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Buying Decisions
Buying Roles
are influenced by:
Initiator
Influencer
Decider
Buyer
User
An example:
Buying Roles
Purchase
Decision
Information
Search
Post purchase
Evaluation
Evaluation of
Alternatives
Need Recognition
Need recognition is the result of an imbalance
between actual (internal) & desired (external)
states.
Aroused when a consumer is exposed to
internal & external stimulus
Thirst, hunger, social recognition Internal
stimulus (an individuals need)
Flashy colors (red) in Fast food outlets, attractive
designing & packaging external stimulus (to
gain consumer attention)
Information Search
a) Personal Sources
family, friends &
acquaintances
Information Search
c) Public Sources mass media, consumer
organizations
c) Experiential Sources
Experience after produce use
Evaluation of attribute
Pick up an attribute (eg price, taste, close
location) & eliminate the rest
Rank the attribute in order of importance & then
evaluate the products on the most imp attributes
Purchase Decision
Impact of attitude of others / intermediaries
- customer reports, websites & other consumer
interactive sources
Impact of unanticipated (unexpected) situational
factors
- danger of perceived risk leads to postpone,
modify or avoid a purchase decision
Cultural Factors
Social Factors
Personal Factors
Psychological Factors
Example of promotional
activities:
Developed nations
- low calorie foods
- health club memberships
- exercise equipment
- holidays
Impact of:
Reference Groups (friends, family, social
clubs)
Opinion Leaders (role models)
Motivation
Perception
Learning
Beliefs & Attitude