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Research Proposal:
Group 2
Western Sydney University Vietnam
Marketing Research-T323WSB-5
Dr. Le Thi Hong Minh
Table of Contents
Executive Summary........................................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................4
1.1. Background............................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1. Industry overview........................................................................................... 4
1.1.2. Company overview......................................................................................... 4
1. 2. Research problem................................................................................................... 5
1. 3. Research objectives................................................................................................ 5
1. 4. Research questions................................................................................................. 5
2. Theoretical Background................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Concepts and theories..............................................................................................6
2.1.1. Attitude........................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2. Tripartite theory.............................................................................................. 6
2.2. Empirical studies..................................................................................................... 6
3. Research Design............................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Qualitative research................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1. Participants......................................................................................................8
3.1.2. Sample collection............................................................................................8
3.1.3. Questions........................................................................................................ 9
3.2. Quantitative research............................................................................................. 11
3.2.1. Hypotheses and research model development.............................................. 11
3.2.2. Methodology................................................................................................. 11
4. Budget and Scheduling................................................................................................ 12
4.1. Schedule................................................................................................................ 12
4.2. Budget................................................................................................................... 13
Appendices........................................................................................................................14
Appendix A: Discussion Guide..................................................................................14
References......................................................................................................................... 20
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Executive Summary
This research examines customer attitudes and factors affecting them for KIDO's
mooncakes, a well-known brand facing competition from new products. The research
methods include desk research about attitude-related literature, qualitative and
quantitative investigation with consumers of three generations. We will conduct focus
group and in-depth interviews to gain customer insights, which will guide hypotheses and
research model development. Then, we will design and distribute an online questionnaire.
The survey results will provide practical suggestions for KIDO’s marketing strategies.
1. Introduction
1.1. Background
KIDO Group Corporation, established in 1993 (Do, 2022), sold most of its confectionery
business to Mondelēz International in 2014 for roughly 370 million USD (SGT, 2015). It
then focused on ice cream and cooking oil, dominating 43.5% and 30% of the market
share respectively (Anh, 2022). In 2020, it split from Mondelēz and re-entered the
confectionery market, aiming to be the second leader in fresh bakery and mooncakes
(Linh, 2023).
● Competitors: Mondelēz Kinh Do, Huu Nghi Food, Bibica (Trang, 2023).
● Business objectives:
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1. 2. Research problem
The mooncake market is increasingly competitive and diversified, with many options and
prices (My, 2023). KIDO faces the challenge of maintaining its market share and
customer loyalty in this dynamic environment. Therefore, it is important to investigate
the consumers' preferences and attitudes on its mooncake products. This will help KIDO
identify its strengths and weaknesses, and develop effective marketing strategies to
enhance its competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
1. 3. Research objectives
(2) identify the factors affecting consumers’ attitudes towards KIDO’s mooncake
products
1. 4. Research questions
RQ1: What are consumers’ attitudes about KIDO mooncakes, in terms of cognitive
(beliefs), affective (feelings), and behavioral (actions or intentions) components?
RQ2: What are the factors and their impact on each component of consumers’ attitudes
towards KIDO mooncakes?
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2. Theoretical Background
2.1.1. Attitude
According to the tripartite theory, attitudes have three distinct and interrelated
components (affect, behavior, and cognition), which together constitute the ABC attitude
model. (Katz & Stotland, 1959; Ostrom, 1969; Rosenberg et al., 1960; Smith, 1947; as
cited in Fabrigar et al., 2005).
The ABC attitude model is considered useful and comprehensive because it explains how
different components of attitude interact and influence each other. A few studies that
utilize this model:
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The paper applies the ABC model to examine how emotion and cognition affect
consumer attitudes toward cause-related marketing (CRM). It finds that emotion
and cognition affect attitude differently depending on the types of CRM, which are
classified based on the Sustainable Development Goals and instrumental
conditioning. The study argues that the ABC model is useful for understanding
consumer responses to CRM and provides implications for marketers and
policymakers to promote and achieve sustainability.
This paper applied the ABC model and the ELM to study live streaming and
consumer behavior. It explored how involvement and motivation affect attitude
and purchase intention through central and peripheral routes. It surveyed 400
people who watched live-streaming videos of different products. It measured
emotion, cognition, attitude, and purchase intention with Likert-scale
questionnaires. It found that emotion and cognition have different effects on
attitude and purchase intention by product type and persuasion route. It also found
that attitude mediates the effects of emotion and cognition on purchase intention.
This paper contributed to the literature by studying live streaming, a growing
online marketing form. It also provided practical advice for live-streaming sellers
and platforms.
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3. Research Design
3.1.1. Participants
GenZ will be conveniently recruited at Western Sydney University, while GenY and Gen
X will be in public locations (shops, parks, ...).
● Group 1
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We will invite our Gen Z friends from our close social networks, and proceed with the
focus group interview because it will help create synergy and snowball ideas.
● Responsibilities
Moderator Huong
3.1.3. Questions
mooncakes from?
→ Advantages/disadvantages of
these channels?
By combining the qualitative research results with the theoretical framework, we will
identify relevant variables and map their relationship with an appropriate research model.
Then, we will develop hypotheses for quantitative research.
3.2.2. Methodology
● Participants
Respondents who are mooncake consumers will be selected on social media based on
their willingness and availability to complete the survey.
● Sample collection
- Location: Vietnam
- Mode: Online
4.1. Schedule
Project Timeline
4.2. Budget
Research Budget
(Unit: VND)
● Rewards 250,000
(25,000 VND/interviewee x10)
Indirect cost:
● Documentation 300,000
● Stationeries 100,000
Appendices
Discussion Guide
Main
Main question Follow-up questions Time
topic/Purpose
What do you think and - Name 3 words that first come to your
feel about the mooncake mind when you think of mid-autumn
Overall 10 mins
and the mid-autumn festival/mooncakes. Explain.
Preferences festival? - What do you think about the
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importance of mooncake in
mid-autumn festival?
Affective How do you feel about - What factor(s) that make you
Component KIDO mooncakes? like/dislike KIDO mooncakes?
Total: 65
minutes
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