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Analyzing Business Markets
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What is Organizational Buying?Organizational buying refers to the decision-making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services, and identify, evaluate, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers.
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Characteristics of Business MarketsFewer, larger buyersClose supplier-customer relationshipsProfessional purchasingMany buying influences
Multiple sales callsDerived demandInelastic demandFluctuating demandGeographically concentrated buyersDirect purchasing
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Buying SituationStraight rebuyModified rebuyNew task
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The Buying CenterInitiatorsUsersInfluencersDecidersApproversBuyersGatekeepers
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Of Concern to Business MarketersWho are the major decision participants?What decisions do they influence?What is their level of influence?What evaluation criteria do they use?
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Stages in the Buying Process: BuyphasesProblem recognitionGeneral need descriptionProduct specificationSupplier searchProposal solicitationSupplier selectionOrder-routine specificationPerformance review
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Vendor Analysis
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Handling Price-Oriented CustomersLimit quantity purchasedAllow no refundsMake no adjustmentsProvide no services
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