Marketing Chapter 14

Because there are many firms with similar products in purely competitive markets, A. price is determined by the laws of supply and demand. B. consumers develop personal preferences. C. firms find it easy to build strong, distinct brands. D. advertising is heavily used. E. the many competitors will focus on variable cost pricing.

A

Customers must see value in a product or service before they are willing to exchange time or money to obtain it, but not all customers see the same value in a product. To analyze how many units will be sold at any given price point, marketers draw on A. a demand curve. B. the law of averages. C. multiple regression analyses. D. target return strategies. E. a sales orientation.

A

Julia's is an upscale women's clothing store. Prices are based on customers' beliefs about the value of the clothing. The store focuses on a limited target market and provides excellent customer service. Julia's is using a ________________ pricing strategy. A. customer-oriented B. target profit C. target return D. status quo E. maximizing profits

A

Marketers spend millions of dollars annually trying to create or reinforce brand loyalty. Brand loyalty changes the demand curve for the firm's products by A. reducing the price elasticity of demand. B. making demand more oligopolistic and less monopolistic. C. increasing the income effect. D. reducing fixed costs and increasing the gray marketing effect. E. shifting the market from a monopoly to pure competition.

A

Odd prices often suggest __________ to consumers. A. low quality B. superior quality C. uniqueness D. expired merchandise E. foreign-made goods

A

A reference price is A. the actual price. B. the price against which buyers compare the actual selling price. C. the manufacturer's cost. D. a cumulative quantity discount price. E. the external horizontal fixed price.

B

A strategy of setting prices based on how customers develop their perceptions of value can often be the most effective pricing strategy, especially if the strategy A. leads the marketer to being the low-cost seller. B. is supported by consistent advertising and distribution strategies. C. challenges consumers to discard their perceptions of value. D. is consistent with a competitive target return strategy. E. is measured against the competition.

B

A study found that, among addicted smokers, a 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes resulted in a 2 percent decrease in quantity demanded. For these consumers, cigarettes have a(n) ________________ price elasticity demand. A. elastic B. inelastic C. cross-price D. income effect E. substitution effect

B

According to a typical demand curve, the higher the price, A. the greater the income effect. B. the lower the quantity consumers will buy. C. the lower the output of producers. D. the greater the production costs. E. the lower the cross-price elasticity.

B

_________________ measures consumers' sensitivity to price changes. A. Cross-price elasticity of demand B. Price elasticity of demand C. Income elasticity of demand D. Competitive profit elasticity of demand E. Inelastic demand price parity

B

The contribution per unit is A. price minus total costs. B. price minus total variable cost. C. price minus variable cost per unit. D. total revenue minus total cost. E. break-even quantity divided by total fixed costs.

C

A customer orientation toward pricing implicitly invokes the concept of A. knowing the dimensions of the target market. B. positioning. C. the income effect. D. value. E. profit.

D

It is the responsibility of __________ to determine the ethical approach to setting prices so consumers find value and the firm can make a profit. A. the Better Business Bureau B. federal regulators C. the American Marketing Association D. marketers themselves E. industry standards boards

D

One of the limitations associated with break-even analysis is that A. it assumes fixed costs are zero. B. it cannot adjust for high variable costs. C. it only tells marketers what price is needed to break even. D. it assumes that there is only one price. E. it assumes that demand is extremely inelastic.

D

Odd prices suggest low quality.

True

If the price for a product increases, the demand for the complementary product will A. decrease. B. increase. C. stay the same. D. become more elastic. E. become more inelastic.

A

In _______________, many firms provide similar products that are considered substitutes for each other. A. pure competition B. oligopolistic competition C. monopolistic competition D. a monopoly E. a duopoly

A

Julia wants her firm's gourmet snacks to be the leading brand in the U.S. market. When adopting a pricing strategy designed to gain market share, she should remember that A. rarely is the lowest-price offering the dominant brand in a market. B. prestige products need to be competitively priced. C. companies can gain market share by offering low-quality products at a high price. D. total value equals total cost minus variable costs leading to price escalation. E. price wars are the way to become the dominant brand.

