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Module 11 Discussion: Pricing Strategy

Instructions

Write a post for the Discussion on this topic, addressing the questions below. You may use either written paragraph or bullet-point format. Part 1 should be 2–3 paragraphs in length or an equivalent amount of content in bullet-point form. Responses to your classmates’ posts should be 1–2 paragraphs or several bullet points in length.

Part 1: Pricing Strategy

Briefly describe pricing for your product or service. How does this compare to competitors, assuming competitors are at or near break-even point with their pricing? Analyze pricing alternatives and make recommendations about pricing going forward based on the following:

  • How sensitive are your customers to changes in price?
  • What revenue you need to break even and achieve profitability?
  • What does the price says about your product in terms of value, quality, prestige, etc.?

Part 2: Respond to Classmates’ Posts

After you have created your own post, look over the discussion posts of your classmates and respond to at least two of them.

Part 3: Incorporate Feedback

Review the feedback you receive from classmates and your instructor. Use this feedback to revise and improve your work before submitting it as part of the “Complete Marketing Plan” assignment.

Grading Rubric for Discussion Posts

The following grading rubric may be used consistently for evaluating all discussion posts.

Discussion Grading Rubric

Discussion Grading Rubric
CriteriaNot EvidentDevelopingExemplaryPoint Value Possible
Submit your initial responseNo post made – 0 ptsPost is either late or off-topic – 2 ptsPost is made on time and is focused on the prompt – 5 ptsPoint value possible – 5 pts
Respond to at least two peers’ presentationsNo response to peers – 0 ptsResponded to only one peer – 2 ptsResponded to two peers – 5 ptsPoint value possible –5 pts

Total Points Possible for Discussion Assignment: 10pts.

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