Embedding Brand Positioning within Strategic Management
Proceedings International Institute of Informatics and Systemics 2024
Evita Štrausa, Elīna Gaile-Sarkane

To explore brand prospects and development, it is essential to implement precise brand positioning closely aligned with the company's strategy. The authors propose embedding brand positioning within the broader context of strategic management. This integration ensures that brand recognition and a well-designed brand image significantly influence customer decision-making, leading to a preference for the brand. By embedding brand positioning within strategic management, it becomes a catalyst for enhanced performance and long-term growth. This paper examines the impact of strategic brand positioning on key outcomes: organizational performance and organizational sustainability. Data collected from top executives of diverse organizations have been utilized to test the relationships within this framework. The authors employ structural equation modeling to estimate the proposed relationships in the conceptual model. The results confirm that top executives perceive positioning as having a significant impact on organizational outcomes, and when brand positioning is embedded in strategic management, the impact is more pronounced and effective. Furthermore, management involvement in strategic brand positioning issues significantly mediates the relationship between strategic brand positioning and outcomes.


Keywords
Brand Positioning, Strategic Management, Organizational Performance, Organizational Sustainability
DOI
10.54808/WMSCI2024.01.124
Hyperlink
https://www.iiis.org/CDs2024/CD2024Summer//papers/SA839LR.pdf

Štrausa, E., Gaile-Sarkane, E. Embedding Brand Positioning within Strategic Management. Proceedings International Institute of Informatics and Systemics, 2024, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.124-131. ISSN 2771-0947. Available from: doi:10.54808/WMSCI2024.01.124

Publication language
English (en)
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