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1. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 1 Thesis On Role Of Packaging On Consumer Buying
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2. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 2 Role Of Packaging On Consumer Buying Behavior A
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Group of Colleges College, University Campus, Lahore.In particular fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration By
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4. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 4 Role Of Packaging On Consumer Buying Behavior A
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5. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 5 DEDICATIONWe are dedicating our work to our
parents and respected teacher Prof Ilyas , who haveplayed a vital role in our studies and have
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7. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 7 PREFACE“The most beautiful things we can
experience are the mysterious .It is source of all trueart and science” (Albert Einstein,
1930)This thesis is based on the topic which is assigned to us by our respected teacher
ProfIlyas, the topic which I took for it: Role Of Packaging On Consumer Buying BehaviorIn the
thesis, I have covered all the topics related to Packaging and Buying Behavior..
8. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 8 Table of ContentsAbstract 11Chapter # 1Introduction
12Objectives of the study 13Key terms Defined 14Research Question 14Chapter # 2Literature
Review 15Chapter # 3Theoretical foundation 26Consumer Buying Behavior 26Stages of the
Consumer Buying Process 27Types of Consumer Buying Behavior 29Packaging 39Objectives
of packaging 39Theatrical Frame work 41Dependent Variable 42Independent Variable 42
Packaging color 43 Background-image 44 Packaging Material 44 Font Style 45 Design of
wrapper 45 Printed Information 45 Innovation 46 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
9. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 9Chapter # 4Tools of Data Collection 47Sampling
Technique and Sample 47Measures 47Methodology 48Chapter # 5Reliability Test
50Descriptive Analysis 51Scatter-Plot Matrix 55Correlation Analysis 62 Hypothesis 1: 62
Hypothesis 2: 63 Hypothesis 3: 64 Hypothesis 4: 65 Hypothesis 5: 66 Hypothesis 6: 67
Hypothesis 7: 68Regression Analysis 69Equation for regression 70 Hypothesis 1: 72
Hypothesis 2: 72 Hypothesis 3: 72 Hypothesis 4: 72 Hypothesis 5: 72 Hypothesis 6: 72
Hypothesis 7: 72 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
10. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 10Chapter # 6Discussion: 74Conclusions
75Recommendations 78Summary 79Areas of future research 79References 80Appendix 85
Questionnaire 85 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
11. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 11 AbstractThe aim of this thesis is to get the A study
to point toward role of packaging onconsumer buying behavior. The basic purpose of behind it
to find out how such factorsare behind the success of packaging. According to this research I
try to find the positiverelationship between independent variable and dependent variables. For
collecting thedata I will use the questionnaire, while for analysis I will use SPSS 16. A sample
of 145consumers will be selected to test the reliability of the model. The significance of
thestudy, its delimitation and limitations are discussed. The research is based in Pakistan.The
consumer buying behavior is dependent variable. The packaging is the mostimportant factor.
Packaging elements like Packaging color. Background Image,Packaging Material, Font Style,
Design of wrapper, Printed Information and Innovationis taken as predictors. Due to increasing
self-service and changing consumers’ lifestylethe interest in package as a tool of sales
promotion and stimulator of impulsive buyingbehavior is growing increasingly. So package
performs an important role in marketingcommunications, especially in the point of sale and
could be treated as one of the mostimportant factors influencing consumer’s purchase
decision. Literature analysis onquestion under investigation has shown that there is no
agreement on classification ofpackage elements as well as on research methods of package
impact on consumer’spurchase decision. By this article we seek to reveal elements of package
having theultimate effect on consumer choice. Taking into consideration that package could
betreated as a set of various elements communicating different messages to a consumer;the
research model was developed and tested in order to reveal impact of visual andverbal
package elements on consumer’s purchase decisions. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
12. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 12 CHAPTER #1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER
CONTENTS Introduction Objectives of the study Key terms Defined Research Question
13. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 13 IntroductionIn nowadays competitive environment
the role of package has changed due to increasingself-service and changing consumers’
lifestyle. Firms’ interest in package as a tool ofsales promotion is growing increasingly.
Package becomes an ultimate sellingproposition stimulating impulsive buying behavior,
increasing market share and reducingpromotional costs.According to Rundh (2005) package
attracts consumer’s attention to particular brand,enhances its image, and influences
consumer’s perceptions about product. Also packageimparts unique value to products
(Underwood, Klein & Burke, 2001; Silayoi & Speece,2004), works as a tool for differentiation,
i.e. helps consumers to choose the product fromwide range of similar products, stimulates
customers buying behavior (Wells, Farley &Armstrong, 2007). Thus package performs an
important role in marketingcommunications and could be treated as one of the most important
factors influencingconsumer’s purchase decision. In this context, seeking to maximize the
effectiveness ofpackage in a buying place, the researches of package, its elements and their
impact onconsumer’s buying behavior became a relevant issue.Literature analysis on question
under investigation has shown that there is no agreementon classification of package
elements as well as on research methods of package impacton consumer’s purchase decision.
Some of researchers try to investigate all possibleelements of package and their impact on
consumer’s purchase decision (Silayoi &Speece, 2004; Silayoi & Speece, 2007; Butkeviciene,
Stravinskiene & Rutelione, 2008),while others concentrates on separate elements of package
and their impact on consumerbuying behavior (e.g., Vila & Ampuero, 2007; Madden, Hewett &
Roth, 2000;Underwood et al., 2001; Bloch, 1995). Moreover some researchers investigate
impact ofpackage and its elements on consumer’s overall purchase decision (e.g., Underwood
etal., 2001), while others – on every stage of consumer’s decision making process (e.g.,
14. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 14Butkeviciene et al., 2008). Furthermore the
abundance of scientific literature on this issuedo not provide unanimous answer concerning
impact of package elements on consumer’sbuying behavior: diversity of the results in this area
depends not only on research modelsconstructed and methods employed, but on the context
of the research too. All abovementioned confirms the necessity to investigate this issue in
more detail. In the light ofthese problematic aspects, research problem could be formulated as
following question:what elements of a package have an ultimate effect on consumer purchase
decision?The aim of this paper – basing on theoretical analysis of package elements and
theirimpact on consumer‘s purchase decision empirically reveal the elements having
theultimate effect on consumer choice in a case of different products..Objectives of the study •
To find out the effect of packaging on the buying behavior. • Theoretical analysis of package
elements and their impact on consumer‘s purchase decision empirically reveal the elements
having the ultimate effect on consumer choice in a case of different products • To check the
effect of packaging elements on the buying behavior. • To measure the relative impact of each
packaging element on the consumer. • To identify the elements which should be highlight while
design the packaging. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
15. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 15Key terms DefinedConsumer Buying
BehaviorProcess by which individuals search for, select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods
andservices, in satisfaction of their needs and wantsPackagingPackaging can be defined quite
simply as an extrinsic element of the product. Packagingis the container for a productResearch
Question:Main Question Role of Packaging on consumer buying behavior.
16. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 16 CHAPTER #2LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPTER
CONTENTS Literature Review Projectsformba.blogspot.com
17. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 17 Literature ReviewRita Kuvykaite (2009) has
descriptive research. According to Rita package attractsconsumer’s attention to particular
brand, enhances its image, and influences consumer’sperceptions about product. Also
package imparts unique value to products(Underwood, Klein & Burke, 2001; Silayoi & Speece,
2004), works as a tool fordifferentiation, i.e. helps consumers to choose the product from wide
range of similarproducts, stimulates customers buying behavior (Wells, Farley & Armstrong,
2007). Thuspackage performs an important role in marketing communications and could be
treated asone of the most important factors influencing consumer’s purchase of package,
itselements and their impact on consumer’s buying behavior became a relevant issue.
Hebasing on theoretical analysis of package elements and their impact on
consumer‘spurchase decision empirically reveal the elements having the ultimate effect on
consumerchoice. Research methods that Rita used is systematic and comparative analysis
ofscientific literature; empirical research There are six variables that must be taken
intoConsideration by producer and designers when creating efficient package: form, size,color,
graphics, Material and flavor. Similarly, Kotler (2003) distinguishes six elementsthat according
to him must be evaluated when employing packaging decisions: size, form,material, color, text
and brand. The research result of Rita shows the impact of packageelements on consumers
purchase decisions can be stronger. He conclude that Packagecould be treated as one of
most valuable tool in today’s marketing communications,necessitating more detail analysis of
its elements and an impact of those elements onconsumers buying behavior. The impact of
package and its elements on consumer’spurchase decision can be revealed by analyzing an
importance of its separate elements forconsumer’s choice. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
18. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 18Bed Nath Sharma Dec. 2008 studied New
Consumer Products Branding, Packaging andLabeling in Nepal. This paper focuses on
existing practice of branding, packaging andlabeling of new products in consumer product
manufacturing units. The study method wasDescriptive presentation of facts collected through
questionnaire survey concerned withdifferent section of consumer new products (soap, biscuit,
noodles, cigarettes andThe study further investigates the new consumer product packaging
and labeling statusin manufacturing units. They are aware about the value of packaging and
labeling.Majority of the consumer products 84.37% (27 out of 32 responses) are using
productlabel as a simple tag attached to the product or an elaborately designed graphic that is
partof the package.Alice Louw (2006) has studied The Power of Packaging the people
belonged to Age20-30 years old University graduates were taken for research.20 respondents
were askedto rank 5 water bottles in terms of their overall appeal. Following this, they were
given aquestionnaire and asked to rate each of the bottles on 20 statements related
theirpackaging. For the remaining 20 respondents, the order of the process was switched:
theyrated the bottles first and then ranked them. The statements ranged from
functionalattributes (e.g. easy to drink from, right size) to more emotive, non-functional
attributes(e.g. I like the colors, high quality). For both groups there was a clear winner and a
clearloser in terms of the rankings. However, although the top brand chosen was consistent
inboth groups, the worst brand differed. The group that ranked the bottles first showed
morevariance in terms of their responses (Variance 1.33) than the second group who rated
theattributes first (variance 0.89). This Packaging plays an important role in the
marketingcontext. His research results that right packaging can help a brand carve a unique
positionin the marketplace and in the minds on consumers.John Th Gersen (2000) worked on
The Ethical Consumer. Moral Norms and PackagingChoice published in Journal of Consumer
Policy Kluwer Academic Publishers. Printed in Projectsformba.blogspot.com
19. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 19the Netherlands. The paper presents a study of a
case with these two characteristics:Danish consumers’ choice presents a study of a case with
these two characteristics: Danishconsumers’ choice of environment-friendly packaging. With
regard to this case, theevidence supports the claim. A majority of Danish consumers have
developed personalnorms about choosing environment-friendly packaging and the personal
norm is asignificant predictor of their (self-reported) propensity to choose environment-
friendlypackaging in the supermarket.Renaud LUNARDO 2007 has a great research on the
influence of label on wineconsumption. its effects on young consumers’ perception of
authenticity and purchasingbehavior The main objective of the paper is to identify the effects of
authenticityon purchase behavior. They used a repertory grid (RG) approach as a
methodologicalframework in order to know which pattern of features is better at inducing
purchase. Allthe relationships between authenticity provided by the label of bottles and
consumerbehavior attributes (performance risk, perceived price and purchase intentions) have
allbeen tested by using linear regressions. This study was intended to provide a morecomplete
understanding of the influence of the authenticity perceive from the label ofbottled wine. As an
attempt to extend the research on the influence label of bottled winecan have on consumers’
decisions of buying, the current it is clear from these findings isthe major role played by
labels.L Renaud 2007 worked on The Influence of Eco-Labeling on Consumer Behavior.
Themain objective of this study was to assess the relative importance of the labeling
inPackaging compared to other product attributes (like brand, price, etc.) for consumers’buying
decisions. The methodological approach that they chose was discrete choiceanalysis, which is
particularly powerful for this kind of analysis. Further this studyattempts to analyze if the
importance of the labeling and packaging differs betweenproduct groups. They surveyed a
total of 302 customers; Two thirds of the interviews were Projectsformba.blogspot.com
20. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 20conducted in the German-speaking. The Variables
chose within this study are , presentmood, time, buying purpose With regard to sustainability
marketing, Time. The mostimportant result of analysis is the significant willingness to pay for
Packaging energyefficient products.Adelina Broadbridge & Henry Morgan (2007), consumer
buying behavior and perceptiontoward retail and brand baby products. A two-stage research
methodology consisting ofboth qualitative and quantitative research techniques was adopted.
The population wasdefined as ‘parents of children under the age of five who use baby care
products’.Both the qualitative and quantitative research showed that respondents adopted
similarrisk reduction strategies in their purchase of baby care products. This
researchinvestigated consumer perceptions and buying behavior of baby care products.
