Chapter5 Situational Determinants of Consumer Behavior CONTENT PART2 Part 2 Consumer Decision Making
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONTENT Part 2 Consumer Decision Making Chapter 2 Complex Decision Making what is consumer decision consumer decision is the activity when the consumer chooses one commodity from two or more commodities. Four factors we should master A. The consumer must confront a problem that has to be settled. B. There are many products to choose from. Different products stand for different brand, and have different prices. C. The consumers decision can not always solve the problem, that is to say, the decision has risk. D. There is only one feasible choice.
Types of consumer decision(Figure2.1) Basic decision: buy or not. Brand decision: single out the product which is more suitable. Decision of purchasing channel, time, and who. Decision of how to buy. Chapter 2 Complex Decision Making Part 2 Consumer Decision Making 2.1Types of consumer decision LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Theories about consumer decision 1.The theory of taking consumer as economic person. The consumer will acquaint himself or herself with some similar products and will contrast them when buying, so as to gain the maximum advantage. 2.The theory of taking consumers as passive persons. The consumer always accept persuasion from enterprises, accordingly, he or she will buy the products. 3.The theory of taking consumer as problem-solver. When buying, the consumer will search for some information about the product, at the same time, he or she will evaluate it. So it is a process that the consumer actively solve the problem. Inertia (Chapter4 Brand loyalty Chapter3 Variety seeking Chapter4 Complex decision Chapter2 High involvement Low involvement purchase decision purchase decision Decision making
Habit Figure 2.1 Consumer Decision Making Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 2.2High involvement decision In complex decision making,the consumer evaluates brands in a more detailed and comprehensive manner. More information is sought and more brands are evaluated. Such a process is most likely for: High priced products Products associated with performance risks (medical products, automobiles) Complex products(stereo sets, home computers) Specially goods (sports equipment, furniture),and Products associated with ones ego(clothing, cosmetics).
The process of high involvement decision making can be defined as following: Need arousal. A consumer begins with a particular state of mind that represents his or her perceptions of and attitude toward known brands. Information processing. The immediate result of need arousal is a greater awareness of information about the product. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Brand evaluation. It takes place at the same time as information processing. The consumer will establish certain criteria, and each brand is judged on the criteria. Purchase. After evaluation, the consumer will purchase the product in accordance to the criteria. Postpurchase evaluation. After purchasing, the consumer will evaluate the brands performance. NEED AROUSAL CONSUMER INFORMATION PROCESSING BRAND EVALUATION PURCHASE POSTPURCHASE EVALUATION Feedback Figure2.2 A Basic Model of Complex Decision Making Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER NEED AROUSAL Part 2 Consumer Decision Making INPUT VARIABLES INTERNAL Consumers Past Experiences Consumer Characteristics Demographics Life-style Personality Consumer Motivations
EXTERNAL Environmental Influences Face-to-face groups Situational determinants Social class Culture Marketing Stimuli Product Price Promotion Store CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET STIMULUS EXPOSURE NEED RECOGNITION (initiation of decision making) Tension State Need Criteria
Brand Attitudes
Beliefs about the brands
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Tendency to act LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONSUMER INFORMATION PROCESSING Part 2 Consumer Decision Making INPUT VARIABLES CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET NEED RECOGNITION STIMULUS EXPOSURE MEMORY SEARCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Selectivity Past information New information PERCEPTION OF STIMULI Attention
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Retention LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Perception of stimuli Stimuli are more likely to be perceived when they: conform to consumers past experiences, conform to consumers current beliefs about a brand, are not too complex, are believable, relate to a set of current needs,and do not produce excessive fears and anxieties. Search for additional information Such a search is most likely when the consumer: feels that alternative brands being considered are inadequate, has insufficient information about the brands under consideration, receives information from friends or media sources that conflicts with past experience and current information,or is close to deciding on a particular brand and would like to confirm expectations regarding its performance. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER INPUT VARIABLES CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET NEED RECOGNITION STIMULUS EXPOSURE SEARCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Selectivity PERCEPTION OF STIMULI EXPECTED SATISFACTION NEED ASSOCIATION CHANGES IN CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET Changes in need criteria
