Abstract—The purpose of this study is to empirically
examine the country variables on brand strength via brand
attitude. Moreover, the moderating roles of brand life cycle
and cultural identification are examined. A 2╳2╳4 research
design ((Taiwan/China) ╳ (high-involvement products and
low-involvement products) ╳ (Taiwan, China, Japan, and
USA)) and LISREL technique are employed to examine the
effects of country variables on brand strength. The results of
the study find that country of origin has significantly positive
effects on brand attitude and brand strength for both Taiwan
and China sample. In addition, brand life cycle and cultural
identification play moderating role between country of
original and brand attitude.
Index Terms—Country variables, brand attitude, brand
strength, brand life cycle
Dept. of International Business, Ming Chuan University。
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Cite:Hsiu-Li Chen, "Effects of Country Variables on Brand Strength: Moderating by Brand Life Cycle and Cultural Identification," International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance vol.1, no.4, pp. 400-405, 2010.