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5: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMER AND BUSINESS BUYER BEHAVIOR
Buyer Behavior Model 1. Marketing and Other Stimuli a. Marketing: Product, Place, Price, Promotion b. Other: Economic, Political, Technological, Cultural 2. Buyers Black Box (not understandable and unpredictable) a. Reception of marketing messages b. Buyer Characteristics c. Buyer Decision Process 3. Buyer Responses a. Buying attitudes and preferences b. Product choice, brand choice, dealer choice, purchasing amount and time Consumer buying behavior How do consumers respond to various marketing efforts the company might use? Factors that influence consumer behavior 1. Cultural a. Culture, sub-culture, social class 2. Social a. Reference group, family, roles and status 3. Personal a. Age and life cycle stage b. Occupation c. Economic situation d. Lifestyle e. Personality and self-concept 4. Psychological a. Motivation b. Perception c. Learning Permanent change in behavior due to experience d. Beliefs and attitudes 5. Buyer Culture Most basic cause of peoples wants and behaviors Basic values, perceptions, wants, behaviors Social Factors Family most important buying organization Groups membership, etc. Roles Expected activities Status esteem given to role by society
Personal Factors Age and life-cycle stage Occupation Economic Situation Lifestyle activities, opinions, interests Personality Self-concept peoples possessions contribute to and reflect their identities Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Physiological Needs basic human needs (food satisfies hunger) Safety Needs desire for security and stability (food properly sealed and fresh) Social Needs desire for affiliation; friendship and belonging (eating with others) Esteem Needs desires for self-respect and respect/recognition from others (eating low-fat or heart healthy foods) Self-Actualization desire for self-fulfillment and realization of full potential (preparing and cooking a gourmet meal)