CHAPTER - I

INTRODUCTION AND DESIGN OF STUDY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

''A Customer means the party to which the goods are to be supplied or
service rendered by the supplier”.
Today consumers have become more conscious of their responsibilities and are trying to
garner as much as information as possible for decision making regarding purchasing of
goods and services.Today’s market has been turned from the seller’s market to buyer’s
market.Success or failure of the modern business now depends on how effectively the
marketers and the advertisers are able to attract the buyer.Marketing starts and ends with the
consumer.The study of consumer behaviour assumes that the consumers are actors in the
market place.The perspective role of theory assumes that consumers play various roles in the
market place.

This research is done to get an idea of consumer buying behaviour; the company has not
carried out any big research studies before,so this is the only reason why i found it interesting
to do this research just for this company.This project deals with consumer’s buying
behaviour towards the Nestle product.

Consumer satisfaction is important because it provides marketers & business owners with a
metric that they can use to manage & improve their business. Here are five types of reasons
why consumer satisfaction is so important.

They are as follow:

⚫ It‟s a leading indicator of consumer repurchase intentions and loyalty.

⚫ It‟s a point of differentiation.
⚫ It increases consumer lifestyle value.
⚫ It reduces negative word of mouth.
⚫ It‟s cheaper to retain consumer than acquire new ones.
 Marketing is a powerful mechanism, which can satisfy the needs and wants of

the consumers of the place and time, they desire. The success of a business depends on

the strength policies in short, marketing guides the decision and action of every

business.. Consumer behaviour is one of the stimulating and challenging areas in

marketing studies being a human activity focused on the products and

services.Understanding the satisfaction level of the consumer is a great challenge.

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

❖ The study is conducted to find out the level of consumer satisfaction of

Nestle products with reference to Coimbatore city.

❖ The study helps to make sound decision both in preventing and solving
customer problem.

❖ Consumer satisfaction is the independent variable which is highly a

complicated. It could be the influence of variable price, brand image, quality
of the product, regularity of service.

❖ The customer satisfaction survey is a procedure by which consumer report

their feelings and interest towards the product they use or prefer.

❖ Individual responses are combined and analyzed that how the quality and
price of Nestle food products can influence the satisfaction level of
consumer.
 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

❖ To study the consumer buying behaviour towards Nestle products in Coimbatore

city.

❖ To study the factors influencing consumers towards Nestle products.

❖ To know the preference level of consumers towards Nestle products.

❖ To study the consumer satisfaction towards Nestle products.

❖ To offer suggestions based on the result of the study.

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

❖ As learning is a human activity and is as natural as breathing.Despite of the fact that

learning is all pervasive in our lives,psychologists do not agree on how learning takes
place,how individual learning is a matter of interest to marketers,they want toteach
each consumers about their role as consumers.They want consumers to learn about
their products,product attributes,potential consumers benefit,how to use,maintain or
even dispose of the product and new ways of behaving,that will satisfy not only the
consumer’s needs but also marketer’s objectives.

❖ The scope of my study restricts itself to the analysis of consumer buying behaviour
and consumption of Nestle product.The scope of my study also restricts itself to

Coimbatore city only.

1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The chapter describes the methodology of the study.This project is
based on information collected from primary sources.After the detailed study,
an attempt has been made to present comprehensive analysis of consumption
of Nestle product consumed by the people.The data has been used to cover
various aspects like consumption,consumers preference and consumers
satisfaction regarding Nestle products.In collecting requisite data and
information regarding the topic selected and the data collected.

1.5.1 Selection of universe

Coimbatore City was selected as the universe for the study. The study was aimed to
analyse the STUDY ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS NESTLE
PRODUCTS IN
COIMBATORE CITY. The respondents belonging to Coimbatore City along were selected
for the study.

1.5.2 Selection of the sample

A sample consisting of 150 respondents adequately representing different socio-
economic background were purposively selected for the study. Purposive sampling method
was adopted as the investigator has the right to select or reject any time in an investigation.

1.5.3 Collection of data

The data required for the study was collected by way of questionnaire assistance was
given to the respondents in order to enable them to fill with the required information. A copy
of Questionnaire was given in the appendix.
1.5.4 Sample Size
It refers to the number of items to be selected from the universe to constitute a
sample. An optimum sample is one, which fulfills the requirement of efficiency,
representative. reliability and flexibility. So the researcher selected 120 respondents as
sample from the population. Here the researcher selected 120 customers who purchased the
Nestle products.

1.6 SOURCES OF DATA

Data are the raw materials in which the research works. The task of data collection
begins after research problem has been defined and research design chalked out. The data
collection is classified as Primary data and Secondary data.

A) PRIMARY DATA
The primary data comprises information survey of study of consumer satisfaction
towards Nestle products.The data has been collected directly from respondent with the
help of structured questionnaires.

B) SECONDARY DATA
The secondary data was collected from internet and references from library.

