Impact of Branding and Product Augmentation on Decision Making in the B2B Market

Author(s)

Michael T. Bendixen, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Russell Abratt, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
N. S. Alexander
G. Bick

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

South African Journal of Business Management

ISSN

2078-5585

Publication Date

3-2009

Abstract/Excerpt

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the brand and product augmentation on the buyers of industrial tyres. While much has been studied about branding issues in B2C markets, very little research has been conducted in B2B markets. The research method used was a conjoint analysis experiment. The subjects were decision-making unit (DMU) members of open-pit mining companies in South Africa who purchased industrial tyres for mining operations. The results suggest that the brand is very important, followed by durability, and price. Differences of magnitude amongst the members of the DMU occurred. The impact of these findings as well as the implications for buyers and suppliers are discussed.

Volume

40

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

20

NSUWorks Citation

Bendixen, Michael T.; Abratt, Russell; Alexander, N. S.; and Bick, G., "Impact of Branding and Product Augmentation on Decision Making in the B2B Market" (2009). HCBE Faculty Articles. 716.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcbe_facarticles/716