Table 4

Strategies for legitimation in different markets

Type of marketPrice sensitivityBrand awarenessRegulatory environmentProduct concernsLegitimation strategies
Advanced marketsLowHighConsistentCapabilitiesEmotional advertising messages
Dynamic capabilities of the product
Undiscovered marketsLowLowComplexCapabilitiesNiche segments
Regulatory complexity
High quality and compliance
Rising marketsHighHighConsistentPrice and CapabilitiesFunctional marketing
Highlight product benefits and value
Challenging marketsHighLowComplexPriceRisk appeals
Focus on affordability, quality and utility
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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