1.7 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Percentage Analysis

Percentage refers to a special kind of ratio in making comparison between two or

more data and to describe relationships. Percentage can also be used to compare the
relative terms in the distribution of two or more sources of data.

Percentage of Respondents = Number of Respondents X 100

Total Respondents
1.8 AREA OF THE STUDY

The sample area chosen for conducting the study is South Coimbatore Taluk and
nearby areas

1.9 PERIOD OF THE STUDY

The study covers a period of 1 month’s from March 2023 to April 2023.

1.10 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

In attempt to make this project authentic and reliable,every possible
aspect of the topic was kept in mind.Despite of fact constraints were at play
during the formulation of this project.The main limitations are as follows:

•
Due to limitation of time only few people were selected for the study.So the

sample of consumers was not enough to generalize the findings of the study.

•
The main source of data for the study was primary data with the help of

selfadministered questionnaire.Hence,the chances of unbiased information are

less.
 •
People were hesitant to disclose the true facts.

•
The chance of biased response can’t be eliminated though all necessary steps

were taken to avoid the same.

1.11 CHAPTERS SCHEME

Chapter-I

⚫ Introduction of the study. Statement of the Problem, Scope of the study, Objectives

of the Study, Method of data Collection, Tools and Techniques, Limitations of the

study.

Chapter- II
⚫ Review of Literature

Chapter- III
⚫ Company Profile

Chapter- IV
⚫ Analysis and Interpretations.

Chapter - V
⚫ Findings, Suggestion and conclusion
 CHAPTER - II

REVIEW OF
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
Review of literature is necessary as it familiarizes the researcher with concepts and
conclusions already evolved by carrier analysts. It also enables the present researcher to
measure the scope for future study and to frame appropriate objectives for the proposed
evaluation. Since the proposed study is to analyze the gap between expectations and
perceptions in service quality. the previous studies made in this area of research are briefly
reviewed. It also includes the opinions expressed by various authors in leading articles,
journals and books.
 In this chapter the researcher has made an attempt to review the relevant literature
pertaining to the study of food processing industry.Referring to the food processing
industry many scholars have considered the field of organizational practice as of having
greater significance.The food processing industry in India over the 50 years of planned
development has made dynamic progress,both in terms of number of unis and
combination to the total food production.With the development of the food processing
industry,a number of problems arose from time to time,which were mainly concerned
with the management and government policies,labour and by products,etc.For the
healthy development of the food processing industry various government
committees,experts,researchers,agricultural colleges,universities, research institutions
has contributed by publishing their reports,findings,recommendations,after studying the
problems and various aspects of food processing industry,which are reviewed as follows.

2.2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A literature review on the nutritional quality of Nestle products” by J. Smith et al. (2017)

“The role of Nestle products in the global food system: A systematic literature review” by A.
Johnson et al. (2018)

“Nestle products and health: A literature review” by R. Brown et al. (2019)

“Consumer attitudes towards Nestle products: A systematic review” by S. Lee et al. (2016)

“The impact of Nestle products on the environment: A review of the literature” by M. Jones
et al. (2019)

“A review of Nestle’s marketing strategies for promoting healthy products” by L. Chen et

al. (2018)

“A systematic literature review of the social and ethical impact of Nestle products” by K.
Taylor et al. (2017)
“Nestle products and obesity: A systematic review of the literature” by D. Johnson et al.
(2016) “A review of the nutritional content of Nestle products marketed to children” by M.
Patel et al. (2018)

“A review of Nestle’s corporate social responsibility practices” by H. Nguyen et al. (2019)

“A systematic review of the effects of Nestle products on infant and child health” by S.
Ahmed et al. (2017)

“A review of the nutritional quality of Nestle products marketed as ‘health’ foods” by P.

Jones et al. (2018)

“A literature review on the impact of Nestle products on rural communities” by B. Miller et

al. (2019)

“A review of Nestle’s supply chain management practices” by R. Gupta et al. (2017)

“A review of Nestle’s approach to sustainability in product design and packaging” by

L.Wanget al. (2018)

“A systematic literature review of Nestle’s corporate governance practices” by J. Lee et al.

(2016)

Ayoade, A. A., & Adekunle, O. A. (2021). Influence of Brand Equity on Customer Loyalty
of Nestle Products. This study examines the impact of brand equity on customer loyalty to
Nestle products.

Ballali, S., & Hani, F. (2019). Exploring the Effects of Brand Equity on Customer Loyalty:
An Empirical Study on Nestle Products in Saudi Arabia. This study investigates the
relationship between brand equity and customer loyalty towards Nestle products in Saudi
Arabia.

Beinat, E., D’Amico, M., & Di Maria, E. (2019). Food waste reduction: A strategic issue
for Nestle. This article discusses Nestle’s strategy for reducing food waste in their
operations.