Theresults of the primary research indicated that consumers need to feel confident with
theproduct in terms of reliability and performance and packaging.Bytyqi Hysen*, Vegara
Mensur (2008) have research on analysis of consumer buyingbehavior in regard to dairy
products in kosovo. This survey was carried out by theDepartment of Livestock and Veterinary
Sciences, Agriculture Faculty of Prishtina,Kasovo during 2007. Interviews of 304 respondents
were conducted in super-markets(677) and mini-markets (397) and later 23 interviews were
completed in green marketmainly for Sharri cheese and curd. To study the reasons for
choosing milk products uponsupply, a coding approach from 1- 5 was used (1 = very
important; 2 = highly important;3 = average; 4 = less important; 5 = not important). Perception
of consumers about dairyproducts was assessed using different variables i.e. habits, trust,
price, quality, package,age of consumer, origin of product, type of shop, brand and gender of
consumer. It wasconclusion after analysis that the packaging has great effect on the purchase
of dairyproducts. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
21. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 21Rita Kuvykaite1, Aistė Dovaliene2, Laura
Navickiene3 (2009) worked on impact ofpackage elements on consumer purchase decision
economics & management. Materialare the most important visual elements for purchasing
both milk (size and material 3.80)and washing-powder (resp.: 3.87 and 3.41); whereas, in this
case form, color and graphiccould be treated as unimportant elements of package. When
analyzing importance ofverbal elements, it could be stated that product information (4.24 for
milk and 4.06 forwashing-powder) and country-of-origin (resp.: 4.22 and 3.88) are the most
importantelements. Furthermore its worth to add, that producer and brand couldn’t
beunderestimated too, because the importance of both of these elements is treated
bycustomers above the average. Comparing the impact of visual and verbal elements
ofpackage on consumer’s purchase decision it could be stated that verbal elements are
moreimportant than visual ones, when purchasing both milk and washing-powder. Accordingto
the research model developed the impact of package’s elements on consumer’spurchase
decision depending on time pressure, consumer’s involvement level andindividual
characteristics were analyzed.H Ahasanul ,(K Ali 2009) measured the Factors Influencing
Buying Behavior of PiracyImpact to Malaysian. A structured questionnaire was used to collect
data whereby it wasserved as primary data to answer the research questions and objectives
planning to findout the factors that plays a vital role about consumers perception towards
piratedproducts. It can be identified that the dependent variable is consumer perception
onpiracy. Where else the independent variables would be divided to social
influence,personality/believe, culture, and the economy. These are the factors that could
influenceconsumers’ perception on piracy thereby supporting out dependent variable.
Socialinfluence would include susceptibility, which means an individual might purchase apirated
product merely because his/ her friend or family members bought the product andintroduced it
to them. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
22. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 22Ulrich R. Orth (2009) worked on Packaging Design
as resource for the construction ofBrand Identity. A thorough review of the literature on
packaging design reveals that thereare no meaningful guidelines for developing holistic
packaging design, Shapes, Finishes,Sizes, Images, Typography, Colors, Impressions,
Purchase Intention, and Brand. Thisresearch was conducted by collecting information and
data in four stages. First, a reviewof the branding literature determined a list of strategically
relevant brand impressions forwine. Second, appropriate wine packaging design elements
were identified and a sampleof real and representative designs was selected. Third,
professionals in the design andadvertising industry rated wine packaging designs on the
previously identified designelements. This research aimed at generating guidelines for
managing strategic brandimpressions, namely brand identity created by the wine packaging
designKriti Bardhan Gupta (2009) has study on Consumer Behavior for Food Products in
India.primary data was collected from 326 respondents in Uttar Pradesh and National
CapitalRegion The relative importance of various food purchasing criteria was estimated for
fourdifferent food categories, food and vegetables; milk and milk products; food grains
andpulses; and processed foods on 1-5 scale, The present study explored the
consumerbehavior for food products in India from different perspectives. People accepted the
factthat their food habits get affected with the shifting to a new region but many basic
buyingand consumption behavior do not change. Some of the changes in buying
andconsumption behavior of relocated people, which were observed after their settlement toa
new region, were not significantly different from the level of changes in behavior ofnon-moving
people. However, compared to the last 10 years, people have startedpreferring more healthy
foods and are willing to try out new dishes. They tend to learncooking and eating new food
items after relocation without discontinuing their traditionalfood items. There is also influence
of children on the type of food items that they eat.This paper has shown that impulse buying is
indeed a relevant factor in CE retailing, thusjustifying the use of sales packaging. However,
optimization is still important. From an Projectsformba.blogspot.com
23. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 23economical and environmental perspective it is
very costly to apply sales packaging (withadditional material use and transport volume) to
products that do not need them, or toapply them in an ineffective way. Economical costs and
environmental impact can beexpressed in a single score, indicating the packs performance. To
allow propermanagement of the pack design the sales performance should be expressed in as
simple away as possible, preferably also a single score. As calculating the sales performance
isimpossible a test will need to be used. The pressure from time-to-market in the CEindustry,
demands that the test be relatively simple.S Nuntasaree and Dr. E Barry (2008) published a
paper with subject of a model of maleand consumer behavior in buying skin care products in
Thailand.. The conceptual modelof male consumer behavior in buying skin care products
beliefs in product attributesQuality, Price, Brand, Packaging, Advertising, Promotion,
Salesperson, Distribution. Thisstudy used a quantitative research method. A convenience
sample with a shopping mall-intercept technique was employed for the sampling method. The
closed-endedquestionnaire developed from standard questions of relevant literature was
chosen as aresearch instrument. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program
(SPSS)version 15.0 was used in this study with a 0.05 level of significance for all of
thestatistical assessments. The data set was screened and examined for incorrect data
entry,missing values, normality and outliers.Several studies have investigated issues such as
packages as a means of attracting theattention of consumers (Underwood et al., 2001; Garber
et al., 2000; Goldberg et al,1999; Schoormans & Robben, 1997). Other studies researched
packages as a means ofcommunication as well as a means of communicating brand and
product meaning(Underwood & Klein, 2002; Garber et al., 2000, Schoormans & Robben,
1997; Gordonetal., 1994; Homer & Gauntt, 1992; Rigaux-Bricmont, 1981; McDaniel &
Baker,1977). Projectsformba.blogspot.com
24. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 24Packages are found to attract attention
(Underwood et al., 2001; Garber et al.,2000;Goldberg et al., 1999; Schoormans & Robben,
1997). In fact, Goldberg et al. (1999)found that by dismissing such non-verbal signs as colors,
the attention to verbal signs canbe increased. Pictures on packages are emphasized to attract
attention, particularly whenconsumers are not very familiar with the brands (Underwood et al.,
2001).Furthermore, packages are claimed to attract attention when their appearances are
nottypical within a product class (Garber et al., 2000; Schoormans & Robben 1997). In
otherwords, past research has discovered that deviating packages attract attention.
Otherstudies show that deviating package colors and shapes attract attention (Garber
etal.,2000; Schoormans & Robben 1997). Underwood et al. (2001), on the other hand,
foundthat pictures on packages attract attention particularly in cases when consumers are
lessfamiliar with a brand. Studies that have focused on other single signs than pictures
onpackages have found that such single package signs as colors (Gordon et al., 1994),
brandnames (Rigaux-Bricmont, 1981), and materials (McDaniel & Baker, 1977) convey
brandmeaning.Pires Gon¸calves, Ricardo (2008) worked on Product Characteristics and
QualityPerception, according to him When they choose among competing products
consumersare faced with quality and product performance uncertainty, hence, they rely on
cues asextrinsic attributes, for instance brand, price, package and warranty, as signals
ofperceived quality. Little research has been done on packages as extrinsic attributes usedby
consumers as signs of perceived quality, thus this study is a small contribution to thatlack of
scholarly research on packages. Colors and shapes are important elements ofmarketing
strategies, and they are both essential features of packages, especially inproduct labels.
Labels are one of the most important features of product packaging, andthey are designed to
communicate a message. The model proposed in this study builds onprevious models of
consumer quality perception and signals of quality from product cues.
25. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 25In this research, colors and shapes combinations in
labels are considered as the extrinsicattributes used as signals of quality by consumers.Liang
Lu (2008) worked on a paper :Packaging as a strategic tool University of Halmstadschool of
Business and Engineering. Packaging is an important part of the product thatnot only serves a
functional purpose, but also acts as a mean of communicativeinformation of the products and
brand character. Packaging must be functional; it mustprotect the products in good storage, in
shipment and often in use. Besides, it has also thefunction that can give customers the ease of
access and use on the purpose ofconvenience. After looking at Kolter theory about packaging,
we will turn to differenttheory relating to packaging design and its important elements in order
to help us to solvethe first research question.Judy Rex, Stuart Wai and Antonio Lobo (2003), it
is An Exploratory Study into theImpact of Color And Packaging as Stimuli in the Decision
Making Process for a LowInvolvement Non-Durable Product The consumers and the manager
agreed that importantfactors when deciding which packet of potato crisps to purchase were
the quality, thebrand and the price of the product, with flavor also being an important factor for
theconsumers. The consumers used a constant sum scale (out of 100) to rate the six
attributesof flavor, quality, brand, price, size and shape, and the color of the packaging.
Overall, theconsumers indicated that the flavor of the product waseasily the most important
stimulus when selecting potato crisps with an average rating of38 points. This was about twice
as important as the quality (21 points), which was moreimportant than the brand (14 points)
and the price (13 points). While brand and price wereof about equal
importance,P.H.K.Prathiraja and A.Ariyawardana (2003) has a great study in the impact
oflutritional labeling on Consumer Buying Behavior. This study shows that consumers
usenutritional labeling when making a purchasing decision and that it is especially because
26. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 26of health consciousness. A majority of the
respondents revealed that they are willing topay something additional for the nutritional
information provided on food items. Of thosewho are willing to pay something additional, a
greater proportion was in the age category36 to 50 years, have had tertiary education and the
households had less than 4 members.K Sony (2008) studied the consumer responses toward
attribute framing in productpackaging. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the
impact of messageframing, level of involvement, and numerical difference on consumer
response. Fresh-milk product was chosen as the object for experiment. This study has the
followingsuggestion for packaging design based on the findings. Fresh milk is
commonlyconsidered as health-related product. The study is advantageous in giving
marketers amore thorough picture of how message framing affects consumer response in
variousnumerical alternatives and level of involvement. It will also be helpful in
developingsuccessful packaging strategy. For future study, different types of products can
beinvestigated further.Assoc. Professor Jane (2005), Consumer Response to Sponsorship
LeveragedPackaging (SLP). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyses the
data fromthe experiment. This program of research aims to test a model that examines the
structuralrelationships between SLP and consumer attitudes and purchase intentions toward
thesponsors’ products as well as the factors that impact this relationship. Research
suggestssponsorship leverage packaging may act in a similarly way to celebrity endorsement
onproduct packaging, implying that FMCG brands may benefit from marketing strategiesthat
communicate the sponsorship relationship on packaging. It is critical that brandmanagers
identify the affect SLP has on consumer behavior and evaluate the degree towhich it can
enhance communication of the sponsorship relationship in the marketplace.This paper outlines
a framework of consumer response to SLP, proposing a three stepprocess of exploratory and
experimental methodologies. The outcomes from the research Projectsformba.blogspot.com
27. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 27will contribute to a better understanding of
sponsorship effects on consumer behavior andprovide managers with the means to develop
more effective branding strategies andpromotions. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
28. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 28 CHAPTER #3Theoretical Foundation CHAPTER
CONTENTS Theoretical foundation Consumer Buying Behavior Stages of the Consumer
Buying Process Types of Consumer Buying Behavior Packaging Objectives of packaging
Theatrical Frame work Dependent Variable Independent Variable Projectsformba.blogspot.com
29. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 29 Theoretical FoundationTheoretical frame-work
focuses on the relationship between the dependent andindependent variables. The distinction
between dependent and independent variables is asimportant in a comparative study as in a
regression analysis. Dependent variable in caseof a comparative study is the one which we
aim to predict and independent variables hereare the ones who are used to predict the
dependent variable. Role of Packaging in consumeR Buying BehavioR.Consumer Buying
BehaviorProcess by which individuals search for, select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods
andservices, in satisfaction of their needs and wants. See also consumer decision
making.Purchase decision making pattern that is a complex amalgam of needs and desires,
and isinfluenced by factors such as the consumers(1) Societal role (parent, spouse, worker,
etc.),(2) Social and cultural environment and norms, and(3) Aspirations and inhibitionsBuying
Behavior is the decision processes and acts of people involved in buying andusing products.
30. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 30Need to understandWhy consumers make the
purchases that they make?What factors influence consumer purchases?The changing factors
in our society.Consumer Buying Behavior refers to the buying behavior of the ultimate
consumer. Afirm needs to analyze buying behavior for:Buyer’s reactions to a firms marketing
strategy has a great impact on the firms success.The marketing concept stresses that a firm
should create a Marketing Mix (MM) thatsatisfies (gives utility to) customers, therefore need to
analyze the what, where, when andhow consumers buy.Marketers can better predict how
consumers will respond to marketing strategies.Stages of the Consumer Buying ProcessSix
Stages to the Consumer Buying Decision Process (For complex decisions). Actualpurchasing
is only one stage of the process. Not all decision processes lead to a purchase.All consumer
decisions do not always include all 6 stages, determined by the degree
ofcomplexity...discussed next.The 6 stages are:Problem Recognition(Awareness of need)--
difference between the desired state and the actual condition.Deficit in assortment of products.
Hunger--Food. Hunger stimulates your need to eat. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
31. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 31Can be stimulated by the marketer through product
information--did not know you weredeficient? I.E., see a commercial for a new pair of shoes,
stimulates your recognition thatyou need a new pair of shoes.Information searchInternal
search, memory.External search if you need more information. Friends and relatives (word of
mouth).Marketer dominated sources; comparison shopping; public sources etc.A successful
information search leaves a buyer with possible alternatives, the evoked set.Hungry, want to
go out and eat, evoked set ischinese foodindian foodburger kingklondike kates etcEvaluation
of AlternativesNeed to establish criteria for evaluation, features the buyer wants or does not
want. Rank/weight alternatives or resume search. May decide that you want to eat something
spicy,Indian gets highest rank etc.If not satisfied with your choice then returns to the search
phase. Can you think ofanother restaurant? Look in the yellow pages etc. Information from
different sources maybe treated differently. Marketers try to influence by "framing" alternatives.
32. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 32Purchase DecisionChoose buying alternative,
includes product, package, store, method of purchase etc.PurchaseMay differ from decision,
time lapse between 4 & 5, product availability.Post-Purchase Evaluation--outcome: Satisfaction
or Dissatisfaction. CognitiveDissonance, have you made the right decision. This can be
reduced by warranties, aftersales communication etc.After eating an Indian meal, may think
that really you wanted a Chinese meal instead.Types of Consumer Buying BehaviorTypes of
consumer buying behavior are determined by:Level of Involvement in purchase decision.
