Market orientation, integrated marketing communications, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) performance: a comparison between developed and developing economies

Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, the study aims to contribute to the existing literature by investigating the mediating role of integrated marketing communication (IMC) in the relationship between market orientation (MO) and customer-related and market performance. Specifically, it focuses on...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Butkouskaya, Vera, Llonch, Joan, Alarcón-del-Amo, María-del-Carmen
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:TecnoCampus
Repositorio:Repositori Digital del TecnoCampus
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.tecnocampus.cat:20.500.12367/2915
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12367/2915
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Integrated marketing communications
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Market orientation
Company performance
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Sumario:Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory, the study aims to contribute to the existing literature by investigating the mediating role of integrated marketing communication (IMC) in the relationship between market orientation (MO) and customer-related and market performance. Specifically, it focuses on understanding how IMC operates as a strategic tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the international environment. The research uses data from 422 SMEs and large firms in both developed and developing economies. Hypothesis testing was conducted using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results show that IMC, as a dynamic capability, enhances the positive impact of MO on customer-related and market performance in both developed and developing economies. The firm's size moderates this mediation effect; however, the moderation varies depending on the economy type. [...]