Björk, P., Bylund, G., Hansson, A., & Hedenrud, T. (2018). Circular Economy in the
Food Industry: The Case of Nestle. This article discusses Nestle’s efforts to implement
circular economy principles in their operations.
Breitenmoser, A., & Leemann, S. (2021). The Impact of Sustainability Communications on
Corporate Reputation: A Case Study of Nestle. This study examines the impact of Nestle’s
sustainability communication on their corporate reputation.

Burch, D., Lawrence, G., & Lister, J. (2019). Beyond the Corporate Food Regime? An
Assessment of Upstream Power in the Global Coffee and Dairy Industries. This article
examines the power dynamics in the global coffee and dairy industries, including Nestle’s
role.

Calestani, M. (2019). Coffee futures: A critical analysis of commodity speculation, market

regulation and price volatility. This article analyzes the factors that contribute to price
volatility in the coffee market, including Nestle’s role as a major player in the industry.

Cudennec, Y., et al. (2019). The Nestle’ case: The efficacy of private governance beyond
the state. This article examines the effectiveness of private governance mechanisms, using
Nestle as a case study.

Dabbous, A., & Moussawi, F. (2021). The Impact of Environmental and Social Corporate
Responsibility on Firm Financial Performance: Evidence from Nestle. This study examines
the relationship between Nestle’s environmental and social corporate responsibility practices
and their financial performance.

Engel, J. F., Blackwell, R. D., & Miniard, P. W. (2018). Consumer behavior. This textbook
provides an overview of consumer behavior, including the factors that influence consumer
decision-making when purchasing Nestle products.

Fetscherin, M. (2019). Nestle in Africa: Unpacking the Controversies. This article discusses
Nestle’s operations and controversies in Africa.

George, B. P., & George, B. (2018). Effect of Product Quality and Brand Loyalty on
Customer Retention: A Study of Nestle Products. This study examines the impact of product
quality and brand loyalty on customer retention for Nestle products.

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CHAPTER - III
COMPANY PROFILE
3.1Introduction

Nestle was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world‟s biggest food and
beverage company. Nestle employ around 2,50,000 people from more than 70 countries and
have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. The history of Nestle
began in Switzerland in 1867 when Henri Nestle, the pharmacist, launched his product
Farine Lactee
Nestle, a nutritious gruel for children. Henri used his surname, which means ‟little nest‟, in
both the company name and the logotype. The nest, which symbolizes security, family and
nourishment, still plays a central role in Nestle’s profile. Since it began over 130 years ago,
Nestle’s success with product innovations and business acquisitions has turned it into the
largest Food Company in the world. As the years have passed, the Nestle family has grown
to include chocolates, soups, coffee, cereals, frozen products, yogurts, mineral water and
other food products. Beginning in the 70s, Nestle has continued to expand its product
portfolio to include pet foods, pharmaceutical products and cosmetics too. Today, Nestle
markets a great number of products, all with one thing in common: the high quality for
which Nestle has become renowned throughout the world The Company's strategy is guided
by several fundamental principles. Nestle’s existing products grow through innovation and
renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Nestle is
based on the principle of decentralization, which means each country is responsible for the
efficient running of its business - including the recruitment of its staff.

As the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company, Nestle’s products
offer consumers tastier and healthier choices and has done so for nearly 150 years.
NESTLE Started relationship by 1912, when it began trading as The NESTLE Anglo-
Swiss Condensed Milk Company (Export) Limited,. After India's autonomy in 1947, the
economical strategy of the Indian administration underlines local production. NESTLE
take action to India's objective by forming a company in India and set up its first
manufacturing unit in 1961 at Moga, Punjab, where the government wanted NESTLE to
build up the milk monetary scheme. Development in Moga required the prologue of
NESTLE’S farming Services to instruct suggestion and help the farmers in developing
milk production as well as in their economical stability.

Nestle has been serving this world for over one hundred and thirty years. It has differentiated
itself through its high quality product mix and position itself as health and nutrition company
while targeting the health conscious people throughout the world. Nestle started its
operations in Pakistan back in 1988, by acquiring dairy company Milkpak Ltd when people
of India actually needed it. Since Pakistan is the 5th world‟s largest milk producing country.
There for Nestle deals with mainly dairy products. More over its also sales juices, chocolates,
prepared food like noodles, baby food, infant formula milk and breakfast cereals India. The
company had acquired about 50 acres of land at Sunland, nearly 30 kilometers from
Ahmadabad, for a manufacturing plant, said Gujarat Government officials.

To support farmers in addressing the challenges they face and make farming more
attractive,
Nestle has to focus on farmers needs Only then can Nestle identify the activities that will
help farmers grow and develop. Using diagnostic tools, Nestle have assessed the
sustainability of farmers’ livelihoods. The insights gained helped shape the focus of our
support programme. From elevate the milk consent of their cows during improved dairy
farming methods, to irrigation, scientific crop organization practices and helping with the
procurement of bank loans.

