The Role of Marketing Capabilities as a Resource-Based View on Organizational Performance

Authors

  • Samuel Afriyie Marketing Department, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Jianguo Du School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
  • Kingsley Appiah Marketing Department, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana

Keywords:

Marketing Capabilities, Innovation capabilities, Organizational Performance, Resource Based View.

Abstract

This study seeks to review existing literature on the significance of Marketing Capabilities as Resource Based View and its relationship on organizational performances that is explaining the logical step from marketing capabilities to a positive Organizational Performance. Further exploration is studied to understand the Marketing Capabilities as a Resource based view and innovation capabilities deeper. Recommendation have been presented on the implications of marketing capabilities application of business operating in domestic and international markets.

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2018-03-20

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Afriyie, S., Du, J., & Appiah, K. (2018). The Role of Marketing Capabilities as a Resource-Based View on Organizational Performance. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 41(1), 109–123. Retrieved from https://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/3940

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