Do buyers express their true assessment? Antecedents and consequences of customer praise feedback behaviour on Taobao

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1112-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Li ◽  
Xinshuai Guo ◽  
Chuang Wang ◽  
Shengliang Zhang

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically test a research model that incorporated antecedents of praise feedback behaviour (fear of confrontation and incentive for reducing nuisance costs), praise feedback behaviour (deliberatively praise feedback, casual praise feedback, and true compliment feedback) and consequences (trust and repurchase intention). Design/methodology/approach A structural equation model was employed to test the relationships of the research model using survey data collected from 398 Taobao consumers. Findings The results showed that fear of confrontation and incentive for reducing nuisance costs had a significant positive influence on deliberatively praise feedback and true compliment feedback, respectively, and both antecedents had a significant positive influence on casual praise feedback of consumers. It also showed that trust was influenced negatively by deliberatively praise feedback, and positively by casual praise feedback and true compliment feedback. Meanwhile, deliberatively praise feedback and true compliment feedback were found to have negative and positive influences on repurchase intention, respectively. Originality/value This research was a pilot study to identify a three-dimension conceptualization of praise feedback behaviour from the perspective of customer satisfaction, and to understand positive review bias from the perspective of input processes.

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wann-Yih Wu ◽  
Chia-Ling Lee ◽  
Chen-Su Fu ◽  
Hong-Chun Wang

Purpose – Online retailing has attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to its great potential and significant implications for buyers and sellers. This study adopts the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework to illustrate how store layout design and atmosphere influence consumers' shopping intention on the website. Design/methodology/approach – The sample for this study comprised 626 respondents from the internet users. A structural equation model was employed to identify the interrelationships of store layout design, atmosphere, emotional arousal, attitude toward the website, and purchase intention. Findings – The analytical results of this study indicate that store layout design has significant impacts on emotional arousal and attitude toward the website, and thus has a positive influence on purchase intention. In addition, atmosphere has a more influential effect on emotional arousal than store layout design. Originality/value – This study provides new insights into the influences of store layout design and atmosphere on consumer online shopping intentions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Anaya-Sánchez ◽  
Sebastian Molinillo ◽  
Rocío Aguilar-Illescas ◽  
Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas

Purpose This paper aims to focus on understanding how restaurant review sites generate trust among travellers and the effect of trust on the intention to visit and recommend restaurants while travelling. Design/methodology/approach The research model was assessed with data from a sample of 439 Spanish tourists using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings Information quality and source credibility are key for generating website trust. Website quality does not influence trust. Website trust is a key variable for explaining both intention to visit and recommend a restaurant, offline and online. Age is a significant moderator. Research limitations/implications This study expands the literature by assessing the antecedents and consequences of travellers’ trust in restaurant review sites during their trips. Practical implications Strategies are suggested for review sites, restaurants and destination managers. Originality/value This research enhances the knowledge of how consumers perceive restaurant review sites, and their behavioural intention while travelling.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manijeh Bahrainizad ◽  
Azadeh Rajabi

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of consumers’ perception of usability of product packaging on impulse buying in terms of its shape, color, material, label and size. Design/methodology/approach A structural equation model was used for testing the conceptual model. The present research is an applied research and a descriptive survey. By using non-probability sampling, 388 customers of different malls in Shiraz City (Iran) were selected and surveyed by using questionnaires. Findings Results showed that appropriate material, shape and labeling of packaging have a significant positive influence on consumers’ perception of usability of product packaging, while color and size of packaging do not have an impact on consumers’ perception of a product usability. Moreover, results showed that consumers’ perception of the usability of packaging has a significant positive influence on impulse buying. Consumers’ mood and time pressure had also positive influence on impulse buying, but their moderating role in their influence of consumers’ perception on impulse buying decision was not supported. Research limitations/implications Although this research contributes to the product management literature, it has some limitations. For instance, the research model was tested in only one city in Iran (Shiraz). Besides, it is specific to only two product categories and concentrates mainly on consumers’ mood and time pressure as moderating factors. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this study is the first research which examines the structural relationship of packaging elements on consumers’ perception of reusability of packaging and impulse buying while considering consumers’ moods and time pressure as moderator variables.


