Examining the Adoption of Onlineto- Offline (O2O)

Author(s):  
Jiwat Ram ◽  
Ashokkumar Manoharan ◽  
Siyao Sun

The online-to-offline (O2O) business model is rapidly growing among organizations, yet current knowledge on O2O adoption is predominantly individual focused, with little research on organizational adoption and the factors driving adoption. To address this gap, underpinned by the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory, this study collected qualitative data (24 semistructured interviews), which were analyzed using content analysis techniques. We found that offline service quality and social network prosperity are some of the factors driving O2O adoption. Surprisingly, inefficient offline marketing was also found to drive O2O adoption, which indicates new challenges posed by the growing online business environment. We found that not all factors can be categorically classified as facilitating or impeding adoption, as some factors (such as operational challenges and costs) could play dichotomous roles of facilitating or impeding in the context of peculiar circumstances. For example, we found cost to be an impeding factor, yet the results also indicated the benefits of cost reduction resulting from O2O adoption, thereby rendering cost a contentious issue. This study extends the application of DOI theory to the O2O adoption stage, and identifies a number of new factors associated with internal/external organizational characteristics, as postulated in the DOI. Managerial implications are discussed.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-181
Author(s):  
Trivita Octaviana ◽  
M. Mahdil Mawahib ◽  
Abdullah Taufik

Strategi penjualan atau pemasaran adalah suatu seleksi sasaran yang menentukan posisi persaingan dan bauran dalam transaksi jual beli. Dalam strategi yang diterapkan penjualan atau pemasaran di swalayan dapat dibagi menjadi beberapa bentuk: a) Strategi Produk, b) Strategi Harga, c) Strategi Distribusi, d) Strategi Promosi. Swalayan Surya Gondang memiliki dua strategi yang dapat diterapkan, yaitu strategi harga yang terdapat dalam penetapan harga berupa POP (Point of Price) dan strategi promosi terhadap barang tertentu dengan sistem promo terdapat pada barang komoditas. Penetapan harga yang berupa POP  (Point of Price) yang terdapat di etalase rak barang komoditas di mana hal tersebut merupakan kesepakatan harga antara pihak swalayan dengan konsumen (pelanggan). Sedangkan strategi yang terjadi pada promosi diterapkan dalam sistem promo dibagi menjadi 10 macam promo (diskon, murah, 3 hari saja, awal bulan, akhir bulan, home care, beauty fair, kitchen fair, kids and baby fair, dan heboh). Hal tersebut dilakukan untuk menarik minat konsumen agar mau berbelanja di Swalayan Surya Gondang. Penelitian yang dilakukan mempunyai sebuah tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi di Swalayan Surya Gondang dengan menggunakan jenis pendekatan secara langsung atau lapangan (field research), sedangkan jenis penelitian adalah kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh berupa data primer dan sekunder, sebagaimana yang terdapat dalam metode pengumpulan data dengan cara wawancara dan telaah dokumentasi. Dalam menganalisis data, peneliti menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh peneliti bahwa Swalayan Surya Gondang mempunyai 2 strategi untuk menarik minat konsumen (pelanggan) yaitu berupa penetapan harga yang ada pada POP (Point of Price) tidak sesuai dengan database komputer sehingga terjadi perubahan lafal ijab dan qabul. Strategi  selanjutnya  yaitu  berupa promo yang terdapat pada barang komoditas berupa promo diskon di mana telah ditemukan adanya ketidakjujuran terhadap barang yang mendapat promo diskon, yang ditemukan penutupan logo promo pada masa kadaluwarsa yang menyebabkan pihak konsumen (pelanggan) tidak megetahui kapan masa kadaluwarsa akan habis. Kata Kunci: Strategi, Penjualan Barang, Swalayan.ABSTRACT:The sales or marketing strategy is a target selection that determines the position of competition and mix in buying and selling transactions. In the strategy applied sales or marketing in supermarkets can be divided into several types; a) Product Strategy, b) Price Strategy, c) Distribution Strategy, d) Promotion Strategy. Surya Gondang Supermarket has two strategies that can be implemented, the price strategy in pricing in the form of POP (Pont of Price) and in the form of a promotion strategy for certain goods with the promo system in commodity goods. Pricing in the form of a Point (POP) that is contained in a commodity shop window where it is a price agreement between a supermarket and a customer. While the strategy that occurred in the promotion was implemented in the promo system divided into 10 kinds of promos (discounts, cheap, just 3 days, the beginning of the month, the end of the month, home care, beauty fair, kitchen fair, kids and baby fair, and excited). This was done to attract consumers to shop in Surya Gondang Supermarket. The research conducted has a purpose to find out how the strategy in Surya Gondang Supermarkets uses the type of approach directly or in the field (field research), while the type of research is qualitative. Data obtained in the form of primary and secondary data, as contained in the method of data collection by means of interviews and documentation. In analyzing data, researchers used qualitative data analysis techniques. From the results of research conducted by researchers that Surya Gondang Supermarket has 2 strategies to attract consumers (customers), they are; in the form of pricing in the POP (Point Of Price) that is not in accordance with computer databases so that changes in lafadz ijab and qabul occur. The next strategy is in the form of promos contained in commodity goods in the form of discount promos where there has been a dishonesty of the goods that received a discount promo, which found closure of the promo logo on expiration which causes the consumer (customer) not to know when the expiration will expire.