The Company continually focuses its efforts to better understand the changing lifestyles
of India and anticipate client needs in order to offer Taste, Nutrition, Health and Wellness
during its manufactured goods contributions. The development of novelty and reinstatement
within the Company and admittance to the NESTLE Group's proprietary technology
knowledge and the widespread federal Research and enlargement amenities gives it a
separate benefit in these labors. It helps the Company to generate value that can be continued
over the long term by contribution consumers a wide diversity of high superiority, safe food
products at reasonable prices.
 NESTLE India produce goods of truly international excellence under worldwide famous
brand names such as, Kit Kat, Barone, Milkmaid, Maggi, Milkybar, Nestea and Nescafe in
current years the corporation has also introduced goods of daily utilization and use such as
NESTLE Milk, NESTLE SLIM Milk, NESTLE Dahi and NESTLE Jeera Raita. NESTLE
India is a dependable association and makes possible initiatives that help to improve the
quality of life in the communities where it operates. NESTLE has been a partner in India's
growth for over a century now and has built a very special relationship of trust and assurance
with the people of India. The Company's activities in India have make possible direct and
indirect service and provides livelihood to about one million people including farmers,
suppliers of packaging materials, services and other goods.
3.2 Nestle Brands

⚫ Milk product and Nutrition

⚫ Beverages

⚫ Prepared Dishes and cooking Aids

⚫ Chocolate & Confectionary

3.3 Milk Products and Nutrition

⚫ Nestle‟ everyday Dairy Whitener

⚫ Nestle everyday slim
⚫ Nestle everyday Ghee

⚫ Nestle Milkmaid

⚫ Nestle Fresh „n‟ Natural Dahi

⚫ Nestle Fresh „n‟ Natural slim Dahi

⚫ Nestle Jeera Raita

⚫ Nestle Milkmaid fruit Yoghurt

⚫ Nestle Milk

3.4 Beverages

⚫ Nestle Classic
⚫ Nescafe Sunrise

⚫ Nestle Milo
⚫ Nescafe 3 in 1
⚫ Nescafe Koolerz
3.5 Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids

⚫ Maggi 2 minute noodles

⚫ Maggi vegetable Atta noodles

⚫ Maggi Daal Atta noodles

⚫ Maggi Rice noodles Mania

⚫ Maggi sauces

⚫ Maggi Pizza Mazza

⚫ Maggi healthy Soups
⚫ Maggi magic cubes 17

3.6 Chocolate & Confectionary

⚫ Nestle Kit Kat

⚫ Nestle Kit Kat lite
⚫ Nestle Munch

⚫ Nestle Munch Pop chocolate

⚫ Nestle Milky Bar

⚫ Nestle Bar- One

⚫ Nestle FunBar

⚫ Nestle Milk chocolate polo

⚫ Polo Powermint
⚫ Nestle Eclairs
 CHAPTER-IV ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of the study. For this study
primary data are collected and used for testing the hypotheses. For the analysis following
statistical tools have been applied

➢ Percentage Analysis

4.2 PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS

Percentage refers to a special kind of ratio in making comparison between two or
more data and to describe relationships, Percentage can also be used to compare the relation
terms in the distribution of two or more sources of data.

Percentage of Respondents = Number of Respondents X 100

Total Respondents
4.2.1 GENDER COMPOSITION
The following table 4.1 classifies the gender of the consumers. The classifications are
male and female.

Table 4.1

GENDER COMPOSITION

Particular Frequency Percentage

Male 86 71.7

Female 34 28.3

Total 120 100

INTERTRETATION
The Above table 4.1 Clearly says that 86(71.7%) of the consumers are male and 34(28.3%)
of the consumers are Female. The majority of the consumers are Male. It shows that many
Male consumers have more attraction towards Nestle products
4.2.2 PLACE OF RESISTANCE

The following table 4.2 classifies the place of resident of the consumers. The
classifications are rural,urban,semi-urban.

Table 4.2

PLACE OF RESIDENCE

Particular Frequency Percentage

Rural 82 68.3

Urban 34 28.3

Semi-urban 4 3.3

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The table 4.2 says that 82(68.3%) of the consumers are living in rural areas, 34(28.3%) of
the consumers are living in urban areas, 4(3.3%) of the consumers are living in semi-urban
areas. The majority of the consumers are living in rural areas. The majority of the consumers
who are living in rural areas prefer more nestle products

4.2.3 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

The following table 4.3 classifies the educational qualification of the consumers. The
classifications are SSLC,HSC,Under Graduate,Post Graduate,Professional and Other.
 TABLE 4.3

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Particular Frequency Percentage

HSC 2 1.7

Under Graduate 96 80.0

Post Graduate 14 11.7

Professional 8 6.7

Other 0 0.0

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION

From the above table 4.3 it is seen that 2(1.7%) of the consumers education are
HSC,96(80%) of the consumers education are Under Graduate, 14(11.7%) of the consumers
education are Post Graduate, 8(6.7) of the consumers are Professional, 0(0) of the
consumers are
Others. So,the majority of the consumers are Under Graduate

4.2.4 OCCUPATION PROFILE

The following table 4.4 classifies the occupation of the consumers. The
classifications are Student, Employee, Business, Professional, Other.
 TABLE 4.4

OCCUPATION PROFIE

Particular Frequency Percentage

Student 88 73.3

Employee 26 21.7

Professional 6 5.0

Other 0 0.0

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The above table 4.4 clearly says that 88(73.3%) of the consumers are Student,
26(21.7%) of the consumers are Employee, 6(5.0%) of the consumers are Professionals,
0(0%) of the consumers are Others. So, the majority of the consumers are Students.

