Question 1

The perceived cost of a purchase decision includes each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the actual price or cost of the product. 
B)  the subjective costs associated with the search. 
C)  the economic conditions of the area. 
D)  the opportunity costs of foregoing other activities to make the search. 
A)  the actual price or cost of the product. 
B)  the subjective costs associated with the search. 
C)  the economic conditions of the area. 
D)  the opportunity costs of foregoing other activities to make the search.

Question 2

When the buying center members find out that leasing a fleet from one car rental company holds the advantage of a better repair service contract than other companies provide, they are in which stage of the business-to-business buying process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identification of vendor 
B)  Establishment of specifications 
C)  Vendor selection 
D)  Vendor evaluation 
A)  Identification of vendor 
B)  Establishment of specifications 
C)  Vendor selection 
D)  Vendor evaluation

Question 3

A modified rebuy is a reorder from the same vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The higher the motivation, the greater the extent of external search for information in a buying decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a buying center, the ________ would say, "Since I'm the one who actually has to use this product, you should listen to me."

Accepted Answer

A)  user 
B)  buyer 
C)  decider 
D)  gatekeeper 
A)  user 
B)  buyer 
C)  decider 
D)  gatekeeper

Question 6

If a consumer has sufficient information from an internal search, he or she moves on to the next step of the decision-making process, evaluating alternatives, without engaging in an external search for additional information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The members of the buying center who shape purchasing decisions by providing information and criteria are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  users. 
B)  influencers. 
C)  deciders. 
D)  buyers. 
A)  users. 
B)  influencers. 
C)  deciders. 
D)  buyers.

Question 8

The evoked set in a purchase decision consists of brands that have been purchased previously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In terms of an external search for information in a purchasing decision, involvement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which a stimulus or task is relevant to a consumer's existing needs, wants, or values. 
B)  a personality characteristic an individual displays when he or she engages in and enjoys mental activities. 
C)  the mental position a person takes on a topic, person, or event that influences the holder's feelings, perceptions, learning processes, and subsequent behaviors. 
D)  a simulation of the knowledge structure embedded in an individual's brain. 
A)  the extent to which a stimulus or task is relevant to a consumer's existing needs, wants, or values. 
B)  a personality characteristic an individual displays when he or she engages in and enjoys mental activities. 
C)  the mental position a person takes on a topic, person, or event that influences the holder's feelings, perceptions, learning processes, and subsequent behaviors. 
D)  a simulation of the knowledge structure embedded in an individual's brain.

Question 10

Which model of evaluation of alternatives suggests that consumers buy brands they like best or connect with emotionally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive mapping 
B)  Multiattribute 
C)  Affect referral 
D)  Evoked-set 
A)  Cognitive mapping 
B)  Multiattribute 
C)  Affect referral 
D)  Evoked-set

Question 11

Individuals with high levels of cognitive involvement will display all of the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

A)  want more information prior to making a decision. 
B)  ask more questions during the purchase process. 
C)  spend less time deliberating prior to making a decision. 
D)  want clear message arguments. 
A)  want more information prior to making a decision. 
B)  ask more questions during the purchase process. 
C)  spend less time deliberating prior to making a decision. 
D)  want clear message arguments.

Question 12

Which component of an attitude contains the feelings or emotions a person has about a product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affective 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Conative 
D)  Rational 
A)  Affective 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Conative 
D)  Rational

Question 13

Most of the time, the consumer first develops an understanding or cognitive belief about an idea or object, followed by affective feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is typical for dual-channel marketing to begin with:

Accepted Answer

A)  sales to businesses and later to consumers. 
B)  manufacturer demand for better component parts. 
C)  retailer demand for new products. 
D)  consumer demand for more purchasing options. 
A)  sales to businesses and later to consumers. 
B)  manufacturer demand for better component parts. 
C)  retailer demand for new products. 
D)  consumer demand for more purchasing options.

Question 15

Divorcees, often called second-chancers, usually have a lower household income and are between the ages of 40 and 59.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most buying center members are able to avoid personality factors from affecting decisions by using decision rules called heuristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kimberly-Clark is going to place an additional order for plastic from its current vendor because of a larger order from a customer for products Kimberly-Clark manufacturers. The additional order for plastic would be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  straight rebuy purchase. 
B)  modified rebuy purchase. 
C)  new task purchase. 
D)  strategic buy. 
A)  straight rebuy purchase. 
B)  modified rebuy purchase. 
C)  new task purchase. 
D)  strategic buy.

Question 18

The amount of time a consumer spends on an external search depends on four factors: ability, motivation, costs versus benefits, and brand name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is dual-channel marketing?

