Answer to Question 1
A
Answer to Question 2
Before a product's price can be set, an organization must determine the basis on which it will compete-whether on price alone or some combination of factors. There are six stages that marketers can follow to establish prices. Stage 1 is developing a pricing objective that is compatible with the organization's overall marketing objectives. Stage 2 entails assessing the target market's evaluation of price. Stage 3 involves evaluating competitors' prices, which helps determine the role of price in the marketing strategy. Stage 4 requires choosing a basis for setting prices. Stage 5 is selecting a pricing strategy, or determining the role of price in the marketing mix. Stage 6 involves determining the final price. This final step depends on environmental forces and marketers' understanding and use of a systematic approach to establishing prices. These stages are not rigid, and not all marketers will follow all the steps. They are merely guidelines that provide a logical sequence for establishing prices.