PRICING
SEPT 2011 Q1 b)
(i) If the actual direct material cost per unit were lower than expected then the effect of this would be to reduce the variable cost and hence the marginal cost per unit. There would be no change to the price equation but this would impact on the solution of the optimal selling price and quantity, the result of which would be to lower the selling price and thus increase the quantity sold. The opposite would apply if the direct material cost per unit were to increase.
(ii) Any change in the fixed overhead cost would have no effect on the optimal selling price and quantity sold.
May 2011 Q1 b)
(b)
There are many reasons why this price may not be used (candidates are expected to explain two).
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It further assumes that the profit maximising point occurs at one of the data points provided when in fact it could be slightly higher or slightly lower than the price of $130. Also the market research may not be accurate and the estimates of cost may be incorrect.
(b)
(i) Explain the alternative pricing strategies that may be adopted when launching a new product.
(6 marks)
(ii) Recommend a pricing strategy to the company for its new product and explain how the adoption of your chosen strategy would affect the sales revenue, costs and profits of this product over its life cycle.
When launching a new product there are two alternative strategies that may be adopted. These are known as:
• Market skimming; and
• Market penetration
(i) Market skimming is the strategy of charging a very high price for the item which has the effect of only being acceptable to a small part of the market, hence the term skimming meaning taking the top layer of the market. It is only possible to use this strategy for goods and services that are unique and have a very high esteem value.
Market penetration is the strategy of using a price that is low enough to gain significant market share before your competitors are able to establish themselves in the market.
(ii) This company is launching a new product that is unique and, therefore, the company could adopt a
2. Price: How you will price your product to maximize your profits? I will price my service depending how what the consumer needs. For example, football conditioning will cost more that volleyball because football involves for footwork practice and time. Pricing strategies? -Some of my pricing strategies are like psychology pricing and bundle pricing.
Price: Pricing decisions should take into account profit margins and probable pricing response of competitors.
30) The introduction of a new product to the market using market-penetration pricing is most likely to be successful when _____________.
“Market penetration” is a relatively straightforward strategy, involving more sales of an existing product in an existing market. Existing customers need to be encouraged to buy more of the product or attract new customers. Businesses usually use different and effective promotional techniques or drop the prices to achieve this goal.
Because CVS must consider several factors affecting its business, such as: suppliers, consumer demands, competitors and their existing products, pricing strategies are complex. Options for pricing strategies may include: membership or trade pricing, geographical pricing, penetration pricing, product bundle pricing, discounts, and closeouts. Options for non-pricing strategies include:
Pricing is important when marketing a product. The determining factor for the pricing is the material, time to make, amount spent on marketing and promotion of the product. The goal in providing such a product that is moderately
3. Analyze the best price setting process used to establish sustainable and profitable prices for the
This strategy guarantees that the company does not loose out on the venture by covering their fundamental costs of operation. This allows them to keep the price low enough to entice consumers while simultaneously hedging themselves from the risk of losing money on each item sold. This is basis for a market penetration strategy.
Putting into discussion the meaning of indifference cost, 25,000 pounds will put both options at a same cost level. In this case, with option one looks more profitable is the production is below 25,000 pounds, on the other hand option 2 will be more profitable is production is above 25,000. The fixed cost will be spread out through more pounds to sell, so there will be s time where the fixed costs will be covered.
Question 1 * From the scenario, suggest two (2) marketing strategy options that Golds Reling, Inc. could implement. Next, select the option that you believe will be most effective for the new product launch. Justify your response.
Describe and give examples of some of the following types of pricing objectives: profit, market share, competitive effect, customer satisfaction, and image enhancements.
Today’s highly competitive business world forces companies to create different tactics and relatively rely on multiple pricing strategies to conduct business.
Skimming Pricing Skimming pricing is the strategy of establishing a high initial price for a product with a view to “skimming the cream off the market” at the upper end of the demand curve. It is accompanied by heavy expenditure on promotion. A skimming strategy may be recommended when the nature of demand is uncertain, when a company has expended large sums of money on research and development for a new product, when the competition is expected to develop and market a
When considering to introduce a new product line the parties involved should consider the advantages and disadvantages in terms of costs incurred and the revenue to be obtained from the sale of the product.
This strategy however has its own risks because the technology may be copied by others and imitated.