2 Chapter 2 Culture
2 Chapter 2 Culture
2 Chapter 2 Culture
Nationalities
Religions
Racial
Culture Geographic
Cultural Factors
Four basic types of world citizens
What is Culture?
Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge,
belief, art, law, morals, customs, and any other capabilities
and habits acquired by humans as members of society
Culture …
… is comprehensive.
… is acquired.
… supplies boundaries within which most individuals think and
act.
… influences us in such a way that we are seldom aware of it.
… is not static.
Values, Norms,
and Sanctions
Widely Held
Beliefs that
AffirmHeld
Widely What is
Desirable
Beliefs that
Affirm What is
Desirable
Variations in Cultural Values
Objectives/
Self-
approaches
oriented
to life society
values
finds desirable
Factors Influencing
Nonverbal
Communication
Personality 86%
Global Cultures
Global Demographics
Standardized Customized
Cultural homogeneity
Needs
Affordability
Relevant Values
Infrastructure
Communication
Ethical Implications
Essay
1. Find two advertisement that use reference groups in an attempt to
gain patronage. Describe the advertisement, the type og
reference group being used, and the type of influence being
used.
2. Develop an advertisement for (i) breath strips, (ii) energy drink, (iii)
upscale club, (iv) red cross, (v) scooter, or (vi) vitamins using the
following:
1. An informational reference group influence
2. A normative reference group influence
3. An identification reference group influence
3. Interview an individual who is involved in a brand community.
Describe the role the firm plays in maintaining the community, the
benefits the person gets from community, and how it affect his or
her consumption behavior.
Essay