Think about the last time you went to a shop, and consider how many different products there were to choose from, all of which have different prices Explain how pricing affects you as a consumer. Include the following details: An example of a time when you were faced with two identical or similar options and chose the cheaper option and explain why; If there are any products or services you feel you cannot compromise on price for, and why or why not; and How pricing affects your satisfaction with a product or service.

Think about the last time you went to a shop, and consider how many different products there were to choose from, all of which have different prices Explain how pricing affects you as a consumer. Include the following details: An example of a time when you were faced with two identical or similar options and chose the cheaper option and explain why; If there are any products or services you feel you cannot compromise on price for, and why or why not; and How pricing affects your satisfaction with a product or service.

Marketing

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter20: Setting Prices

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1DYMP

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