A

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 quality. B. a reflection of status quo pricing. C. an indicator of the variety. D. a measure of scarcity. E. a measure of the income effect.

A

Mario is the first retailer in town to sell games for Sony's new PlayStation 3 machine. Mario wants to quickly capture as much of the market for the new games as possible. Mario will likely use a __________ pricing strategy. A. market penetration B. bundling C. price fixing D. reference E. skimming

A

One problem in relying on price elasticity and demand curves when setting prices is that A. the way a product or service is marketed can have a profound impact on price elasticity. B. the underlying ideas of the demand curve and elasticity are less relevant in the modern economy. C. only economists can properly analyze demand curves and set prices using this tool. D. competitors can construct the same demand curves, so there is no advantage in using them. E. marketing split from economics over the ideas of demand and elasticity.

A

Price skimming focuses on selling products to __________ and __________ in the consumer adoption process model. A. innovators; early adopters B. early adopters; early majority C. early majority; late majority D. late majority; laggards E. laggards; innovators

A

Tess is the marketing manager for a fast food restaurant chain. She uses a target return pricing strategy because her firm's primary objective is to A. increase profits. B. increase sales. C. decrease competition. D. build customer satisfaction. E. broaden the product line.

A

To discourage consumers from buying in gray markets, some manufacturers have A. warned consumers that their warranty is null and void if purchased through a gray market supplier. B. shifted advertising resources from gray markets to black markets. C. increased the price to gray markets while maintaining existing prices to blue markets. D. petitioned government regulators to impose price controls. E. lowered the quality of their products to reduce gray market demand.

A

What type of pricing tactic is being used when several airlines agree to charge the same fare for a single route? A. Horizontal price fixing B. Vertical price fixing C. Horizontal price discrimination D. Vertical price discrimination E. Loss leader pricing

A

When Burroughs Wellcome introduced the first anti-AIDS drugs, it initially set the price at $10,000 for a year's supply. Burroughs Wellcome was probably pursuing a __________ pricing strategy. A. skimming B. introductory C. slotting allowance D. market penetration E. cost-based

A

Which of the following is most likely to be characterized by pure competition in the United States? A. soybeans B. cereal C. soft drinks D. computer operating systems E. fast food restaurants

A

With a __________ pricing strategy, marketers set a low initial price for the introduction of a new product or service. A. market penetration B. bundling C. price fixing D. reference E. skimming

A

Bernard's firm has set corporate direction to become one of the leaders in each of its significant market segments. It was Bernard's job to examine the pricing to determine how to maximize market share, even at the expense of profits in the short run. What kind of company objective would guide Bernard's effort? A. industry-oriented B. sales-oriented C. competitor-oriented D. innovation-oriented E. customer-oriented

B

Cross-price elasticity is the A. percentage change in quantity of a product demanded divided by the percentage change in its price. B. percentage change in quantity demanded of product A compared to the percentage change in price of product B. C. change in price of product A divided by change in quantity demanded for product B. D. change in quantity of a product demanded divided by the change in its price. E. change in quantity of a product demanded divided by the change in its elasticity.

B

Frank's Heating and Air Conditioning Company specializes in electric heat pumps. Frank keeps track of the price of natural gas, knowing that A. natural gas creates more environmental greenhouse effects than coal. B. an increase in the price of natural gas will increase demand for his electrical heating systems. C. gas heating systems and electrical heating systems are complementary goods. D. when the price of natural gas goes up, the quantity demanded also rises. E. the demand for natural gas is price elastic.

B

Gary is the marketing manager for an automobile dealership. His boss tells him the firm's primary goal is to increase its local market share from 15 to 30 percent. His firm is using a ________ orientation. A. profit B. sales C. competitive D. customer satisfaction E. product development

B

Gray markets can be a challenge to marketers because A. they are just as illegal as black markets. B. they may tarnish the manufacturer's image. C. they are legal in some states and illegal in others. D. consumers are against them, but retailers support them. E. they may result in price increases across the board.

