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What is the primary role of understanding buying motives in personal selling?
What is the primary role of understanding buying motives in personal selling?
Which level of Maslow's Theory of Need Hierarchy is primarily associated with safety and security?
Which level of Maslow's Theory of Need Hierarchy is primarily associated with safety and security?
What is a direct implication of using Maslow's Theory in analyzing consumer needs?
What is a direct implication of using Maslow's Theory in analyzing consumer needs?
How does motivation affect consumer purchasing behavior?
How does motivation affect consumer purchasing behavior?
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Which of the following best encapsulates the concept of buying motives?
Which of the following best encapsulates the concept of buying motives?
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What are buying motives primarily influenced by?
What are buying motives primarily influenced by?
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Which of the following is NOT a common buying motive?
Which of the following is NOT a common buying motive?
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How can businesses gain insights into customer buying motives?
How can businesses gain insights into customer buying motives?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of buying motives?
Which of the following best describes the nature of buying motives?
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What role do personal values play in shaping buying motives?
What role do personal values play in shaping buying motives?
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Maslow’s Theory of Need Hierarchy relates to buying motives by suggesting that:
Maslow’s Theory of Need Hierarchy relates to buying motives by suggesting that:
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Which type of buying motive would most likely be linked to an individual's desire for social approval?
Which type of buying motive would most likely be linked to an individual's desire for social approval?
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What is the primary benefit of understanding customer buying motives in marketing?
What is the primary benefit of understanding customer buying motives in marketing?
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Which of the following best describes intrinsic motivation?
Which of the following best describes intrinsic motivation?
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How can businesses effectively communicate value to customers?
How can businesses effectively communicate value to customers?
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What role do emotional triggers play in marketing strategies?
What role do emotional triggers play in marketing strategies?
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Which of the following approaches can enhance a salesperson’s effectiveness?
Which of the following approaches can enhance a salesperson’s effectiveness?
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What is a key feature of a compelling value proposition?
What is a key feature of a compelling value proposition?
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What is the significance of tailored marketing messages?
What is the significance of tailored marketing messages?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to motivation in human behavior?
Which factor does NOT contribute to motivation in human behavior?
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Why is understanding psychological factors important in marketing?
Why is understanding psychological factors important in marketing?
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What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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Which theory emphasizes the hierarchical nature of human needs as a way to understand motivation?
Which theory emphasizes the hierarchical nature of human needs as a way to understand motivation?
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Which element is NOT part of the Self-Determination Theory?
Which element is NOT part of the Self-Determination Theory?
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How does motivation relate to goal setting?
How does motivation relate to goal setting?
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Which of the following factors is least likely to influence motivation?
Which of the following factors is least likely to influence motivation?
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What is a potential drawback of relying on extrinsic motivation?
What is a potential drawback of relying on extrinsic motivation?
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Which strategy is NOT commonly used by organizations to enhance employee motivation?
Which strategy is NOT commonly used by organizations to enhance employee motivation?
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What is a characteristic of goals that can enhance motivation?
What is a characteristic of goals that can enhance motivation?
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What is the role of feedback in motivation and goal setting?
What is the role of feedback in motivation and goal setting?
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Study Notes
Advertising and Sales Promotion - Unit 08: Buying Motives
- Buying motives are the underlying factors influencing consumer decisions
- Understanding motives helps businesses tailor strategies, products, and services
- Motives can be practical (basic needs) or emotional (aspirations)
- Factors influencing motives include personal values, lifestyle, culture, circumstances
- Businesses use research (surveys, focus groups) to understand buying motives
- Effective marketing personalizes sales approaches to address specific customer needs
- Highlight product benefits aligning with customer needs
- Differentiate products/services from competitors through value propositions
- Sales professionals use persuasive language, address concerns, & build rapport
- Building trust is important for a strong sales relationship
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand buying motives
- Recognize underlying factors influencing consumer behavior
- Apply Maslow's Theory of Need Hierarchy to analyze consumer needs
- Understand buying motives in personal selling
- Tailor sales strategies focusing on customer needs
Maslow's Theory of Need Hierarchy
- Physiological needs (food, water)
- Safety needs (security, financial stability)
- Social needs (belonging, love, affection)
- Esteem needs (self-respect, recognition)
- Self-actualization needs (personal growth)
- This hierarchy suggests lower-level needs must be satisfied before moving to higher ones.
Specific Buying Motives
- Economic: Cost savings, value for money
- Emotional: Feelings, personal aspirations
- Functional: Product's usefulness
- Social: Belonging, approval from others
Personal Selling Strategies
- Tailoring sales approach: align with customer needs
- Compelling value proposition: communicate product/service value
- Overcoming objections: address concerns proactively
- Building rapport and trust: establish a strong relationship with customers
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This quiz explores the concept of buying motives and how they affect consumer behavior. By understanding these motives, businesses can tailor their marketing strategies more effectively. It also incorporates Maslow's Theory of Need Hierarchy to analyze consumer aspirations and practical needs.
