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Chapter 8
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07/15/2014

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Market Introduction Pricing
Definition
the use of price skimming or penetration pricing when products are first launched inot the market
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Prestige Pricing
Definition
intentionally setting prices at the top end of all competing products in order to promote an image of exclusivity and superior quality
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Value-based pricing
Definition
setting reasonably low prices, but still offering high quality products and adequate
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Competitive matching
Definition
charging what is considered to be the "going rate" for the industry
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Nonprice strategies
Definition
building a marketing program around factors other than price
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Promotional discounting
Definition
putting products on sale
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Reference pricing
Definition
comparing the actual selling price to an internal or external reference price
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Odd-even pricing
Definition
setting prices in odd numbers, rather than in whole, round numbers
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Price bundling
Definition
bringing together two or more complementary products for a single price
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Trade discounts
Definition
reducing prices for certain intermediaries in the supply chain based on the functions that the intermediary performs
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Discounts and allowances
Definition
giving buyers price breaks, including discounts for cash, quantity or bulk discounts, seasonal discounts, or trade allowances for participation in advertising or sales support programs
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Geographic pricing
Definition
quoting prices based on transportation costs or the distance between the seller and the buyer
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Transfer pricing
Definition
pricing that occurs when one unit in an organization sells products to another unit
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Barter and countertrade
Definition
making full or partial payments in goods, services, or buying agreements rather than in cash
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Price discrimination
Definition
charging different prices to different customers
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Price fixing
Definition
occurs when two or more competitors collaborate to set prices at an artificial level
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Predatory pricing
Definition
occurs when a firm sets prices for a product below the firm's variable cost with the intent of driving competition out of business or out of a specific market
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Deceptive pricing
Definition
occurs when firms intentionally mislead customers with price promotions
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Four key issues important in pricing strategy
Definition
cost, demand, customer value, and competitors' prices
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Two key issues determine pricing strategy
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Perceived value and price sensitivity
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Value
Definition
a customer's subjective evaluation of benefits relative to costs to determine the worth of a firm's product offering relative to other prodcut offerings
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Price Elasticity
Definition
refers to customers' responsiveness or sensitivity to changes in price
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Inelastic demand
Definition
an increase or decrease in price does not significantly affect the quantity demanded
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Elastic demand
Definition
the quantity demanded is sensitive to price fluctuations, so a change in price will produce a change in demand and total revenue
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Profit-oriented
Definition
designed to maximize price relative to competitors' prices, the product's perceived value, the firm's cost structure, and production efficiency
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Volume-oriented
Definition
sets prices in order to maximize dollar or unit sales volume
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Market Demand
Definition
set prices in accordance with customer expectations and specific buying situations
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Market Share
Definition
Designed to increase or maintain market share regardless of fluctuations in industry sales
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Cash Flow
Definition
Designed to maximize the recovery of cash as quickly as possible
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Competitive Matching
Definition
Designed to match or beat competitors' prices
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Status Quo
Definition
Maintains current prices in an effort to sustain a position relative to the competition
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