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Nurturing Corporate Images

European Journal of Marketing

ISSN: 0309-0566

Article publication date: 1 March 1977

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Abstract

Concerns itself with the way in which company images are formed and disseminated and discusses work carried out among the employees, suppliers and purchasers of a heavy goods manufacturing company. Argues that company employees should be made the focus of attention, since these are potential salesmen in the widest sense of the world. Suggests a company's experience, particularly in the industrial and service sectors will rely heavily on personal contact with employees, e.g. employees will portray an image of the company as it effects them. Proposes that all people external to the company but coming into contact with it receive the same image. Pinpoints a questionnaire involving a company image profile of engineering where employees are slightly pessimistic – includes these in question and answer format. Concludes that a company's good image among its employees and subsequently among those outside it, rests in the hands of top management. – and how can this be ignored?

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Citation

Kennedy, S.H. (1977), "Nurturing Corporate Images", European Journal of Marketing, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 119-164. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005007

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1977, MCB UP Limited

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