Changes in brand attitudes Define needs Establish priority of needs Evaluate each brand by using: Compensatory decision rules Noncompensatory decision rules Arrive at expected satisfaction for each brand based on need association BRAND EVALUATION Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER PURCHASE AND POSTPURCHASE EVALUATION INPUT VARIABLES CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET NEED RECOGNITION STIMULUS EXPOSURE SEARCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Selectivity PERCEPTION OF STIMULI EXPECTED SATISFACTION NEED ASSOCIATION CHANGES IN CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET INTENTION TO BUY PURCHASE POST- PURCHASE EVALUATION NO PURCHASE Outside Constraints Instrumental Actions Tension State Feedback Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Choice Questions 1.Which of the following is a proper function for a consumer model : A to provide an integrative view of consumer behavior B to provide detailed guidelines for the development of media and advertising strategies C to identify new product characteristics to meet consumer needs D to provide a basis for organizing marketing activities 2.It is generally easier to organize information by: A attribute B brand C neither D both 3.Stimuli are more likely to be perceived when they: A conform to cultural norms B are complex C deal with information about existing brands D relate to consumer needs
True-False Questions
1.A model of consumer behavior is equally relevant for all product categories. 2.A model of consumer behavior should provide detailed guidance in establishing criteria by which to position a product. 3.A consumers action tendency toward a brand is represented by whether it was the brand last purchased. 4.Consumer information processing always requires interpretation and comprehension of a stimulus. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 5.Generally, consumer like to use as few need criteria as possible in evaluating brands, consistent with choosing a satisfactory rather than an optimal product. ANSWER 1 A 2 A 3 D 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 T
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A large auto manufacturer conducted a survey of recent car purchasers to determine their needs in buying a new car and their perceptions of the companys makes so as to evaluate possible new product offerings. Information collected by the company can be classified into information dealing with each of the four stages of the decision-making model,namely: A,Need arousal 1)consumer thought variables 2)consumer characteristics B,Information processing 1)exposure to marketing stimuli 2)perceptions of marketing stimuli C,Evaluation of alternative brands of cars D,Purchase and postpurchase evaluation Specify the types of information the auto manufacturer might collect from consumers for each of the four stages described above, Specify the strategic applications of such information. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONSUMER BEHAVIOR LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONTENT Part 2 Consumer Decision Making Chapter 3 LearningHabit and Brand Loyalty 3.1.1 Fundamental theories of learning 1)Conditioning theories Classic conditioning explains behavior based on repetitive stimuli and the establishment of a close association (contiguity) between a secondary stimulus (picture of cowboy in a Marboro ad) and the primary stimulus (need for a cigarette).Figure3.1
Chapter3 Brand Loyalty 3.1 Consumer learning Instrumental conditioning views behavior as a function of the consumers assessment of the degree of satisfaction obtained from the action. Satisfaction leads to reinforcement and to an increase in the probability of repurchasing. Figure3.2
2). Cognitive learning theory Cognitive psychologists view learning as a problem-solving process rather than the stimulus and response. Learning is a cognitive process of perceiving stimuli, associatingstimuli to needs, evaluating alternative brands, and assessing whether expectations have been met. Learning is equated to a process of complex decision making because of the emphasis on problem solving. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER
Classic conditioning
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emphasis : association through reception and contiguity Figure 3.1 Classic conditioning Cognitive theory emphasizes the thought process involved in consumer learning; classic and instrumental conditioning emphasize the result based on the stimulus association. Figure 3.3 Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER
instrumental conditioning
behavior increase or decrease in probability of response
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emphasis : reinforcement; dependence of outcome on learners action. Figure3.2 Instrumental conditioning Cognitive learning theory
Goal purposive insight goal behavior achievement
emphasis: problem solving,understanding relationships Figure3.3 Cognitive learning theroy Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 3). Learning curve In general, learning of all but the simplest tasks appears to follow a rather common pattern which has become known as a learning curve. A m o u n t
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Hour since learning Figure 3.5 Forgetting curve 4).Forgetting curve Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 3.1.2 Consumer learning and purchasing 1). Enlarge consumers knowledge of products and enrich their purchasing experience. 2). Help to promote consumers repurchasing.