B

If a 1 percent decrease in price results in less than a 1 percent increase in the quantity demanded, demand is A. cross-price elastic. B. price inelastic. C. price elastic. D. status quo elasticity. E. derived demand inelastic.

B

Jacob rents rooms in his hotel for an average of $100 per night. The variable cost per rented room is $20, to cover maid service and utilities. His fixed costs are $100,000 and his profit last year was $20,000. For Jacob, the contribution per unit is A. $100. B. $80. C. $800. D. $1,000. E. It cannot be determined from the information provided.

B

Jason rents rooms in his hotel for an average of $100 per night. The variable cost per rented room is $20. His fixed costs are $100,000 and his target profit is $20,000. For Jason, to earn his target profit, he will need to rent out ________ rooms. A. 100 B. 1,500 C. 20,000 D. 1,000 E. It cannot be determined from the information provided.

B

Marketers advertising an artificially high regular price are unethically attempting to influence consumers'__________ perceptions. A. fixed price B. reference price C. seasonal price D. leader price E. cost-based price

B

Marlie designs and manufactures specialty furniture. She has a number of unique products but can only produce in limited quantities. Marlie will probably NOT use a market penetration strategy because A. there are few barriers to competitive entry in the market. B. she could not meet a rapid rise in demand. C. a low price would indicate low quality. D. she would have to determine zone pricing discounts. E. the experience curve effect would drop unit costs too rapidly.

B

Price advertisements should never A. include puffery. B. deceive customers to the point of doing harm. C. include the price. D. use advertising allowances to increase sales promotion. E. use price skimming after using price penetration.

B

Price is often the most challenging of the four Ps to manage, partly because it is often ______________ in developing marketing strategies. A. the least important aspect B. treated as an afterthought C. calculated by senior consultants D. difficult to calculate markups E. the subject of cross-shopping differentiation

B

Price is the _____________ a consumer is willing to make to acquire a specific product or service. A. amount of money B. overall sacrifice C. fixed cost D. target return E. variable cost

B

Raymond estimates that the fixed costs associated with opening a new bank branch are $500,000. He expects the branch to attract 1,000 new customer accounts in the first year, each of which will cost $50 per year to service. He also expects to generate $100,000 per year in revenue. For Raymond, the total cost of opening the new branch and remaining open for one year will be: A. $500,000. B. $550,000. C. $650,000. D. $450,000. E. $605,000.

B

The major objectives associated with a market penetration pricing strategy are to A. capture the high end of the market demand curve and lower introduction costs. B. quickly build sales and market share. C. minimize customer dissatisfaction and maximize reference price value. D. provide an incentive to purchase a less desirable product to obtain a more desirable product. E. match competitors' prices and communicate high quality.

B

The observation that consumers are generally more sensitive to price increases than to price decreases suggests that A. most consumers cannot remember what price they paid the last time they bought a particular product. B. it is easier to lose customers with a price increase than to gain customers with a price decrease. C. most consumers would rather skip buying a product than pay a higher price. D. most consumers are emotionally attached to their favorite products and are unlikely to change, even if the price changes. E. firms gain more customers with price decreases than they lose with price increases.

B

A demand curve is built assuming that A. income is derived from demand. B. price remains the same, and fixed costs change. C. everything but price and demand remains the same. D. a change in quantity demanded causes a change in price. E. the firm does not advertise.

C

At the break-even point, A. costs are zero. B. price is maximized. C. profits are zero. D. fixed costs are zero. E. contribution per unit is zero.

C

Barry customizes Harley-Davidson motorcycles. No two cycles are alike. He notices that very few customers even ask the price of his motorcycles before they decide to purchase them. Demand for his motorcycles is probably A. price sensitive. B. price elastic. C. price inelastic. D. income elastic. E. cross-price elastic.

C

Bill desperately needed tires for his car, and he found an ad with an incredibly low price. When he got there, he found out that those had been sold out, and he was pressured into buying tires that were more expensive than he wanted. Bill found out later that Marcelo had had the same experience at the store a few weeks earlier. It's quite possible that both Bill and Marcelo had become the victim of a deceptive pricing tactic known as A. loss leader pricing. B. desperation selling. C. bait and switch. D. off-season deceptions. E. inventory reduction pricing.

