A Resource-Based View of the British Monarchy as a Corporate Brand

John M.T. Balmer

International Studies of Management & Organization, 2007, vol. 37, issue 4, 20-44

Abstract: Drawing on the nascent literature on corporate brands, the economic theory of the resourced-based view of the firm and the extensive literature on the British monarchy, this paper examines the branding credentials of the British Crown. This is the first time that this most arcane of institutions has been examined from organizational and management perspectives. The synthesis of these literatures confirmed the branding credentials of the Crown. From this, it is deduced that if the British Crown is a corporate brand, then it ought to be managed as such. A conceptual model for the management of the monarchy is introduced, and this involves the dynamic orchestration of five elements (royal, regal, relevant, responsive, and respected). This is called "The Royal Branding Mix." The Royal and Regal elements equate to a brand's identity and have an explicit organizational focus. In contrast, the relevant, responsive, and respected dimensions have a public (stakeholder) focus. A "Corporate Branding Mix" is introduced that aims to have a more general utility and represents an adaptation of the "Royal Branding Mix."

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.2753/IMO0020-8825370401

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