Seven dimensions of corporate identity

Melewar, T.C.; Karaosmanoglu, Elif

doi:10.1108/03090560610670025

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Seven dimensions of corporate identity
Authors:	Melewar, T.C. Karaosmanoglu, Elif
DOI:	10.1108/03090560610670025
Published in:	European Journal of Marketing
Volume(Issue):	40
Issue:	7/8
Page(s):	846
Pages to:	869
Issue Date:	2006
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Emerald
ISSN:	0309-0566
Language:	English
Subjects:	Corporate identity; Corporate image; Corporate strategy; IMM
Subject (DDC):	659: Advertising and public relations
Abstract:	Purpose: This paper investigates what organisations perceive as the essential components of corporate identity concept and their contents. It proposes an operational definition of corporate identity on the basis of the practitioners' views. Design/methodology/approach: The information was gathered through 32 in‐depth interviews with managers from different organisations (mainly multinational companies) and an analysis of corporate literature and web sites. The initial analysis is based on a multidisciplinary categorisation developed by the first author, which facilitated the systematic analysis of a wide range of components (e.g. corporate communication, corporate design, corporate culture etc.) associated with corporate identity. Findings: The study shows that there is a considerable divergence in opinions concerning the fundamental components of corporate identity among practitioners. Most interviewees heavily associated identity with the areas of corporate design, communication, behaviour and strategy whereas there was no unanimous agreement as to whether or not corporate culture was a product or determinant of corporate identity. Research limitations/implications: Developing sub‐items and their measures for each dimension presented in the proposed definition and examining the possible relationships between them might be the further step. Also additional empirical research which considers consequences of corporate identity management in relation to company performance indicators could enhance overall understanding of the concept. Practical implications: Senior company management can use the categorisation discussed in this paper as a starting point for development of corporate identity management strategies. Originality/value: Recategorisation of Melewar's corporate identity dimensions, which help define corporate identity concept in measurable terms.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/10075
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License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Management and Law
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Marketing Management (IMM)
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Melewar, T. C., & Karaosmanoglu, E. (2006). Seven dimensions of corporate identity. European Journal of Marketing, 40(7/8), 846–869. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560610670025

Melewar, T.C. and Karaosmanoglu, E. (2006) ‘Seven dimensions of corporate identity’, European Journal of Marketing, 40(7/8), pp. 846–869. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560610670025.

T. C. Melewar and E. Karaosmanoglu, “Seven dimensions of corporate identity,” European Journal of Marketing, vol. 40, no. 7/8, pp. 846–869, 2006, doi: 10.1108/03090560610670025.

MELEWAR, T.C. und Elif KARAOSMANOGLU, 2006. Seven dimensions of corporate identity. European Journal of Marketing. 2006. Bd. 40, Nr. 7/8, S. 846–869. DOI 10.1108/03090560610670025

Melewar, T.C., and Elif Karaosmanoglu. 2006. “Seven Dimensions of Corporate Identity.” European Journal of Marketing 40 (7/8): 846–69. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560610670025.

Melewar, T. C., and Elif Karaosmanoglu. “Seven Dimensions of Corporate Identity.” European Journal of Marketing, vol. 40, no. 7/8, 2006, pp. 846–69, https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560610670025.