Assignment: Pricing Decisions
The price of an item is an important component of decision making in procurement, but is not the only factor for a final decision. Write a 3-4 page, APA style paper that reviews the overall components of a pricing strategy. Include examples from external research to support your views. Describe a company that has used a purchasing strategy to improve the financial impact of the company. Use at least one resource from the online library to obtain examples.
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 Grading Criteria Pricing Decisions 8 percent  | 
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 Content Criteria  | 
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 Reviews the overall components of a pricing strategy.  | 
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 Includes examples from external research to support views (including at least one resource from the online library).  | 
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 Describes a company that has used a purchasing strategy to improve its financial impact.  | 
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 Writing Skills  | 
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 The content is well organized and presented in a clear manner.  | 
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 Sentences are complete, clear and concise.  | 
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 Style Criteria  | 
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 The assignment is 3-4 pages, double-spaced and in APA format.  | 
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 The assignment includes a cover page that includes: − Title of paper − Student’s name − Course name and number − Instructor’s name − Date submitted  | 
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 The assignment includes, on the final page, a list of references that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved style guide.  |