C

Break-even analysis is useful because it allows managers to A. quantify the relationship between price elasticity and product elasticity. B. reposition products based on their break-even positioning revenue. C. estimate the quantity they will need to sell at a given price to break even. D. determine the relationship between price and quantity demanded. E. analyze the different elements contributing to their variable costs.

C

David manages a Shoney's restaurant. He is considering staying open later in the evening. For David, the variable costs associated with staying open longer hours will include all of the following EXCEPT A. ingredients used in preparing food. B. hours worked by cooks. C. rent on the restaurant building. D. energy costs. E. hours worked by the waiters and waitresses.

C

Developing pricing strategies for __________ is one of the most challenging tasks a manager can undertake. A. cost-based pricing B. seasonal rebate items C. new products D. zone pricing products E. quantity discounts

C

Diane owns a bakery where she sells cupcakes. Two blocks down there is another bakery, CC's Bakery, that sells cupcakes for $1 less than Diane. Diane decides to lower her price and match CC's Bakery prices. What type of pricing strategy is Diane implementing? A. internal pricing B. profit-oriented pricing C. competitor-oriented pricing D. customer-oriented pricing E. sales-oriented pricing

C

For marketers to advertise a price as their __________, the Better Business Bureau recommends that at least 50 percent of the sales of a product occur at that price. A. fixed price B. zone price C. regular price D. leader price E. cost-based price

C

For which of the following is demand likely to be least sensitive to price increases? A. spring break vacations B. a specific brand of cereal C. prescription drugs D. theater tickets E. restaurant meals

C

If a 1 percent decrease in price results in more than a 1 percent increase in quantity demand, demand is A. cross-price elastic. B. price inelastic. C. price elastic. D. status quo elasticity. E. derived demand inelastic.

C

If a firm in a purely competitive market can differentiate its product or service, it becomes part of a _______________ market. A. pure competition B. oligopolistic competition C. monopolistic competition D. monopoly E. duopoly

C

In a market with _______________, there are many firms providing differentiated products. A. pure competition B. oligopolistic competition C. monopolistic competition D. a monopoly E. a duopoly

C

In general, prices should not be based on costs because A. consumers are cost-conscious. B. producers rarely know what their costs are. C. consumers make their purchase decisions based on perceived value. D. producers need to avoid creating a cost competitive parity debate. E. customers are always right.

C

Many years ago Honda's Accord and Ford's Taurus were the top two selling cars in the United States. As the year was coming to an end, Ford cut the price of the Taurus, hoping to outsell the Accord and allow Ford to claim that "Taurus is the best-selling car in America." Ford was using a ___________________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. target profit C. sales orientation D. status quo E. target return

C

Naomi tells her sales representatives the goal is to generate at least a 20 percent return on investment for all of the industrial building supplies they sell. Naomi is using a _______________ pricing strategy. A. sales orientation B. target profit C. target return D. status quo E. competitive parity

C

Rodi owns Hallman's auto repair service. He has observed over the years that customers keep their high-mileage cars longer when the economy is doing poorly, creating demand for his maintenance and repair service. Rodi has observed the impact of ______________ on demand for his service. A. breakeven points B. the price inelasticity ratio C. the income effect D. target profit pricing E. cross-price elasticity

C

Sales of national brands of orange juice tend to increase when the economy is doing well, while sales of generic orange juice increase when the economy is not doing well. This is an example of how ____________ affects demand for products. A. the substitution effect B. the price inelasticity coefficient C. the income effect D. the target return effect E. cross-price elasticity

C

The point at which the number of units sold generates enough revenue to equal the total costs of running an operation is known as the A. contribution per unit. B. fixed cost margin. C. break-even point. D. unit cost. E. marginal revenue.

C

When firms set prices similar to those of competitors, they are following a strategy of A. me-too pricing. B. copycat pricing. C. competitive parity. D. market-broadening pricing. E. industry-standard pricing.