3.1.3 Consumers learning methods 1)try and error 2)comparison: get a better knowledge comparing 3)imitation: imitation can be intentional or unintentional 4)discovery: get a better knowledge through information search 3.2Habit 3.2.1 A model of habitual purchasing behavior -Figure3.6
3.2.2 The functions of habit Purchasing by habit provides two important benefits to the consumer.First,it reduces risk. Second,it facilitates decision making.
3.2.3 Habit versus Complex decision making Table 3.1
Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Part 2 Consumer Decision Making CONSUMERS PSYCHOLOGICAL SET STIMULUS EXPOSURE PERCEPTION OF STIMULI NEED ASSOCIATION Tension State NEED RECOGNITION POSTCHASE EVALUATION PURCHASE INTENTION TO BUY OUTSIDE CONSTRAINTS REVERET TO COMPLEX DECISION MAKING F e e d b a c k
Satisfaction and Reinforcement Dissatisfaction and Extinction Selectivity Figure 5.6 A model of habitual purchasing behavior LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Habit Complex Decision Making Limited informational search Extensive informational search High frequency of purchase Low frequency of purchase Low price High price Low involvement High involvement Intensive distribution Selective distribution Less need for service More need for service People promotion is important People promotion is not important Promotion is important Promotion is not important Advertising is for reminding Advertising is for providing informations High sensibility of price Low sensibility of price Table 3.1 Habit versus Complex decision making 3.2.4Inducing a switch from habit to decision making Generally, the market leader in a category is more likely to be purchased by habit. Various marketing strategies can induce consumers who buy by habit to consider other brands by: Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 3.3Brand loyalty There is a close link between habit ,learning,and brand loyalty. Brand loyalty represents a favorable attitude toward and consistent purchase of a single brand over time.
Two approaches to the study of brand loyalty have dominated marketing literature. The first ,an instrumental conditioning approach,views consistent purchasing of one brand over time as an indication of brand loyalty. The second approach to the study of brand loyalty is based on cognitive theories. Loyalty implies a commitment to a brand that may not be reflect by just measuring continuous behavior.
Despite the product-specific nature of brand loyalty, some generalizations can be made about those who tend to be brand loyal. These findings can be summarized as follows: Brand-loyalty consumers are more likely to be influenced by reference groups. The brand-loyalty consumer tends to be more self-confident in his or her choice. The brand-loyalty consumer tends to be in the higher income group. Brand-loyalty consumers are more likely to perceive a higher level of risk in the purchase. The brand-loyalty consumer is more likely to be store-loyal. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Part 2 Consumer Decision Making Choice Questions 1.Habit is a means of : A choosing and processing marketing information in an efficient B insuring satisfaction based on past experience C assessing the positive and negative attributes of a brand D considering alternative brands and choosing the best one. 2.Brand loyalty is a result of : A a favorable attitude towards the brand B repurchasing the brand over time C reinforcement D all of the above 3.Purchasing by habit tends to : A increase risk B decrease brand involvement C reduce shopping time D increase price sensitivity 4.Which of following concept is associated with classical conditioning: A repetition B reinforcement C forgetting D satisfaction E all of the above 5.Which of following concept is associated with instrumental conditioning: A contiguity B reinforcement C problem solving D information processing LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Part 2 Consumer Decision Making 6.Cognitive theory describes learning as a: A stochastic process B repetitive process C process of problem solving D behavioral process E all of above 7.Brand loyal consumers are more likely to be : A opinion leaders B younger C self-confident in brand choice D innovators 8.Brand loyalty is more likely to occur when the brand is: A well-known B a private brand C a durable D not seen as risky good
True-False Question
1.Boredom with the existing brand might be a sufficient reason to cause a consumer to switch from habit to decision-making. 2.Widespread distribution provides an important reminder effect when consumers purchase by habit. 3.Cognitive learning theory is more relevant in understanding complex decision-making than habit. 4.Consumers who buy a brand regularly but are not strongly committed to it are brand loyal. ANSWER 1 B 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 C 7 C 8 A 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 F LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Part 2 Consumer Decision Making Questions
