MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


GBU1402

Consumer behaviour

Mr Amos Thomas

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Distance: approximately 12 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisite: GBU1401

Objectives This subject aims to provide an understanding of consumer behaviour and its application to individuals and organisations. Through a study of various behavioural concepts and theories relating to consumer needs and motivation, social and cultural factors, and the consumer's decision making process, the student will become knowledgeable about the dynamics of the consumer market.

Synopsis The subject covers introduction and overview of consumer behaviour and culture, social class, group processes, family influence, perception, learning, motivation, personality and lifestyle, attitudes and consumer models.

Assessment (on campus) Tutorial: 20% + Assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Assessment (distance) Assignment one (2000 words): 20% + Assignment two (3000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 50% + Students must obtain a satisfactory result in all areas of assessment

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