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Which of the following correctly identifies the three major pricing strategies used by marketers?
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Customer value-based pricing, cost-based pricing, and competition-based pricing
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A(n) __________ shows the number of units the market will buy in a given time period at different prices.
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demand curve
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How is price determined using cost-plus pricing?
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The price is set by adding a standard mark-up to the cost of the product.
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Internal factors that affect pricing include __________.
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the company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, and marketing mix
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Which of the following statements about price is correct?
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Customers have put increasing pricing pressures on many companies.
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Retailers such as Macy's and JC Penney charge higher prices on an everyday basis, but run frequent promotions to lower prices temporarily on selected items. This is an example of __________.
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high-low pricing
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Which of the following is true regarding the price-demand relationship?
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If demand is elastic, sellers will consider lowering their price.
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Two external factors which must be considered in pricing decisions are __________.
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demand and the nature of the market
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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 and super-wide screens, and other amenities for which they charge a higher price. This is an example of which type of pricing?
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Value-added pricing
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Which of the following is a cost-based pricing approach?
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Break-even pricing
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Which of the following statements is true regarding costs?
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Average cost tends to decrease with accumulated production experience.
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The amount of money charged for a product is its __________.
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price
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The strategy of __________ means that the firm attempts to offer the right combination of quality and good service at a fair price.
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good-value pricing
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In which type of market does no buyer or seller have much impact on setting the going market price?
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Pure competition
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding different types of markets?
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Under oligopolistic competition each seller is alert and responsive to competitors' pricing strategies and marketing moves.
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Which type of market consists of many buyers and sellers trading over a range of prices rather than a single market price?
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Monopolistic competition
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Which factor sets the ceiling on setting a product's price?
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Customer's value perceptions
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Luxury automobile manufacturers typically add quality, services, and other features to differentiate their offers and thus support their higher price. This is an example of __________.
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value-added pricing
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Which of the following statements regarding customer value-based pricing is correct?
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In using this strategy, companies often find it hard to measure the value customers attach to their product.
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Price is the only part of the marketing mix that __________.
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produces revenue
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What is the first thing marketers must do when using value-based pricing?
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Assess customer needs and value perceptions.
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Beyond the nature of the market, demand, and the economy, what other factors in a firm's external environment must a company consider when setting prices?
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Resellers, the government, and social concerns
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What is target costing?
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Setting a price and then setting costs that will ensure that the price is met
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Which factor sets the floor on setting a product's price?
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Product costs
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On a break-even chart, the break-even volume is located __________.
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at the intersection of total revenue and total costs