This chapter suggests that boredom and desire for variety may result in a change from habit to decision making. Is this more likely for certain product categories than others? Is this more likely for certain consumers than others? That is, is there a stick with it type as opposed to a novelty seeker type? LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONSUMER BEHAVIOR LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONTENT Part 2 Consumer Decision Making Chapter 4 Low Involvement Decision Making Chapter4 Low Involvement Decision Making 4.1 The important of a low involvement perspective A low involvement purchase is one where the consumer does not consider the product sufficiently important to his or her belief system and does not strongly identify with the product. 4.1.1 Involvement and the hierarchy of effects If low involvement characterizes so much of purchasing, why have marketers focused on complex decision making and brand loyalty? There are two reasons. (1)it is easier to influence the consumer when the marketer assumes there is a cognitive process of brand evaluation. (2)complex decision making assumes a sequence or hierarchy of effects that stipulates that consumers think before they act.
4.1.2 The low involvement hierarchy The low involvement hierarchy stipulates that consumers may act without thinking. Rather than searching for information, the consumer will receive information passively. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Low involvement hierarchy High involvement hierarchy Brand beliefs are formed first by passive learning Brand beliefs are formed first by active learning A purchase decision is then made Brands are then evaluated The brand may or may not be evaluated afterwards A purchase decision is made Table 4.1 Low versus high involvement hierarchy 4.2 The four type of behavior summarized Figure 4.1 summarizes the four types of behavior. In each case the behavioral model,the underlying theory, and the decision process are listed. 4.3 Theories of low involvement consumer behavior KRUGMANS THEORY OF PASSIVE LEARNING Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER MODEL Beliefs Behavior THEORY Low Involvement Decision Making DECISION PROCESS Inertia MODEL Behavior Beliefs Evaluation THEORY Dissonance or Attribution Theory DECISION PROCESS Dissonance Reduction or Attribution MODEL Beliefs Behavior Evaluation THEORY Low Involvement Decision Making DECISION PROCESS Variety Seeking MODEL Beliefs Evaluation Behavior THEORY Cognitive learning DECISION PROCESS Complex Decision Making or Brand Loyalty SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE S BETWEEN BRANDS FEW DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BRANDS HIGH INVOLVEMENT LOW INVOLVEMENT Figure 4.1 A Classification of Four Types of Consumer Behavior Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Much of the work on low involvement consumer behavior is based on Krugmans perspective of television as an uninvolving medium. Krugman predicts that television would be more effective for low involvement cases and print advertising for high involvement cases. Krugmans view of a passive consumer has stood many of the traditional behavioral concepts in marketing on their head. Table 4.2
SHERIFS SOCIAL JUDGMENT THEORY
A second theory that sheds additional light on the uninvolved consumer is Sherifs theory of social judgment. Sherif describes an individuals position on an issue according to that individuals involvement with the issue. Sherif then operationalizes this concept of involvement by identifying a latitude of acceptance (the positions the individual accepts),a latitude of rejection(positions the incivudual rejects), and a latitude of noncommitment (positions toward which the individual is neutral). A highly involved individual having a definite opinion about the issue would accept very few positions and reject a wide number of positions (narrow latitude of acceptance and wide latitude of rejection). An uninvolved individual would find more positions acceptable (wide latitude of acceptance) or would have no opinion about the issue (wide latitude of noncommitment). Figure 4.2 describe applications of Sherifs theory to marketing. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Traditional, High Involvement View of an Active Consumer Newer, Low Involvement View of a Passive Consumer Consumers are information processors. Consumers learn information at random. Consumers are information seekers. Consumers are information gathers. Consumers represent an active audience for advertising. As a result, the effect of advertising on the consumer is weak. Consumers represent a passive audience for advertising. As a result, the effect of advertising on the consumer is strong. Consumers evaluate brands before buying. Consumers buy first. If they do evaluate brands, it is done after the purchase. Consumers seek to maximize expected satisfaction. As a result, consumers compare brands to see which provide the most benefits related to needs and buy based on multiattribute comparisons of brands. Consumers seek some acceptable level of satisfaction. As a result, consumers buy the brand least likely to give them problems and buy based on a few attributes. Familiarity