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Scheller College of Business

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Institute for Leadership and Social Impact

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Essays in regulatory focus and price acceptance

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009-07-06) Patil, Ashutosh R.

Part one of the thesis studies differential diagnosticity towards substantive extrinsic information available in the environment. This research tests the interaction between regulatory focus and availability of extrinsic-substantive information such as consensus information, on the range of acceptable price. Prior research on regulatory focus led us to two divergent predictions. Our findings lend support to the asymmetric-elaboration account. Under this account, only prevention-oriented consumers are likely to change their acceptable price range if combinations of favorable-and-unfavorable consensus information are available in the environment, while promotion-oriented consumers disregard such information. We find that this difference is due to the differences in the level of difficulty experienced in specifying acceptable price range across the two regulatory foci. Further, we also undertake random-parameters regression models that provide unique general findings. For example, we find that for promotion-oriented consumers it is their high-level product construal, while for prevention-oriented consumers it is their low-level product construal that influences their respective acceptable price ranges, irrespective of level of external information available. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.
Consumer decisions in a complex world: measurement concerns, scale development, and validation in a healthcare context

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-11-14) King, Tracey Marie

Part one provides a literature review on the development of attitude theory in marketing research and addresses concerns regarding the effects of common method variance (CMV) in published studies based on the reasoned-action paradigm of consumer behavior and decision making. The results of a marker-variable analysis, logit analysis, and reanalysis of path estimates support the validity of self-report survey research designs. Part two employs a survey design to develop and validate a scale to measure a consumer s tendency to use a complex decision style (CDS) in conceptualizing and negotiating high-stakes decision situations. Drawing from literature on cognitive style theory and complexity science, a complex approach to decision making is characterized as being complexity-focused; decision makers tend to rely more heavily on strategies such as collaborating with others and integrating a variety of information. The CDS scale is also applied within a conceptual model of choice of elective healthcare treatment, specifically, women s decisions regarding the use of hormone therapy, commonly referred to as HRT.
Excessive Buying: The Construct and a Causal Model

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-07-10) Wu, Lan

This dissertation study attempts to understand excessive buying, a phenomenon of both theoretical and practical interest. I define excessive buying as "an individual type of buying behavior whereby consumers repetitively spend more than they should based on financial considerations". I develop a conceptual typology of excessive buying, building on the time-inconsistent preferences and automaticity theory. The new typology categorizes five specific types of excessive buying behavior: 1) habitual, 2) possessive, 3) remedial, 4) rewarding, and 5) out-of-control. Based on past literature and the typology, I generate scale items to capture the conceptual and logical variance in excessive buying. Psychometric properties of the scale are tested via Confirmatory Factor Analysis using a student and random adult sample. Nomological validity of the scale is confirmed by testing hypotheses formulated based on hedonic shopping values and the self-defeating behavior theory. The empirical analyses suggest that excessive buying results from stress, using shopping as an escape from reality, and little consideration for the potential outcomes of one's current behavior. Excessive buying leas to both financial problems and negative emotions.
The Role of Pricing Strategy in Market Defense

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005-04-13) Uslay, Can

The price variable is among the most powerful instruments in the arsenal of the executives to achieve entry deterrence objectives. There are two main pricing strategies that firms may use to defend against a competitive market entry. The first of these options, limit pricing (or entry deterring price), may be utilized prior to competitive entry. The second option, aggressive (predatory) pricing, may be executed post-entry. The effectiveness of both of these options is still controversial. For example, the Chicago School proponents argue that these strategies are anecdotal in nature. On the other hand, the rationality of such conduct has been reliably simulated by Post-Chicagoans in game theoretic settings. The potential contributions of the marketing discipline have been recognized and called upon to help resolve the conflict. With this dissertation, I attempt to shed light on the role that price plays in preemptive and post-entry market defense of firms. As such, the questions tackled include but are not limited to: how effective is price as an entry-deterrence tool; in conjunction with firm and market specific barriers to entry; and as a post-entry retaliation mechanism? What are the facilitating conditions for limit, aggressive (predatory), competitive and supra-competitive pricing? What are the (long-term) consequences of these strategies? Following a multi-disciplinary literature review, I present a dynamic process model and test my hypotheses in a key network industry the airline industry. Building upon the advantages of multiple methods a la triangulation, I find that both limit pricing and predatory pricing can serve as effective strategies for the incumbents market defense. Predatory use of pricing in network industries may diminish consumer welfare. Results also suggest that firm specific barriers have a more significant role in market defense than market specific barriers. Insights and frameworks based on the marketing philosophy are also presented with the hope of advancing the ongoing debate between the Chicago and Post-Chicago Schools of thought.
Toward a theory of user value of information systems : incorporating motivation and habit into a conceptual framework

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001-05) Kim, Sung S.
An integrative model of psychological and economic factors to better predict consumer saving behavior : theoretical foundations and an empirical investigation

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000-08) Wells, Casandra
A model of consumer behavior for understanding purchase intent of subcultures : the Ethnic Consumer Purchase Intent Model (ECPIM)

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-08) Pleasant, Jamie Tyrone
An empirical investigation of the determinants of consumer satifaction

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-12) Martin, Neale J.
A model of contextual antecedents and exchange outcomes of customer value : an empirical investigation into the catalog and Internet shopping context

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-12) Mathwick, Charla
Understanding the coupon prone purchaser : the importance of economic and psychological elements of sales promotions in motivating purchase

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995-08) Schwartz, Joseph Michael