Case Title Martin Fishbein's Theory of Reasoned Action: An Application to Consumer Buying Behaviour
Case Author(s) Nikhil Bhide           
University T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, India
Abstract This case exercise can be used in a market research or consumer behaviour course. The case begins with brief definitions of terms, introduces Fishbean's theory and then discusses a particular application: explaining purchase of pillows, a low involvement purchase. Exhibits include a questionnaire instrument and results of a limited survey. Aspects that can be discussed in class include research objectives, questionnaire construction and drawing implications from research results.
Available In MIP Case Collection
Publisher T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, India
Publisher Case No. 1997-99-33
Distributor(s) T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal, India               
Pub/Rev Date 04/01/1999
ISBN
Case Length 12
Teaching Note No
Pub TN Ref No.
Pages (TN)
Issues Consumer Behaviour; Exploratory Research; Market Research; Questionnaire Construction
Organisation(s)        
Countries India
Industry
Period Covered 1997-1999
Level Postgraduate