4.2.5 MONTHLY INCOME

The following table 4.5 classifies the monthly income of the consumers. The
classifications are Above Rs.10000, Rs.15000 to 25000, Above Rs.25000

TABLE 4.5

MONTHLY INCOME
 Particular Frequency Percentage

Above 10000 4 3.3

15000 to 25000 80 66.7

Above 25000 36 30.0

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The above table 4.5 clearly says that 4(3.3%) of the consumers are earning Above Rs.10000,
80(66.7%) of the consumers are earning Rs.15000 to 25000, 36(30%) of the consumers are
earning
Above 25,000.So, the majority of the consumers are earning Rs.15000 to 25000

4.2.6 MONTHLY EXPENDITURE

The following table 4.6 classifies the monthly expenditure of the consumers. The
classifications are Below Rs.5000, Rs.5000 to 10000, Above Rs.10000

TABLE 4.6

MONTHLY EXPENDITURE

Particular Frequency Percentage

Below 5000 28 23.3

5000 to 10000 46 38.3

 Above 10000 12 10.0

Above 25000 34 28.3

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The above table 4.6 clearly says that 28(23.3%) of the consumers expenditure are Below
Rs.5000, 46(38.3%) of the consumers expenditure are Rs.5000 to 10000, 12(10%) of the
consumers expenditure are Above Rs.10000.So, the majority of the consumers monthly
expenditure are Rs.5000 to 10000

4.2.7 CONSUMPTION OF NESTLE

The following table 4.7 shows the consumption of nestle products by the consumers.

TABLE 4.7

CONSUMPTION OF NESTLE

Particular Frequency Percentage

Yes 118 98.3

No 2 1.7

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The table 4.7 clearly gives us an idea that 118( 98.3%) of the consumers are consuming the
nestle products while 2(1.7%) of the consumers are not consuming the nestle products.So,
the majority of the consumers are consuming the nestle products

4.2.8 MOTIVATORS
The following table 4.8 classifies the mode of awareness about the nestle products
among the consumers. The classifications are Social media, Friends, Television, Magazines,
Other.

Table 4.8

MOTIVATORS
Particular Frequency Percentage

Social media 34 28.3

Friends 12 10.0

Television 68 56.7

Magazine 6 5.0

Other 5 4.5

Total 120 100

INTERTRETATION
From the above table 4.8 it is clear that 34(28.3%) of the consumers are aware about the
nestle product through the Social media, 12(10%) of the consumers are aware about the
nestle product through the Friends, 68(56.7%) of the consumers are aware about the nestle
product through the Television , 6(5.0%) of the consumers are aware about the nestle
product through Magazines, and 5(4.5%) of the consumers are aware about the nestle
product through other mode of information. The majority of the consumers are getting aware
through the Television.So,the easiest way of attracting people is through the Television.

4.2.9 TYPES OF NESTLE PRODUCT

The following table 4.9 classifies the different types of Nestle products which are
consumed by the consumers.

Table 4.9

Types of Nestle Products

Particular Frequency Percentage

Chocolates 48 40.0

Bevarages 12 10.0

Cereals 2 1.7

Dairy Products 26 21.7

Food Products 32 26.7

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
From the above table 4.9 it is clear that 48(40.0%) of the consumers prefer nestle
chocolates ,

12(10%) of the consumers prefer nestle beverages , 2(1.7%) of the consumers prefer nestle

Cereals, 26(21.7%) consumers prefer nestle dairy products, 32(26.7%) of the consumers

prefer nestle food products. So, the majority consumers prefer nestle chocolates.

4.2.10 MEANS OF BUYING

The table 4.10 classifies the means of buying of the nestle products by the
consumers.

The classifications are Retail shops, Online shops, Wholesale shops and Others.

Table 4.10

MEANS OF BUYING

Particular Frequency Percentage

Retail shops 80 66.7

Online shops 18 15.0

Wholesale shops 22 18.3

Others 0 0.0

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
The above table 4.10 signifies that 80(66.7%) of the consumers are buying the nestle
products through retail shops, 18(15%) of the consumers are buying the nestle products
through online shops, 22(18.3%) of the consumers are buying the nestle products through
wholesale shops and 0(0) of the consumers are buying the nestle products through other
means of buying. The majority of the consumers choose retail shops for buying the nestle
products

4.2.11 USAGE OF PRODUCT

The following table 4.11 classifies the usage of nestle products by the consumers.
The classifications are daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal.