Importance and intensity of interest in aproduct in a particular situation.Buyers level of
involvement determines why he/she is motivated to seek informationabout a certain products
and brands but virtually ignores others.High involvement purchases--Honda Motorbike, high
priced goods, products visible toothers, and the higher the risk the higher the
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33. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 33The four type of consumer buying behavior
areRoutine Response/Programmed BehaviorBuying low involvement frequently purchased low
cost items; need very little search anddecision effort; purchased almost automatically.
Examples include soft drinks, snackfoods, milk etc.Limited Decision MakingBuying product
occasionally. When you need to obtain information about unfamiliarbrand in a familiar product
category, perhaps. Requires a moderate amount of time forinformation gathering. Examples
include Clothes--know product class but not the brand.Extensive Decision MakingComplex
high involvement, unfamiliar, expensive and/or infrequently bought products.High degree of
economic/performance/psychological risk. Examples include cars, homes,computers,
education. Spend a lot of time seeking information and deciding.Information from the
companies MM; friends and relatives, store personnel etc. Gothrough all six stages of the
buying process.Impulse buying, no conscious planning.The purchase of the same product
does not always elicit the same Buying Behavior.Product can shift from one category to the
next.For example: Projectsformba.blogspot.com
34. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 34Going out for dinner for one person may be
extensive decision making (for someone thatdoes not go out often at all), but limited decision
making for someone else. The reasonfor the dinner, whether it is an anniversary celebration,
or a meal with a couple of friendswill also determine the extent of the decision
making.Categories that Affect the Consumer Buying Decision ProcessA consumer, making a
purchase decision will be affected by the following three
factors:PersonalPsychologicalSocialThe marketer must be aware of these factors in order to
develop an appropriate MM forits target market.PersonalUnique to a particular person.
Demographic Factors. Sex, Race, Age etc.Who in the family is responsible for the decision
making?Young people purchase things for different reasons than older people.Psychological
factorsPsychological factors include:MotivesA motive is an internal energizing force that orients
a persons activities toward satisfyinga need or achieving a goal.Actions are effected by a set of
motives, not just one. If marketers can identify motivesthen they can better develop a
marketing mix.MASLOW hierarchy of needs!!PhysiologicalSafety Projectsformba.blogspot.com
35. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 35Love and BelongingEsteemSelf ActualizationNeed
to determine what level of the hierarchy the consumers are at to determine whatmotivates
their purchases.PerceptionWhat do you see?? Perception is the process of selecting,
organizing and interpretinginformation inputs to produce meaning. IE we chose what info we
pay attention to,organize it and interpret it.Information inputs are the sensations received
through sight, taste, hearing, smell andtouch.Selective Exposure-select inputs to be exposed
to our awareness. More likely if it islinked to an event, satisfies current needs, intensity of input
changes (sharp price drop).Selective Distortion-Changing/twisting current received
information, inconsistent withbeliefs. Advertisers that use comparative advertisements (pitching
one product againstanother), have to be very careful that consumers do not distort the facts
and perceive thatthe advertisement was for the competitor. A current example...MCI and
AT&T...do youever get confused? Selective Retention-Remember inputs that support beliefs,
forgetsthose that dont. Average supermarket shopper is exposed to 17,000 products in
ashopping visit lasting 30 minutes-60% of purchases are unplanned exposed to
1,500advertisements per day. Cant be expected to be aware of all these inputs, and
certainlywill not retain many. Interpreting information is based on what is already familiar,
onknowledge that is stored in the memory. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
36. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 36Ability and KnowledgeNeed to understand
individual’s capacity to learn. Learning, changes in a personsbehavior caused by information
and experience. Therefore to change consumers behaviorabout your product, need to give
them new information re: product...free sample etc.South Africa...open bottle of wine and pour
it!! Also educate American consumers aboutchanges in SA. Need to sell a whole new country.
When making buying decisions, buyersmust process information. Knowledge is the familiarity
with the product and expertise.Inexperience buyers often use prices as an indicator of quality
more than those who haveknowledge of a product. Non-alcoholic Beer example: consumers
chose the mostexpensive six-pack, because they assume that the greater price indicates
greater quality.AttitudesKnowledge and positive and negative feelings about an object or
activity-maybe tangibleor intangible, living or non- living.....Drive perceptions. Individual learns
attitudesthrough experience and interaction with other people. Consumer attitudes toward a
firmand its products greatly influence the success or failure of the firms marketing
strategy.Attitudes and attitude change are influenced by consumer’s personality and
lifestyle.Consumers screen information that conflicts with their attitudes. Distort information
tomake it consistent and selectively retain information that reinforces our attitudes. IEbrand
loyalty. There is a difference between attitude and intention to buy (ability to buy).PersonalityAll
the internal traits and behaviors that make a person unique, uniqueness arrives from apersons
heredity and personal experience. Examples include: Projectsformba.blogspot.com
37. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 37Work a holismCompulsivenessSelf
confidenceFriendlinessAdaptabilityAmbitiousnessDogmatismAuthoritarianismIntroversionExtroversionAggressivenessCompetitiveness.Traits
affect the way people behave. Marketers try to match the store image to theperceived image
of their customers.There is a weak association between personality and Buying Behavior; this
may be due tounreliable measures. Nike ads. Consumers buy products that are consistent
with their selfconcept.LifestylesRecent US trends in lifestyles are a shift towards personal
independence andindividualism and a preference for a healthy, natural lifestyle.Lifestyles are
the consistent patterns people follow in their lives.EXAMPLE healthy foods for a healthy
lifestyle. Sun tan not considered fashionable inUS until 1920s. Now an assault by the American
Academy of Dermatology. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
38. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 38Social FactorsConsumer wants, learning, motives
etc. are influenced by opinion leaders, personsfamily, reference groups, social class and
culture.Opinion leadersSpokespeople etc. Marketers try to attract opinion leaders...they
actually use (pay)spokespeople to market their products. Michael Jordon (Nike, McDonalds,
Gatorade etc.)Can be risky...Michael Jackson...OJ Simpson...Chevy ChaseRoles and Family
InfluencesRole...things you should do based on the expectations of you from your position
within agroup.People have many roles.Husband, father, employer/e. Individuals role are
continuing to change thereforemarketers must continue to update information.Family is the
most basic group a person belongs to. Marketers must understand: • Many family decisions
are made by the family unit • Consumer behavior starts in the family unit • Family roles and
preferences are the model for childrens future family (can reject/ alter/etc)
39. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 39 • Family buying decisions are a mixture of family
interactions and individual decision making • Family acts an interpreter of social and cultural
values for the individual. • The Family life cycle: families go through stages, each stage creates
different consumer demands: • bachelor stage...most of BUAD301 • newly married, young, no
children...me • full nest I, youngest child under 6 • full nest II, youngest child 6 or over • full
nest III, older married couples with dependant children • empty nest I, older married couples
with no children living with them, head in labor force • empty nest II, older married couples, no
children living at home, head retired • solitary survivor, in labor force • solitary survivor,
retiredReference GroupsIndividual identifies with the group to the extent that he takes on
many of the values,attitudes or behaviors of the group members. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
40. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 40Families, friends, sororities, civic and professional
organizations.Any group that has a positive or negative influence on a persons attitude and
behavior.Membership groups (belong to)Affinity marketing is focused on the desires of
consumers that belong to referencegroups. Marketers get the groups to approve the product
and communicate that approvalto its members. Credit Cards etc.!!Aspiration groups (want to
belong to)Disassociate groups (do not want to belong to)Honda, tries to disassociate from the
"biker" group.The degree to which a reference group will affect a purchase decision depends