2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Armando Marín-Idárraga ◽  
Juan Carlos Cuartas

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of the co-alignment of structural variables on innovation, wherein Bogotá-based SMEs, belonging to the industrial, commercial and services sectors, were used as samples. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted using a causal inference methodology and through the application of a structural equation model. Findings The results indicate that organizational structure has an influence on innovation, although this is true only for some variables and only when the analysis is performed separately. When performed under strategic co-alignment conditions, however, its influence becomes greater. Originality/value Organizational structure and innovation are determining factors of organizational performance. Although the strategic co-alignment theory has provided points of reference to understanding the phenomenon of organizational performance, there are still many gaps left to be filled. Additionally, it also requires empirical validation especially in relation to Colombian SMEs – and this is where this work makes a contribution.


2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 713-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gopal Das

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the antecedents and consequences of trust in online shopping from an e-tail branding perspective. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire was used to collect data online from Indian e-tail shoppers (n=309). A structural equation modelling (CB-SEM approach) was used to analyse the data. Findings – The results found e-tailer awareness, e-tailer associations, and e-tailer perceived quality as antecedents of trust in online shopping. The results also showed online trust positively influences the behavioural intentions, namely, purchase intention, repurchase, and recommendation. Originality/value – This study examines the applicability and branding and brand management principles in an e-tail branding context. Theoretical and managerial implications of these results are further discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sri Vandayuli Riorini

Waralaba merupakan bentuk bisnis ritel khususnya restoran yang semakin berkembang dan menjanjikan. Persaingan menjadi semakin ketat ditambah masuknya franchisor asing. Loyalitas pelanggan merupakan kunci untuk memenangkan persaingan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis Trust, Affective commitment, Continuance commitment terhadap Repurchase intention. Responden sebagai sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 200 responden yang berkunjung ke restoran waralaba lokal, yang dipihih dengan menggunakan teknik Purposive sampling. Selanjutnya, metode analisis data menggunakan Teknik Structural Equation Model. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa seluruh Hipotesis yang dikemukakan dapat didukung, dimana (1) terdapat pengaruh positif Trust terhadap Affective commitment, (2) terdapat pengaruh positif Trust terhadap Continuance commitment, (3) terdapat pengaruh positif Affective trust terhadap Repurchase intention, (4) terdapat pengaruh positif Continuance commitment terhadap Repurchase intention, dan (5) terdapat pengaruh positif Trust terhadap Repurchase intention. Selanjutnya, ditemukan pula bahwa (1) Affective dan Continuance commitment merupakan variabel mediasi antara Trust dan Repurchase intention, dan (2) Continuance commitment merupakan faktor yang lebih kuat dalam mempengaruhi Trust, dan Repurchase intention dibandingkan Affective commitment. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya disarankan agar penelitian ini diterapkan pada jenis waralaba lokal lainnya, seperti department store, convenience store, specialty store, supermarket, dan hypermarket, serta menambahkan Service quality dan Customer satisfaction sebagai anteseden dari Trust dan Word-of-mouth sebagai konsekuensi dari Commitment.Franchising is a form of retail businesses, especially those of growing and promising restaurants. Competition is becoming more tightly multiplied by the entry of foreign franchisors. Customer loyalty is the key to win the competition. The purpose of this study is to analyze the trust, affective commitment, continuance commitment towards repurchase intention. Respondents as the sample of this study were 200 respondents who visited local franchise restaurants, chosen by using Purposive Sampling technique. Furthermore, the method of data analysis applies the Structural Equation Model techniques. The study finds that the entire hypothesis presented can be supported, where there are (1) a positive influence of trust towards affective commitment, (2) a positive influence of trust towards continuance commitment, (3) a positive affective trust towards repurchase intention, (4) a positive influence continuance commitment towards repurchase intention, and (5) a positive effect of trust towards repurchase intention. Furthermore, it is also found that (1) affective and continuance commitment is a mediator variable between the trust and repurchase intention, and (2) continuance commitment is a stronger factor in influencing the trust and repurchase intention than affective commitment. For further study, it is recommended that this research be applied to other types of local franchises, such as department stores, convenience stores, specialty stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, as well as adding service quality and customer satisfaction as antecedents of trust and word-of-mouth as a consequence of the commitment


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Won Seok Lee ◽  
Jiwoo Jung ◽  
Joonho Moon

