Chapter 9
Printer companies often charge a fairly low price for their ink jet printers (relative to costs) and a high price for replacement cartridges. These companies are using a strategy of ________ pricing. A. captive-product B. product-bundle C. by-product D. product line E. two-part pricing
A. captive-product
Many state colleges and universities charge one price for in-state students and a higher price for out-of-state students. Which price adjustment strategy are these schools using? A. Segmented pricing B. Allowance pricing C. Promotional pricing D. Preferred pricing E. Dynamic pricing
A. segmented pricing
Which of the following statements is true regarding how price might play an important role in helping to accomplish company objectives? A. Pricing one product has no effect on the sales of other products. B. Pricing can create excitement for a brand. C. Pricing is not subject to government intervention. D. Pricing has no effect on customer loyalty. E. Pricing has no effect on the loyalty and support of resellers.
B. Pricing can create excitement for a brand
If a company wishes to sell the exact number of units to cover both its variable and fixed costs, what type of pricing strategy is it using? A. Target return pricing B. Break-even pricing C. Value-added pricing D. Good-value pricing E. Cost-plus pricing
B. break-even pricing
What are the five product mix pricing situations? A. Product line pricing, optional-product pricing, captive-product pricing, everyday low pricing, and service pricing B. Product line pricing, optional-product pricing, captive-product pricing, by-product pricing, and product bundle pricing C. Product line pricing, optional-product pricing, captive-product pricing, by-product pricing, and product mix pricing D. Two-part pricing, fixed fee pricing, captive-product pricing, by-product pricing, and product bundle pricing E. Product line pricing, optional-product pricing, captive-product pricing, by-product pricing, and discount pricing
C. Product line pricing, optional-product pricing, captive-product pricing, by-product pricing, and product bundle pricing
According to the video, by offering an a la carte menu, premium ingredients, and gourmet side dishes, Smashburger is able to extract a price premium from its loyal customers. This type of pricing approach is referred to as __________ pricing. A. market penetration B. competition based C. value-added D. break-even E. cost based
C. value-added
You paid 75 cents for a can of soda this morning. However, the seller's cost is only 50 cents. Which type of selling strategy is the soda company most likely using? A. Value-added pricing B. Good-value pricing C. Target return pricing D. Cost-plus pricing E. Break-even pricing
Cost-plus 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. Product line pricing B. Product bundle pricing C. Captive-product pricing D. Market-penetration pricing E. Market-skimming pricing
D. Market-penetration pricing
After researching products similar to yours in the industry, you decide that your product has superior value. As such, you decide to price your product above the other products in the same industry. Which type of pricing strategy are you most likely using? A. Break-even pricing B. Cost-plus pricing C. Cost-based pricing D. Competition-based pricing E. Value-added pricing
D. competition-based pricing
As a marketer, you decide to focus not on the cost of producing the product, but rather on the customer's perception of the value of the product. Which type of pricing are you engaged in? A. Cost-plus pricing B. Value-added pricing C. Good-value pricing D. Customer value-based pricing E. Break-even pricing
D. customer value-based pricing
Offering just the right combination of quality and good service at a fair price is known as which type of strategy? A. Cost-based pricing B. Break-even pricing C. Cost-plus pricing D. Good-value pricing E. Value-added pricing
D. good-value pricing
Smashburger is investigating adding a half-pound burger to the menu at a lower price point. It has performed market-pricing experiments, with the new burger listed at either $4.29 or $3.99. The company has found little change in sales at the lower price. Based upon this finding, one could say that demand for the new burger is ___________. A. price elastic B. price resistant C. price sensitive D. price inelastic E. undifferentiated
D. price inelastic
A key element of Smashburger's pricing strategy is determining price steps between its quarter-pound, one-third pound, and half-pound hamburgers. The practice of setting prices for different products offered by a company within a single category is known as __________. A. promotional pricing B. dynamic pricing C. segmented pricing D. product line pricing E. optional-product pricing
D. product line pricing
Many of Smashburger's competitors combine a burger, fries, and a drink offered at a reduced "combo" price. This practice is known as __________. A. cost-based pricing B. product line pricing C. optional-product pricing D. product bundle pricing E. captive-product pricing
D. product-bundle pricing
What are the three major pricing strategies used by marketers? A. Demand-based pricing, cost-based pricing, and competition-based pricing B. Customer value-based pricing, cost-based pricing, and revenue-based pricing C. Customer value-based pricing, cost-based pricing, and government-based pricing D. Demand-based pricing, revenue-based pricing, and government-based pricing E. Customer value-based pricing, cost-based pricing, and competition-based pricing
E. Customer-value based pricing, cost-based pricing, and competition-based 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. If faced with excess capacity, a firm should not cut its price. D. When faced with falling demand, firms should not cut prices. E. Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity might lead to price wars.
E. Cutting prices in an industry loaded with excess capacity might lead to price wars
Which of the following is a potentially effective action a company could take in response to a competitor's price cut? A. Raise price B. Decrease perceived value C. Not assess the impact of the price cut D. Reduce both price and quality E. Increase both price and quality
E. Increase both price and quality
Dynamic pricing is when companies continually adjust prices to meet the characteristics and needs of individual customers and situations. Where is this method especially prevalent today? A. Service industries B. Large retailers C. Grocery stores D. Franchises E. Online buying
E. Online buying
The price ceiling, the maximum price a company can charge, is set by ________. A. revenue B. the marketing mix C. competitors D. product costs E. customer perceptions of the product's value
E. customer perceptions of the product's value
Smashburger is seeking to attract customers who eat out at casual dining restaurants, like P.F. Chang's and Applebee's. The average ticket price for customers at these restaurants is $13. For these customers, $13 is a __________ in considering the relative value of Smashburger's offerings. A. good value price B. competition-based price C. break-even price D. target price E. reference price
E. reference price
Internal factors that affect pricing include ________. A. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and the nature of the market B. the company's overall marketing strategy, the nature of the market, and demand C. the nature of the market, demand, and the economy D. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and demand E. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, marketing mix, and other organizational considerations.
E. the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, marketing mix, and other organizational considerations
When a company sets a high price as the initial price of a new product, it is pursuing a ________ new product pricing strategy. A. market-skimming B. by-product C. captive-product D. optional-product E. market-penetration
Market-skimming