Understanding Consumer Decision Making: The Means-End Approach to Marketing and Advertising Strategy (Paperback)

Contents: J.A. Howard, G.E. Warren, Foreword. Preface. Part I:Introduction. J.C. Olson, T.J. Reynolds, The Means-End Approach to Understanding Consumer Decision Making. Part II:Using Laddering Methods to Identify Means-End Chains. T.J. Reynolds, J. Gutman, Laddering Theory, Method, Analysis, and Interpretation. K.G. Grunert, S.C. Beckmann, E. Sørensen, Means-End Chains and Laddering: An Inventory of Problems and an Agenda for Research. T.J. Reynolds, C. Dethloff, S.J. Westberg, Advancements in Laddering. C.E. Gengler, T.J. Reynolds, Consumer Understanding and Advertising Strategy: Analysis and Strategic Translation of Laddering Data. Part III:Developing and Assessing Advertising Strategy. T.J. Reynolds, J. Gutman, Advertising Is Image Management. T.J. Reynolds, A.B. Craddock, The Application of the MECCAS Model to the Development and Assessment of Advertising Strategy: A Case Study. J.R. Rossiter, L. Percy, The a-b-e Model of Benefit Focus in Advertising. T.J. Reynolds, D.B. Whitlark, R.B. Wirthlin, Effectively Translating In-Depth Consumer Understanding Into Communications Strategy and Advertising Practice. T.J. Reynolds, C. Gengler, A Strategic Framework for Assessing Advertising: The Animatic Versus Finished Issue. Part IV:The Means-End Approach to Developing Marketing Strategy. T.J. Reynolds, J.P. Rochon, With S.I. Westberg, A Means-End Chain Approach to Motivating the Sales Force: The Mary Kay Strategy. T.J. Reynolds, J.P. Rochon, Consumer Segmentation Based on Cognitive Orientations: The ChemLawn Case. T.J. Reynolds, J. Norvell, Fund-Raising Strategy: Tapping Into Philanthropic Value Orientations. J.A. Norton, T.J. Reynolds, The Application of Means-End Theory in Industrial Marketing. T.J. Reynolds, S.J. Westberg, Beyond Financial Engineering: A Taxonomy of Strategic Equity. Part V:Theoretical Perspectives for Means-End Research. C. Claeys, P.V. Abeele, Means-End Chain Theory and Involvement: Potential Research Directions. J.B. Cohen, L. Warlop, A Motivational Perspective on Means-End Chains. R. Pieters, D. Allen, H. Baumgartner, A Means-End Conceptualization of Goal-Directed Consumer Behavior.