IngentaConnect Retaining employees for service competency: The role of corporate...

Authors: Wheeler, Anthony R; Richey, R Glenn; Tokkman, Mert; Sablynski, Chris J.

Source: The Journal of Brand Management, Volume 14, Numbers 1-2, September 2006 , pp. 96-113(18)

Abstract:

In industry today, researchers and practitioners are pointing to service as the differentiating factor in competitive situations. In both the marketing and management literature—disconnects exist between the importance of the corporate brand and the service component of the offering that is supported by consistent and effective marketing employees. This research examines the relationships between corporate brand identity and employee personality traits, organisational culture and employee turnover. We found that employee need for achievement moderates the relationship between corporate brand identity and employee intent to remain with the organisation. As such, the more an organisation's brand emphasises value-goal or cultural congruence—the more likely recruits will espouse that corporate culture post hire. We also found partial support that organisational culture mediates the relationship between employee perceptions of corporate brand identity and employee intent to turnover. We discuss the implications from our findings in the context of building, managing and transmitting corporate brand identity.Journal of Brand Management (2006) 14, 96-113. doi:10.1057/palgrave.bm.2550062

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Retaining employees for service competency: The role of corporate brand identity