Marketing Ch9 Quiz
Which of the following is a cost-oriented pricing approach? A. Competition-based pricing B. EDLP pricing C. High-low pricing D. Breakeven pricing E. Value added pricing
Breakeven pricing
Which of the following statements is true regarding initiating price cuts? A. Firms never cut prices; they only raise them. B. Cutting price has no effect on costs. C. When faced with falling demand, firms should not cut prices. D. Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity may lead to price wars. E. If faced with excess capacity, a firm should not cut its price.
Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity may lead to price wars.
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. Break-even pricing B. Good-value pricing C. Cost-based pricing D. High-low pricing E. Value-added pricing
Good-value pricing
_ is one major objective associated with a market-penetration pricing strategy. A. Attracting buyers willing to pay a higher price B. Preventing customer dissatisfaction C. Skimming off small but profitable market segments D. Avoiding everyday low pricing E. Winning large market share
Winning large market share
Roshika 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. a type of segmented pricing B. an indicator of the cost of production C. a limited-time offer D. an indicator of geographic pricing E. an indicator of quality .
an indicator of quality
Which of the following refers to setting prices based on buyers' perception of value rather than on the seller's cost? A. Good-value pricing B. Value-added pricing C. Cost-based pricing D. Customer value-based pricing E. Cost-plus pricing
Customer value-based pricing
Continually adjusting prices to meet the characteristics and needs of individual customers and situations is known as _______________________. A. psychological pricing B. promotional pricing C. segmented pricing . D. dynamic pricing E. cash rebates
dynamic 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. optional-product D. by-product E. product bundle
optional-product
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. predatory pricing B. price discrimination C. deceptive pricing D. price fixing E. price maintenance
predatory pricing
The Ford Mustang is offered in several different models. Ford uses __________ pricing to determine the price steps between the different models. A. product bundle B.term-3 two-part C. captive-product D. optional-product 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. target return pricing B. cost-plus pricing C. target costing D. EDLP E. value-added pricing
target costing
Which of the following statements is true regarding oligopolistic competition? A. Many buyers and sellers trade a uniform commodity. B. The market consists of many large sellers. C. The market is dominated by one seller. D. The market consists of many buyers and sellers trading over a range of prices. E. Each seller is alert and responsive to competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves
Each seller is alert and responsive to competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves
Which of the following is true regarding the price-demand relationship? A. If demand is inelastic, a small change in price will result in a large change in demand. B. If demand is elastic, sellers will consider lowering their prices. C. Price elasticity measures how responsive price will be to a change in demand. D. Demand and price are directly related long dash —the higher the price, the greater the demand. E. A demand curve shows the number of units a company will produce in a given time period at different prices that might be charged.
If demand is elastic, sellers will consider lowering their prices.
Internal factors that affect pricing include _________________. A. The company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and marketing mix B. The nature of the market, demand, and the economy C. The company's overall marketing strategy, the nature of the market, and demand D. The company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and the nature of the market E. The company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and demand
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. EDLP B. Breakeven pricing C. Value-added pricing D. Cost-plus pricing E. High-low 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. captive-product B. two-part C. product bundle D. by-product E. product line
captive-product
When a college or university charges more for out-of-state students than in-state students, it is practicing ______________________. A. customer-segment pricing B. location-based pricing C. time-based pricing D. promotional pricing E. product form pricing
location-based 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. market-skimming B. by-product C. captive-product D. optional-product E. market-penetration
market skimming
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. product bundle pricing B. captive-product pricing C. psychological pricing D. market-penetration pricing . E. market-skimming pricing
market-penetration pricing
Bath & Body Works uses _____________ pricing when the company offers "three-fer" deals on its products (such as soaps, lotions, and moisturizers). A. captive-product B. product line C. two-part D. product bundle E. by-product
product bundle
When a retailer temporarily prices a few select items below cost to create excitement and pull consumers into the store, it is practicing ___________________ pricing. A. promotional B. psychological C. geographical D. optional-product E. segmented
promotional