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Original Article
Open Access
Export Competitiveness of Select Firms from India: Glimpse of Trends and Implications
Pranusha Manthri, Ketan Bhokray, Kirankumar S. Momaya
· pp. 7–13
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2015/v45/i5/79934
Competitiveness is becoming necessary for growth, balances, and sustainability of Indian firms. With the new government at the Centre, India seems keen to progress to next stages of competitiveness such as cooperation-driven or innovation-driven to boost employment, growth, and prosperity. …
Keywords:
Trade Balances, Technological and Industrial Capabilities, International Marketing, Trade Competitiveness Index, Cooperative Strategies
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Original Article
Open Access
Impact of Brand Personality on Brand Equity: The Role of Brand Trust, Brand Attachment, and Brand Commitment
Anees Ahmad, K. S. Thyagaraj
· pp. 14–26
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2015/v45/i5/79937
Research suggests a close interrelationship between brand personality and brand equity. Companies have recognized the importance of brand personality in the development of brand equity. Therefore, a brand management strategy based on interrelationship between brand personality and brand equity is …
Keywords:
Brands, Brand Personality, Brand Equity, Trust, Attachment, Commitment, Consumer-Brand Relationship
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Original Article
Open Access
WhatsApp Usage Differences Amongst Genders: An Exploratory Study
Shravan Rungta
· pp. 27–37
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2015/v45/i5/79938
Technology (telephone and the Internet) has influenced the medium and nature of communication significantly over the last few years. WhatsApp - the dominant mobile instant messaging service provider has become a revolution overnight, offering nothing much, but a 'communication tool' …
Keywords:
Mobile Application, Social, Messaging, Whatsapp, Chat, Social Media, Mobile Media
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Original Article
Open Access
Allegiance to New Sports: Sports Marketing in Indian Perspective
Swati Oberoi Dham, Pratika Mishra
· pp. 38–49
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2015/v45/i5/79939
Marketing of sports is very different from marketing through sports. While one takes care of marketing of sports-related goods, equipments, and merchandise, marketing through sports deals with promotion of any product through sports. Sports and events which form a part …
Keywords:
Sports Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Event Marketing, Services
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Original Article
Open Access
Factors Influencing the Buying Behavior of Gemstones and Yantras Among Households in West Bengal
Rabin Mazumder
· pp. 50–58
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2015/v45/i5/79940
The present research paper investigated the buying behavior of gemstones and yantras among households in West Bengal. Society has turned so competitive that every parent wants to give the best to their children so that they can fit in properly …
Keywords:
Yantras, Astrological Science, Rat Race, Factor Analysis