C

Which of the following is the most logical example of complementary products? A. Hot dogs and hamburgers B. VCRs and DVD players C. Hot dogs and hot dog buns D. Honda cars and Toyota cars E. A university and a corporation

C

Which of the following markets is MOST likely to be characterized by oligopolistic competition in the United States? A. soybeans B. pens and pencils C. soft drinks D. men's clothing E. electrical service to the home

C

Yurgen is opening a financial consulting service for high-income retirees in his area. This target market is used to paying for quality and associates high quality with high prices. Yurgen should probably NOT use a market penetration pricing strategy because A. he might be missing out on customers who would pay more for his products. B. there are moderate barriers to competitive entry in the market. C. a low price might signal low quality. D. he would have to determine zone pricing discounts. E. the experience curve effect would drop unit costs too rapidly.

C

Assume the demand for electricity, a necessity with few substitutes, is -0.2. If the electric company raised its rates by 10 percent, we would expect A. a 10 percent decrease in quantity demanded. B. a 2 percent increase in quantity demanded. C. a 10 percent increase in quantity demanded. D. a 2 percent decrease in quantity demanded. E. a 5 percent decrease in quantity demanded.

D

Because there are only a few firms in markets with oligopolistic competition, A. everyone is a price taker. B. producers do not have to consider the reactions of rival firms. C. government often encourages consolidation to reduce the number of competitors. D. price wars may occur. E. the many competitors will focus on product differentiation.

D

Bill is a yacht broker in the southeastern United States. For years he has had difficulty selling large yachts locally because there were few places to dock these boats. Yachts and spaces to dock them are an example of A. substitute products. B. purely competitive products. C. status quo pricing products. D. complementary products. E. competitive parity products.

D

In a __________ pricing tactic, sellers advertise low prices and then aggressively pressure customers to purchase higher-priced versions of the product advertised with the low price. A. fixed offer B. reference C. seasonal D. bait and switch E. cost-based

D

In determining the price for his company's new pocket digital camera, Matt determines what consumers consider the regular or original price for similar cameras available in the market. Matt is assessing the influence of __________ on pricing strategy. A. improvement value B. odd-even prices C. everyday low pricing D. reference prices E. cost of ownership

D

In many high-end resort markets, Westin hotels compete directly with Crown Plaza hotels. Each firm weighs the comparative advantages and disadvantages of its offerings to determine whether to price above, equal to, or below the other hotel. In these markets, the hotels are using a _______________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. target profit C. target return D. competitive parity E. sales oriented

D

Production of the DeLorean car, made famous in the film Back to the Future, never got above 25,000 units during its lifetime. Automobile industry analysts estimate that production of this car needed to reach around 300,000 units to achieve the __________, a decrease in unit cost as product volume increases. A. slotting allowance benefit B. price fixing return C. improvement value effect D. experience curve effect E. cumulative bundling benefit

D

Ryan gave the manager of his convenience store a set of binoculars so she could see the gasoline prices charged by the other convenience store at that intersection. Ryan told the manager to always match the gasoline prices of the other store. Ryan is using a _____________________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. target profit C. target return D. status quo E. sales

D

Sharon knew that her established customers liked her product much better than her competitor's. She was planning to expand into new markets, and she was considering pricing. She was leaning toward charging a higher price than competitors to help demonstrate that hers was a high-quality product. Sharon was considering A. a top of market strategy. B. the value of quality. C. advantageous pricing. D. premium pricing. E. differential pricing.

D

The __________ occurs when unit cost drops as the quantity sold increases. A. slotting allowance benefit B. price fixing return C. improvement value effect D. experience curve effect E. cumulative bundling benefit

D

The break-even point is estimated by A. multiplying revenue per unit times the quantity sold. B. dividing fixed contribution per unit by variable costs. C. multiplying fixed costs by contribution per unit. D. dividing fixed costs by contribution per unit. E. dividing variable costs by fixed costs.

D

The full price of a product or service includes all of the following EXCEPT A. taxes. B. shipping. C. travel costs. D. the price of alternative products and services. E. value of the consumer's time.

