EFFECTIVE PRICING STRATEGIES FOR INTRODUCING A NEW PRODUCT IN THE MARKET

ABSTRACT

This study focused on the effective of pricing strategies for introducing a new product in the market (A case study of Globalcom GSM Enugu metropolis).

          To carry out the research work the some of the following objective were set out.

To find out the problem associated with the pricing system of communication  comparing.

To make appropriate recommendation on how to improve on the pricing system of the communication industries.

          Four hypothesis were formulated Data were sources using questionnaire, Extensive Literature review on past work, test books, journals on the area of study were carried out.  Bourley if formular was used to determine the sample size of the customers while a census of the staff was carried out.

          The data collected were presented on stated tables, analyzed and interpreted  while the researcher hypothesis was tested using chi-square.

          Based on the analysis the  following findings were made that the pricing system adopted by communication instructor in Enugu metropolis is not commensurate with the quantity of service rendered.

          That the pricing system adopted by communication industries does not attract customer.

          In the view of above findings the researcher recommends among others.

          That the pricing of communication service should be customer oriented.

          That communication industries should improve on their service quality so that it will be in line with price charged.

          It is the researcher opinion that if these recommendation are judiciously carried out communication industries will not only serve their customer better but also improve their profit margin.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    Introduction

1.1   Background of Study

1.2   Statement of Problems

1.3   Research Objectives

1.4   Research Question

1.5   Research Hypothesis   

1.6   Scope of Study

1.7   Significance of study

1.8   Limitation of study

1.9   Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0   Literature Review

CHAPTER THREE

3.0   Research methodology

3.1   Research Design

3.2   Population of study

3.3   Sampling Design and Procedure

3.4   Data Collection Instrument

3.5   Administration of Data Collection Instrument

3.6   Methods of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0   Data Presentation and Analysis

4.1   Data Presentation  

4.2   Test of Hypothesis 

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0   Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1   Summary

5.2   Conclusion

5.3    Recommendation

References

Questionnaire

 

 

 

 

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