GROUP ACTIVITY - Buying Process Analysis - Crystal
GROUP ACTIVITY - Buying Process Analysis - Crystal
GROUP ACTIVITY - Buying Process Analysis - Crystal
GROUP ACTIVITY:
BUYING PROCESS ANALYSIS
For the purpose of this exercise, focus on just ONE segment of customers. Make this customer
segment explicit.
Your customer segment: ________________________
1. In the table below, map out the different stages of the typical decision making intergrated with
buying behavior process followed by customers in this segment (following the framework in
Peter & Olson page 163 & 194).
2. For each stage identified, describe (a) the typical set of activities involved (e.g., “Information
search: Web-browsing, dealer visit”) and (b) the key players at this stage (i.e., the people who
have a significant influence at this stage).
3. Derive the implications for your company. Given this decision making process, how can you
influence the customers’ decisions to favor your company?
Corresponding
Overt behavior Key
Stage Specific Activities Implications
Players
4.