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An Algorithm for Determining Optimal Sales Commissions

John U. Farley, Charles B. Weinberg
1974

Relatively simple experimental data which embody a salesman’s assessment of relationships between his efforts and sales are used in a computational algorithm to determine the parameters of a functional relationship between sales volume and sales…

Attitude as Communication Response

Michael L. Ray
1974

Abstract not available.

Determining Cost vs. Time Pareto-Optimal Frontiers in Multi-Modal Transportation Problems

V. “Seenu” Srinivasan, G. L. Thompson
1974

This paper provides a framework for choosing modes of transportation (Rail, Highway, Air, etc.) by taking into account the conflicting objectives of minimizing total transportation costs and average shipment times. An efficient algorithm using…

Involvement and Political Advertising Effect: An Exploratory Experiment

Michael L. Rothschild, Michael L. Ray
1974

Abstract not available.

The Multi-Region Dynamic Capacity Expansion Problem - I

C. 0. Fong, V. “Seenu” Srinivasan
1974

We consider the problem of determining a schedule of capacity expansions for m producing regions and a schedule of shipments from the regions to n markets so as to meet the market demands over a T-period planning horizon at minimum discounted…

Three Learning Theory Traditions and Their Application in Marketing

Michael L. Ray, Peter H. Webb
1974

Abstract not available.

Consumer Initial Processing: Definitions, Issues and Applications

Michael L. Ray
1973

This research paper will appear in substantially its present form in G. David Hughes, Michael L. Ray and George Haines (Eds.) Consumer Information Processing, Chapel Hill, N. C.: U. of North Carolina Press, 1974. The book is based on a conference…

Consumer Research Contributions to the Evaluation of Public Policy: The Case of Truth in Lending

William K. Brandt, George S. Day
1973

This paper explores two converging trends of potential interest to consumer researchers. The first is the burgeoning area of evaluation research, and the second is the growing interest of legislators and regulators in information disclosure as a…

Marketing Communication And The Hierarchy-Of-Effects

Michael L. Ray, Alan G. Sawyer, Michael L. Rothschild, Roger M. Heeler, Edward C. Strong, Jerome B. Reed
1973

A recurring problem for marketing communication planners is the nature of the hierarchy of communication effects. Does awareness lead to comprehension to conviction and then to purchasing behavior? It depends. In fact three kinds of hierarchies…

Marketing Information and Decision Systems: Coming of Age in the '70's

David Bruce Montgomery (1938–2025)
1973

Abstract not available.

Patterns of Joint Intentions and Acquisitions Among Major Durable Goods

George S. Day, William C. Dunkelberg
1973

Abstract not available.

The Effect of Disclosure on Consumer Knowledge of Credit Terms: A Longitudinal Study

William K. Brandt, George S. Day, Terry Deutscher
1973

Abstract not available.

The Role of the Consumer in the Corporate Social Audit

George S. Day
1973

Abstract not available.

The University Library: Analysis and Proposals

Charles B. Weinberg
1973

The operation of the university library as a means to supply information is examined. It is shown that despite the increase in size of libraries, their standard of service is declining. Reasons for this decline are advanced. The strategic goals…

A Model for Evaluating Retail Site Locations

William F. Massy, Martin Behr, Carlos Zaragoza
1972

Abstract not available.

A Note on Adjusting R 2

Donald G. Morrison, David Bruce Montgomery (1938–2025)
1972

Abstract not available.