Question 1

When a firm varies its price by the season, it is using ________ pricing.

Accepted Answer

A)   product form
B)   customer-segment
C)   location-based
D)   time-based
E)   value-added

Question 2

Why is identifying predatory pricing difficult?

Accepted Answer

Selling below cost to unload excess inve...

Question 3

Under ________ pricing, different versions of the product are priced differently but not according to differences in their costs.

Accepted Answer

A)   product form
B)   optional product
C)   captive product
D)   by-product
E)   seasonal

Question 4

Why might marketers use market-penetration pricing?

Accepted Answer

Marketers use such pricing whe...

Question 5

Which of the following companies uses captive product pricing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Photo Genie, which sells inexpensive cameras that run only on their own expensive batteries
B)   Go Zone, which launched a range of tablet models, each priced according to its features
C)   Penguin's Parlor, which offers customers a 20-percent discount on their birthdays
D)   Sportsprint, which prices sports equipment according to customer evaluations
E)   Burger Den, whose combo meals are priced lower than its individual components sold together

Question 6

Companies facing the challenge of setting prices for the first time can choose between two broad strategies: market-penetration pricing and ________ pricing.

Accepted Answer

A)   comparative
B)   competitive
C)   market-skimming
D)   market-segmentation
E)   cost-plus

Question 7

Sensenig Propeller manufactures replica antique wooden airplane propellers. In the process of production, the company generates a great deal of scrap hardwood. How can using by-product pricing benefit the company?

Accepted Answer

Using by-product pricing, Sensenig can s...

Question 8

In response to price cuts from competitors, a cereal company with several more expensive and higher quality cereals introduced a lower-priced option to its product line. This is an example of which of the following responses to a competitor's price cut?

Accepted Answer

A)   raising the perceived value of a product
B)   improving product quality
C)   accepting a reduced market share
D)   launching a "fighter brand"
E)   using high-low pricing

Question 9

________ allowances are payments or price reductions that reward dealers for participating in advertising and sales support programs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Promotional
B)   Trade-in
C)   Segmented
D)   Functional
E)   Dynamic

Question 10

When faced with a competitor who has cut its product's price, which of the following is the most cost-effective way for a company to maintain its own price but raise the perceived value of its offer?

Accepted Answer

A)   by improving the quality of the product
B)   by introducing a higher-priced premium brand
C)   by altering the company's marketing communications
D)   by bundling the offer with add-ons
E)   by distributing the product through less costly channels

Question 11

When a manufacturer seeks a market for by-products and accepts a price that covers more than the cost of storing and delivering those by-products, the manufacturer is able to reduce the main product's price to make it more competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Differentiate between dynamic and fixed pricing.

Accepted Answer

Throughout most of history, prices were ...

Question 13

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s) .
Champion, Inc. is a manufacturer of lunch boxes, school bags, and school stationery. Charles Payton, the CEO of Champion, hopes to sell the products at a low price to penetrate the market quickly.
-Which of the following best supports a market-penetration strategy for Champion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Production costs increase as sales volume increases.
B)   It is very difficult for competitors to enter the market.
C)   The cost of producing a smaller volume is negligible.
D)   The quality of the products supports high initial prices.
E)   The market for the products is highly price sensitive.

Question 14

By definition, ________ pricing is used when a firm sells a product or service at two or more prices, even though the difference in price is not based on differences in cost.

Accepted Answer

A)   segmented
B)   variable
C)   flexible
D)   cost-plus
E)   reference

Question 15

After entering a market by using market-penetration pricing, a company can easily raise its price and maintain its market share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What should the price steps of product line pricing take into account?

Accepted Answer

The price steps should take into account...

Question 17

Reasons sellers go beyond what is required by pricing regulations include all of the following EXCEPT that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   it is good business to treat customers fairly
B)   customers that fully understand prices and pricing terms are happy customers
C)   word-of-mouth from dissatisfied customers spreads rapidly
D)   building strong and lasting relationships is key to business success
E)   it improves profitability to earn additional revenue due to customer confusion

Question 18

What type of pricing is being used when a company temporarily prices its product below the list price or even below cost to create buying excitement and urgency?

