Major Influences on Business Buying

Business buyers respond to many influences when they make their decisions. When supplier offerings are similar, buyers can satisfy the purchasing requirements with any supplier, and they place more weight on the personal treatment they receive. When supplier offerings differ substantially, buyers are more accountable for their choices and pay more attention to economic factors. Business buyers respond to four main influences: environmental, organizational, interpersonal, and individual13 (Figure 3-5); culture is also a factor.

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