Essays and Research Papers on Consumer Behavior

This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences in the way branding of KFC is perceived in China and the United States. The paper considers the way in which there has been a low level of customization and how the brand has been re-interpreted in China in line with the different culture. The bibliography ...

A 10 page paper discussing the marketing of the Bowflex exercise machine in terms of its marketing mix. Nautilus, manufacturer of Bowflex, is well respected in fitness equipment, but it keeps its name separate from Bowflex through most of its promotion of the product. The paper discusses the marketing environment and the marketing ...

A 4 page paper reviewing a study investigating foreign market entry from an emerging economy into a fully developed one. Results supported five of Kim, Kim and Lee’s (2002) six hypotheses, and the sixth was not entirely rejected out of hand. Rather, the authors tried to explain that through alternative means, including the ...

A 3 page paper discussing the shift away from a highly decentralized structure holding more than 90 independent companies to one large company with three very large divisions. The owner of many of today’s leading food brands, ConAgra itself is not particularly well known among consumers. The paper recommends that ConAgra continue its ...

A 4 page paper discussing the shift in BMW’s strategy since 2000. There are several constants that apply to Bavarian Motor Works – BMW – whether in Germany, the United States, Mexico, Thailand or anywhere else. One of those constants is the superiority of German engineering and the result of that engineering personified ...

A 3 page paper answering two questions, one regarding the visual aspects of McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” campaign; the other assessing how well McDonald’s is dealing with its corporate image since replacing Kobe Bryant with Yao Ming. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the concept of subliminal advertising, whether it exists (or not) and what the research has to say about it. Despite the fact that research doesn't support the effectiveness of subliminal research, the general public still fears that subliminal advertising exists and is being used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the treading of Dunkin’ Donuts on Starbucks’ specialty coffee territory, and Starbucks’ move to urban areas through Magic Johnson’s national chain of franchise restaurants. Dunkin’ Donuts does not elevate its image by adding more affordable lattes to its menu, but rather appears to offer a cheapened version of the ...

A 4 page paper discussing points that should be made in a contract between an agricultural producer and a retailer for produce that is not yet available. The entire process of buying commodity crops and horticultural (i.e., higher value) produce has changed dramatically over the years. The Farmer’s Market seeks to purchase specialty ...

This 4-page paper discusses the importance of advertising agencies when it comes to the development and planning of strategies for organizations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper suggests twenty different potential research questions that suggestion areas to examine concerning competitive advantage and customer processes. The paper then looks at some of the literature concerning relevant models and consider souses of information that may be used to undertaken the research. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

Three questions answered in 3 pages, each dealing with some aspect of marketing. The first asks for a critique of a print advertisement; the second asks for a discussion of the “3 Cs” of marketing. The last asks for a profile of the environmentally conscious consumer. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper very briefly touching on the points necessary to consider in planning a startup nightclub. The paper includes demographic information on the area in which the club will operate, as well as general industry information. The paper includes anticipated annual revenues both before and after the “honeymoon” period in which ...

A 10 page paper presenting a marketing plan for a non-profit venture into Chicago’s inner city to promote birth control among teens. All of the three major ethnic groups will be served, but African-American teens will receive extra attention in that they are the group with the highest rate of teen pregnancies. The ...

A 10 page paper providing a marketing strategy for Verizon Wireless. One of the leading cellular service providers in the United States, Verizon Wireless seeks to build on its current situation and add market share. Competition within the industry is its greatest nemesis; the purpose here to do develop a marketing plan that ...

This 7 page paper is a basic marketing paper showing the student how to determine the target market for a washing detergent, looking at the demographics and then considering how influences such as psychological, social and economic factors will impact on the consumers behaviour towards the product.

A 12 page paper reviewing several empirical studies of customer satisfaction. There appears to be relatively few published empirical studies that specifically address the issue of customer satisfaction. Even fewer use the information gained to suggest changes in organizational behavior, at least at systemic levels where those changes can have the greatest effect. ...

This 5 page paper considers the different influences on the way the purchase decisions in made. Factors examined include environmental influences including economic considerations, organisational influences, interpersonal values and individual influences. To illustrate points raised the paper uses the example of a university making a furniture purchase. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 6 page paper proposing two methods to measure the success of Boots’ loyalty card program. Many stores and several types of retailers have tried loyalty cards at one time or another. They fell out of favor for a time, but some stores’ programs, such as those at Tesco and Boots, raise the ...

This 7 page paper looks at how a company can enhance its operations by considering what customers value and using this data to maximise resources. The paper considers aspects such as competitive advantage and how it may be obtained, the use of market data and positioning of products or services and measuring customer satisfaction. The ...

A 4-page Promotional Price analysis on Harry Potter books and movies. The author addresses how this book is being promoted in the television, print, internet/point-of-sale media. Bibliography lists 5 sources. JVpotret.rtf

A 9 page paper. The question is the impact of the Internet on consumer electronics stores. To discuss the topic, the essay discusses what was happening in 1994 and 1995 in this retail sector, the challenges, the substitutes and the threats to small electronics stores. The essay then discusses the most recent holiday data regarding ...

This 12-page paper describes how Liz Claiborne and Virgin have successfully used the Internet to market their products and services. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Based on a Harvard Case study, the writer presents an executive summary, an introduction, a synopsis of problems, strengths, weaknesses and threats and recommendations with justification. By 1984, many analysts wondered if Disney was about to collapse. It was said that Disney had not kept up with the times. It has ...

A 5 page paper providing internal and external factor analyses for Vermont Teddy Bear. The company appears to have some factors it needs to address soon. Though it is not on the brink of disaster as a result of past missteps, neither does it have opportunity for more. A new CEO should ...