Consumer Behaviour (MKT4308) crash course, Online MBA, Semester 3:
This subject explains how consumers think, feel and decide when buying, covering individual factors like motivation, perception and attitude, social influences…
- 19 video lessons
- 7h 21m
- Study notes
- 95 quiz questions
- Assignment
19 lessons in Consumer Behaviour
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About this subject
This subject explains how consumers think, feel and decide when buying, covering individual factors like motivation, perception and attitude, social influences like family, class and culture, and classic decision-making models. After it you will be able to analyse buyer behaviour, segment markets, and use consumer insights to shape marketing strategy and drive adoption of new products.
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Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Buying Decision Models
Module I, Introduction: Introduction to CB, Model of Consumer buying Decision Making, Participants in buying process, Individual v/s org buying behavior
Models of Consumer Behaviour, Traditional models and Contemporary models, All models in one class· Management Mantra by Dr Barkha Gupta· 60 min
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Consumer Research Process and Design
Module I, Introduction: Concept of consumer Research, Consumer Research Process, Consumer Research Design, Bayesian Analysis
Meaning of Consumer Research | Scope of Consumer Research | Process of Consumer Research in Hindi· Brilliant Mind Classes· 11 min
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Market Segmentation and STP
Module I, Introduction: Identifying segments, Addressing the needs of market, Profitability of segmentation, Criteria of segmentation, Inter-market segmentation, STP
Market Segmentation, Bases for Market Segmentation, Consumer Behaviour bba, Consumer behaviour· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 25 min
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Brand Value, Brand Loyalty and the Seven R's
Module I, Introduction: Value of brand, Brand Loyalty, Seven R's of marketing mix
BRAND BUILDING IN HINDI | Concept, Factors, Process & more with Examples | Marketing Management ppt· Sonu Singh - PPT wale· 24 min
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Consumer Demographics and Lifestyle Marketing (VALS, LOV)
Module II, Consumer as an Individual: Consumer demographics: Analysis, Consumer life styles and lifestyle marketing VALS, LOV
Market Segmentation, Bases for Market Segmentation, Consumer Behaviour bba, Consumer behaviour· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 7 min
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Consumer Motivation: Needs, Goals and Motives
Module II, Consumer as an Individual: Motivation: Types of Needs and Goals, Nature and role of motive, Classifying motives, Motive arousal, Motivation Research
MBA/Sem3/ Consumer Behaviour/Motivation· DIPSIMT MGT· 18 min
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Personality and Self-Concept in Consumer Behaviour
Module II, Consumer as an Individual: Personality: Personality theories, Measuring Personality, How self concept develops, Consistency of Self
Consumer Behaviour|Theories of Personality|Mcom 4th Sem|English Medium by Pooja Lokwani· Commerce Horizon· 16 min
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Consumer Perception and Learning
Module II, Consumer as an Individual: Perception: Active Search, Passive reception, concepts related to perception, Marketing Implications, Learning: Cues, Response, Reinforcement, Characteristics of Memory systems, Theories of learning
Consumer Perception, Meaning, Definition, Process, Consumer Behaviour and marketing communication· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 12 min
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Consumer Attitudes: Theories and Attitude Change
Module II, Consumer as an Individual: Attitude: Characteristics of attitude, Functions of attitude, Sources of attitude development, Attitude theories and models, Strategies for changing attitude
Consumer Attitude Formation and Change· Ch-35: IIT Madras: Metallurgical and Others · 30 min
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Group Dynamics and Reference Groups
Module III, Environmental influences on CB: Group Dynamics: Importance of group dynamics in decision making, Characteristics of group, Types of groups, Reference groups: Types of reference groups, Application of reference group in CB
Role of Reference group in Consumer Behaviour( Hindi + English)· Dr Vijyata· 16 min
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Family Life Cycle and Family Buying Decisions
Module III, Environmental influences on CB: Family: Significance of family in CB, Family life cycle, Family purchasing decision
Family | Family Influence | Family Decision Making | Consumer Behaviour | Study at Home with me· College Tutor· 13 min