Accepted Answer

A)   segmented pricing
B)   international pricing
C)   reference pricing
D)   promotional pricing
E)   basing-point pricing

Question 19

Constantly reduced prices can erode a brand's value in the eyes of customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true of public policies and pricing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Companies are free to charge whatever prices they wish.
B)   Federal, state, and local laws govern the rules of fair play in pricing.
C)   Deceptive pricing is not permitted.
D)   Companies must consider broader societal pricing concerns.
E)   Regulations exist to control predatory pricing.

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Which of the following is NOT true of public policies and pricing?

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Constantly reduced prices can erode a brand's value in the eyes of customers.

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Which of the following companies uses captive product pricing?

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Why might marketers use market-penetration pricing?

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In response to price cuts from competitors, a cereal company with several more expensive and higher quality cereals introduced a lower-priced option to its product line. This is an example of which of the following responses to a competitor's price cut?

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Under ________ pricing, different versions of the product are priced differently but not according to differences in their costs.

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Why is identifying predatory pricing difficult?

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Selling below cost to unload excess inve...
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After entering a market by using market-penetration pricing, a company can easily raise its price and maintain its market share.

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________ allowances are payments or price reductions that reward dealers for participating in advertising and sales support programs.

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What should the price steps of product line pricing take into account?

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The price steps should take into account...
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When a manufacturer seeks a market for by-products and accepts a price that covers more than the cost of storing and delivering those by-products, the manufacturer is able to reduce the main product's price to make it more competitive.

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Reasons sellers go beyond what is required by pricing regulations include all of the following EXCEPT that ________.

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Sensenig Propeller manufactures replica antique wooden airplane propellers. In the process of production, the company generates a great deal of scrap hardwood. How can using by-product pricing benefit the company?

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Using by-product pricing, Sensenig can s...
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What type of pricing is being used when a company temporarily prices its product below the list price or even below cost to create buying excitement and urgency?

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By definition, ________ pricing is used when a firm sells a product or service at two or more prices, even though the difference in price is not based on differences in cost.

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Companies facing the challenge of setting prices for the first time can choose between two broad strategies: market-penetration pricing and ________ pricing.

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Differentiate between dynamic and fixed pricing.

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Throughout most of history, prices were ...
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When faced with a competitor who has cut its product's price, which of the following is the most cost-effective way for a company to maintain its own price but raise the perceived value of its offer?

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When a firm varies its price by the season, it is using ________ pricing.

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Which of the following is NOT true of public policies and pricing?

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Constantly reduced prices can erode a brand's value in the eyes of customers.

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Which of the following companies uses captive product pricing?

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Why might marketers use market-penetration pricing?

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In response to price cuts from competitors, a cereal company with several more expensive and higher quality cereals introduced a lower-priced option to its product line. This is an example of which of the following responses to a competitor's price cut?

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Under ________ pricing, different versions of the product are priced differently but not according to differences in their costs.

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Why is identifying predatory pricing difficult?

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After entering a market by using market-penetration pricing, a company can easily raise its price and maintain its market share.

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________ allowances are payments or price reductions that reward dealers for participating in advertising and sales support programs.

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What should the price steps of product line pricing take into account?

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When a manufacturer seeks a market for by-products and accepts a price that covers more than the cost of storing and delivering those by-products, the manufacturer is able to reduce the main product's price to make it more competitive.

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Reasons sellers go beyond what is required by pricing regulations include all of the following EXCEPT that ________.

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Sensenig Propeller manufactures replica antique wooden airplane propellers. In the process of production, the company generates a great deal of scrap hardwood. How can using by-product pricing benefit the company?

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What type of pricing is being used when a company temporarily prices its product below the list price or even below cost to create buying excitement and urgency?

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By definition, ________ pricing is used when a firm sells a product or service at two or more prices, even though the difference in price is not based on differences in cost.

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Companies facing the challenge of setting prices for the first time can choose between two broad strategies: market-penetration pricing and ________ pricing.

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Differentiate between dynamic and fixed pricing.

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When faced with a competitor who has cut its product's price, which of the following is the most cost-effective way for a company to maintain its own price but raise the perceived value of its offer?

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When a firm varies its price by the season, it is using ________ pricing.

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