The effect of marketing mix on export development with regard to the mediating role of market competition
This study aimed to investigate the effect of marketing mix on developing product exports with regard to the mediating role of market competition. The present research was applied in terms of objective, and a descriptive survey in the form of field study regarding the research method. The statistical population of this study encompassed all furniture show exhibitors and manufacturers (N=1150) in Malayer, Hamadan Province, Iran. Using Cochran's alpha formula, 288 persons were selected through using convenient sampling method and three questionnaires were distributed among the samples. The results of the study showed that the marketing mix (product, price, promotion and place (distribution)) has a positive and significant effect on boosting export and competition in Malayer’s furniture market. Market competition has a positive and significant effect on furniture export development in Malayer as well.