It is not easy to differentiate products’ quality in keen competition. Consequently we can see that image differentiation besides quality is an important factor to occupy a competitive superiority. In such a point of view, the study investigated an ...
It is not easy to differentiate products’ quality in keen competition. Consequently we can see that image differentiation besides quality is an important factor to occupy a competitive superiority. In such a point of view, the study investigated an effect of national image and products (Cosmetics) image of Korea on Chinese consumers’attitude and purchase intention positively. As the results of the study, they were as follows.
First, it was adopted partially that national image would have an (+) effect on products image. A relational image out of national image had an (+) effect on a functional and symbolic image. On the other hand, an economic image out of national image didn’t have an (+) effect on a symbolic image of products. The study had such results since Chinese consumers’ understanding about a relational image than about an economic image had more effects on image of peculiar products. When a relational image is better though an economic image is not good, Chinese consumers are affirmative in a functional image and a symbolic image of products.
Second, a relational image out of national image had an (+) effect on an attitude of products. On the other hand, an economic image didn’t have an (+) effect on an attitude of products. Namely, when a relational image is negative though an economic image is good, Chinese consumers’ attitude of Korean products cannot be affirmative.
Third, a symbolic image and a functional image out of products images had an (+) effect on an attitude of products. Therefore, when products images are good, Chinese consumers have an affirmative attitude of products.
Fourth, an attitude of products had an (+) effect on purchase intention. Namely, when an attitude of products is affirmative, Chinese consumers have purchase intention. When an attitude of products is negative, Chinese consumers lose purchase intention.
Considering the above results, the implications of the study are as follows. An economic image out of national image had an (-) effect on products image and products attitude. However, a relational image of Korea had a direct effect on Chinese consumers’ image and attitude on Korean products. Thus, the study implies that it is very effective that Korean companies have marketing activities with a relational image. As the results of the study, a functional image and a symbolic image of products have a significant (+) effect on an attitude of products. Therefore, the study shows that promotion activities putting a focus on a functional side of cosmetics are effective.