Consumer Behavior PPT 1&2
Consumer Behavior PPT 1&2
Consumer Behavior PPT 1&2
Consumer Behavior
MA Fashion Communication Keerthi Balakrishnan
Lesson Agenda
1. Introduction to consumer behavior and Psychology
2. Consumer Decision Making Process Problem recognition
to Post purchase behavior
3. Internal factors affecting CB - Consumer Motivation
4. Internal factors affecting CB - Consumer Learning,
Perception and Memory
5. Internal factors affecting CB- Attitude and Personality
6. External factors affecting CB
7. Research in consumer behaviour
8. Ethics and Trends in Consumer Behaviour
Consumer
Behavior
The study of how individuals, groups, and organizations select,
buy, use, and dispose of goods, services, ideas, or experiences.
Helps businesses understand what influences consumers' buying
decisions.
Psychology
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions,
especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Concerned with all aspects of behavior and underlying
thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
Relies on observation, measurement, and testing to form
scientifically sound conclusions.
Consumer Psychology
Understanding why and how
individuals or groups engage in
consumer activities.
Cognitive processes and
behaviors involved in purchasing
products or services.
Importance of predicting
consumer behavior through
understanding information
processing and actions.
Relevance in Fashion Business
Importance:
Understand consumer expectations.
Assess consumer product
preferences for market release.
Design marketing efforts based on
consumer likes and dislikes.
Consumer Buying Behavior:
Questions explored: What, why, when, how
often, and for what reason do consumers
buy?
Example: Studying why women buy
moisturizers, preferred brands, usage
frequency, purchase locations, and buying
Impact on Business
Success:
Essential for successful product
launches.
Understanding consumer reaction to
products to avoid product failure.
Adapt to changing factors like
fashion trends, technology, lifestyle,
and income.
Customer vs. Consumer
Customer: Purchases goods or services,
drives business revenues.
Consumer: Uses goods and services, can be a
customer or not.
Types of Consumers
Personal Consumers: Buy for personal use,
household consumption, or gifts.
Organizational Consumers: Include profit
and non-profit organizations, government
agencies, and institutions buying products for
operations.
Concept of Consumption
Definition:
“Occurs when individuals select,
purchase, use, or dispose of products,
services, ideas, or experiences to
satisfy needs and desires.”
Includes more than exchanging money
for goods and services; involves various
behaviors like shopping, using, and
disposing.
Concept of Consumption
Consumption involves both tangible
and intangible items.
Fulfillment of identity creation and
expression in contemporary society.
INCOME SPENDING
Fast Fashion:
Quick, trend-driven production and
consumption.
Often associated with environmental and
ethical concerns.
Slow Fashion:
Emphasizes quality, sustainability, and
ethical production.
Focus on long-lasting, timeless pieces.
Consumer Decision
Making Process
Process by which consumers:
Become aware of needs
Collect information
Evaluate alternatives
Make a purchase decision
Evaluate their purchase
Factors influencing
involvement:
Market complexity
Product importance
Consumer interest
Situational
characteristics
Temporary vs. enduring
involvement
Consumer Behavior Patterns
Consumer Buying
Patterns
Four types based on involvement and
brand differences:
1. Complex buying behavior
2. Dissonance-reducing buying
behavior
3. Habitual buying behavior
4. Variety-seeking behavior
Complex Buying Dissonance-
Behavior Reducing Buying
High involvement,
Behavior
High involvement, few
expensive products
brand choices
Extensive research and
Limited decision-
consultation
making
Advertising to influence
After-sale service and
beliefs and attitudes
support campaigns
Habitual Buying Variety-Seeking
Behavior Behavior
Low involvement,
Low involvement, few
significant brand
brand differences
differences
Routine purchases
Frequent brand
Brand familiarity
switching
through repetitive
Strategies for market
advertising
leaders and challengers