MKT Chap 9
Which of the following is true regarding the price-demand relationship? A. A demand curve shows the number of units a company will produce in a given time period at different prices that might be charged. B. If demand is inelastic, a small change in price will result in a large change in demand. C. Price elasticity measures how responsive price will be to a change in demand. D. Demand and price are directly related dash- the higher the price, the greater the demand. E. If demand is elastic, sellers will consider lowering their price.
If demand is elastic, sellers will consider lowering their price.
Which of the following statements is true regarding initiating price increases? A. Prices should be increased when there is a lack of demand. B. Companies do not need to communicate reasons for price increases to customers. C. Price increases do not impact profits. D. Cost inflation is not a factor in price increases. E. Wherever possible, the company should consider ways to meet higher costs or demand without raising prices.
Wherever possible, the company should consider ways to meet higher costs or demand without raising prices.
Companies that use ________ continually adjust prices to meet the characteristics and needs of individual customers and situations. A. psychological pricing B. dynamic pricing C. segmented pricing D. cash rebates E. promotional pricing
dynamic pricing
Selling below cost with the intention of punishing a competitor or gaining higher long-run profits by putting competitors out of business is an illegal practice called _______. A. deceptive pricing B. price maintenance C. predatory pricing D. price discrimination E. price fixing
predatory pricing
Over the years, U.S. air carriers have been accused numerous times of collusion when setting prices. This illegal practice is called _______. A. price fixing B. retail price maintenance C. deceptive pricing D. price discrimination E. predatory pricing
price fixing
The Ford Mustang is offered in several different models. Ford will use __________ pricing to determine the price steps between the different models. A. captive-product B. two-part pricing C. optional-product D. product-bundle E. product line
product line
Geared2Beer, a craft beer brand, identifies a market segment that is willing to pay premium prices for its craft beer, and Geared2Beer managers select an ideal selling price. Managers then determine the costs to create craft beer that meets the ideal selling price. The company's pricing approach is referred to as ________. A. cost-plus pricing B. target return pricing C. EDLP D. value-added pricing E. target costing
target costing
One major objective associated with a market-penetration pricing strategy is to ________. A. prevent customer dissatisfaction B. avoid everyday low pricing C. attract buyers willing to pay a higher price D. skim off small but profitable market segments E. win a large market share
win a large market share
Sadie's Restaurant has listened to its customers over the years and is now able to offer the right combination of quality and good service at a fair price. Which pricing strategy is Sadie's using? A. Good-value pricing B. Cost-based pricing C. High-low pricing D. Breakeven pricing E. Value added pricing
Good-value pricing
When Apple Computer Company introduced its iPhone, its priced the new product at $599, considerably higher than either their iPod or competing cellular phones. Apple Computer was pursuing a ___________________ new product pricing strategy. A. by-product B. optional-product C. market-skimming D. captive-product E. market-penetration
market-skimming
Which of the following is a cost-oriented pricing approach? A. EDLP pricing B. Breakeven pricing C. Value added pricing D. Competition-based pricing E. High-low pricing
Breakeven pricing
________ refers to setting price based on buyers' perception of value rather than on the seller's cost. A. Cost-based pricing B. Customer value-based pricing C. Value-added pricing D. Cost E. Good-value pricing
Customer value-based pricing
Which of the following statements is true regarding initiating price cuts? A. Cutting price has no effect on costs. B. If faced with excess capacity, a firm should not cut its price. C. Firms never cut prices; they only raise them. D. When faced with falling demand, firms should not cut prices. E. Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity may lead to price wars.
Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity may lead to price wars.
Which of the following statements is true regarding oligopolistic competition? A. The market consists of many large sellers. B. Each seller is alert and responsive to competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves C. The market is dominated by one seller. D. Many buyers and sellers trade a uniform commodity. E. The market consists of many buyers and sellers trading over a range of prices.
Each seller is alert and responsive to competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves
Which of the following is a potentially effective action a company could take in response to a competitor's price cut? A. Decrease perceived value B. Raise price C. Reduce both price and quality. D. Reduce price E. Launch a high-price "fighter brand"
Reduce price
UPS charges different prices for shipping depending on an item's destination. The more distant the city the package is being shipped to, the higher the price UPS charges. Which geographic pricing method is UPS using? A. Base-point pricing B. Freight-absorption pricing C. Uniform-delivered pricing D. FOB origin E. Zone pricing
Zone pricing
Margaret has been invited to a fancy dinner party and wants to bring a good bottle of wine as a gift for the host. Since she does not know much about wine, she will likely use the price of the wines as ________. A. an indicator of geographic pricing B. an indicator of the cost of production C. an indicator of quality D. a limited time offer E. a type of segmented pricing
an indicator of quality
A retailer temporarily prices a few select items below cost to create excitement and pull consumers into the store. This is an example of _________ pricing. A. promotional B. psychological C. geographical D. optional product E. segmented
promotional
Internal factors that affect pricing include ________. A. The company's overall marketing strategy, the nature of the market, and demand. B. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and marketing mix C. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives and demand D. The nature of the market, demand, and the economy. E. The company's overall marketing strategy, objectives and the nature of the market
the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and marketing mix
New, premium movie theaters offer features such as online reserved seating, high-backed leather executive chairs with armrests and footrests, the latest in digital sound, super-wide screens, and other amenities for which they charge a higher price. This is an example of which type of pricing? A. Breakeven pricing B. High-low pricing C. Cost-plus pricing D. EDLP pricing E. Value-added pricing
Value-added pricing
Gillette charges a fairly low price for its razors (relative to costs) and a high price for razor blades. It is using a strategy of ___________ pricing. A. product line B. by-product C. two-part pricing D. captive-product E. product-bundle
captive-product
Many state colleges and universities charge one price for in-state students and a higher price for out-of-state students. Which form of segmented pricing are these schools using? A. customer-segment pricing B. time-based pricing C. location-based pricing D. promotional pricing E. product form pricing
location-based pricing
A company has set a low price on a new product it introduced. It wants to maximize its market share and attract a large number of buyers quickly. Which new product pricing strategy should the company use? A. captive-product pricing B. market-penetration pricing C. market-skimming pricing D. product bundle pricing E. psychological pricing
market-penetration pricing
A car buyer can choose a base model at one price, or one with a premium sound and navigation system at a higher price. This is an example of _______ pricing. A. product line B. captive-product C. by-product D. product-bundle E. optional-product
optional-product
Bath & Body Works offers "three-fer" deals on its soaps and lotions (such as three antibacterial soaps for $10). This is an example of _______ pricing. A. by-product B. captive-product C. two-part pricing D. product-bundle E. product line
product-bundle