CONSUMER BEHAVIOR STUDIES. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: Consumer behaviour is the study of when‚ why‚ how‚ and where people do or do not buy a product. It blends elements from psychology‚ sociology‚ social anthropology and economics. It attempts to understand the buyer decision making process‚ both individually and in groups. It studies characteristics of individual consumers such as demographics and behavioural variables in an attempt to understand people’s wants. It also tries to assess influences on the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Section A 1 1.1. What is LOHAS? 1 1.2. Describe two LOHAS products. 1 2. Section B 2 2.1. Consumer decision process 2 2.1.1. Need recognition 2 2.1.2. Information search 2 2.1.3. Evaluation of alternatives 2 2.1.4. Purchase 3 2.1.5. Consumption 4 2.1.6. Post-consumption evaluation 4 2.1.7. Divestment 4 2.2. External influences 4 2.2.1. Culture 4 2.2.2. Social class 5 2.2.3. Family 5 2.2.4. Reference groups
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downturn. Hong Kong Disneyland was opened on 12 September 2005. Hong Kong was soaked in an atmosphere of jubilance after the Hong Kong government successfully signed contract documents with Walt Disney Company. However‚ series of scandals and problems have popped up since the construction of the theme park‚ and these have badly affected the park’s image. This report aims to compare the benefits and drawbacks of Disneyland to Hong Kong‚ and to assess the influence of Disneyland on Hong Kong in different
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Teens and consumer behavior Cr: http://abayweb.com/teens-and-consumer-behavior/ Shopping‚ is a word often used in everyday life in the context of the economy‚ both in the corporate world and in our household. But the same word meaning has evolved as a reflection of lifestyle and recreation on certain economic class society. Shopping also has a special meaning for teenagers. Consumptive Lifestyle The word “consumer” (as an adjective; see the suffix-if) often defined the same as the word
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few major criteria in such case. However consumers would have different consideration for their decision depending on their individual factors. From having the wants and demand to the step of making purchase decision and consumption. There are different factors that would influence and affect the consumer decision. External Influences There are two sources that influence buying behavior. The first one is formal sources which are
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CHAPTER 2 Consumer Research LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter students should be able to: 1. Compare the differences between customer research and marketing research. 2. Describe the differences between quantitative research and qualitative research. 3. Understand the use of positivist and interpretivist research. 4. Describe the steps in the consumer research process. 5. Explain the difference between primary and secondary research. 6. Discuss the differences between
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Attribute…………………………………………….. Changing the Overall Brand Rating…………………………… Changing Beliefs About Competitors’ Brands………………………. The Elaboration Likelihood Model……………………………………….. 3. Behavior Can Proceed or Follow Attitude Formation…………………… Cognitive Dissonance Theory…………………………………………… Attribution
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Methods of analysis for the consumer behavior Qualitative studies: Behavior can also be measured through qualitative tools and techniques such as focus group‚ depth interview (individual) and psychological tests. That helps to identify consumer opinions‚ beliefs and feelings by getting them involved in open discussions. Focus group= in focus group interview‚ there is a group of consumers between 6 and 12 persons called together and a moderator who control this interview. The discussion
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ASSIGNMENT Course Code : MS - 61 Course Title : Consumer Behaviour Assignment Code : MS-61/TMA/SEM - I/2013 Coverage : All Blocks Note : Attempt any six questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April‚ 2013 to the coordinator of your study center. 1. You are the marketing head of leading retail chain dealing in electronic items. Your company has planned to launch the online store for the same. What segmentation approach would you use to effectively segment
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by heroes (or advertising depictions) in one’s culture. The actual self refers to our more realistic appraisal of the qualities we have and don’t have. Although most people experience a discrepancy between their real and ideal selves‚ for some consumers this gap is larger than for others. a) These people are good targets for fantasy appeals. b) A fantasy or daydream is a self-induced shift in consciousness that is sometimes a way of compensating for a lack of external stimulation or of escaping
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