A Coffee Shop Decides That It Will Increase Its Market

question 8

Multiple Choice

A coffee shop decides that it will increase its market share to 55% by the end of the year by lowering the price of a cup of coffee. The price cut will certainly result in an increase in the firm's share but will lower its profits. Which of the following best explains the firm's decision?

• A) Satisficing behavior.
• B) Price discrimination.
• C) Social responsibility.
• D) A sensitivity analysis.
• E) Revenue maximization.

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