Abstract
Explores the effect of market orientation on operating effectiveness and cost efficiency using data drawn from automotive distribution channels in Finland and Poland. The results indicate that market orientation is positively associated with measures of effectiveness such as service quality and overall customer service level. Market orientation also has a positive influence on measures of cost efficiency, such as productivity and sales per employee. In addition, profitability measures were highly associated with operating effectiveness and cost efficiency. Additional analysis suggests that market orientation has a greater effect on operating effectiveness, such as service quality, in Poland, a less‐developed country, than in Finland, a more‐developed country. Based on the findings, important managerial and research implications are proferred.
| Original language | English |
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| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | Journal of Services Marketing |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 4/5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 407-418 |
| ISSN | 0887-6045 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.08.1999 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- Market orientation
- Operating performance
- Cost effectiveness
- Distribution channels
- Motor industry