Abstract
This study examines stereotypes of salespeople and their impact on consumer emotional responses and information processing in the UK. After a brief theoretical review, the authors present an experiments research design utilizing empirically-developed salesperson profiles in three scenarios. The results indicate that, while stereotype activation appears to result in significantly difference motional profiles in consumers than non-stereotypical encounters, this appears to have little impact on consumer cognition in the UK environment. Some possible reasons for these results are advanced. Finally, managerial and theoretical implications are discussed, and directions for future research proffered.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Flexible marketing in an unpredictable world |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the 36th EMAC conference held 22-25 May 2007, Reykjavik, Iceland |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 36th European Marketing Academy conference - Reykjavik, Iceland Duration: 22 May 2007 → 25 May 2007 |
Conference
Conference | 36th European Marketing Academy conference |
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Country/Territory | Iceland |
City | Reykjavik |
Period | 22/05/07 → 25/05/07 |