G.J. C.M.P.‚ Vol. 2(4):98-107 July-August‚ 2013 ISSN: 2319 – 7285 ONLINE CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY Namita Bhandari* & Preeti Kaushal** *Panjab University‚ Chandigarh‚ India **Chitkara University‚ Punjab‚ India Abstract Online shopping is gaining momentum in India. With internet penetration improving in the country‚ smart phones becoming affordable and lifestyles becoming hectic‚ the way people used to shop are changing. Also with a huge chunk of young and working population
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Consumer behavior is the study of what‚ how‚ when‚ and why people buy or consume. Psychology‚ sociology‚ socio-psychology‚ anthropology and economics are the main elements/variables of this study. It is the attempts to understand the buyer decision processes as well as decision making process‚ both individually and in groups. In addition to that‚ it also tries to assess influences on the consumer from groups like family‚ friends‚ and society in general. One most important issue about consumer behavior
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Chapter 1 Understanding Consumer Behavior Ques1. ‘Marketing without consumer understanding is sales’. Do you agree? Why? Ans1. Yes‚ Marketing without consumer understanding is just like sales‚ because understanding the consumers is the main key to provide them good services. To provide good consumer care‚ we must deliver what we promise. But great consumer care involves getting to know your consumers so well that we can anticipate their needs and exceed their expectations. Marketing and sales go
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Consumer behavior is the how‚ what‚ when‚ and why people buy‚ a blending of psychology‚ sociology and economics. Attempting to understand a buyer ’s decision-making process both individually or in groups can at times be impossible. Understanding peoples wants and needs to transform those into marketing a product the consumer wants and needs is what product‚ price‚ promotion and place are all about. Defining Consumer Behavior Consumer behavior is defined by Hawkins et al. (2004): "As the study of
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A Comprehensive Project On Effects of Mobile on Consumer Buying Behavior and Marketing Strategies In partial fulfillment of the requirement of two years full time Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Programme (2011-2013) Of Kalol Institute of Management‚ Kalol UNDER GUIDANCE OF: PREPARED BY: Ms.______________________ Darshak Modi (KIM-150) Professor
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marketers must motivate people to share the information for the purpose of entertainment and acknowledgement or to help others. Chapter 8 – Discussion Questions Question 3. Some consumer behavior researches maintain that the family rather than the individual should be the unit of analysis in consumer behavior. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the family as the unit of analysis? Firstly‚ the advantages of using family as a unit of analysis are‚ a product is often used by
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BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AN EMPERICAL STUDY ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR ON TWO WHLEERS. KIRUTHIKHA K Introduction: India is the second largest producer of the two-wheelers. The two wheeler segments contribute the largest volume amongst all the segments in automobile industry. The country stands next to China and Japan in terms of production and sales respectively. The industry is growing at 30 % annually. It consists of three segments viz. scooters‚ motorcycles and moped. Majority
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Instructor: Joseph Parisi Unit 3- Behavioral Economics Amanda Kranning December 1‚ 2015 In order to understand consumer behavior one must understand the term. Consumer behavior is the study of consumers and the processes they use to choose‚ use (consume)‚ and dispose of products and services. (MarketingTeacher‚ n.d.) This allows economists to predict consumer-buying patterns. Each consumer relies on different products and services based on their own income as well as their needs. Economists follow
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ANSWERS) One point questions: 1. a) How can time be incorporated into the theory of consumer behavior (think opportunity costs)? Time also has a value‚ so it also should be considered in decision making and utility maximization. The total price of a product should also include the time spent in consuming the product. (how much you make per hour). Usually when people consider their time‚ their consumer behavior appears to be more rationale. b) Explain the following comment: “Want to make millions
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