Business Markets: Decision Makers and Purchase Process Roles

What factors play a part in the buyer's decision-making process, according to the provided text?

In the B2B model, what stage immediately follows the 'Evaluation & Selection' stage?

What type of buying situation involves a firm making a purchase for the first time?

Which stage is NOT part of the individual purchase decision process outlined in the text?

How do buyers typically simplify their decision-making process when faced with overwhelming information?

What is the primary role of a Gatekeeper in a buying center?

Which of the following individuals is responsible for making the actual purchase?

What is the term used to describe groups of people within organizations who make purchasing decisions?

Who is the person who identifies a need or want in a B2C or B2B purchasing decision?

What factor affects the choices made by a buying center?

Factors in the Buyer's Decision-Making Process

Influence of internal and external factors, such as organizational objectives, personal emotions, and peers.
Recognition of needs and evaluation of alternatives are crucial steps in understanding buyer behavior.

B2B Model Stages

The stage that follows 'Evaluation & Selection' is the 'Purchase' stage where transactions occur.

Buying Situations

A first-time purchase situation is referred to as a 'New Task'.

Individual Purchase Decision Process

The 'Post-Purchase Evaluation' stage is NOT part of the outlined individual purchase decision process.

Simplifying the Decision-Making Process

Buyers use heuristics or shortcuts, such as relying on brand loyalty or trusted suppliers, to manage overwhelming information.

Role of a Gatekeeper

Gatekeepers control the flow of information and access to decision-makers within a buying center, acting as filters.

Responsibility for Actual Purchases

The 'Buyer' is the individual responsible for executing the actual purchase.

Purchasing Decision Groups

Groups involved in purchasing decisions are termed 'Buying Centers'.

Need Identification

The 'Initiator' identifies a need or want, initiating the purchasing process in both B2C and B2B contexts.

Factors Affecting Choices in a Buying Center

Factors include organizational culture, power dynamics, and individual preferences of the members within the buying center.

Learn about the individuals involved in the purchasing decisions in business markets, including the roles of Thinker, Decision Maker, Purchaser, and User. Understand the stages of individual and organizational purchase decisions, as well as the concept of Buying Centers.