CONSUMER BEHAVIOR – COMPLETE
STUDY NOTES
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📘 1. INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Consumer behavior refers to the study of how individuals, groups, or organizations select, buy,
use, and dispose of goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants.
Key Idea:
It focuses on understanding why consumers make purchasing decisions.
🎯 2. IMPORTANCE OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Understanding consumer behavior helps businesses to:
Identify customer needs and preferences
Develop better products and services
Improve marketing strategies
Increase customer satisfaction
Gain competitive advantage
🧠 3. FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER
BEHAVIOR
3.1 Cultural Factors
Culture (values, beliefs, traditions)
Subculture (religion, ethnicity, social groups)
Social class
3.2 Social Factors
, Family influence
Friends and peer groups
Reference groups
Social roles and status
3.3 Personal Factors
Age and life cycle stage
Occupation
Income level
Lifestyle
Personality and self-concept
3.4 Psychological Factors
Motivation (needs and desires)
Perception
Learning
Beliefs and attitudes
🛒 4. CONSUMER DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Step 1: Problem Recognition
Consumer identifies a need or problem.
Step 2: Information Search
Consumer looks for information about products or services.
Step 3: Evaluation of Alternatives
Comparing different brands or options.
Step 4: Purchase Decision
Actual buying of the product.
Step 5: Post-Purchase Behavior
STUDY NOTES
(Premium Exam & Revision Guide)
📘 1. INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Consumer behavior refers to the study of how individuals, groups, or organizations select, buy,
use, and dispose of goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants.
Key Idea:
It focuses on understanding why consumers make purchasing decisions.
🎯 2. IMPORTANCE OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Understanding consumer behavior helps businesses to:
Identify customer needs and preferences
Develop better products and services
Improve marketing strategies
Increase customer satisfaction
Gain competitive advantage
🧠 3. FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER
BEHAVIOR
3.1 Cultural Factors
Culture (values, beliefs, traditions)
Subculture (religion, ethnicity, social groups)
Social class
3.2 Social Factors
, Family influence
Friends and peer groups
Reference groups
Social roles and status
3.3 Personal Factors
Age and life cycle stage
Occupation
Income level
Lifestyle
Personality and self-concept
3.4 Psychological Factors
Motivation (needs and desires)
Perception
Learning
Beliefs and attitudes
🛒 4. CONSUMER DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Step 1: Problem Recognition
Consumer identifies a need or problem.
Step 2: Information Search
Consumer looks for information about products or services.
Step 3: Evaluation of Alternatives
Comparing different brands or options.
Step 4: Purchase Decision
Actual buying of the product.
Step 5: Post-Purchase Behavior
