Ranjit Singh and Amalesh Bhowal
The purpose of this paper is to measure the risk perception of the employees in respect of equity shares, from the perspective of elements of marketing mix and to ascertain the…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to measure the risk perception of the employees in respect of equity shares, from the perspective of elements of marketing mix and to ascertain the degree of influence of elements of marketing mix on equity‐related risk perception.
Design/methodology/approach
Primary data based on the interview schedule were collected from the employees of Oil India Limited and various tables prepared. For analysis of data, Cronbach's alpha and Friedman test analysis were employed.
Findings
Out of the four elements of marketing mix considered in the study, the degree of influence of price driven measure of risk perception is highest and others in order are product, promotion and place driven measure of risk perception, respectively.
Originality/value
The paper is the first of its kind and hence original in nature.