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Social Class and Consumer Behaviour
Module III, Environmental influences on CB: Social Class: Meaning of social class, Process of social stratification, Nature of social class, Social class measurement, Role of social class in segmenting markets, Social class and consumer behavior
Social Class & Consumer Behaviour· Ch-35: IIT Madras: Metallurgical and Others · 32 min
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Culture and Subculture in Consumer Behaviour
Module III, Environmental influences on CB: Culture: What is culture, The content of culture, Culture as a process, Sub-Culture: Defining subculture, Analyzing subculture
Mod-15 Lec-35 Culture, Sub-Culture and Cross-Culture· nptelhrd· 57 min
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Opinion Leadership and Personal Influence
Module III, Environmental influences on CB: Personal Influence: Nature and significance of personal influence, Who are opinion leaders, Why do opinion leader attempts to influence others, Why followers accept personal influence, The market maven, Marketing Implications of Personal influence, Identifying and using opinion leaders directly, Creating opinion leaders, Simulating opinion leadership, Stifling opinion leadership, Identifying OL
OPINION LEADERSHIP – MBA 3rd SEM | CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | | Vv Study | 2025 BY AMRISH SIR· Vv Study· 22 min
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Consumer Decision Models: Nicosia, Howard Sheth, EKB
Module IV, Consumer Decision Making Process: Decision Process: Buying decision process, Nicosia Model, Howard Sheth Model, Engel-Kollat-Blackwell Model
Nicosia Model, EKB Model, Howard Sheth model of consumer behavior (Marketing) | Navdeep Kaur· Nav classes· 31 min
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Types of Buying Behaviour and Buying Decision Steps
Module IV, Consumer Decision Making Process: Types of buying behavior, Steps in buying decision process, Impulse purchase and customer loyalty
Consumer Buying Behaviour- types of buying behaviour, Process, Factors Influencing, by Dr. Barkha· Management Mantra by Dr Barkha Gupta· 26 min
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Diffusion of Innovation and Adoption Process
Module IV, Consumer Decision Making Process: Diffusion of innovation: What is an innovation, Types of Innovation, The Adoption process, The Diffusion process
Diffusion of Innovation, Consumer Adoption Process, Resistance to Innovation, Consumer behaviour bba· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 19 min
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Consumer Involvement Levels and Post-Purchase Dissonance
Involvement levels, Post-purchase dissonance
Customer Involvement in Consumer Behaviour, Consumer involvement in buying process, aktu mba· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 10 min
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Online Consumer Buying Behaviour and Customer Journey Mapping
Online buying behaviour, Customer journey mapping
Customer Journey Mapping Tutorial· SiteGround.com· 12 min
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Assignment
Consumer Behaviour Audit: Launching a Smart Water Bottle in Urban India
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Consumer Behaviour: common questions
This subject explains how consumers think, feel and decide when buying, covering individual factors like motivation, perception and attitude, social influences like family, class and culture, and classic decision-making models. After it you will be able to analyse buyer behaviour, segment markets, and use consumer insights to shape marketing strategy and drive adoption of new products. It's the Consumer Behaviour subject of Online MBA, Semester 3, in 19 lessons: Introduction to Consumer Behaviour and Buying Decision Models; Consumer Research Process and Design; Market Segmentation and STP; Brand Value, Brand Loyalty and the Seven R's; Consumer Demographics and Lifestyle Marketing (VALS, LOV); Consumer Motivation: Needs, Goals and Motives; Personality and Self-Concept in Consumer Behaviour; Consumer Perception and Learning; Consumer Attitudes: Theories and Attitude Change; Group Dynamics and Reference Groups; Family Life Cycle and Family Buying Decisions; Social Class and Consumer Behaviour; Culture and Subculture in Consumer Behaviour; Opinion Leadership and Personal Influence; Consumer Decision Models: Nicosia, Howard Sheth, EKB; Types of Buying Behaviour and Buying Decision Steps; Diffusion of Innovation and Adoption Process; Consumer Involvement Levels and Post-Purchase Dissonance; Online Consumer Buying Behaviour and Customer Journey Mapping.
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About 7h 21m of video across 19 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Consumer Behaviour Audit: Launching a Smart Water Bottle in Urban India”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.