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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes B2B markets from B2C markets?
Which of the following characteristics distinguishes B2B markets from B2C markets?
- Shorter purchasing cycles and fewer formal evaluations.
- Greater emphasis on personal relationships and direct sales. (correct)
- More standardized products and less customization.
- Larger number of smaller transactions.
In a 'new task' buying situation, what activity is most critical for a marketing team to undertake?
In a 'new task' buying situation, what activity is most critical for a marketing team to undertake?
- Maintaining consistent product delivery and quality assurance.
- Competing primarily on price to secure the deal.
- Focusing on optimizing existing service contracts.
- Providing extensive information and support to build confidence. (correct)
How does the concept of a 'Benefit Stack' relate to the 'Decision-Maker Stack' within a buying center?
How does the concept of a 'Benefit Stack' relate to the 'Decision-Maker Stack' within a buying center?
- The Benefit Stack outlines all potential monetary savings, while the Decision-Maker Stack defines who gets those savings.
- The Benefit Stack lists the ways a product creates value, which various members of the Decision-Maker Stack will value differently. (correct)
- The Benefit Stack details the features of a product, while the Decision-Maker Stack prioritizes which features are most useful.
- The Benefit Stack only looks at the explicit features of a product; the Decision-Maker Stack considers implicit intangible benefits.
Which stage of the buying process typically involves a detailed specification of the required item's characteristics?
Which stage of the buying process typically involves a detailed specification of the required item's characteristics?
What is the primary goal of a business marketing (B2B) strategy?
What is the primary goal of a business marketing (B2B) strategy?
Which of the following best describes a key difference in the number and concentration of customers between B2B and B2C markets?
Which of the following best describes a key difference in the number and concentration of customers between B2B and B2C markets?
What is the primary reason personal selling is emphasized in B2B markets over advertising-based promotion?
What is the primary reason personal selling is emphasized in B2B markets over advertising-based promotion?
Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a characteristic of the buying process in B2B markets?
Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a characteristic of the buying process in B2B markets?
Which of the following exemplifies an 'institutional customer' within the B2B market?
Which of the following exemplifies an 'institutional customer' within the B2B market?
What is a primary factor driving the need for B2B salespeople to understand not only their customer's business but also their customer's customer's business?
What is a primary factor driving the need for B2B salespeople to understand not only their customer's business but also their customer's customer's business?
In B2B transactions, which aspect of the product is MOST emphasized compared to B2C transactions?
In B2B transactions, which aspect of the product is MOST emphasized compared to B2C transactions?
A company is deciding whether to sell its new software primarily to individual consumers (B2C) or to businesses (B2B). Which factor would suggest that a B2B approach might be more suitable?
A company is deciding whether to sell its new software primarily to individual consumers (B2C) or to businesses (B2B). Which factor would suggest that a B2B approach might be more suitable?
What is a defining characteristic of 'organizational buying'?
What is a defining characteristic of 'organizational buying'?
Which buying situation involves the most decision-making regarding product specifications, price limits, and delivery terms?
Which buying situation involves the most decision-making regarding product specifications, price limits, and delivery terms?
In which stage of the business buying process does the buyer define the general characteristics and quantity of the required item?
In which stage of the business buying process does the buyer define the general characteristics and quantity of the required item?
A company regularly purchases office supplies from the same vendor with no changes to the order. Which buying situation does this represent?
A company regularly purchases office supplies from the same vendor with no changes to the order. Which buying situation does this represent?
What is the primary focus of the 'supplier selection' stage in the business buying process?
What is the primary focus of the 'supplier selection' stage in the business buying process?
Which of the following roles is NOT typically considered part of the 'buying center' within an organization?
Which of the following roles is NOT typically considered part of the 'buying center' within an organization?
In which stage of the business-buying process would a company most likely use trade directories and attend trade shows?
In which stage of the business-buying process would a company most likely use trade directories and attend trade shows?
A company decides to switch from a standard material to a more sustainable option for its packaging. This prompts a review of potential suppliers and new pricing negotiations. Which buying situation best describes this scenario?
A company decides to switch from a standard material to a more sustainable option for its packaging. This prompts a review of potential suppliers and new pricing negotiations. Which buying situation best describes this scenario?
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B2B Marketing
B2B Marketing
Marketing of products/services to businesses or organizations for use in their operations, resale, or production.
Straight Rebuy
Straight Rebuy
Routine purchase of the same items from the same supplier.