Accepted Answer

Selling virtually th

Question 20

The consumer buying behavior trends related to busy, active lifestyles explain why Nike's marketing team decided to personalize shoes by allowing customers to purchase them online and to design the style and look each person wants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The perceived cost of a purchase decision includes each of the following except:

When the buying center members find out that leasing a fleet from one car rental company holds the advantage of a better repair service contract than other companies provide, they are in which stage of the business-to-business buying process?

A modified rebuy is a reorder from the same vendor.

The higher the motivation, the greater the extent of external search for information in a buying decision-making process.

In a buying center, the ________ would say, "Since I'm the one who actually has to use this product, you should listen to me."

If a consumer has sufficient information from an internal search, he or she moves on to the next step of the decision-making process, evaluating alternatives, without engaging in an external search for additional information.

The members of the buying center who shape purchasing decisions by providing information and criteria are called:

The evoked set in a purchase decision consists of brands that have been purchased previously.

In terms of an external search for information in a purchasing decision, involvement is:

Which model of evaluation of alternatives suggests that consumers buy brands they like best or connect with emotionally?

Individuals with high levels of cognitive involvement will display all of the following characteristics except:

Which component of an attitude contains the feelings or emotions a person has about a product?

Most of the time, the consumer first develops an understanding or cognitive belief about an idea or object, followed by affective feelings.

It is typical for dual-channel marketing to begin with:

Divorcees, often called second-chancers, usually have a lower household income and are between the ages of 40 and 59.

Most buying center members are able to avoid personality factors from affecting decisions by using decision rules called heuristics.

Kimberly-Clark is going to place an additional order for plastic from its current vendor because of a larger order from a customer for products Kimberly-Clark manufacturers. The additional order for plastic would be a:

The amount of time a consumer spends on an external search depends on four factors: ability, motivation, costs versus benefits, and brand name.

What is dual-channel marketing?

The consumer buying behavior trends related to busy, active lifestyles explain why Nike's marketing team decided to personalize shoes by allowing customers to purchase them online and to design the style and look each person wants.

Integrated Marketing Communications

Corporate Image and Brand Management

The IMC Planning Process

Advertising Management

Advertising Design

Traditional Media Channels

Digital Marketing

Social Media

Alternative Marketing

Database and Direct Response Marketing and Personal Selling

Sales Promotions

Public Relations and Sponsorship Programs

Regulations and Ethical Concerns

Evaluating an Integrated Marketing Program

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Exam 3: Buyer Behaviors

The perceived cost of a purchase decision includes each of the following except:

When the buying center members find out that leasing a fleet from one car rental company holds the advantage of a better repair service contract than other companies provide, they are in which stage of the business-to-business buying process?

A modified rebuy is a reorder from the same vendor.

The higher the motivation, the greater the extent of external search for information in a buying decision-making process.

In a buying center, the ________ would say, "Since I'm the one who actually has to use this product, you should listen to me."

If a consumer has sufficient information from an internal search, he or she moves on to the next step of the decision-making process, evaluating alternatives, without engaging in an external search for additional information.

The members of the buying center who shape purchasing decisions by providing information and criteria are called:

The evoked set in a purchase decision consists of brands that have been purchased previously.

In terms of an external search for information in a purchasing decision, involvement is:

Which model of evaluation of alternatives suggests that consumers buy brands they like best or connect with emotionally?

Individuals with high levels of cognitive involvement will display all of the following characteristics except:

Which component of an attitude contains the feelings or emotions a person has about a product?

Most of the time, the consumer first develops an understanding or cognitive belief about an idea or object, followed by affective feelings.

It is typical for dual-channel marketing to begin with:

Divorcees, often called second-chancers, usually have a lower household income and are between the ages of 40 and 59.

Most buying center members are able to avoid personality factors from affecting decisions by using decision rules called heuristics.

Kimberly-Clark is going to place an additional order for plastic from its current vendor because of a larger order from a customer for products Kimberly-Clark manufacturers. The additional order for plastic would be a:

The amount of time a consumer spends on an external search depends on four factors: ability, motivation, costs versus benefits, and brand name.

What is dual-channel marketing?

The consumer buying behavior trends related to busy, active lifestyles explain why Nike's marketing team decided to personalize shoes by allowing customers to purchase them online and to design the style and look each person wants.

Integrated Marketing Communications

Corporate Image and Brand Management

The IMC Planning Process

Advertising Management

Advertising Design

Traditional Media Channels

Digital Marketing

Social Media

Alternative Marketing

Database and Direct Response Marketing and Personal Selling

Sales Promotions

Public Relations and Sponsorship Programs

Regulations and Ethical Concerns

Evaluating an Integrated Marketing Program

Filters