DECISION-TAKING PROCESS IN THE BUYING OF ENGINE OIL IN THE STATE OF PARAÍBA, BRAZIL

  • Rebeca Albuquerque Cordeiro Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB
  • Carlos Eduardo Cavalcante Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB
Keywords: buying decision-taking process, Paraíba, engine oil.

Abstract

Current research analyzes the buying decision-taking process of a specific market, namely consumers of engine oil in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Blackwell, Engel and Miniard’s theoretical model was employed. A quantitative survey was undertaken during one month in which 376 questionnaires from four cities, João Pessoa, Mamanguape, Campina Grande and Cajazeiras, were collected. Results showed that in the buying process, consumers acknowledged the need of internal buying. In fact, they undertook an internal search for information on products they had already used, and an external search for commercial sources. The most important assets for choosing a product were brand, the car manufacturer’s suggestion and the service quality offered by the seller. Great importance was given to word of mouth marketing and adequate disposal of oil engine wastes.

Author Biographies

Rebeca Albuquerque Cordeiro, Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB
Mestranda do PPGA/UFPB
Carlos Eduardo Cavalcante, Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB
Docente do Departamento de Administracao da Universidade Federal da Paraíba - UFPB
Published
2012-04-10
Section
Artigos Originais