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A RESEARCH SYNOPSIS ON

THE IMPACT OF WORD OF MOUTH ON FEMALE CONSUMER’S BUYING BEHAVIOR COMPARED TO MALE CONSUMERS Done by VANDANA Student  Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Guided by     DR. SIDDARTHA VERMA  Lecturer Department of Business Management

HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER STUDIES FARAH, MATHURA U.P.

CONTENT  INTRODUCTION  OBJECTIVES OF STUDY  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  RESULT (EXPECTED)  APPENDICS (QUESTIONNAIRE)

WORD OF MOUTH (WOM)

“Word of mouth, is a reference to the passing of  information by verbal means, especially  recommendations, but also general information, in an  informal, person-to-person manner.                        The term word of mouth is a cost effective, fast  moving, well accepted medium of communication.  Capitalization on this medium, will not only spread the  information but also affect the sales. BENEFITS OF WOM  The formation of favorable attitudes.  Research indicates that word of mouth communication  (WOM) has a significant effect on consumer purchasing  behavior.  The reduction of risk or uncertainty associated with  buying decisions.

SOME FINDINGS RELATED TO WOM

WOMM POWER

 According to E – Marketer two – third of all economic 

activity in the US is influenced by shared opinion about a  product, brand, or service.  According to researchers at northwestern University,  15% of every conversation includes something about a  product or a service.  An April 2005 survey by CMO magazine , which asked  marketers what type of digital media they were either  using or planning to use, found that 43% planned to  employ WOM campaigns within the next six months.

CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR

   “Buying Behavior is the decision processes and acts of  people involved in buying and using products”. Consumer  Buying Behavior refers to the buying behavior of the  ultimate consumer.

TYPES OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR  Routine Response/Programmed Behavior   Limited Decision Making   Extensive Decision Making 

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 Comparative analysis to the response of word of mouth     

in the different categories of consumers’ age. To analyze the response of male and female consumers  regarding word of mouth. To consider the knowledge of consumer regarding  product  and word of mouth. To study the effect of word of mouth marketing on sales  of product. To study the reliability of word of mouth information.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY



Selection of locale – Agra city



Sampling Size - 200 men and women both between  20-50 years of age. 



Time dimension – Cross sectional

Tools and techniques used in the study –                Primary data : Questionnaire and personal  Interview                Secondary data : Journals and research reports.    Procedure for data collection                Pilot study                  Actual study                  Statistical analysis 

RESULT (EXPECTED)

Buying behavior of consumer are influenced to a greater  extent by the suggestions or references given by their  friends and near than the information obtained by  advertising or any other medium.  Female consumers rely on WOM too much than  male consumers, this is because female consumers  comprises thing more and than take decision regarding  any purchase.  Effect of word of mouth on consumer defiantly affect  market. If the response towards any product is positive,  it’ll increase its sale. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

Date : Name : Occupation : Address : Phone number : Hi ! I am a MBA student representing HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER STUDIES. I am doing a market research to assess A STUDY ON “THE IMPACT OF WORD OF MOUTH ON FEMALE CONSUMER’S BUYING BEHAVIOR COMPARED TO MALE CONSUMERS”. I will be obliged if you spare few minutes from your time to fill up this questionnaire. I assure you that the information imparted by you will be kept confidential.    

Do you plan your purchase yes b) No c) sometimes Do you stick on your purchase decision always b) sometimes  c) No   What are the basis of your purchase decision. Advertisement  b) Word of mouth. c) any other mean Do you prefer word of mouth information while buying or purchasing. every time b) sometime c) never

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