Objective 5.02 Content Outline

Knowledge/Skill

Understands concepts and strategies utilized in determining and adjusting prices to maximize return and meet customers’ perceptions of value

Performance Indicators

Determine cost of product (break-even, ROI, markup) (PI:019) Calculate break-even point (PI:006, PI LAP 4) Set prices (PI:007)

Objectives

1. Define the following terms: break-even, ROI, and markup. 2. Explain the role of break-even in determining the cost of product. 3. Describe the use of ROI in determining the cost of a product. 4. Discuss the use of markup in determining the cost of a product. 5. Explain factors to consider in determining the cost of a product. 6. Demonstrate procedures for determining the cost of a product. 7. Identify examples of fixed expenses. 8. List examples of variable expenses. 9. Cite examples of mixed/semi-variable expenses. 10. Explain the importance of break-even in setting prices. 11. Calculate the break-even point for a product in units. 12. Calculate the break-even point for a product in dollars. 13. Define the following terms: floors, ceilings, and elasticity. 14. Describe the importance of determining pricing floors and ceilings. 15. Explain process for setting prices. 16. Estimate demand for product. 17. Implement process for setting prices.

Resource/Textbook

Allen, K.R. & Meyer, E.C. (2006). Entrepreneurship and small business management (pp. 241-247, 230, 234-247. 459). Woodland Hills, CA: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe.

Software/Online

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