is the key. Personality and life-style characteristics are related to consumer behavior because the product is closely tied to the consumers identity and belief system. Personality and life-style characteristics are not related to consumer behavior because the product is not closely tied to the consumers identity and belief system. Reference groups influence consumer behavior because of the importance of the product to group norms and values. Reference groups exert little influence on product choice because products are unlikely to be related to group norms and values. Table 4.2 The High Involvement, Active Consumer Versus the Low Involvement, Passive Consumer Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Consider many brands and use a smaller number of attributes to evaluate each brand Few brands will be evaluated using many attributes Latitude of Acceptance High Low High Low Low Involvement High Involvement Figure 4.2 Applications of Sherifs Theory to Marketing. 4.4 Strategic Issues in Low Involvement Decision Making 4.4.1 Marketing strategy
1.Advertising (1)Advertising should focus on a few key points rather than a broad-based information campaign. (2)Advertising dollars should be spent in a campaign of high repetition and should use short-duration messages. (3)There is considerable leeway in the advertising messages acceptable to the consumer. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER (4)Visual components are more important influencing behavior. (5)Advertising should be the primary means of differentiating the product from competition. (6)Television rather than print media should be the primary vehicle for communication. 2. Product positioning Low involvement products are likely to be positioned to solve problems, while high involvement products are more likely to be positioned to deliver benefits. 3.Price Low involvement products are purchased on the basis on price alone, so a decrease in price may be enough to influence the consumer. 4.Sales promotions Sales incentives such as coupons, price deals, or free samples are likely to be more important when the consumer is not involved. 5.In-store conditions When the consumer is not involved with the product, brand choice is frequently made in the store. So in-store conditions become important for low involvement products. The brand at eye level or the one with the largest space may be purchased simply because of the reminder effect. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 6.Distribution. Widespread distribution is important for low involvement products, because the consumer does not search for a brand. 4.4.2Strategic Issues 1.Shift consumers from low to high involvement (1)Linking the product to some involving issue. (2)Linking the product to some involving personal situation. (3)Linking the product to involving advertising. (4)Changing the importance of product benefits (5)Introducing an important characteristic in the product. 2.Shift consumers from inertia to variety seeking If the brand is a market leader, it should encourage inertia; if it is a lesser known brand, it should encourage variety seeking. 3.Should markets be segmented by degree of consumer involvement? Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Choices 1.A low involvement decision model also involves a sequence of three steps. Place a___ next to the first step, a ___ next to the second, and a ___ next to the third. A beliefs B intentions C behavior D need-arousal E evaluation 2.Buying by inertia generally involves A high involvement and significant differences between brands B high involvement and few differences between brands C low involvement and significant differences between brands D low involvement and few differences between brands E none of the above 3.High involvement purchasing behavior does not involve one of the following A consumer involvement B cognitive evaluation C passive learning D post- purchase evaluation E information processing 4.According to Krugman, television encourage passive learning because A the advertising is active while the viewer is passive B both the advertising and the viewer are passive C the viewer can control the pace of viewing D the viewer is active while the advertising is passive 5.According to Sherifs theory of social judgement, a highly involved consumer would have Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER A a narrow latitude of rejection B a narrow latitude of acceptance C a wide latitude of acceptance D a wide latitude of rejection 6.Advertising in a low involvement situation is not likely to A increase brand awareness B increase brand trial C increase in-store brand recognition D change brand attitudes
True-False Questions
1.Consumers are not highly involved with most products. 2.The primary basis for inducing trial under low involvement conditions is through price and in-store promotional strategies. 3.Marketing strategies should be directed to minimizing consumer problems in the high involvement case and to maximizing consumer benefits in the low involvement case. 4.The leading brand in a market should encourage variety-seeking behavior.
