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Standing on the shoulders of giants: an examination of the interdisciplinary foundation of relationship marketing

Finch, D., O’Reilly, N., Hillenbrand, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2929-5098 and Abeza, G. (2015) Standing on the shoulders of giants: an examination of the interdisciplinary foundation of relationship marketing. Journal of Relationship Marketing, 14 (3). pp. 171-196. ISSN 1533-2675

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1080/15332667.2015.1069525

Abstract/Summary

In the 20th century, the scholarly study of human relationships both grew dramatically and simultaneously fragmented into various disciplines and subdisciplines. Although diversity of thought is generally considered helpful for the evolution of scientific fields, the value accrued from interdisciplinary discourse depends on the ability of scholars to integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize foundational works in a systematic manner. The goal of this study is to synthesize foundational theories from social and behavioral sciences that have contributed to an understanding of relationship marketing. In seeking to provide a holistic understanding of the field, we incorporate contributions from the disciplines of marketing, management, psychology, and sociology. In building on our analysis, we synthesize our findings into a conceptual model that examines the systematic dimensions of relationship marketing. The article concludes by identifying key themes for contributors to the Journal of Relationship Marketing to consider going forward.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > Marketing and Reputation
ID Code:42827
Uncontrolled Keywords:relationship marketing, interdisciplinary, management, literature review, intangible asset
Publisher:Routledge

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