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Original Article
Open Access
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Customer Loyalty and the Mediating Role of Affective Identification
Saju B., Kalyani Ranga Rajan
· pp. 7–19
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i9/80119
This paper investigates the impact of perceived corporate social responsibility on customer loyalty with a model incorporating perceived product attributes and consumers' affective identification with a company. Using a survey with the customers of an ethnic apparel retailer brand, this …
Keywords:
Affective Identification, CSR, Customer Loyalty, Product Attributes
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Original Article
Open Access
An Empirical Study of Attitude Toward Cause Related Marketing Programs Among Young Indian Consumers
Chandan Thakur
· pp. 20–29
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i9/80120
Cause related marketing (CRM) has become an accepted marketing promotional tool and ,therefore, organizations from different parts of the world have started using it. The attitude of consumers toward CRM plays a significant role in the success and effectiveness of …
Keywords:
Cause Related Marketing (CRM), Consumer Attitude, Cause Related Marketing Programs (CRMPs), Consumer Skepticism
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Original Article
Open Access
Factors Affecting Service Acceptance in Organizational Buying of Services: An Empirical Examination
Dipanjan Kumar Dey
· pp. 30–42
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i9/80121
Business-to-business service transactions is a topic that needs extensive research in India. Looking into the fact that services form a major part of India's gross domestic product (GDP), there was a need for research that can contribute towards explaining service …
Keywords:
Organizational Buying, Service Acceptance, Quality, Design, Fairness, Specifications, Delivery
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Original Article
Open Access
Persuading Effect of Store Aesthetics on Shoppers' Purchase Intentions: The Gender Difference
Pallabi Mishra
· pp. 43–53
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i9/80122
The spending capacity and willingness of customers has increased in India. Keeping this in mind, marketers have come up with organized retail outlets to attract and cater to the customers' needs. A well-designed and finely maintained store not only attracts …
Keywords:
Store Aesthetics, Purchase Intention, Consumer Preference, Retail Management
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Original Article
Open Access
Rebranding of German Bakery, Pune: A Case Study
Mallika Srivastava, Dhruv Bhanot, Tarini Tamhane
· pp. 54–60
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i9/80123
Recently, after 3 years, the German Bakery reopened its doors to its patrons. Eagerness hovers, but within the lines of prudence and security checks. The 2010 blasts that killed 17 and injured at least 60 people right there creates a …
Keywords:
Rebranding, Marketing Strategies, Terror Attack, German Bakery