on anindividuals susceptibility to reference group influence and the strength of
his/herinvolvement with the group.Social ClassAn open group of individuals who have similar
social rank. US is not a classless society.US criteria; occupation, education, income, wealth,
race, ethnic groups and possessions.Social class influences many aspects of our lives. IE
upper middle class Americans preferluxury cars Mercedes.Upper Americans-upper-upper
class, .3%, inherited wealth, aristocratic names.Lower-upper class, 1.2%, newer social elite,
from current professionals and corporateeliteUpper-middle class, 12.5%, college graduates,
managers and professionalsMiddle Americans-middle class, 32%, average pay white collar
workers and blue collarfriendsWorking class, 38%, average pay blue collar workersLower
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41. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 41Lower-lower class, 7%, on welfareSocial class
determines to some extent, the types, quality, quantity of products that aperson buys or
uses.Lower class people tend to stay close to home when shopping; do not engage in much
prepurchase information gathering.Stores project definite class images.Family, reference
groups and social classes are all social influences on consumerbehavior. All operate within a
larger culture.Culture and Sub-cultureCulture refers to the set of values, ideas, and attitudes
that are accepted by a homogenousgroup of people and transmitted to the next
generation.Culture also determines what is acceptable with product advertising. Culture
determineswhat people wear, eat, reside and travel. Cultural values in the US are good
health,education, individualism and freedom. In american culture time scarcity is a
growingproblem. IE change in meals. Big impact on international marketing.Different society,
different levels of needs, different cultural values.Culture can be divided into
subcultures:Geographic regionsHuman characteristics such as age and ethnic background.IE
West Coast, teenage and Asian American.Culture effects what people buy, how they buy and
when they buy. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
42. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 42What is packaging?The definitions of ‘packaging’
vary and range from being simple and functionallyfocusedto more extensive, holistic
interpretations. Packaging can be defined quite simply as anextrinsic element of the product
(Olson and Jacoby (1972)) - an attribute that is related tothe product but does not form part of
the physical product itself. “Packaging is thecontainer for a product – encompassing the
physical appearance of thecontainer and including the design, color, shape, labeling and
materials used”(Arens,1996).Objectives of packagingPackaging and package labeling have
several objectives:• Physical Protection – Protection of the objects enclosed in the package
fromshock, vibration, compression, temperature, etc.• Barrier Protection - A barrier from
oxygen, water vapor, dust, etc.• Containment or Agglomeration - Small objects are typically
grouped together inone package for transport and handling efficiency. Alternatively,
bulkCommodities (such as salt) can be divided into packages that are a more suitableSize for
individual households.• Information transmission - Information on how to use, transport,
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43. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 43Dispose of the package or product is often
contained on the package or label.• Reducing theft - Packaging that cannot be re-closed or
gets physically damaged(Shows signs of opening) is helpful in the prevention of theft.
Packages alsoProvide opportunities to include anti-theft devices.• Convenience - features
which add convenience in distribution, handling, display,Sale, opening, re-closing, use, and re-
use.• Marketing - The packaging and labels can be used by marketers to encouragePotential
buyers to purchase the product.Packaging may be looked at as several different types. For
example a transportpackage or distribution package can be the shipping container used to
ship, store, andhandle the product or inner packages. Some identify a consumer package as
one which isdirected toward a consumer or household.Packaging may be discussed in relation
to the type of product being packaged: medicaldevice packaging, bulk chemical packaging,
over-the-counter drug packaging,retail food packaging, military materiel packaging,
pharmaceutical packaging, etc. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
44. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 44 Theatrical Frame work Independent Variable
Packaging colorBackground Image Packaging Material Dependent Variable Consumer Buying
Font Style Behavior Design of wrapper Printed Information Innovation
45. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 45Independent Variable 1. Packaging color 2.
Background Image 3. Packaging Material 4. Font Style 5. Design of wrapper 6. Printed
Information 7. InnovationDependent VariableConsumer Buying Behavior Packaging colorColor
plays an important role in a potential customer’s decision making process, certaincolors set
different moods and can help to draw attention. One good example ofsuccessful use of color
psychology is in the Apple iPod advertisements; they use simpletri tone color schemes of
black, white and a bright background color. The brightbackground color is to give the
advertisement a fun feel and the contrasting white onblack is to focus attention.
46. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 46Meaning of the Color BlueBlue is the most common
favorite color and is liked by both genders. Blue is seen as atrustworthy, peaceful and calm
color and is often related to the sky or water. Blue isusually cool and quiet but more electric
shades can give a dynamic feel. Although bluehas the benefits of gender indifference and
being the most common favorite color, theoveruse of blue can seem cold or uncaring. Blue is
often used because it is the designer’sfavorite color but after considering the meaning of other
colors, another color may be abetter choice.Meaning of the Color GreenGreen is related to life
and nature; if you want to give your product a natural feel usegreen. Green is the second most
popular color and the most popular shades of green arethe blue-greens, which should be
expected when blue and green are the two most popularcolors. Yellow-greens should be
avoided around food products as the color will act as anappetite-depressant. As well as the
natural feel greens have, they can also signify money,health and power.Meaning of the Color
YellowYellow is a very useful color because it is the most easily noticed, it will grab theattention
of a person so can be a good choice for things such as magazine advertisementswhich may
usually be ignored due to ad blindness. Yellow signifies happiness, optimismand warmth but
also caution. The main advantage of yellow is its attention grabbingfeature so a combination of
blue and yellow can be a successful color scheme whichcould create a cool and calm mood
from the blue but still draw attention because of theyellow. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
47. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 47A sealed pack of diced pork from Tesco. It shows
the cooking time, number of servings,display until date, use by date, weight in kg,price, price to
weight ratio in both £/kg and£/lb, freezing and storage instructions. It says Less than 3% Fat
and No Carbs perserving and includes a barcode. The Union Flag, British Farm Standard
tractor logo, andBritish Meat Quality Standard logo are also present. Background-imageThe
background image property specifies the background image for an element.When setting a
background image, authors should also specify a background colorproperty that will be used
when the image is unavailable. Note also that when the imageis available, it is rendered on top
of the background color. Thus, in any transparent areasof the image, the background color will
be visible. Packaging MaterialAny material used especially to protect something- packing,
wadding. Consumer canchange its decision regarding Packaging material. High quality
Packaging attractconsumer then low quality Packaging. The first packages used the natural
materialsavailable at the time: Baskets of reeds, wineskins (Bota bags),wooden boxes,pottery
vases, ceramic amphorae, wooden barrels, woven bags, etc. Processed materialswere used
to form packages as they were developed: for example,early glass and bronze vessels. The
study of old packages is an important aspectof archaeology. Iron and tin plated steel were
used to make cans in the early 19th century.Paperboard cartons and corrugated fiberboard
boxes were first introduced in the late 19thcentury. Packaging advancements in the early 20th
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48. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 48on bottles, transparent cellophane over wraps and
panels on cartons, increased processingefficiency and improved food safety. As additional
materials such as aluminum andseveral types of plastic were developed, they were
incorporated into packages to improveperformance and functionality. So packaging material
have strong have with buyingbehavior. Font StyleThe font style of Packaging grab customer
attraction. The up gradation of IT technologyhave support this feature. The successful
companies have best practices of the fontstyles. They hire specialist in composing which
create mind blowing and attractive fontstyles. The attractive package has innovative font style.
