Question 1

What pricing strategy did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) use to pay Lockheed Martin for the Orion lunar spacecraft,which is shown in the photo above?

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A)  cost-plus-percentage-of-cost pricing
B)  experience curve pricing
C)  standard markup pricing
D)  yield management pricing
E)  cost-plus fixed-fee pricingF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

In the early 1980s,typical round-trip coach airfares from the East Coast to London were more than $500.Then Freddie Laker introduced the People's Express,a competing service into Newark at $350.Major airlines matched his price-and continued to do so until they drove People's Express out of business.Then prices shot back up to over $500.A lawsuit filed under the Sherman Act resulted in the judgment that the major airlines had explicitly tried to destroy a competitor.The experience of People's Express is an example of __________ on the part of the major airlines.

Accepted Answer

A)  price fixing
B)  price discrimination
C)  deceptive pricing
D)  predatory pricing
E)  pricing constraintsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

When Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire tablet device at $199 while Apple was selling the lowest price iPad for $499,Amazon was using a __________ pricing strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  skimming
B)  price lining
C)  BOGO
D)  penetration
E)  loss-leaderF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 4

To encourage retailers to pay their bills quickly,manufacturers offer them

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A)  quantity discounts.
B)  cash discounts.
C)  flexible pricing policies.
D)  promotional allowances.
E)  manufacturer's inducements.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

According to Figure 14-1 above,"A" represents which step in the price-setting process?

Accepted Answer

A)  raise initial capital
B)  identify pricing objectives and constraints
C)  scan competitors for prices of similar products or services
D)  select the appropriate pricing formula
E)  establish the price rangeF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Price discrimination refers to

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A)  the practice of charging different prices to different buyers for goods of like grade and quality.
B)  an arrangement a manufacturer makes with a reseller to handle only its products and not those of a competitor.
C)  the practice of charging a very low price for a product with the intent of driving competitors out of business.
D)  a conspiracy among firms to set prices for a product or service.
E)  a seller's requirement that the purchaser of one product also buy another product in the line.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a cost-oriented approach to pricing?

Accepted Answer

A)  skimming pricing
B)  prestige pricing
C)  loss-leader pricing
D)  experience curve pricing
E)  bundle pricingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Price fixing is illegal under the

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A)  Sherman Act.
B)  Consumer Goods Pricing Act.
C)  Robinson-Patman Act.
D)  Federal Trade Commission Act.
E)  Clayton Act.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Tendollars.com offers thousands of gifts,all priced at $10.This is an example of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skimming pricing approach
B)  loss-leader pricing approach
C)  fixed-price policy
D)  penetration pricing approach
E)  everyday low pricing approachF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

In some cases,penetration pricing may follow skimming pricing.The skimming pricing would help __________ and the penetration pricing would help __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase market share;attract price-insensitive customers
B)  attract price sensitive customers;increase market share
C)  recoup initial research and development costs;increase market share
D)  recoup initial research and development costs;improve firm reputation
E)  increase market share;attract price insensitive customersF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

According to the textbook,clothing manufacturer Christian Dior and retailer Neiman Marcus use __________ pricing.

Accepted Answer

A)  above-market
B)  at-market
C)  below-market
D)  prestige pricing
E)  everyday low pricingF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  the wholesaler's trade discount
B)  the retailer's trade discount
C)  the jobber's trade discount
D)  the manufacturer's trade discount
E)  the manufacturer's markupF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

What are the six major steps involved in setting prices?

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Question 14

The UMD14: Price Premium Marketing Dashboard above shows the dollar and unit market shares for selected energy drinks.What is the price premium for Red Bull in 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)  12.1%
B)  0%
C)  -5.0%
D)  -5.6%
E)  -11.1%F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does $7.00 represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  the wholesaler's trade discount
B)  the retailer's trade discount
C)  the jobber's trade discount
D)  the manufacturer's trade discount
E)  the manufacturer's markupF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

A manufacturer using __________ is setting a high price so that quality- or status-conscious consumers will be attracted to the product and buy it.

Accepted Answer

A)  skimming pricing
B)  penetration pricing
C)  price lining
D)  odd-even pricing
E)  prestige pricingF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Five pricing practices are closely scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions.They include: (1) price fixing; (2) price discrimination; (3) deceptive pricing; (4) predatory pricing;and (5) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographical pricing
B)  price discounting
C)  lateral price fixing
D)  delayed payment penalties
E)  price discriminationF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Product-line pricing involves determining: (1) the lowest-priced product and price; (2) __________;and (3) the price differentials for all other products in the line.

