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Consumer Behavior Course Overview

The document outlines the weekly class schedule for a Consumer Behavior course based on the textbook by Leon G. Schiffman and others. It details the chapters to be covered each week, including topics such as consumer motivation, perception, and cultural values. The course spans from the 1st to the 17th week, with specific pages assigned for each chapter.
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Consumer Behavior Course Overview

The document outlines the weekly class schedule for a Consumer Behavior course based on the textbook by Leon G. Schiffman and others. It details the chapters to be covered each week, including topics such as consumer motivation, perception, and cultural values. The course spans from the 1st to the 17th week, with specific pages assigned for each chapter.
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‭MKT-501‬ ‭Consumer Behavior‬

‭Our weekly class Instructions and discussions will follow this format:‬

1‭ ‭s‬t‬ ‭– 2‬‭nd‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬ ‭–‬ ‭1:‬ ‭Consumer‬ ‭Behavior‬ ‭&‬ ‭Technology‬ ‭(Page‬ ‭3‬ ‭–‬ ‭39)‬ ‭(Consumer‬‭Behavior‬‭by‬
‭Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

3‭ ‭r‬d‬ ‭– 4‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬ ‭–‬ ‭2:‬ ‭Market‬ ‭Segmentation‬ ‭&‬ ‭Real‬ ‭Time‬ ‭Bidding‬ ‭(Page‬ ‭41‬ ‭–‬ ‭72)‬ ‭(Consumer‬
‭Behavior by Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

5‭ ‭t‬h‬ ‭– 6‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬‭–‬‭3:‬‭Consumer‬‭Motivation‬‭and‬‭Personality‬‭(Page‬‭73‬‭–‬‭111)‬‭(Consumer‬‭Behavior‬
‭by Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

7‭ ‭t‬h‬‭- 8‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬‭–‬‭4:‬‭Consumer‬‭Perception‬‭&‬‭Positioning‬‭(Page‬‭113‬‭–‬‭168)‬‭(Consumer‬‭Behavior‬
‭by Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

1‭ 0‬‭th‬‭Week – 11‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬ ‭–‬ ‭9:‬ ‭Reference‬ ‭Groups‬ ‭&‬‭Communities,‬‭Opinion‬‭Leaders‬‭and‬‭Word-of-Mouth‬
‭(Page‬ ‭313‬ ‭–‬ ‭350)‬ ‭(Consumer‬ ‭Behavior‬ ‭by‬ ‭Leon‬ ‭G.‬ ‭Schiffman,‬ ‭Joseph‬ ‭Wisenblit,‬ ‭S.‬
‭Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

1‭ 2‬‭th‬‭Week – 13‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬‭–‬‭10:‬‭The‬‭Family‬‭and‬‭its‬‭Social‬‭Standing‬‭(Page‬‭351‬‭–‬‭372)‬‭(Consumer‬‭Behavior‬
‭by Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

1‭ 4‬‭th‬‭Week – 15‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬ ‭–‬ ‭11:‬ ‭Cultural‬ ‭Values‬ ‭&‬ ‭Consumer‬ ‭Behavior‬ ‭(Page‬ ‭373‬ ‭–‬ ‭414)‬ ‭(Consumer‬
‭Behavior by Leon G. Schiffman, Joseph Wisenblit, S. Ramesh Kumar, 12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

1‭ 6‬‭th‬‭Week – 17‬‭th‬ ‭Week‬


‭Chapter‬ ‭–‬ ‭13:‬ ‭Consumer‬ ‭Decision‬ ‭-‬ ‭Making‬ ‭and‬ ‭Diffusion‬ ‭of‬ ‭Innovations‬ ‭(Page‬ ‭447‬ ‭–‬
‭476)‬ ‭(Consumer‬ ‭Behavior‬ ‭by‬ ‭Leon‬ ‭G.‬ ‭Schiffman,‬ ‭Joseph‬ ‭Wisenblit,‬ ‭S.‬‭Ramesh‬‭Kumar,‬
‭12‬‭th‬ ‭Edition)‬

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The diffusion of innovations affects consumer decision-making by altering the rate at which new products are adopted in the market. Factors influencing this process include pioneers' influence, perceived benefits, observability, trialability, and the innovation's compatibility with existing values and practices .

Market segmentation can be optimized by tailoring strategies to align with different consumer personality traits, such as openness, conscientiousness, and extroversion. By understanding these traits, businesses can create customized marketing messages and product designs that resonate on a personal level, improving engagement and conversion rates .

The family influences an individual's consumer behavior through shared values, norms, and decision-making processes. It affects preferences, consumption habits, brand loyalties, and the social standing of purchases within the context of family lifestyle and priorities .

Cultural values and consumer behavior are interrelated as cultural values shape consumer priorities, attitudes, and behaviors. They define what is considered appropriate consumption, influencing product perception and brand appeal on a societal level .

Technology influences consumer behavior by providing new means for consumers to access information and make purchasing decisions. It allows for customization and personalization, leading to changes in consumer expectations regarding speed, convenience, and communication with brands .

Opinion leaders shape consumer behavior by serving as credible sources of information and inspiration. They influence others by sharing experiences and endorsing products, effectively guiding consumer trends and contributing to the diffusion of new products and ideas .

Real-time bidding (RTB) plays a critical role in market segmentation by enabling brands to target specific consumer segments at precise moments, using auction-style-bidding to serve ads to consumers based on data-driven insights about their preferences and behaviors .

Consumer perception affects positioning strategies by determining how consumers interpret and respond to the marketing messages received. Effective positioning relies on creating mental associations that align with consumer expectations and perceptions, facilitating brand distinctiveness .

Reference groups impact consumer behavior by serving as a point of comparison or influencer for consumers. They affect purchase decisions by providing norms, values, and beliefs that consumers strive to emulate or differentiate from, thereby influencing brand choices and consumption patterns .

Consumer motivation and personality significantly influence purchasing decisions by aligning individual drives and trait-based tendencies with consumer products that satisfy psychological needs. Motivation drives the need recognition, while personality affects the individual's preferences and brand affinities .

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