revenue; all other marketing elements incur costs.
Public Sector Profit Orientation
- Pricing motivations in public sector organizations can focus on generating revenue or profit maximization.
- Profit orientation implies a strategic focus on profitability as a key management goal.
- Revenue maximization aims for the highest possible sales revenue rather than direct profit.
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