Accepted Answer

A)  the single most popular item in the line
B)  the least vulnerable product in the line
C)  the highest-priced product and price
D)  the most frequently sold product in the line
E)  the most price insensitive product in the lineF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 19

Figure 14-3 above is a graph that shows which pricing strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  skimming
B)  penetration
C)  cost-plus
D)  price lining
E)  prestigeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

When establishing product line pricing,the highest priced item is typically positioned as

Accepted Answer

A)  the oldest product item in the line.
B)  the premium item in the line in terms of quality and features.
C)  the largest selling product item in the line.
D)  the loss leader item for the rest of the product line.
E)  the most price insensitive product item in the line.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 14: Arriving at the Final Price

Which of the following is a cost-oriented approach to pricing?

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To encourage retailers to pay their bills quickly,manufacturers offer them

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Price fixing is illegal under the

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What are the six major steps involved in setting prices?

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Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does "B" represent?

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Product-line pricing involves determining: (1) the lowest-priced product and price; (2) __________;and (3) the price differentials for all other products in the line.

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When establishing product line pricing,the highest priced item is typically positioned as

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A manufacturer using __________ is setting a high price so that quality- or status-conscious consumers will be attracted to the product and buy it.

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When Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire tablet device at $199 while Apple was selling the lowest price iPad for $499,Amazon was using a __________ pricing strategy.

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According to Figure 14-1 above,"A" represents which step in the price-setting process?

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Price discrimination refers to

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Figure 14-3 above is a graph that shows which pricing strategy?

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Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does $7.00 represent?

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Tendollars.com offers thousands of gifts,all priced at $10.This is an example of a(n) __________.

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Five pricing practices are closely scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions.They include: (1) price fixing; (2) price discrimination; (3) deceptive pricing; (4) predatory pricing;and (5) __________.

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What pricing strategy did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) use to pay Lockheed Martin for the Orion lunar spacecraft,which is shown in the photo above?

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In some cases,penetration pricing may follow skimming pricing.The skimming pricing would help and the penetration pricing would help .

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The UMD14: Price Premium Marketing Dashboard above shows the dollar and unit market shares for selected energy drinks.What is the price premium for Red Bull in 2009?

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According to the textbook,clothing manufacturer Christian Dior and retailer Neiman Marcus use __________ pricing.

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Exam 14: Arriving at the Final Price

Which of the following is a cost-oriented approach to pricing?

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To encourage retailers to pay their bills quickly,manufacturers offer them

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Price fixing is illegal under the

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What are the six major steps involved in setting prices?

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Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does "B" represent?

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Product-line pricing involves determining: (1) the lowest-priced product and price; (2) __________;and (3) the price differentials for all other products in the line.

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When establishing product line pricing,the highest priced item is typically positioned as

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A manufacturer using __________ is setting a high price so that quality- or status-conscious consumers will be attracted to the product and buy it.

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When Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire tablet device at $199 while Apple was selling the lowest price iPad for $499,Amazon was using a __________ pricing strategy.

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According to Figure 14-1 above,"A" represents which step in the price-setting process?

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Price discrimination refers to

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Figure 14-3 above is a graph that shows which pricing strategy?

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Consider Figure 14-8 above.Suppose a manufacturer quotes price in the following form: List price-$100 less 30/10/5.What does $7.00 represent?

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Tendollars.com offers thousands of gifts,all priced at $10.This is an example of a(n) __________.

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Five pricing practices are closely scrutinized because of potential unethical or illegal actions.They include: (1) price fixing; (2) price discrimination; (3) deceptive pricing; (4) predatory pricing;and (5) __________.

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What pricing strategy did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) use to pay Lockheed Martin for the Orion lunar spacecraft,which is shown in the photo above?

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In some cases,penetration pricing may follow skimming pricing.The skimming pricing would help __________ and the penetration pricing would help __________.

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The UMD14: Price Premium Marketing Dashboard above shows the dollar and unit market shares for selected energy drinks.What is the price premium for Red Bull in 2009?

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According to the textbook,clothing manufacturer Christian Dior and retailer Neiman Marcus use __________ pricing.

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