Last week: Place in Product/Consumption Flashcards
1
Q
3 challenges to department stores
A
- discount catch all stores (Target)
- category stores (toys r us)
- online retail (Amazon)
2
Q
Dayton Hudson Company
A
built first fully enclosed mall in 1956 in Edina, Minnesota
3
Q
What is a product that has a regional identity?
A
German automobiles
Swiss watches
4
Q
3 views of consumers
A
- consumers are easily manipulated
- consumers are rational economic man
- consumers identities are wrapped up in the products that they buy
5
Q
Low skills service consumption work
A
low levels of unions
low skill repetitive work
tasks are not automated
6
Q
Fordist production
A
repetitive and no customization
for the masses
7
Q
Non-fordist production
A
customizable
small batches
based on trends
8
Q
What are some ethical consumption strategies?
A
Fair Trade
buying locally
buying from companies with open supply chains
9
Q
Post Fordist tourism
A
having highly customized experiences with themed tours or big events
