Buying decisions generally follow a pattern of overlapping stages. Which of the following best describes the typical stages of the buying process?

• A.  Need recognition > Information search > Evaluation > Decision > Post purchase evaluation
• B.  Need recognition > Evaluation > Information search > Decision > Post purchase evaluation
• C.  Information search > Need recognition > Evaluation > Decision > Post purchase evaluation
• D.  All of the above
• E.  None of the above