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What is the Decision-Making Unit (DMU)?
What is the Decision-Making Unit (DMU)?
What is the primary role of the buyer in a DMU?
What is the primary role of the buyer in a DMU?
Who can be part of a DMU besides the buyer?
Who can be part of a DMU besides the buyer?
Which role is responsible for gathering product information in a DMU?
Which role is responsible for gathering product information in a DMU?
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The final decision in a DMU is typically made by the:
The final decision in a DMU is typically made by the:
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Which role in the DMU might veto a purchase?
Which role in the DMU might veto a purchase?
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The influencer's role in a DMU is to:
The influencer's role in a DMU is to:
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Who is responsible for using the product in a DMU?
Who is responsible for using the product in a DMU?
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What distinguishes a gatekeeper in the DMU?
What distinguishes a gatekeeper in the DMU?
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In a family purchase, children often act as:
In a family purchase, children often act as:
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The decider in a DMU:
The decider in a DMU:
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An external consultant in a DMU typically serves as a:
An external consultant in a DMU typically serves as a:
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Which role often initiates the decision-making process in a DMU?
Which role often initiates the decision-making process in a DMU?
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A gatekeeper's influence is strongest during:
A gatekeeper's influence is strongest during:
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In large organizations, the decider is often:
In large organizations, the decider is often:
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How do influencers affect the DMU?
How do influencers affect the DMU?
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Which role in the DMU has minimal direct interaction with the product?
Which role in the DMU has minimal direct interaction with the product?
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Marketers targeting a DMU must:
Marketers targeting a DMU must:
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Study Notes
Decision-Making Unit (DMU)
- A DMU is a group of individuals who influence and participate in a purchase decision, not a single person.
- The buyer is the person who makes the actual purchase.
- Other roles in a DMU can include influencers, gatekeepers, deciders, and users.
- Influencers guide the decision process.
- Gatekeepers control access to information, and may block access to alternatives.
- Deciders finalize purchase decisions, often those with budgetary control in larger organizations.
- Users interact with the product after purchase.
- Gatekeepers have the strongest influence during the pre-purchase phase.
- DMU roles are crucial to consider, especially in marketing and sales to large organizations.
- Marketers must target all DMU roles, not just the buyer, to maximize results.
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This quiz covers the concept of the Decision-Making Unit (DMU), highlighting the various roles involved in a purchase decision. From buyers to influencers and gatekeepers, each role plays a crucial part in the marketing and sales processes for large organizations. Understanding these dynamics is key for effective targeting and strategy in business environments.
