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Question 1.) Discuss what pricing objectives to consider for anti-aging products.
What are four (4) options that Cowgirl Chocolates may consider as far as pricing? What would you recommend?
Why do many department stores seek a markup of about 30% when some discount houses operate on a 20% markup? Identify and explain at least three reasons.
Calculate the EOQ if the company is expecting to sell 5,000 units, has a $2 per unit carrying cost, and has a cost of $10 per order.
Would it be to the short run economic advantage of Samtech Electronics for the US Division to supply the sound system to the Australian division?
How do pricing and distribution complement each other when gowns are available at Costco? What are implications for positioning and targeting.
Determine and discuss a pricing strategy (Penetration or Skimming).
Describe, in 1 to 2 sentences, a situation that warrants the creation of a negative message. Write the negative message.
Discuss the pricing and promotion techniques employed by your selected retailer and the importance of these techniques in its overall competitive strategy
Explain the concept of perceived value pricing. What is the "key" to pricing in this manner?
What pricing strategies would you consider to price a new product or service? Illustrate your point with at least one example.
Explain economic issues that bring concern to pricing services and products at your firm.
Problem: How do you explain the highly politicized nature of share issue privatization (SIP) pricing and share allocation policies?
Describe why you believe that social responsible pricing can lead to a company's demise.
Evaluate and discuss the implications of the following transfer pricing policies:
A company using activity based pricing marks up the direct cost of goods by 43% plus charges customers for indirect costs
What should Jay do to determine more accurate costs per unit? How will this affect his pricing and consequently, his sales?
Discuss the various ways that distribution adds value (or utility) to a product or service, the impact that wholesalers and retailers have on that value
Problem: Which elements of pricing can be standardized?
What considerations should be made in pricing a new product? What process would be followed to set a new price and can it be adjusted after launch?
Why is it difficult to decide whether to change a local-brand name to a global-brand name?
Why is pricing as it relates to healthcare so difficult? What factors should be considered before pricing a product?
One of the easiest places to see the impact of the Internet on marketing is by looking at its effect on pricing decisions and consumer's perceptions of prices.
Required: Calculate the increase or decrease in profits for the three divisions and the company if the agreement is enforced.