scholarly journals The Individual-Practice Framework: A Design Tool for Understanding Consumer Behaviour

2016 ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Laura Piscicelli ◽  
Mariale Moreno ◽  
Tim Cooper ◽  
Tom Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Practice Framework

scholarly journals The estimation of the Marshallian demand functions for the selected foodstuff groups according to the households income quartils

2009 ◽  
Vol 55 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 406-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Zentková ◽  
E. Hošková
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Individual Income ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Demand Functions ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Food Basket ◽  
The Individual

The article deals with the modelling of demand for the food group of milk and milk products and the food group of meat, meat products, eggs and fish using the Marshallian demand functions for the individual income quartils of Slovak households. The criterium for the foodstuff groups selection is their position in the Healthy Eating Pyramid which is one of the recommended optimal food basket forms. We suppose that the significant income differentiation of households will manifest as different consumer behaviour in the food market. The analysis confirms this hypothesis.

Waiting in organisations

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 587-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Employee Experience ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
Shed Light

Waiting is a pervasive feature of organisational life and, as such, is likely to be important for a range of individual and organisational outcomes. Although extant research has shed light on the waiting experiences of diverse groups such as those suffering from illness, waiting in detention centres or queuing, there have been no previous attempts to theorise waiting specifically from the perspective of the employee. To address this gap, we draw on theories of temporality and waiting in fields such as consumer behaviour as well as the wider social sciences to develop the notion of ‘situated waiting’ which uncovers the complexity of the lived experience of waiting from the perspective of the employee. This experience is associated with factors at the level of the individual, the wait itself, and the broader waiting context. We outline the implications for future research on this hitherto hidden domain of the employee experience.

Best Practice in Community Midwifery: The Safe Care of Non-English Speaking Background Women

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Carberry ◽  
Ann Carey
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Process Of Care ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
Midwifery Practice ◽  
The North ◽  
Individual Client ◽  
Process Factors ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Practice Framework ◽  
Safe Care

In view of the 'sunsetting' of restrictive regulations, which for years have obstructed comprehensive midwifery practice in Victoria, it is timely for the nature of midwifery care in a primary health care setting to be explicated. A best practice framework is employed to examine the pre-conditions and key process factors which facilitate and potentiate quality of midwifery care in the North Richmond Community Health Centre's shared care maternity program. The process of care is considered in detail, while outcomes and client perceptions are outlined. The nature of safe midwifery practice at the individual client/practitioner level�the micro dimension of care�is explored in the context of broader societal issues which directly and indirectly affect health status and outcomes for clients�the macro dimension. This discussion seeks not only to delineate best practice but also to challenge accepted notions of what constitutes safe care.

Optimization of Hybrid Hydrophilic-Hydrophobic Surfaces for Dropwise Condensation Enhancement

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio Croce ◽  
Paola D’Agaro ◽  
Nicola Suzzi
Keyword(s):  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Nucleation Site ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Force Balance ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
Surface Condensation ◽  
Receding Contact ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Receding Contact Angle ◽  
Curved Substrate

Abstract A langrangian-based phenomenological model, following the evolution of the individual droplets nucleating at random positions, is applied to the simulation and optimization of hybrid, mixed hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces. The proposed mathematical model was originally developed to simulate droplets pattern evolution in the framework of in-flight icing problems and takes into account the surface tension effects (via the advancing and receding contact angle values), the external force balance on the single droplets, as well as the both the condensing and coalescence process. Here, the model is extended to the case of an arbitrary curved substrate surface and a parametric analysis of different cases is carried out, looking for the parameters that help to identify the optimal design for a given set of wettability properties, nucleation site density and wet surface condensation rates. A discussion on the sensitivity of the solutions with respect to the expected high uncertainties on the estimate of some of these parameters in actual practical problems is also presented, in order to assess the effectiveness of the simulation as a design tool. The analysis is carried out for condensation enhancement on both plane surfaces and mini or micro tubes. Comparison with experimental, open literature data ensure the reliability of the approach for both geometries.

scholarly journals Consumer choice

1979 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
H. G. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Market Research ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
Social And Environmental Change ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Buying Behaviour ◽  
Vital Element

The author argues that traditional market research techniques such as consumer 'intention to buy' surveys fail to predict consumer behaviour because the underlying assumptions that man is rational, aware of his wants and preferences, and consistent in his buying behaviour, are invalid. He suggests that many economic terms such as 'utility' and 'rationalization' have little practical value; that economic theory ignores a vital element in consumer behaviour - mass communication and the art of persuasion. In searching for a more meaningful approach, the author suggests that many new markets come about as a result of social and environmental change and that, in such cases, the historic process of extrapolating past trends into the future serves little purpose. Rather, the marketer should concentrate on developing a keen understanding of social movements which affect the firm - such as consumerism. Yet even knowledge of such movements may serve little purpose because the individual will 'strike out' against subjugation to any movement and will attempt to establish his own identity whatever the cost.Die skrywer redeneer dat tradisionele marknavorsingstegnieke soos opnames oor verbruikers se 'voorneme om te koop', nie daarin slaag om verbruikersgedrag te voorspel nie weens die ongeldigheid van die onderliggende aannames: dat die mens rasioneel is; dat hy bewus is van sy begeertes ('wants') en voorkeure; dat hy konsekwent is in sy koopgedrag. Hy stel dit dat baie ekonomiese begrippe soos 'utiliteit' en 'rasionalisering' min praktiese waarde het; dat ekonomiese teorie 'n hoogs belangrike element in verbruikersgedrag verontagsaam - massakommunikasie en die oorredingskuns. In die soektog na 'n meer betekenisvolle benadering, word voorgestel dat baie nuwe markte tot stand kom weens omgewings- en sosiale veranderinge, en dat in sulke gevalle, die historiese proses van ekstrapolering van neigings uit die verlede tot in die toekoms, weinig nut het. Die bemarker moet liewer daarop konsentreer om 'n deeglike begrip te ontwikkel van sosiale bewegings wat die firma raak - soos verbruikersdruk. Tog mag selfs kennis van sulke bewegings min waarde he omdat die individu hom mag 'opruk' teen onderwerping aan enige beweging, en sal poog om ongeag die koste, sy eie identiteit te bevestig.