Modified Rebuy
Modified Rebuy
A rebuy situation where some product specs, prices, or suppliers are changed.
New Task
New Task
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Buying Center
Buying Center
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Problem/Need Recognition
Problem/Need Recognition
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Need Description
Need Description
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Product Specification
Product Specification
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Contract Negotiation
Contract Negotiation
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Organizational Buying
Organizational Buying
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Commercial Customers
Commercial Customers
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Institutional Customers
Institutional Customers
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Governmental Customers
Governmental Customers
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B2B Market Structure
B2B Market Structure
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B2B Buyer-Seller Relationship
B2B Buyer-Seller Relationship
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Derived Demand
Derived Demand
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Study Notes
- Chapter 4 is about analyzing business markets.
Key Topics to Cover
- The key differences between B2C and B2B markets will be covered
- Discussion of straight rebuy, modified rebuy, and new task buying scenarios will be analyzed
- The role of the buying center (the Benefit Stack and the Decision-Maker Stack) will be defined
- The stages in the buying process will be described
- A video on how B2B market works will be explored
- Important points will be recapped.
Business Marketing
- Business Marketing (B2B Marketing or Industrial Marketing) involves marketing a business's goods or services to other businesses, governments, or nonprofits, rather than directly to individuals
- Organizational Buying refers to the decision-making process where formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services, evaluate options, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers
- Commercial customers include manufacturers, construction firms, service providers, transportation companies, wholesalers, and retailers
- Institutional customers include schools, colleges, hospitals, foundations, libraries, and clinics
- Governmental customers include federal, state, and local governments.
B2B vs. B2C Markets
- B2B markets have a few, larger, concentrated customers, often located strategically in specific regions, while B2C markets have numerous, widely dispersed customers geographically.
- B2B buying decisions are made by groups with involvement at many functional levels, whereas B2C buying decisions are made by individuals
- B2B relationships are long-term, close, and strong, whereas B2C relationships are short-term with little personal contact
- B2B selling processes are lengthy and complex, whereas B2C selling processes are brief and retail-focused.
- B2B products are complex, technical, and detailed with specifications, whereas B2C products are standardized
- B2B prices are negotiated with competitive bidding, whereas B2C prices are predetermined
- B2B promotion relies on personal selling, whereas B2C promotion relies on advertising
- In B2B, personal selling, based on direct contact, is dominant due to the need to drive derived demand, the large dollar purchases, and the technical nature of the products and services
- B2B salespeople need to deeply understand their customers' businesses, as well as their customers' customers' businesses.
Types of Buying Situations
- Straight Rebuy: involves regularly getting same product, needing the fewest decisions from a company
- Modified Rebuy: company wants to change product specifications, prices, delivery requirements, or other terms, allowing opportunities for new or other suppliers
- New Task: buying something for the first time involves the most decisions on everything, including product specifications, price limits, delivery options, service terms, payment terms, and quantities
Business Buying Process
- The buying center refers to the decision-making unit of a buying organization
- The buying center consists of individuals and groups who participate in the purchasing decision-making process, sharing common goals and risks
- The Benefit Stack and Decision Maker Stack is within the buying center
Stages in the Business-Buying Process
- Problem/need recognition: Someone in the company recognizes a problem or need that can be met by acquiring a good or service
- Need description: the buyer determines the needed item's general characteristics, required quantity
- Product specification: the buyer develops the needed item's technical specifications
- Supplier search: the buyer identifies suppliers through trade directories, contacts with other companies, trade advertisements, trade shows and the Internet
- Proposal solicitation: the buyer invites qualified suppliers to submit written proposals and then invites a few qualified suppliers to make formal presentations
- Supplier selection: Before selecting a supplier, the buying center specifies necessary characteristics and seeks the supplier with the highest benefit package (economic, technical, and service)
- Contract negotiation: the buyer negotiates the final order, listing the technical specifications, the quantity needed, the expected time of delivery, return policies, warranties, etc.
- Performance review: The buyer periodically reviews the performance of the chosen supplier(s)
Video on B2B
- A video on how GE Health Care deals with its B2B customers will help show the buying center and how B2B works
Recap of Important Points
- Main topics include the difference between B2C and B2B markets
- Three buying situations of straight rebuy, modified rebuy, and new task, will be analyzed
- Understand the Buying Center concept
- Understand the stages in the buying process
- Learn how GE deals with its B2B customers.
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