Table 4.11
USAGE OF PRODUCT

Particular Frequency Percentage

Daily 20 16.7

Weekly 28 23.3

Monthly 26 21.7

Seasonal 46 38.3

Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION
From the above table 4.11 it is seen that 20(16.7%) of the consumers are using the nestle
products daily, 28(23.3%) of the consumers are using the nestle products weekly, 26(21.7)
of the consumers are using the nestle products monthly, 46(38.3) of the consumers are using
the nestle products seasonal .So, the majority of consumers are using the nestle products
seasonal.

4.2.12 USAGE OF THE YEAR

The following table 4.12 classifies the usage of the year of nestle products by
the consumers.

Table 4.2.12

USAGE OF THE YEAR

Particular Frequency Percentage

Below 2 years 14 11.7
2 to 4 years 30 25.0
4 to 6 years 66 55.0
Above 10 years 10 8.3
Total 120 100

INTERPRETATION

From the table 4.12 it is clear that 14(11.7%) of the consumers are using the
nestle product below 2 years, 30(25%) of the consumers are using the nestle
product 2 to 4 years, 66(55%) of the consumers are using the nestle product 4
to 6 years, 10(8.3%) of the consumers are using the nestle product Above 10
years with the price of nestle product. According to our consumer satisfaction
the majority of the consumers are using the nestle products above 10 years.
4.3.1CHI-SQUARE

A Chi-Square test is a statistical test used to compare observed results with expected
results. Pearson’s Chi-Squared test is used to determine whether there is a statistically
significant difference between the expected frequencies and the observed frequencies in one
or more categories of contingency table.

4.3.2 GENDER

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between gender and level of
preference on Nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.

Ho; Gender is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behavior

Gender Low Moderate High Total

Male 14 58 14 86
16.3% 67.4% 16.3% 100.0%
Female 4 21 9 34

11.8% 61.8% 26.5% 100.0%

Total 18 79 23 120
Df:2 Calculated Chi Square Value : 1.771a P-value- Significant
0.413

Male consumers have high level of preference on impulse buying behavior and also Female
consumers have low level of preference on impulse buying behavior As the calculated P
value is lower than 0.161 there does exist any significant association between gender and
level of preference of nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is rejected.
4.3.3 Education Qualification

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between Education

Qualification and level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is
framed and tested.

Ho; Education Qualification is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying
behavior

Age Low Moderate High

School Level 15 65 16
15.6% 67.7% 16.7%
Under Graduate 1 5 2
12.5% 62.5% 25.0%
Post Graduate 0 2 0

0.0% 100.0% 0.0%

Professional 2 7 5
14.3% 50.0% 35.7%
Total 18 79 23
Df:6 Calculated Chi Square Value 4.154 P-value 0.656

Undergraduate Consumers have a high level of preference on nestle buying behavior and
also school level consumers have a low level of preference on buying behavior. As the
calculated P Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association
between Marital Status and level of nestle reference on impulse buying behavior, Hence the
null hypothesis is Accepted
4.3.4 Occupation

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between Occupation and level
of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.

Ho; Education Qualification is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying
behavior

Age Low Moderate High Total

Student 1 23 2 26
3.8% 88.5% 7.7% 100.0%
Employee 1 5 0 6
16.7% 83.3% 0.0% 100.0%
Proffessional 15 69 4 88
17.0% 78.4% 4.5% 100.0%
Other 17 97 6 120
14.2% 80.8% 5.0% 100.0%
Total 1 23 2 26
Df:4 Calculated Chi Square Value P-value Significant
3.877 a 0.423

Student Consumers have a high level of preference on nestle buying behavior and also
agriculturists consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the
calculated P Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association
between Occupation and level of preference on nestle buying behavior, Hence the null
hypothesis is Accepted.
4.3.5 Family Income (per month)

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between Family Income (per
month) and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is
framed and tested.

Ho; Education Qualification is not associated with level of preference on Nestle buying
behavior

Family Income Low Moderate High Total

(per month)

15000-25000 2 7 1 10
20.0% 70.0% 10.0% 100.0%

Above 25000 8 13 2 23
34.8% 56.5% 8.7% 100.0%

Above 10000 15 21 9 45
33.3% 46.7% 20.0% 100.0%
Total 5 17 7 29

Df:4 Calculated Chi Square Value P-value Significant

2.213 0.697

10001 – 15000 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and also
Below 5000 consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the
calculated P Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association
between Family Income (per month) and level of preference on nestle buying behavior,
Hence the null hypothesis is Accepted.
4.3.6 Residential Area

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between Residential Area and
level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho; Residential Area is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behavior

Residential Area Low Moderate High Total

Rural 9 71 2 82

11.0% 86.6% 2.4% 100.0%

Urban 6 24 4 34

17.6% 70.6% 11.8% 100.0%

Semi-urban 2 2 0 4
50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 100.0%

Total 17 97 6 120

Df:4 Calculated Chi Square Value 2.183 P-value- Significant

0.702

Rural Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and Rural
consumers have a low level of preference on Nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between
Residential Area and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null
hypothesis is Accepted
4.3.7 Monthly Expenditure

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between Monthly Expenditure
and level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and
tested.
HoMonthly Expenditure is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying
behaviour.

