This is because the cultural foundation for cooperation across functions, departments, and SBUs (strategic business units), or with suppliers and other stakeholders, may not exist. Along the same line of argument, we believe that where brand orientation is low, implying low sharing of corporate or brand identity and vision, attempts at introducing IMC may not be as successful as when both MO and BO are adequately developed. The arguments presented in this study have implications for managers. It is known and accepted that any form of integration is generally difficult. This is because efforts to integrate move people out of their comfort zones and threaten the status quo. It is also known that the reward systems in most organizations are not designed to reward cooperation (in fact, more often, organizations encourage competition and parochial interests).