D

The more substitutes that exist in a market, A. the lower the price elasticity for each product. B. the greater the income elasticity for each product. C. the easier it will be to utilize a target profit pricing strategy. D. the more sensitive consumers will be to changes in the price of a particular product. E. the more likely the market will be characterized as an oligopoly.

D

There is an old saying, "If you have to ask the price of a yacht, you cannot afford it." Products like yachts are most likely to be associated with A. cross-shopping. B. competitive parity pricing. C. target return value. D. prestige pricing. E. break-even point pricing.

D

Traditional demand curve economic theory is used by marketers to understand _______________ in the five Cs of pricing. A. competitors B. channel members C. cost D. customers E. company objectives

D

Unlike product, promotion, or place, price is the only part of the marketing mix A. that offers the opportunity for an oligopoly. B. that is subject to gray market manipulation. C. that leads to competition. D. that generates revenue. E. that is determined by the consumer.

D

Variable costs change with A. changes in fixed costs. B. changes in cross-price elasticity. C. changes in target return pricing. D. changes in the quantity being produced. E. competitive parity.

D

When Ursula decides how to price new products in her gift store, she measures the value of her product offerings against those of the other stores in her area. Ursula uses a __________________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. target profit C. target return D. competitor-oriented E. sales oriented

D

Which of the following is NOT one of the five Cs of pricing? A. customers B. channel members C. cost D. collaboration E. company objectives

D

__________ is the practice of colluding with other firms to control prices. A. Competitive favoritism B. Industry tightening C. Monopolistic competition D. Price fixing E. Regressive pricing

D

__________ pricing tactics lower the price of a product below cost. A. Fixed B. Zone C. Regular D. Loss leader E. Cost-based

D

A _________________ strategy involves accurately measuring all the factors needed to predict sales and profits at various price levels, so that the price level that produces the highest return can be chosen. A. sales orientation B. target profit C. target return D. status quo E. maximizing profits

E

A demand curve shows the relationship between ___________________ in a period of time. A. income and demand B. demand and cost C. price and elasticity D. profit and price E. price and demand

E

A no-haggle pricing policy is a type of _______________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. sales orientation C. target return D. status quo E. customer-oriented

E

Because there are many firms in monopolistic competition markets, A. everyone is a price taker. B. producers do not have to consider the reactions of rival firms. C. government often encourages consolidation to reduce the number of competitors. D. price controls may be implemented. E. the many competitors will focus on product differentiation.

E

Brad always buys and uses Nike brand golf balls. If he finds a Titleist or Callaway ball in the rough, he gives it away. Brand loyal golfers like Brad allow Nike to charge a higher price and not lose many sales. By building a strong brand, Nike has effectively A. increased the income effect for its products. B. increased the cross-price elasticity for its products. C. focused on the competitive parity point for its products. D. shifted the golf ball market from a monopoly to pure competition. E. reduced the price elasticity of demand for its products.

E

Charging a relatively high price for new and innovative products to those consumers most willing and able to pay the high price is called price A. penetration. B. bundling C. fixing. D. referencing. E. skimming.

E

For which of the following is demand likely to be most sensitive to price increases? A. prescription drugs B. college tuition for last-semester seniors C. electricity D. hospital care E. a specific brand of soft drink

E

Health clubs often use a low, introductory offer price to get people to join their club. These low prices represent a ______________ pricing strategy. A. maximizing profits B. target profit C. target return D. status quo E. sales orientation

E

Historically, prices were A. the center of attention in almost all marketing strategies. B. analyzed and changed constantly. C. calculated to minimize contribution per unit. D. allowed to vary seasonally as cross-shopping tendencies fluctuated. E. rarely changed except in response to radical shifts in market conditions.

E

How can a company find its way out of a market characterized by pure competition? A. Consistently offer the lowest price until other competitors leave the market. B. Increase prices and attract different, quality-oriented customers. C. Decrease the amount of available product until the market reacts. D. Increase the amount of available product to flood the market. E. Differentiate the product in some way, even by packaging, so customers will see it as distinct.