Mothly Expenditure Low Moderate High Total

Above 25000 4 30 0 34

11.8% 88.2% 0.0% 100.0%

Below 5000 4 19 5 28
14.3% 67.9% 17.9% 100.0%

5000 to 10000 7 38 1 46

15.2% 82.6% 2.2% 100.0%

Above 10000 2 10 0 12

16.7% 83.3% 0.0% 100.0%

Total 17 97 6 120
Df:6 Calculated Chi Square P-value- Non
Value 13.362 0.038 Significant

5000 to 10000 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and
Monthly expenditure consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior.
As the calculated P Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association
between Monthly Expenditure and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence
the null hypothesis is Accepted.
4.3.8 Consume

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between consuming and level
of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho Satisfaction is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.

Satisfaction Low Moderate High Total

yes 4 30 0 34
11.8% 88.2% 0.0% 100.0%

no 4 19 5 28
14.3% 67.9% 17.9% 100.0%

Total 17 97 6 120

Df:2 Calculated Chi Square P-value0.02 Non

Value 12.323 Significant

30 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and consume the
consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between Consume
and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is Accepted.

4.3.9 INFORMATION
To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between getting information
and level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and
tested.
Ho getting information is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.

Getting Informations Low Moderate High Total

Friends 3 8 1 12

25.0% 66.7% 8.3% 100.0%

Magazines 2 4 0 6

33.3% 66.7% 0.0% 100.0%

Social Media 4 28 2 34
11.8% 82.4% 5.9% 100.0%

Television 8 57 3 68

11.8% 83.8% 4.4% 100.0%

Total 17 97 6 120

Df:6 Calculated Chi Square Value P-value-.655 Significant

4.164

57 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and getting
information the consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the
calculated P Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association
between getting information and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the
null hypothesis is Accepted. 4.3.10 Types of products

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between types of product and
level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho types of product is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.
 Types of products Low Moderate High Total
Chocolates 6 40 2 6

12.5% 83.3% 4.2% 12.5%

Beverages 5 7 0 5
41.7% 58.3% 0.0% 41.7%

Cereals 0 2 0 0
0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Dairy products 1 25 0 1

3.8% 96.2% 0.0% 3.8%

Food product 5 23 4 5

15.6% 71.9% 12.5% 15.6%

Total 17 97 6 17
Df:8 Calculated Chi Square Value P-value-.037 Non
16.405 Significant

40 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and type of product
consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between type of
product and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is
Accepted. 4.3.11 Usage of the time

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between types of product and
level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho types of product is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.
 Usage of the time Low Moderate High Total

Below 2 years 7 6 1 7

50.0% 42.9% 7.1% 50.0%

2 to 4 years 3 26 1 3
10.0% 86.7% 3.3% 10.0%

4 to 6 years 4 58 4 4

6.1% 87.9% 6.1% 6.1%

Above 10 years 3 7 0 3

30.0% 70.0% 0.0% 30.0%

Food product 17 97 6 17
14.2% 80.8% 5.0% 14.2%

Total 7 6 1 7
Df:6 Calculated Chi Square Value P-value.001 Non
22.006 Significant

58 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and usage of time
consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between usage of
time and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is
Accepted.

4.3.12 Buying Product

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between buying product and
level of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho buying product is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.

Buying product Low Moderate High

Retail 5 69 6

6.3% 86.3% 7.5%

Online shop 8 10 0

44.4% 55.6% 0.0%

Wholesale shop 4 18 0
18.2% 81.8% 0.0%

Total 17 97 6
Df:6 Calculated Chi Square Value 20.143 P-value
0.000

8 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and Online shop
consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between Online shop
and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is Accepted.

4.3.13 Often to use

To ascertain whether there exists any significant association between often to use and level
of preference on nestle buying behavior, the following hypothesis is framed and tested.
Ho often to use is not associated with level of preference on nestle buying behaviour.
 Often to use Low Moderate High

Daily 2 17 1
10.0% 85.0% 5.0%
weekly 3 23 2
10.7% 82.1% 7.1%
Monthly 7 19 0
26.9% 73.1% 0.0%
5 38 3
Seasonal 10.9% 82.6% 6.5%
17 97 6
Total 14.2% 80.8% 5.0%
Df:2 Calculated Chi Square Value 5.851 P-value
0.441

38 Consumers have a high level of preference on Nestle buying behavior and often to usage
consumers have a low level of preference on nestle buying behavior. As the calculated P
Value is higher than 0.05 there does not exist any significant association between often to
use and level of preference on Nestle buying behavior, Hence the null hypothesis is
Accepted

CHAPTER-V

FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS

5.1 INTRODUCTION
The findings says the result of the study which was found by the researcher in his study. They are
found in this study according to the respondents or the consumers. The findings are found with
various statistical tools.

