Non-Demographic versus Demographic Determinants of “Buy Domestic” Activities in Two Nations
Abstract Multiple regression analysis of survey data from the U.S. and Portugal demonstrates that certain demographics make a moderate contribution to explaining Buy Domestic behavior. However, explanation of these reported purchase-related activities is greatly increased by adding constructs suggested by helping research, based on the premise that some purchasers buy domestic products to help domestic workers whose jobs are threatened by imported products. For both nations, the results show Buy Domestic activities increase with purchasers' older age, greater perceived empathy regarding threatened workers, and greater exposure to social norms that support helping. For the U.S. only, Buy Domestic purchase also increases with female gender and decreases with higher perceived costs of helping. For Portugal only, it increases with greater perceived ability to help the workers and stronger solidarity with the national in-group. These findings hold important implications for Buy Domestic marketers.
Effect of Worldmindedness among Professional Buyers upon Their Willingness to Buy Foreign Products
The Worldmindedness scale (W-scale) developed by Sampson and Smith was administered to 376 professional buyers by mail questionnaire to determine the incidence of worldmindedness among them and its effect upon their willingness to buy foreign products. Willingness to buy was measured by a rating scale. Indications are that worldmindedness is normally distributed among those business executives and that variations in this value or attribute are related to their willingness to buy foreign products.
Research requirements to reduce maintenance costs of civil helicopters
The maintenance problems faced by the operators of civil helicopters that result in high costs are documented. Existing technology that can be applied to reduce maintenance costs and research that should be carried out were identified. Good design practice and application of existing technology were described as having a significant impact on reducing maintenance costs immediately. The research and development that have potential for long range reduction of maintenance costs are presented.