The Mediating Effect of Swift Guanxi between Consumer Perception of Product-and Seller-Related Risks and Repurchase Intention

Author(s):  
Wen-Kuei Wu ◽  
Chih-Sung Lai ◽  
Ngoc-Mai Nguyen
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar Tarofder ◽  
Seyed Rajab Nikhashemi ◽  
S.M. Ferdous Azam ◽  
Prashantini Selvantharan ◽  
Ahasanul Haque

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of explanation on customer satisfaction in the service failure stage. It seeks to better understand the dynamics of consumer repurchase intention through a mediating effect of customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire was e-mailed to collect the primary data. With three reminders, this study managed to obtain 322 responses from customers who complained about their internet service in Malaysia. Structural equation modelling techniques were applied to examine both direct and mediating effects between variables. Findings Results reveal that all four dimensions of explanation have significant partial mediating effect on repurchase intention through customer satisfaction. Results also disclose that there is no significant relationship between excuse and customer satisfaction in service failure. Among all dimensions, reference and apology have higher influence on repurchase intention through customer satisfaction. Research limitations/implications The results are particularly valuable for managers, as it supports the role of using explanation as a practical tool for fostering positive and profitable outcomes like repeat customer purchases. Practical implications The findings of this study will help organisations rethink their explanation strategies with the eye to foster greater customer repurchase intention. Originality/value The results are particularly valuable for managers, as they support the role of using explanation as a practical tool for fostering positive and profitable outcomes like repeat customer purchases.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3902
Author(s):  
Ketut Adi Ananta Shantika ◽  
Putu Yudi Setiawan

Company should consider some factors affects repurchase intention, to increase company’s income. Goal of this research is to knowing the effect of perceived value, experience and customer satisfaction as a cause factor to the repurchase intention. This research applied in automotive product, with brand Toyota Avanza in Denpasar City, Bali – Indonesia. Sample used are 124 respondents, with non-probability method, especially purposive sampling. Data collection did by giving questionnaire through offline and online. Analytic techniques used are Partial Least Square and Sobel Test to testing the mediating effect. Based on this analysis, found that perceived value, experience, and customer satisfaction significantly and positively affects repurchase intention directly, beside that perceived value and experience indirectly affects repurchase intention through customer satisfaction as a mediator. This results shows, better perceived value has by the costumers, better customers’ experiences, better customer satisfaction could increase the intention to repurchase in the future for the same product. This research implies, Toyota-Astra Motor company should adding luxury value to Toyota Avanza, redesigning interior and exterior had by Toyota Avanza, and add some features that can increasing the customers’ intention to repurchasing Toyota Avanza in Denpasar City at the future.


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