When Sharp First Introduced Its Line of Graphing Calculators, It

question 148

Multiple Choice

When Sharp first introduced its line of graphing calculators, it set the price quite high; it has lowered the price as competitors have entered the market. The pricing strategy initially used by Sharp is called

• A) customary pricing.
• B) odd-even pricing.
• C) penetration pricing.
• D) price skimming.
• E) prestige pricing.

Recognize the role and impact of computer-aided design (CAD) in product development.

Understand the significance of customer needs and competitive assessment in product design (QFD).

Identify practices that make products environmentally friendly or unfriendly.

Understand the ethical responsibilities of operations managers throughout the product life cycle.

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