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of coffee quality on brand preference and loyalty using Starbucks as a study subject. The determinants of coffee food healthiness are also investigated.Design/methodology/approachFood quality measures are composed of healthiness, taste, customization, price fairness and convenience. Hygiene and nutrition disclosure were examined as determinants of food healthiness. The highlighted food quality attributes were brand love and brand loyalty. Data were collected using Amazon Mechanical Turk. A total of 431 observations were used for data analysis. A structural equation model was conducted for hypotheses testing.FindingsThe results revealed that healthiness is positively associated with hygiene and nutrition disclosure. Brand love is also significantly influenced by healthiness, taste, customization and price fairness. Moreover, taste and price fairness appeared to be essential determinants of Starbucks brand loyalty.Originality/valueThis study scrutinized food quality in the domain of coffee business, and presented implications for the business. Data collected in this study contributed to the literature by revealing quality attributes of coffee and its determinants and also showing the significant relationship between coffee food quality, brand love and brand loyalty.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaizatulaqma Kamalul Ariffin ◽  
Nur Qistina Ihsannuddin ◽  
Ainul Mohsin Abdul Mohsin

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between attitude functions and attitude towards social media advertising. Additionally, this study also examines the relationship between attitude towards social media advertising and purchase intention. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected via an online survey among Malaysian Muslim participants. Quantitative analysis was used to test the hypothesis. A total of 280 respondents participated in the online survey but only 264 responses fit the analysis. The data was analysed via SPSS and partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The findings of this paper show that attitude functions, namely, utilitarian, value-expressive, ego-defensive and religiosity have a significant positive influence on attitude towards social media advertising, whilst knowledge function was found to be insignificant. Attitude towards social media advertising was also found to have a significant positive influence on purchase intention. Practical implications Advertisers should also consider the religious aspects of Muslim consumers and their level of sensitivity as Muslims nowadays are well-informed. This is to avoid controversies and have a better understanding of their consumer needs. Originality/value This is one of the few studies examining the influence of religiosity in the social media advertising of controversial products such as bubble tea.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Idrees Asghar ◽  
Haris Aslam ◽  
Amer Saeed

PurposeThis research aims to understand how competencies for supply chain professionals are developed and how they can affect the manager's performance, especially the manager's resilience in times of significant supply chain disruptions.Design/methodology/approachA research model was developed based on a comprehensive literature survey in the area of individual competencies grounded in the knowledge-based view of the firm. We tested our research model using a quantitative, survey-based study with a sample of 175 Pakistani supply chain managers. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsThe analysis identified corporate training and knowledge sharing as the main antecedents of supply chain professional's competencies. It also showed that these competencies result in higher performance in the form manager's resilience and job performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides a valuable framework for organisations to focus on skill-developing training and promoting a knowledge-sharing culture among employees to achieve desired performance levels.Originality/valueThis study is unique as no prior research studied such a comprehensive model of antecedents and consequences of supply chain professionals' competencies.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-228
Author(s):  
Chin-Shan Lu ◽  
Hsiang-Kai Weng ◽  
Shiou-Yu Chen ◽  
Chi Wai Chiu ◽  
Hiu Yan Ma ◽  
...  

Purpose This study aims to examine the linkages between port aesthetics, destination image, tourist satisfaction and tourist loyalty in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this objective, the authors surveyed 247 tourists in Hong Kong. Using factor analysis and structural equation model (SEM) to identify the constructs of port aesthetics and analyze its relationship with destination image, tourist satisfaction and tourist loyalty. Findings Five-port aesthetics constructs were identified, namely, leisure and culture, design and cognition, atmosphere, recreational facilities and memory. The results of SEM revealed the following: port aesthetics positively influenced destination image; destination image positively influenced tourist satisfaction; and tourist satisfaction had a positive influence on tourist loyalty. This research also found that the indirect effect of port aesthetics on tourist loyalty via destination image and tourist satisfaction. Originality/value While the environmental qualities of a port could potentially affect destination image, tourist satisfaction and loyalty, this study developed and validated a measurement instrument of perceived port aesthetics from a tourist’s perspective. Specifically, this research proposed a structural model to explain the relationships between port aesthetics, destination image, tourist satisfaction and loyalty.


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