ANSWER 1 A C E 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 D 1T 2 T 3 F 4 F Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Part 2 Consumer Decision Making CONSUMER BEHAVIOR LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER CONTENT Chapter 5 Situational Determinants of Consumer Behavior Chapter 5 Situational Determinants of Consumer Behavior 5.1 The nature of situational variables 5.1.1 Type of situations
3.The Consumption Situation The consumption situation is the anticipated usage situation for the brand. Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER 5.1.2 Characteristics of consumption situations 1.The physical surrounding. For example, a stores decor and shelf layout; being indoors or outside; being in a noisy room. 2.Social Surrounding. Whether guests are present, the social occasion, the importance of friends and neighbors that are present. 3.Time. Breakfast, lunchtime, between meals; seasonal factors such as winter versus summer relative to clothing; the time that has passed since the product was last consumed. 4.Task definition. Shopping for oneself or for the family, shopping for a gift; cooking for oneself, for the family or for guests. 5.Antecedent States. Momentary conditions such as shopping when tired or anxious, buying a product on impulse because of an excess of cash on hand, using a product when in an excited state. 5.2 A model of situational determinants Decision Making SITUATION PRODUCT CONSUMER PURCHASING BEHAVIOR Figure 5.1 A model of situational determinants of consumer behavior Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER The situation versus the product 1.The greater the degree of brand loyalty, the less important are situational influence. 2.The higher the level of product involvement, the less likely it is that situational factors will determine behavior. 5.3 Use of situational variables in marketing strategy Situational variables have been used most frequently for positioning products and segmenting markets.Several studies will be cited to illustrate the use of situational factors for these strategic applications. 5.3.1 Induct the new condition Wansick and Ray had analyzed how the advertisement drive consumers introducing the product into new condition by expansion strategy. They found that advertisement can effectively suggest the consumer to induct the new condition when the new use-occasion consistent with the exist conception of how to use the product.
5.3.2 Take extant use condition as target market (1)Subdivide the user based on product use (2)Develop new product to meet the special situation (3)Position product in the use of a particular situation though advertising (4)Distribute product to meet the needs of the situation Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER Choices 1.Which of the following is not a situational variable A nutritional orientation B a social occasion C being in a store D between meals E shopping for a gift 2.Which of the following situational influences is most likely to influence behavior A the consumption situation B the social situation C the environment situation D the in-store situation 3.Which of the following is not a characteristic of a usage or purchase situation A time B social surrounding C brand attitude D antecedent states E physical surroundings 4.The theory that best explain the relative influence of product versus situation on consumer behavior is A dissonance theory B balance theory C attribution theory D learning theory E assimilation/contrast theory 5.The situation eating a snack while working at home is made up of which of the following situational characteristics A social surrounding B task definition C time D antecedent states 6.Price sensitive consumers are most likely to be influenced by A the usage situations B the purchase situation C product attributes D the communication situation E peer group influences Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER True-False Questions
1. The assumption in most multiattribute models is that brand attitudes are the same, regardless of usage situation. 2. The greater the degree of brand loyalty, the more important are situational influence. 3. If a situation is close to behavior in time, then it is more likely to influence behavior. 4. Purchase situation variables are most likely to be defined by in-store conditions.
ANSWER 1 A 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 B 6 B 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 T Part 2 Consumer Decision Making LAST CHAPTER NEXT CHAPTER