Research Article

Developing Blue Ocean Strategy of Sustainable Product Design and Development for Business Opportunities of BOP Groups in Taiwan

Table 6

Crosstab of consumption characteristics in the BOP group.

ItemStrongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly disagreeTotal

Work to live, in order to maintain basic living expenses.63
33.16%
83
43.68%
26
13.68%
16
8.42%
2
1.05%
190
100%
I have to buy daily necessities (e.g., clothing, personal hygiene items)92
48.42%
89
46.84%
7
3.68%
2
1.05%
0
0.00%
190
100%
When shopping, the demand of necessities is greater than the demand of vanity products.70
36.84%
74
38.95%
34
17.89%
11
5.79%
1
0.53%
190
100%
When I buy something, I will be cautious.44
23.16%
86
45.26%
42
22.11%
17
8.95%
1
0.53%
190
100%
Price is the most important consideration when I go shopping.41
21.58%
92
48.42%
41
21.58%
15
7.89%
1
0.53%
190
100%
I would choose a different place to buy goods because of the relative price (e.g., supermarkets, markets, etc.).56
29.47%
94
49.47%
34
17.89%
4
2.11%
2
1.05%
190
100%
I am sensitive to the price, so I buy the best quality at affordable prices.70
36.84%
96
50.53%
20
10.53%
4
2.11%
0
0.00%
190
100%
I have financial understanding.13
6.84%
47
24.74%
103
54.21%
25
13.16%
2
1.05%
190
100%
I would use the coupons and wait for discounts to buy the goods.19
10.00%
97
51.05%
54
28.42%
17
8.95%
3
1.58%
190
100%
I have brand awareness.29
15.26%
96
50.53%
58
30.53%
7
3.68%
0
0.00%
190
100%
Brand for me is a guarantee of quality.25
13.16%
93
48.95%
52
27.37%
18
9.47%
2
1.05%
190
100%
I think that brand can enhance the social status and highlight the taste.23
12.11%
65
34.21%
70
36.84%
23
12.11%
9
4.74%
190
100%
I will focus on the atmosphere in the living environment.46
24.21%
106
55.79%
34
17.89%
3
1.58%
1
0.53%
190
100%
I am willing to use my income to buy luxury goods (e.g., 3C products, brands, watches).17
8.95%
79
41.58%
59
31.05%
24
12.63%
11
5.79%
190
100%
I pursue fashion.16
8.42%
86
45.26%
58
30.53%
20
10.53%
10
5.26%
190
100%
I have a desire to buy popular seasonal goods.9
4.74%
6835.79%68
35.79%
30
15.79%
15
7.89%
190
100%
Friends will affect my purchase options.32
16.84%
107
56.32%
44
23.16%
7
3.68%
0
0.00%
190
100%
Evaluation of the network affects my buying choices.39
20.53%
113
59.47%
35
18.42%
3
1.58%
0
0.00%
190
100%
I will use the Internet to obtain information.68
35.79%
110
57.89%
10
5.26%
2
1.05%
0
0.00%
190
100%
I often offer new consumer messages to friends and family.20
10.53%
82
43.16%
63
33.16%
21
11.05%
4
2.11%
190
100%
I am pleased to accept the new technology, because I know it will bring change for a better life.47
24.74%
115
60.53%
21
11.05%
7
3.68%
0
0.00%
190
100%
I think technology will bring convenience to my life.61
31.11%
111
58.42%
15
7.89%
3
1.58%
0
0.00%
190
100%
I usually do not buy a new product until mine is completely broken20
10.53%
85
44.74%
61
32.11%
24
12.63%
0
0.00%
190
100%
For the selection of products, I like to buy durable style.32
16.82%
111
58.42%
36
18.95%
11
5.79%
0
0.00%
190
100%
If I have extra money, I like to deposit it in the bank.53
27.89%
90
47.37%
36
18.95%
10
5.26%
1
0.53%
190
100%