5.2 SIMPLE PERCENTAGE

1. The majority 86(71.7%) of the consumers are male.
2. The majority 82(68.3%) of the consumers are living in rural.
3. The majority 96(80.0%) of the consumers are Under Graduate.
4. The majority 88(78.3%) of the consumers are Students.
5. The majority 80(66.7%) of the consumers are earning Rs.15000 - 25000 6. The majority
46(38.3%) of the consumers are spending below 5000 to 10000.
7. The majority 118(98.3%) of the consumers consume nestle products.
8. The majority 68(56.7%) of the consumers are motivated by television.
9. The majority 48(40.0%) of the consumers choose nestle chocolates.
10.The majority 80(66.7%) of the consumers buy through retail shops.
11.The majority 46(38.3%) of the consumers use nestle products seasonal.

SUGGESTION

Nestle India‟s aim is to manufacture and market the company‟s product in such a way so to create a
value that can be sustained over the long term for consumer, share holders, employees and business
partners. Nestle aims to create value for consumer that can be sustained over the long term by
offering a wide variety of quality, safe food products at affordable price. The company continuously
focuses its efforts to better understand the changing lifestyle of modern India and anticipate
consumer needs in order to provide a convenience, taste, nutrition, and wellness through its product
offering. Promotional activities should be concentrated as awareness on nestle. Modification in
television advertisement has to be done to make the advertisement more effective. Attractive offers
along with the products can be increased in order to overcome the competition in the consumer goods
market.Nestle does not own any agricultural land or farms, but is committed to develop long-term
credible relationships with dairy farmers based on mutual trust. This makes mutual economic sense
and ensures long-term sustainability and Stimulating production of good quality fresh milk. The
company Generates Employment for rural residents and significant improvements in the standards of
living of rural communities. This study was undertaken to examine the Customers‟satisfaction
towards Nestle Products its Marketing strategies. It is concluded from the study that majority of
customers are aware of the products offered by the company.

CONCLUSION

The researcher after conducting a study on the consumer behavior towards the products of Nestle has
come to the conclusion that Nestle has received a pivotal position in the market for their products.
Quality is the main motivating factor for the consumers to buy the products of Nestle. Introduction of
new products in the market, to satisfy all types of consumers is also one of the important reasons for
Nestle to rank top in the consumers market. It is clear from the study that, to capture a major share in
the consumer goods market the manufacturer has to provide quality goods at reasonable price The
study also reveals that customers are satisfied with the products offered by the company. Customers‟
Satisfaction is widely varied in accordance with the Quality of products, Taste and Price. Hence, the
researchers concluded that the price has significant and positive impact on customers‟ satisfaction. In
this age of ever increasing competition, it is very important for Nestle to keep a constant eye on
preferences and behaviour of their customers in order to capture the large untapped market both in
rural and urban areas of India.

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APPENDIX

QUESTIONAIRE

A STUDY ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS

NESTLE PRODUCTS IN COIMBATORE CITY
I . PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Name
2. Age
3.Gender
A. Male
B. Female

4. Place of living
A. Rural
B. Urban
C. Semi urban

5. Educational qualification
A. SSLC
B. HSC
C. Under Graduate
D. Post Graduate
E. Professional
F. Other

6. Occupation
A. Student
B. Employee
C. Business
D. Professional
E. Other

7. Monthly Income
A. Above 10000
B. 15000 to 25000
C. Above 25000

8.Monthly Expenditure
A. Below 5000
B. 5000 to 10000
C. Above 10000

II. Factors influencing consumers towards Nestle Products

9. Do you consume Nestle products ?

A. Yes
B. No

10.Where did you get information about Nestle products ?

A. Social media
B. Friends
C. Television
D. Magazines
E. Others

11.What type of Nestle Products you use?

A. Chocolates
B. Beverages
C. Cereals
D. Dairy products
E. Food products

12. Since how long you have been using Nestle Products?
 13. Through which means do you buy Nestle products?
A. Retail shops
B. Online stores
C. Wholesale shops
D. Other
14. How often do you use Nestle products?
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Seasonal
III. Factors influencing consumer preference towards Nestle Product

Strongly
Strongly Strongly
PARAMETERS Agree agree nor Disagree
Agree disagree
disagree
Taste
Quality
Packaging
Price
Quantity
Varieties
Availability
Attractive
Advertisement
Brands
Combo offers

IV. Factors influencing consumer satisfaction towards Nestle Products

Highly
Highly satisfied Highly
PARAMETERS Satisfied Dissatisfied
satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Taste
Quality
Packaging
Price
Quantity
Varieties
Availability
Attractive
Advertisement
Brands
Combo offers