E

If a telecommunications company drastically cuts the price for cellular phone service to eliminate local competitors, the company could be charged with A. loss leader pricing. B. bait and switch pricing. C. price fixing. D. unfair slotting. E. predatory pricing.

E

If the fixed costs of manufacturing a new cell phone are $10,000, the sales price is $60, and variable cost per unit is $20, the break-even point is A. 100 units. B. 4,000 units. C. 20 units. D. 1,000 units. E. 250 units.

E

Labor, materials, and energy are typically __________ costs. A. fixed B. incidental C. prestige D. inelastic E. variable

E

Managers of Wendy's fast food restaurants keep track of prices at competitors such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Arby's, knowing that a decrease in the prices at these other fast food restaurants will A. increase the income effect for Wendy's products. B. increase demand for Wendy's products. C. decrease the income effect for Wendy's products. D. increase the complementary effect for Wendy's products. E. decrease demand for Wendy's products.

E

The commercial airline industry is considered what type of market? A. duopoly B. monopoly C. monopolistic competition D. pure competition E. oligopolistic competition

E

When Apple Computer company introduced the iPhone—a combination phone, MP3 player, and Internet access device—in 2007, it was priced at $499, considerably higher than either the iPod or competing cell phones. Apple was probably pursuing a __________ pricing strategy. A. market penetration B. slotting allowance C. price fixing D. reference price E. skimming

E

__________ price fixing occurs when competitors collude to control prices, and __________ price fixing occurs within a marketing channel to control prices passed on to consumers. A. Industry; supply chain B. General; specific C. Widespread; integrated D. Strategic; tactical E. Horizontal; vertical

E

A demand curve shows the relationship between income and demand.

False

At the break-even point, profits are maximized.

False

Brands that have developed loyal customers have a higher price elasticity of demand

False

Firm A has set very low prices for its products in an attempt to drive its competitor, Firm B, out of business. This is known as monopolistic pricing.

False

When Sony released its PlayStation 3 game machines, it charged a high price, attracting the most avid game players. This was a market penetration pricing strategy.

False

A gray market employs irregular but not necessarily illegal methods of distributing products.

True

If a firm is engaged in monopolistic competition, it should seek a way to differentiate itself.

True

In U.S. markets, there are many substitute products for Fruit Loops cereal, suggesting the price elasticity of demand for Fruit Loops is high.

True

Price is the only part of the marketing mix that does not generate costs.

True

Rarely is the lowest-price product offering the dominant brand in a given market.

True

When a retail store rarely sells deeply discounted or sale products, it is known as everyday low pricing.

True

Earl was known for driving 30 miles to save a dollar on the price for his favorite beverage. Earl perceived price as ________________, while most consumers recognize price as the ______________ made to acquire a good or service. A. money paid; overall sacrifice B. variable cost; fixed cost C. fixed cost; variable payment D. overall sacrifice; monetary payment E. break-even amount; price elasticity

A

Gerald has a number of customers for his lawn care service who never question his bill but expect their lawns to be perfect. These customers do not want low prices, they want A. a sales orientation. B. fixed costs. C. cross-price discounts. D. a target return. E. high value.

E

Diana owns a boutique specializing in ball gowns. Sales are stable and Diana feels it is time she had a 20 percent increase in her salary. If Diana takes this increase in compensation, it will decrease the break-even quantity of gowns she needs to sell on a monthly basis.

False

Price is the cash expenditure plus taxes that consumers have to pay for a good or service.

False

Proving that a company has engaged in the deceptive bait and switch practice is easy.

False

The demand curve for prestige products generally slopes downward due to higher prices.

False

Because consumers are generally more sensitive to price increases than to price decreases, it is easier to lose current customers with a price increase than it is to gain new customers with a price decrease

True

Cheryl wants to quickly establish a dominant market share for her new line of ergonomic pens. To do this, she will likely use a market penetration pricing strategy.

True

The Robinson-Patman Act does NOT apply to end consumers, at which point many forms of price discrimination occur.

True

The key to successful pricing is to match the product with the consumer's perception of value

True