A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry

This study aims to conceptualize the phenomenon of mimicry from a biology context into a marketing context. In fact, there are numerous observed similarities and parallels between nature and marketing. As such, based on the research gaps, a research framework is proposed and conceptualized to e...

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Main Authors: Teah, Min, Phau, Ian
Other Authors: Erdener Kaynak
Format: Conference Paper
Published: International Management Development Association 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62760
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description This study aims to conceptualize the phenomenon of mimicry from a biology context into a marketing context. In fact, there are numerous observed similarities and parallels between nature and marketing. As such, based on the research gaps, a research framework is proposed and conceptualized to examine the influence of Vavilovian mimicry on consumer perception of luxury and product evaluations towards mimic brand. Findings from the study and managerial implications are drawn.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-627602023-02-02T07:57:35Z A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry Teah, Min Phau, Ian Erdener Kaynak Talha Harcar This study aims to conceptualize the phenomenon of mimicry from a biology context into a marketing context. In fact, there are numerous observed similarities and parallels between nature and marketing. As such, based on the research gaps, a research framework is proposed and conceptualized to examine the influence of Vavilovian mimicry on consumer perception of luxury and product evaluations towards mimic brand. Findings from the study and managerial implications are drawn. 2011 Conference Paper http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62760 International Management Development Association fulltext
spellingShingle Teah, Min
Phau, Ian
A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title_full A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title_fullStr A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title_full_unstemmed A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title_short A conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
title_sort conceptual framework for vavilovian mimicry in the luxury brand industry
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62760