Setting Prices Strategies in Marketing
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What is the main difference between cost-plus pricing and markup pricing?

  • Cost-plus pricing is a strategy based on competition, while markup pricing is a differential pricing strategy.
  • Cost-plus pricing adjusts the price based on demand, while markup pricing sets the price according to the seller’s costs.
  • Cost-plus pricing adds a predetermined percentage to the cost, while markup pricing adds a specified amount to the cost. (correct)
  • Cost-plus pricing is commonly used by retailers, while markup pricing is used by sellers to set prices based on demand.

Which pricing strategy involves charging different prices to different buyers for the same product?

  • Markup pricing
  • Differential pricing (correct)
  • Competition-based pricing
  • Demand-based pricing

What is the purpose of differential pricing?

  • To charge the same price to all buyers
  • To establish prices based on demand
  • To charge different prices for the same product (correct)
  • To set prices below competitors' prices

In which pricing strategy does a firm reduce prices temporarily on a non-systematic basis?

<p>Random Discounting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of psychological pricing?

<p>It aims to influence customer perception of price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pricing involves setting predetermined prices that reflect explicit price breaks?

<p>Price Lining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major pricing objectives mentioned in the text?

<p>Survival (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the process of setting prices, what is Stage 3 about?

<p>Evaluation of competitor's prices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pricing objective aims to maintain or increase market share?

<p>Market share (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For cost-based pricing, what is added to the cost of the product?

<p>A flat peso amount or percentage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pricing objective focuses on recovering cash as quickly as possible?

<p>Cash Flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high price signal to customers according to the text?

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Cost-plus pricing

Adding a predetermined percentage to the product's cost.

Markup pricing

Adding a specific amount to the product's cost.

Differential pricing

Charging different prices for the same product to different buyers.

Purpose of differential pricing

To charge different prices for the same product based on factors like customer segment, purchase volume, or time of purchase.

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Random Discounting

Reducing prices temporarily on a non-systematic basis.

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Psychological pricing

Influencing customer perception of price by using psychological cues.

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Price Lining

Setting predetermined prices with specific price breaks for different product categories.

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Survival (pricing objective)

To ensure business survival by maintaining profitability during challenging market conditions.

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Stage 3 of setting prices

Evaluating pricing strategies used by competitors in the market.

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Market Share (pricing objective)

Focuses on increasing or maintaining market share by adjusting prices.

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Cost-based pricing

A flat peso amount or percentage added to the cost of a product.

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Cash Flow (pricing objective)

To recover cash as quickly as possible by adapting pricing strategies.

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