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A Script-Theoretic Analysis of Industrial Purchasing Behavior

Journal of MarketingPublished 1 January 1984
Thomas W. Leigh, Arno J. Rethans
Citations71
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score13.39
SNIP5.22

Abstract

This article applies cognitive script theory to the analysis of the industrial purchase behaviors involved in a computer terminal purchase. Industrial buyers' scripts for the overall new buy purchase process, an initial sales call, a follow-up negotiation meeting, and a modified rebuy situation are established and validated. Implications for industrial marketing research and practice are suggested.

Keywords

Business, Management and Accounting