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What is the role of an initiator in consumer buying roles?
The initiator is the person who first suggests or thinks of the idea of buying a particular product or service.
What does the decider do in the buying process?
The decider is the person who ultimately makes the buying decision or any part of it.
Which type of buying decision behavior is characterized by purchasing low-cost, frequently bought items with minimal decision-making?
What are the stages in the adoption process?
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Consumer attitudes directly influence advertising strategies.
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The _____ is the person who consumes or uses the product or service.
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How do consumer beliefs impact brand image?
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Which of the following are components of a distribution channel? (Select all that apply)
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A wholesaler is a person or company that sells large quantities of goods to consumers at low prices.
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What is a direct distribution channel?
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The _______ market consists of governmental units that purchase or rent goods and services for government functions.
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Which of the following best describes the role of agents in a distribution channel?
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List one of the major types of buying situations in organizational markets.
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Hybrid distribution channels use both _______ and indirect channels.
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Match the following organizational market types:
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Environmental factors have no impact on industrial buyers.
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What do buyers in an organizational buying situation typically do?
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What are government buyers accountable to?
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What are the factors influencing government buyer behavior? (Select all that apply)
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Purchasing departments often occupy a high position in the management hierarchy.
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What is the role of the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) in the Philippines?
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The process of dividing a market into different geographical units is called ______.
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What is meant by target marketing?
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Which of the following are types of market coverage strategies? (Select all that apply)
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What does behavior segmentation refer to?
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Which of the following is a requirement for effective segmentation? (Select all that apply)
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A formal purchasing procedure is governed by ______.
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Study Notes
Distribution Channels
- A distribution channel comprises businesses or intermediaries facilitating the movement of goods or services from producers to end consumers.
- Includes various entities such as producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.
- May involve different forms of commerce, including physical wholesalers, retailers, distributors, and online platforms.
Components of Distribution Channels
- Producer: Combines labor and capital to produce goods/services for consumers.
- Agent: Acts on behalf of producers to accept payments and transfer titles of goods/services during distribution.
- Wholesaler: Sells goods in large quantities, typically at lower prices to retailers.
- Retailer: Sells goods directly to the public in small quantities for immediate use or consumption.
- End Consumer: The individual who purchases products or services for personal use.
Types of Distribution Channels
- Direct Channels: Consumers purchase directly from manufacturers.
- Indirect Channels: Consumers buy goods from intermediaries such as wholesalers or retailers.
- Hybrid Channels: Utilize both direct and indirect channels.
Levels of Distribution Channels
- Level 0: Direct-to-consumer, where producers sell directly to end consumers.
- Level 1: Producers sell to retailers, who then sell to end consumers.
- Level 2: Involves two intermediaries, creating a lengthier distribution process.
Types of Organizational Markets
- Industrial Market: Comprises organizations acquiring goods/services for production of other products or services.
- Reseller Market: Involves individuals/organizations acquiring goods for resale or rental.
- Government Market: Involves governmental entities purchasing goods/services to fulfill public functions.
Reseller Buyer Behavior
- Resellers operate in buying centers that influence buying decisions through collaborative interactions.
- Utilize marketing tools such as cooperative advertising and preticketing to enhance sales.
Industrial Buyer Behavior Influences
- Environmental Factors: Economic conditions, including demand levels and economic outlook, significantly impact industrial buyers.
- Organizational Factors: Organizational structure and internal policies shape purchase decisions.
- Interpersonal Factors: Dynamics among buying center participants influence purchasing decisions.
- Individual Factors: Personal motives, perceptions, and buying styles of decision-makers affect buyer behavior.
Characteristics of Organizational Markets
- Increased emphasis on direct purchasing from producers for complex or high-cost items.
- Reciprocal buying relationships may exist among organizations.
- Growing trend towards leasing expensive equipment instead of outright purchases.
Government Buyer Behavior
- Governed by formal procedures ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with regulations.
- Budget constraints are significant; agencies must justify purchases within set budgets.
- Decisions often involve multiple stakeholders or committees, making the process complex.
Government Buyer Characteristics
- Formal procedures are required to maintain fairness in purchasing.
- Agencies have specific budgetary constraints impacting their buying capabilities.
- Decision-making units are often complex, requiring consensus from various stakeholders.
Trends in Government Purchasing
- Increased focus on public accountability and meeting community needs through responsible purchasing.
- Long-term contracts are becoming common as a strategy for supplier relationships.
- Social and environmental factors are increasingly considered in purchasing decisions.### Market Concepts
- A market consists of potential customers with specific needs and purchasing ability for products or services.
- Target marketing focuses on identifying and directing efforts towards specific consumer groups likely to buy a product.
Types of Market Coverage Strategies
- Mass Marketing: Involves mass production, distribution, and promotion of a single product to all buyers.
- Product Variety Marketing: The seller produces multiple products with different features and qualities.
- Target Marketing: Identifies market segments, selects one or more to focus on, and tailors products and marketing mixes for them.
Market Segmentation
- Markets consist of diverse buyers, varying in their wants, resources, and behaviors.
- Geographic Segmentation: Divides the market by geographic units (nations, states, regions).
- Demographic Segmentation: Categorizes based on demographic variables (age, sex, income, etc.).
- Psychographic Segmentation: Classifies buyers by social class, lifestyle, or personality traits.
- Behavior Segmentation: Groups buyers based on their knowledge, attitudes, or responses to products.
Bases for Segmenting Consumer and Industrial Markets
- Consumer markets can use geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral criteria.
- Industrial markets can also use similar segmentation variables tailored for businesses.
Requirements for Effective Segmentation
- Measurability: Size and purchasing power of segments can be quantified.
- Accessibility: Segments are reachable and can be served effectively.
- Substantiality: Segments must be large or profitable enough to warrant marketing efforts.
- Actionability: Programs can be designed to attract and serve the segments.
Consumer Behavior Insights
- Marketers must analyze consumer behavior to understand the buying decision processes and roles.
- Initiator: The one who suggests buying a product.
- Influencer: A person whose opinions significantly impact the buying decision.
- Decider: Makes the final purchase decision.
- Buyer: The individual executing the purchase.
- User: The consumer who uses the product.
Types of Buying Decision Behavior
- Routinely Response Behavior: Simple purchases of low-cost items with minimal decision-making.
- Limited Problem Solving: Occurs with unfamiliar brands within familiar product categories.
- Extensive Problem Solving: Involves significant decisions for expensive or infrequently purchased goods.
Stages in Buying Decision Process
- Problem Recognition: Identifying a need or issue that requires a solution.
- Information Search: Consumers seek products or services to address their recognized problem.
- Evaluation of Alternatives: Consumers analyze options using gathered information.
Adoption Process
- Awareness: Consumers learn about a product but lack detailed information.
- Interest: Consumers seek more information about the product.
- Trial: Consumers test the product on a small scale for assessment.
- Adoption: Decision to become a regular user of the product.
Consumer Brand Beliefs and Attitudes
- Brand beliefs are shaped by consumer experiences and are influenced by advertising and recommendations.
- Positive beliefs can enhance brand image and consumer perceptions.
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Explore the various roles involved in consumer buying, focusing on initiators and deciders. This quiz delves into different types of buying decision behaviors, the adoption process, and the influence of consumer attitudes on advertising strategies. Test your understanding of these concepts in the context of consumer behavior.
