Prices Are Called "Administered" When

question 270

Multiple Choice

Prices are called "administered" when:

• A) they are determined through negotiations between buyers and sellers.
• B) they fall below the "suggested list price."
• C) a marketing manager has to change the strategy every time a customer asks about the price.
• D) government intervenes to ensure that prices fluctuate freely in response to market forces.
• E) firms set their own prices for some period of time-rather than letting daily market forces determine their prices.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

Items that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready for sale.

Expected Sales

Projections or forecasts of the amount of goods or services a company plans to sell over a certain period, often used in budgeting and planning.

Stockouts

Situations where items are unavailable for sale or use due to insufficient inventory levels.

Budgeted Sales

It represents the expected amount of sales as planned for a future period, influenced by factors like past sales, market trends, and marketing strategies.