Using what you have learned in Units 1 & 2, consider your own behavior as a buyer. Think about the kinds of things that move you to make purchases, large and small. Before making a major purchase, what types of data do you gather? What types of data is most compelling to you? Do you buy impulsively? If so, what type of products do you buy impulsively? Are there ways in which you want to improve your own consumer behavior? Offer your thoughts in a page or two. This assignment is graded by the instructor. 1- Think about the kinds of things that move you to make purchases, large and small. For me as a consumer, there are two main things that motivate me to make a purchase: First, when the need arises for something that I used to have it available and that includes durable items like electronics and nondurable items like food. Second, when I come across an interesting product that attracts my attention and I feel it is useful to me. For example, I remember one day I went to Walmart for shopping and I saw what looked like a small bag. I started reading the label and I found that this was folded shelves that could be used inside a closet to arrange the clothes and make them look more organized. I bought it and started using it; however, before noticing it inside the store, I have never known such a product even exists. 2- …show more content…
The answer to this question largely depends on the type of the product I am planning to buy. For example, For items I buy everyday like food the major factors that influence my purchase are the quality and the price. However, for a major purchase like a smart TV there are many data that draw my attention, for instance: A- Manufacture reputation. B- The TV specifications like LCD or LED, also screen