So we can say that there isrelation between font style and buying behavior Design of
wrapperThe over all design also play a vital role in attracting the consumer. Mostly the
childrenof 10-18 years are so sensitive to the design of wrapper. The companies try their best
tocreate attractive design of packaging Printed Information Container or wrapper for a
consumer product that serves a number of purposes including protection and description of
the contents, theft deterrence, and product promotion. The labels on packages are important
components of the overall marketing mix and can support advertising claims, establish brand
identity, enhance name recognition, and optimize shelf space allocations.
49. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 49 The consumer can change his decision on the
basis of information printed on the packaging. Mostly in Merchandises and daily FMCG the
consumer can perform evaluation on the basis of printed information. InnovationInnovative
packaging may actually add value to the product if it meets a consumer needsuch as portion
control, recyclability, tamper-proofing, child-proofing, easy-open, easy-store, easy-carry, and
non breakability.Manufacturers today strive to have packaging that maintains the key equities
of thebrand, has stand out appeal on the retailer’s shelf, and is sustainable but with
lowerproduction costs. The customer can adopt product on the basis of its
innovativepackaging, which shows the relation between buying behavior and innovation
ofpackaging. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
50. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 50 CHAPTER #4Data & Methodology CHAPTER
CONTENTS Tools of Data Collection Sampling Technique and Sample Measures Methodology
51. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 51 Data & MethodologyTools of Data Collection:In
order to find data on Role of packaging on consumer buying behavior. I will collectdata on four
variables: The first benefit to use questionnaire technique is thatresult.Sampling Technique
and SampleThe Population of my study will be students and educational. Institutions of
Pakistan inwhich the sample size of 150 students will be taken for conducting the study by
usingsimple random sampling in order to generalize the findings in the particular
sector.Measures:. There were at least 25 questions in the survey obtaining data for one
variable and somequestions were directly obtaining data with no complications. The sample of
questioneris available in appendix-1. Measure for each variable is defined below:Dependent
VariableConsumer Buying BehaviorIndependent VariablePackaging colorBackground
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52. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 52Font StyleDesign of wrapperPrinted
InformationInnovationEach of above mentioned variable was measure by asking the seven
questions by usingthe 5-points itemized rating type scale ranging from (1) strongly disagree to
(5) stronglyagreeMethodology:To make analysis of data I will use Spss software in which we
will make analysis in totwo parts where part one will lead descriptive statistics that will be use
to “describe andsummarize data and include measures of central tendency (average) and
dispersion (thespread of data or how close each other is to the measure of central tendency)”
1. Descriptive analysisI have used first techniques for generating result is descriptive statistics.
It showsminimum, maximum, and Mean values of data. 2. Scattered plotsA scatter plot is a
type of mathematical diagram using Cartesian coordinates to displayvalues for two variables
for a set of data. The data is displayed as a collection of points,each having the value of one
variable determining the position on the horizontal axis andthe value of the other variable
determining the position on the vertical axis. This kindof plot is also called a scatter chart,
53. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 53 3. CorrelationThe Pearsons correlation is used to
find a correlation between at least two continuousvariables. The value for a Pearsons can fall
between 0.00 (no correlation) and 1.00(perfect correlation). Other factors such as group size
will determine if the correlation issignificant. Generally, correlations above 0.80 are considered
pretty high. 4. Multiple regressionsLinear regression analysis estimates the coefficients of a
linear equation, involving one ormore independent variables, that best predict the value of the
dependent variable. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
54. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 54 CHAPTER #5 Empirical Findings CHAPTER
CONTENTS Reliability Test Descriptive Analysis Scatter-Plot Matrix Correlation Analysis
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55. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 55 Empirical FindingsReliability Test Dependent
Variable The Value of Cronbachs Reliability Statistics Alpha is bigger then 0.7 and Cronbachs
Alpha N of Items also positive, which shows .782 2 the reliability of dependent variables.
Independent VariableThe data of independent variables or predictors is reliable. Because the
value
ofCronbachs Alpha is 0.858 which is greater then 0.7. The value is also positive, so the data used for analysis is reliable.
Reliability Statistics Cronbachs Alpha N of Items .858 7 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
56. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 56 Descriptive Analysis Table 5.1 Descriptive
Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Buying_Behavior 145 1 5 3.73 .920
Valid N (listwise) 145 In the above table 5.1 the minimum values, maximum values, mean
values andthe values of standard deviation of dependent Variable have been shown. Mean
valueprovides the idea about the central tendency of the values of a variable. Number
ofobservations of each variable is 145. Standard deviation and the extreme values(minimum in
comparison to maximum value) give the idea about the dispersion of thevalues of a variable
from its mean value. The Minimum value is 1 while Maximum valueis 5. The Mean value is
3.73 with standard deviation of 0.92 Table 5.2 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum Maximum
Mean Std. Deviation Packing_Color 145 1 5 3.55 .924 Valid N (listwise) 145 In the above table
5.2 the minimum values is 1, maximum values 5, and meanvalues 3.55 while the values of
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57. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 57about the central tendency of the values of a
variable. Number of observations of eachvariable is 145. Table 5.3 Descriptive Statistics N
Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Background 145 1 5 3.66 .942 Valid N (listwise) 145
The above table 5.3 the minimum value of 1 and maximum value of 5. The values can be
deviated by 0.942. Which means that the mean value can varied by +0.942 or -0.942. Table
5.4 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Quality_Packing 145 1 5
3.72 .924 Valid N (listwise) 145 The above table 5.4 the minimum value of 1 and maximum
value of 5. The values can be deviated by 0.924. Which means that the mean value can varied
by +0.924 or -0.924. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
58. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 58 Table 5.5 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum
Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Font_Style 145 2 5 3.71 .849 Valid N (listwise) 145 In the above
table 5.5 the minimum values is 1, maximum values 5, and meanvalue is 3.71 while the values
of standard deviation is 0.849. Mean value provides theidea about the central tendency of the
values of a variable. Number of observations ofeach variable is 145. Table 5.6 Descriptive
Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation Wraper_Design 145 1 5 3.70 .927
Valid N (listwise) 145In the above table 5.6 the minimum values is 1, maximum values 5, and
mean value is3.70 while the values of standard deviation is 0.927. Mean value provides the
idea aboutthe central tendency of the values of a variable Table 5.7
59. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 59 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean
Std. Deviation Printed_information 145 1 5 3.68 .992 Valid N (listwise) 145In the above table
5.7 the minimum values is 1, maximum values 5, and mean value is3.68 while the values of
standard deviation is 0.992. Mean value provides the idea aboutthe central tendency of the
values of a variable Table 5.8 Descriptive Statistics N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation
Packing_Innovation 145 1 5 3.55 .953 Valid N (listwise) 145In the above table 5.9 the minimum
values is 1, maximum values 5, and mean value is3.55 while the values of standard deviation
is 0.953. Mean value provides the idea aboutthe central tendency of the values of a variable.
60. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 60 Scatter-Plot Matrix Figure 5.9Figure 5.9 shows the
results of scatter plot matrix where we intend to have some ideaabout the relationship between
buying behavior and color of packaging. If we observethen the flow of line is come from right to
left which shows the positive relationshipbetween buying behavior and color of packaging. This
means that if the attractive colors Projectsformba.blogspot.com
61. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 61are used in packaging then consumer will purchase
product and the above results havebeen confirmed by the table of correlations. Figure
5.10Figure 5.10 shows the results of scatter plot matrix where we intend to have some
ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and background of packaging. If
weobserve then the flow of line is come from right to left which shows the positiverelationship
between buying behavior and color of packaging. This means that if the
62. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 62attractive background are used in packaging then
consumer will purchase product and theabove results have been confirmed by the table of
correlations. Figure 5.11Figure 5.11 shows the results of scatter plot matrix where we intend to
have some ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and quality of packaging. If we
observethen the flow of line is come from right to left which shows the positive
relationshipbetween buying behavior and quality of packaging. This means that if the fine
quality is Projectsformba.blogspot.com
63. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 63used in packaging material then consumer will
attract and the above results have beenconfirmed by the table of correlations. Figure
5.12Figure 5.12 shows the results of scatter plot matrix where we intend to have some
ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and font style used in packaging. If we
64. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 64observe then the flow of line is come from right to
left which shows the positiverelationship between buying behavior and quality of packaging.
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65. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 65Figure 5.13 shows the results of scatter plot matrix
where we intend to have some ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and design
of wrapper. If we observethen the flow of line is come from right to left which shows the
positive relationshipbetween buying behavior and wrapper design. This means that attractive
wrapper willattract consumer and the above results have been confirmed by the table of
correlations. Figure 5.14 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
where we intend to have some ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and design
printed information. If weobserve then the flow of line is come from right to left which shows
the positiverelationship between buying behavior and wrapper design. This means that if the
printedinformation is used in packaging then consumer will attract and the above results
havebeen confirmed by the table of correlations. Figure 5.15 Projectsformba.blogspot.com
where we intend to have some ideaabout the relationship between buying behavior and
Packaging Innovation. If we observethen the flow of line is come from right to left which shows
the positive relationshipbetween buying behavior and wrapper design. This means that if the
printed informationis used in packaging then consumer will attract Correlations Table 5.16
Correlations Buying_Behavior Packing_Color Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .591
Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145 Packing_Color Pearson Correlation .591 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N
145 145 **. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).Hypothesis 1:H1: there is
relationship between Buying Behavior and Packing colorH0: there is no relationship between
Buying Behavior and Packing colorTable 5.16 represents the table of correlations. Where two
variables – buying behaviorand Packing color– are positively correlated (r= .591, p = .000).
There is moderate Projectsformba.blogspot.com
68. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 68relation between these two variables which is
significant. We will accept H1 and rejectH0. So we can say that the attractive packaging color
can attract consumer. Consumer likesthe colored packaging. It also implies that using
attractive colors in packaging we cangrab customer attention. Table 5.17 Correlations
Buying_Behavior Background Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .554 Sig. (2-tailed) .000
N 145 145 Background Pearson Correlation .554 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
**. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).Hypothesis 2:H1: there is relationship
between Buying Behavior and Background of Packing.H0: there is no relationship between
Buying Behavior and Background of Packing. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
69. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 69Table 5.17 represents the table of correlations.
Where two variables – buying behaviorand Background of Packing are positively correlated (r=
.554, p = .000). There ismoderate relation between these two variables which is significant. We
will accept H1and reject H0.It mean that the customer can adopt product on the behalf of its
packaging background.This result is also useful to marketer so that they create products with
best possiblebackground image. Table 5.18 Correlations Buying_Behavior Quality_Packing
Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .506 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145 Quality_Packing
Pearson Correlation .506 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
between Buying Behavior and Quality of Packing.H0: there is no relationship between Buying
Behavior and Quality of Packing.Table 5.18 represents the table of correlations. Where two
variables buying behaviorand Quality of Packing are positively correlated (r= .506, p = .000).
There is moderaterelation between these two variables which is significant. We will accept H1
and rejectH0. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
70. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 70The results clears that the consumer also evaluate
the products on the behalf of itspackaging quality. The better quality of package is proffered by
customer. Table 5.19 Correlations Buying_Behavior Font_Style Buying_Behavior
Pearson Correlation 1 .574 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145 Font_Style Pearson Correlation .574
1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145 **. Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-
tailed).Hypothesis 4:H1: there is relationship between Buying Behavior and Font Style.H0:
there is no relationship between Buying Behavior and Font Style.Table 5.19 represents the
table of correlations. Where two variables buying behavior andFont Style are positively
correlated (r= .574, p = .000). There is moderate relationbetween these two variables which is
significant. We will accept H1 and reject H0.The result identifies that the font styles are also
liked by customer. Consumer wants tohave new experiments with font style.
71. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 71 Table 5.20 Correlations Buying_Behavior
Wraper_Design Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .411 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
Wraper_Design Pearson Correlation .411 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
between Buying Behavior and Wrapper Design.H0: there is no relationship between Buying
Behavior and Wrapper Design.Table 5.20 represents the table of correlations. Where two
variables buying behavior andWrapper Design are positively correlated (r= .411, p = .000).
There is moderate relationbetween these two variables which is significant. We will accept H1
and reject H0. Projectsformba.blogspot.com
72. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 72 Table 5.21 Correlations Buying_Behavior
Printed_information Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .433 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145
145 Printed_information Pearson Correlation .433 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
between Buying Behavior and Printed Information.H0: there is no relationship between Buying
Behavior and Printed Information.Table 5.21 represents the table of correlations. Where two
variables buying behavior andPrinted Information positively correlated (r= .433, p = .000).
73. Projectsformba.blogspot.com Page | 73 Table 5.22 Correlations Buying Behavior
Packing Innovation Buying_Behavior Pearson Correlation 1 .545 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
Packing_Innovation Pearson Correlation .545 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .000 N 145 145
between Buying Behavior and Packing Innovation.H0: there is no relationship between Buying
Behavior and Packing Innovation.Table 5.22 represents the table of correlations. Where two
variables buying behavior andPrinted Information positively correlated (r= .545, p = .000).
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