Consumer and Industrial Buying Behaviour — Theories and models. - One Line Questions
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In the context of industrial buying, 'Reciprocity' refers to: —
A mutual exchange of goods or services between firms
2.
A consumer's 'Evoked Set' refers to: —
Brands the consumer considers for purchase
3.
In industrial buying, the 'Decider' role is held by the person who: —
Authorizes the final purchase
4.
The 'Affective' component in consumer behaviour relates to: —
Feelings and emotions towards a product
5.
Which of the following is a key factor influencing the 'Information Search' stage for a consumer? —
Perceived risk
6.
Which of the following is an example of 'Low Involvement' purchase behaviour? —
Purchasing a loaf of bread
7.
Which theory suggests that consumers try to reduce dissonance after a purchase, especially for high-involvement decisions? —
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
8.
In the Sheth Model, 'Group Factors' influencing industrial buying include: —
Interpersonal interaction within the buying center
9.
What is the primary difference between consumer buying behaviour and industrial buying behaviour? —
Industrial buying involves a complex decision-making unit and rational processes, while consumer buying is often individual and emotional.
10.
Which of the following is a key component of the 'Stimulus' part in the Stimulus-Response (S-R) models of consumer behaviour? —
Marketing mix elements
11.
In the context of industrial buying, 'Derived Demand' means: —
Demand for industrial goods is ultimately derived from the demand for consumer goods
12.
The 'Social Learning Theory' suggests that consumers learn by: —
Observing others and imitating their behaviour
13.
The concept of 'Reference Groups' is most relevant to which model of consumer behaviour? —
Social-Cultural Model
14.
Which theory of consumer behaviour emphasizes the role of learning and habit formation in purchase decisions? —
Learning Theory
15.
The concept of 'Perceived Risk' is central to which consumer behaviour theory? —
Information Processing Models
16.
The 'Economic Man' model assumes consumers are: —
Rational and utility-maximizing
17.
The Howard-Sheth model of buyer behaviour identifies three types of decision-making processes. What are they? —
Extensive Problem Solving, Limited Problem Solving, Routinized Response Behavior
18.
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of industrial markets compared to consumer markets? —
Highly emotional buying decisions
19.
The 'Gatekeeper' in the Buying Center typically controls the flow of: —
Information
20.
Which model of consumer behaviour focuses on the psychological factors like motivation, perception, learning, and attitudes? —
Psychological Model
21.
Which model emphasizes the interaction between the consumer, the environment, and the behaviour itself? —
Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory
22.
Which model of consumer behaviour is often criticized for being too simplistic and ignoring psychological factors? —
Economic Man Theory
23.
The 'Problem Recognition' stage in the consumer decision process is triggered by: —
A discrepancy between the actual and desired state
24.
Which role in the Buying Center is responsible for gathering information and suggesting alternatives? —
Influencer
25.
The 'High Involvement' purchase decision is characterized by: —
High cost, high risk, and significant differences among brands
26.
The 'Information Processing Model' views consumers as: —
Active processors of information similar to computers
27.
According to the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), purchase intention is primarily determined by: —
Attitude towards the behaviour and subjective norms
28.
The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) extends TRA by adding which crucial element? —
Perceived behavioural control
29.
According to the Webster and Wind model, 'Organizational Factors' influencing industrial buying include: —
Company policies and procedures
30.
The 'Buygrid' framework, developed by Robinson, Faris, and Wind, categorizes industrial buying situations based on: —
Level of decision-making difficulty and number of participants
31.
The Sheth Model of Industrial Buying Behaviour identifies four main dimensions influencing the decision process. One of these is: —
Interpersonal factors
32.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is often applied to understand consumer motivations in which type of consumer behaviour model? —
Psychological Models
33.
The 'Purchase Decision' stage involves: —
Deciding which brand to buy
34.
A 'Modified Rebuy' situation in industrial buying involves: —
Changing product specifications or suppliers for a previously purchased item
35.
The Nicosia model of consumer behaviour views the consumer as a system that: —
Actively processes information and makes decisions
36.
Which of the following is an example of an 'Internal Stimulus' that can lead to problem recognition? —
Feeling hungry
37.
The 'Buyer' role in the Buying Center is primarily responsible for: —
Selecting the supplier and negotiating terms
38.
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Straight Rebuy' in industrial buying? —
Routine reordering from approved vendors
39.
In the Engel-Kollat-Blackwell (EKB) model, what is the central concept that drives the consumer decision process? —
Information Processing
40.
Which type of industrial buying situation involves a new task for the organization and requires extensive information search? —
New Task
41.
The 'Information Search' stage primarily aims to identify: —
All available brands and their attributes
42.
Post-purchase behaviour primarily focuses on: —
Customer satisfaction and loyalty
43.
The 'Influencer' in the Buying Center provides information and criteria for evaluating alternatives to: —
All of the above
44.
In the context of industrial buying, 'Supplier's reputation' is most likely to influence which aspect of the decision? —
The decider's choice, especially regarding perceived risk
45.
In industrial buying behaviour, the 'Buying Center' refers to: —
All the individuals and groups who participate in the purchasing decision-making process
46.
In industrial buying, the 'Buyclass' framework refers to: —
The level of perceived risk and novelty of the purchase
47.
Which theory emphasizes the role of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control in predicting behaviour? —
Theory of Planned Behaviour
48.
During 'Evaluation of Alternatives', consumers use 'Decision Heuristics' to: —
Simplify the decision-making process
49.
The 'User' role in the Buying Center is typically performed by: —
Individuals who will actually use the product or service
50.
Which industrial buying behaviour model emphasizes the influence of organizational factors, individual factors, and environmental factors? —
Webster and Wind Model