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International Marketing Strategy

The Country of Origin Effect on Decision-Making in Practice

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Authors:
  1. Giovanna Pegan

    1. Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

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  2. Donata Vianelli

    1. Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

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  3. Patrizia de Luca

    1. Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

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  • Integrates the debate about the country of origin effect giving voice to companies, international importers and retailers
  • Presents the constraints of companies in enhancing the value of the country of origin with several international marketing channels
  • Investigates business challenges towards appropriating the value of the country of origin

Part of the book series: International Series in Advanced Management Studies (ISAMS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction to the Country of Origin Effect in International Marketing Strategies

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 1-21

  3. Strategic Entry Modes and Country of Origin Effect

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 23-38

  4. Country of Origin Valorization in Exporting: Insights from Companies and Foreign Importers

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 39-73

  5. Country of Origin and International Contractual Marketing Channels: Evidence from Specific Product–Market Perspectives

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 75-95

  6. From Country of Origin Effect to Brand Origin: Challenges in International Direct Marketing Channels

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 97-117

  7. The Role of Country of Origin in Foreign Retailers’ Strategies

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 119-148

  8. Online Channels and the Country of Origin

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 149-180

  9. Conclusion to the Country of Origin Effect on Decision-Making in Practice

    • Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca
    Pages 181-188
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About this book

Consumers in most parts of the world now have global access to products beyond those offered in their countries and cultures. This new space for comparison defined by globalization can result in very different purchasing behaviors, including those influenced by the 'country of origin'. This book investigates this effect, one of the most controversial fields of consumer literature, from a company perspective. In particular, it demonstrates the strategic relevance of the country of origin in creating and making use of the value in foreign markets. It also addresses the challenges connected with utilizing the value of the country of origin by considering different entry modes and international marketing channels. Further, it considers the role of international importers and international retailers’ assortment strategies in terms of value creation in foreign markets. Combining theory and practice, the book features diverse company perspectives and interviews with importers and retailers.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy

    Giovanna Pegan, Donata Vianelli, Patrizia de Luca

About the authors

Giovanna Pegan is Associate Professor of Marketing and Management at the University of Trieste (Italy), where she teaches consumer behavior, business communication and consumer psychology. She is the author or co-author of numerous national and international publications, and her research focuses on sustainable consumption, marketing innovation and the country of origin effect on international distribution channels.

Donata Vianelli is Full Professor of Marketing and Management at the University of Trieste (Italy), where she teaches international marketing and business management. She has authored more than a hundred publications on global distribution and cross-cultural consumer behavior with a focus on Europe, US and Asia.

Patrizia de Luca is Associate Professor of Marketing and Management at the University of Trieste (Italy) where she teaches marketing and marketing research. She is the author or co-author of books, chapters and articles in national and international publications. Her research interests concern marketing channels and innovation, with particular attention to the experiental and sustainable perspective. 






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