Decreasing Selling Prices in Order to Secure Higher Sales Volumes

question 116

Multiple Choice

Decreasing selling prices in order to secure higher sales volumes or market shares:

• A) Will always generate higher sales volumes and market shares.
• B) Can have a negative impact on a firm's profitability.
• C) Should not usually affect profitability.
• D) Should not usually affect contribution margins.
• E) Should not usually affect sales mix.

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