A Kinematic Based Analysis for Tolerances Within Mechanical Assemblies

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Ogot ◽  
B. J. Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Tolerance Allocation ◽  
Analytical Sensitivity ◽  
Mechanical Assemblies ◽  
Analytical Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Design Function ◽  
Minimum Sensitivity ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Cost

Abstract Variation of dimensions within assemblies can unexpectedly displace parts from their intended location and therefore degrade the assembly’s performance. This paper presents a design tool based on the principles of kinematics to analyze nonlinear tolerance stackup, increase the reliability of the assembly without decreasing tolerances and where necessary, judiciously allocate tolerances such that the critical parts fit relative to each other with the specified precision. Through an analytical sensitivity analysis, the procedure outlined in this paper alters the orientations of the parts to yield an assembly with the highest positional reliability. If the desired level of reliability is not met by the minimum sensitivity approach, a tolerance allocation method incorporating the above sensitivity analysis and the cost of manufacturing each dimension as a function of tolerance is applied. In addition, this approach allows the individual tolerances within the assembly to assume any distribution. The method shown by this paper allows the design engineer to consider manufacturing effects and provides an analytical basis to evaluate design function.

Multi-Functional Topology Optimization of Piezoresistive Nanocomposite Beams

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Seifert ◽  
Mayuresh Patil ◽  
Gary Seidel ◽  
Gregory Reich
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Resistance Change ◽  
Functional Topology ◽  
Minimum Strain Energy ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Multifunctional Nanocomposites

This paper presents an analysis of optimization for multifunctional nanocomposites. A carbon nanotubeepoxy composite is optimized for maximum resistance change and minimum strain energy. Analysis uses a finite element method and includes the coupled physics of mechanics, electrostatics, and piezoresistivity. The problem is solved first for minimum strain energy, then two resistance maximization problems are solved. For all optimization, sensitivities are obtained analytically. After solving the individual problems a weighted sum approach is used in the multi-objective optimization of both minimizing the strain energy and maximizing the resistance change. Comments are made as to the effect of the topology optimization method as a design tool, on the shape of the optimized cross sections, and on the possible extensions on using the coupled physics topology optimization algorithm.

scholarly journals Effect of Extrinsic Cues on Perceived Quality by Confirming the Positive Effect of Perceived Benefit

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 5147-5151
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
Extrinsic Cues ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
The Web

Consumer behaviour is actually the procedure where, people choose whether, what, when, where, just how, as well as coming from whom to acquire items as well as companies. The role of consumer analysis in marketing has actually been enhanced dramatically. The current research tries to load deep space in the compositions associating on-line product or service assessments in determining the individual purchasing practices. The main reason of the analysis study is definitely to know the specs of analysis web material on which consumer inspection on the web testimonials before buying a services or product.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION IN HUNGARY

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (4) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Árpád Ferencz ◽  
Zsuzsanna Deák ◽  
Márta Nótari
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Developed World

The developed world for decades has been trying to achieve waste management that meets the requirements of sustainable production. It is very important to understand, analyse and predict the individual consumer behaviour, motivations, values and attitudes towards environmental consciousness. Consumers’ environmental awareness covers positive attitudes towards the environment supported by values and beliefs. The conclusion of the research is that in the area of environmental awareness Hungary is at the beginning of a long process and it cannot be predicted when will it reach the level of developed countries. A positive trend is that today’s young people, who represent the next generation, show more interest towards environmental awareness.

scholarly journals Using Causal Maps to Analyse the Major Root Causes of Household Food Waste: Results of a Survey among People from Central and Southern Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Fanelli
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Statistical Dependence ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Causal Maps ◽  
Sustainability Issue ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Food waste is an important sustainability issue that needs to be addressed. Consumer behaviour is one of the biggest sources of food waste in developed countries. To successfully reduce consumer-related food waste, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of its major root causes at the level of the individual. The present manuscript presents the results of an exploratory on-line survey that was made available through Google Drive and conducted among a representative sample of 1058 Italian individuals. The information contained in the questionnaire related to the characteristics of the individual respondents, their attitudes to expenditure and food, and their opinions of measures to reduce or prevent food waste. Data analysis was conducted in three phases. The first phase allowed for the identification, with the application of descriptive statistics, of the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents and why, what, and how much they wasted. In the second phase, linear regression analysis and causal maps were used to both measure the statistical dependence between variables and to identify the main root causes of food waste in the phase of individual consumption. As expected, the perceived quantity of food waste that was declared by respondents was very low. Among the major root causes identified, the socio-demographic characteristics of consumers, types of food shopping purchases, and consumer behaviour played a key role. A causal map was drawn, which offers an immediate vision of the major root causes and can be a useful tool for policymakers who intend to introduce measures to combat food waste. Finally, participants’ responses showed that the main initiatives needed to eliminate waste are the separate collection and dissemination of more information on the impact that waste has on the environment. For these reasons, information and education policies are crucial for changing consumer lifestyles and raising awareness of the value of food.

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