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Assessing Export Performance in the Greek Food and Beverage Industry: An Intergrated Structural Equation Model Approach.

Mavroginnis, Miltiadis, Bourlakis, Michael A., Dawson, Philip J., Ness, Mitchell R. (2008) Assessing Export Performance in the Greek Food and Beverage Industry: An Intergrated Structural Equation Model Approach. British Food Journal, 110 (7). pp. 638-654. ISSN 0007-070X. (doi:10.1108/00070700810887130) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:25591)

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070700810887130

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and estimate an integrated empirical model of export performance. The paper aims to adopt an eclectic approach, which synthesises the literature to identify key determinants and then applies the model to Greek food and beverage exporters.

Design/methodology/approach – This paper identifies the determinants of export performance from a literature review. An integrated structural equation model is then developed to estimate the directions and magnitudes of their interdependencies.

Findings – Results show that the determinants of export performance are the export marketing mix, entrepreneurial orientation, trade barriers and export problems. In turn, the export marketing mix is indirectly determined by export market attractiveness, export competencies, and management.

Practical implications – The multidimensional approach of this paper provides for a more integrated understanding of export performance than many of the partial studies found in the literature hitherto.

Originality/value – The paper identifies generic factors that are important for successful export marketing. These are incorporated into a structural equation model, which estimates their impacts and interdependencies on export performance simultaneously. The findings can aid Greek food and beverage exporters to formulate effective export marketing strategies.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1108/00070700810887130
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: J. Ziya
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2010 13:19 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:04 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/25591 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Bourlakis, Michael A..

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