1. Executive Summary……………………………………………………................ 3
2. Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 4
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4.1 Consumer perception…………………………………...………………………
4.1.1 The perception of quality………………………...…………………......
4.1.2 The relationship between the perception of quality and price…...…......
4.1.3 The relationship between the perception of quality and store image...…
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5.1 Application of consumer’s perception to Starbucks…………………………… 5.1.1 Product……………………………………………..……………………. 5.1.2 Price……………………………………………………………..….……. 5.1.3 Promotion………………………………………………………….…......
5.2 Application of changing consumer attitudes to McCafe……………………...... 5.2.1 Product…………………………………………………………………… 5.2.2 Dining Environment……………………………………………………… 5.2.3 Promotion………………………………………………………………… 14
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List of Figures
Figure 1 The relationship of four kinds of concepts involved in perceptual phenomenon…………………………………………………………………. 7
Figure 2 The simple model of perceptual operation…………………………………... 8
Figure 3 The perceived quality of component………………………………………… 9
Figure 4 The variable of advertising for experimental………………………………... 12
Figure 5 The result of experimental of advertising exposure and direct experience by trialing……………………………………………………………………….. 13
Figure 6 The use of the best origin of coffee bean to support the product’s quality….. 15
Figure 7 Starbucks provides only
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