An Exploration of the Role of Motivation in the Information Search Stage of e-Shopping.

Author(s):  
Susan Rose ◽  
Phillip Samouel
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (27) ◽  
pp. 185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suharyanti Suharyanti ◽  
Bambang Sukma Wijaya ◽  
Melida Rostika

This paper examines the role of country-of-origin image (COO image) values in the process of purchase decision making of big motorcycle consumers in Indonesia. Referring to the COO image values such as Authenticity, Differentiation, Quality Standard and Expertise, as well as the elements of purchase decision making process such as Need Recognition, Information Search, Evaluation of Alternatives, Purchase Decision and Post Purchase Decision, researchers conducted in-depth interviews to five Triumph big motorcycle consumers. The results show that the authenticity of the British-made product is the main consideration of consumers both in searching for information and in recognizing the need of big motorcycles. The competitive advantages of product that make it different from other products is the consideration in evaluating the brands, while product quality has the role in stimulating the purchase decision and post purchase actions, in which also strengthened by the perception towards the British-expertise in producing big motorcycles. This research is very beneficial to big motorcycle brands in understanding the mindset of Indonesian consumers.


2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Hu ◽  
Bruce A. Huhmann ◽  
Michael R. Hyman

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 807-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyue Ma ◽  
Pengzhen Xue ◽  
Siya Zhang ◽  
Nada Matta ◽  
Chunxiu Qin ◽  
...  

Purpose Visual Distinctive Language (VDL)-based iconic tags are structured visual information annotation. They explicate the content and organization of tagged information by graphical and symbolic features in order to improve the vocabulary problems of textual tags. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how these special icons help in tagged-based user information searching. Design/methodology/approach A two-stage experiment was designed and conducted so as to follow and quantify the searching process in specific searching target case and no specific searching target case when using VDL-based iconic tags. Findings The experimental results manifested that VDL-based iconic tags enhanced the role of tag in information searching. They could make user better understand tag clusters, which, in turn, provide global structure of involved topics. Also, VDL-based iconic tags helped user to find out searching target more quickly with higher accuracy by taking advantages of visual representation of tag categories and symbolic signification of tag content. Originality/value This study is one of the first to verify how structured icons work in information searching and how user’s graphical cognition impacts on tag-based information searching process. The research findings are dedicated to the theory of VDL-based iconic tags, as well as to a new visualization method for search user interface design.


Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (11) ◽  
pp. 2755-2772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Calvo-Porral ◽  
Rogelio Pesqueira-Sanchez

Purpose There are differences in the motivations underlying technology behaviour in each generational group; and there may be variances in the way each generational group uses and gets engaged with technology. In this context, this study aims to address the following questions: “Does generational cohort influence technology behaviour?” and if so: “What are the main motivations underlying Millennials and Generation X technology behaviour?”. Design/methodology/approach For this purpose, based on the uses and gratifications theory this study examines technology behaviour through multi-group structural equation modelling, drawing on a sample of 707 millennials and 276 Generation X individuals Findings Research findings indicate that millennials mostly use and get engaged with technologies for entertainment and hedonic purposes; while Generation X individuals are mainly driven by utilitarian purposes and information search. Further, research findings indicate the moderating role of generational cohort in the use of technologies. Originality/value This study provides empirical evidence of the main differences and motivations differences driving technology behaviour of millennials and Generation X individuals.


Sex Roles ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 60-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Stroebe ◽  
Manuela Barreto ◽  
Naomi Ellemers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 960
Author(s):  
Dhian Tyas UNTARI

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, one of the leading sectors is tourism. Tourism, which is one of the tertiary sectors, is the largest foreign exchange earner in Jakarta. Two Jakarta tourism icons are Ragunan and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). Promotion is needed to maintain the stability of the number of visits in both tourist destinations, especially through the internet. Globalization brings people's behavior to information search patterns through the internet. Here is the problem you want answered; how effective are these two tourist sites on the perceptive perspective of the community. The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) and Ragunan tourism Web. This is a quantitative research, using a sample of 165 people taken randomly from leading tourist attractions in DKI Jakarta, namely TMII and Ragunan. Dimensions used in research are empathy, persuasion, impact, and communication.


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