2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Sandeep Basnyat ◽  
Suryakiran Shrestha ◽  
Bijita Shakya ◽  
Reeja Byanjankar ◽  
Shubhashree Basnyat

Compared to international tourism, domestic tourism is less susceptible to external changes and provides a more stable business environment for industry stakeholders. Traditionally, the focus of a majority of tourism research has been international tourism. Existing domestic tourism literature predominantly focuses on the potential of domestic tourism and the measurement of its demands, but greatly ignores the issues and challenges in the domestic tourism industry. This article fills this gap and examines the issues and challenges the domestic tourism industry is facing with a focus on Nepal, a South Asian developing country. The data for this study were collected through semistructured interviews with 20 tourism industry practitioners. The findings of this study demonstrate how uncertainties created by the lack of institutional arrangements and prioritization, and confusion around the appropriate ways and means of managing domestic tourism have contributed to the chaos in the private sector tourism industry in Nepal. Implications for the government and other stakeholders in Nepal and other developing countries have been discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Raabe ◽  
Tucker Readdy ◽  
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek

Coaching is characterized by an inherent pathos between the goals coaches hope to accomplish and those that are realized (Jones & Wallace, 2005). Coaches can actively enhance the likelihood of optimal outcomes through orchestration, a process of incremental coping intended to create improvement in performance (Jones & Wallace, 2005). The current study explored to what extent pathos also manifests in the lives of elite athletes and whether they engage in processes consistent with orchestration. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes. Primarily deductive analysis of the qualitative data provided confirmation for four domains: (a) sources of ambiguity created by coaches, (b) other sources of ambiguity within student-athletes’ experiences, (c) attempted strategies for orchestrating the pathos, and (d) relationships are crucial for navigating the pathos. The findings potentially offer an approach to understanding the challenges athletes face, which allows coaches to more accurately provide assistance.


Sexual Health ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Down ◽  
Garrett Prestage ◽  
Kathy Triffitt ◽  
Graham Brown ◽  
Jack Bradley ◽  
...  

Background In recent years, there has been increasing evidence that early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) may provide health benefits for those infected with HIV. There has also been significant discussion about the role of HIV treatment in preventing onward transmission of the virus. Early provision and uptake of ART to people recently diagnosed with HIV could achieve both individual and public health outcomes. The success of such an initiative relies, in part, on the preparedness of those recently diagnosed with HIV to engage with the therapy. Methods: The HIV Seroconversion Study collects both quantitative and qualitative data from people in Australia who have recently been diagnosed with HIV. During 2011–2012, 53 gay or bisexual men recruited across Australia took part in semistructured interviews as part of the study. The men were asked about their knowledge and experience of, and their decisions about whether or not to commence, HIV treatment. Results: The interviews identified differing levels of knowledge about HIV treatments and divergent views about the health and prevention benefits of ART. For some, treatments provided a sense of control over the virus; others were apprehensive and distrustful, and preferred to resist commencing treatments for as long as possible. Conclusions: If early initiation of treatment is to be encouraged, appropriate measures must be in place to ensure recently diagnosed individuals have access to the appropriate information and the support they need to enable them to make informed choices and, if necessary, to address their fears.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Renard ◽  
Robin J. Snelgar

Orientation: A lack of qualitative research exists that investigates work engagement and retention within Belgium and South Africa, particularly within the non-profit sector.Research purpose: The study aimed to gather in-depth qualitative data pertaining to the factors that promote work engagement and retention amongst non-profit employees working within these two countries.Motivation for the study: Because of scarce funding and resources, non-profit organisations are pressured to retain their talented employees, with high levels of turnover being a standard for low-paid, human-service positions. However, when individuals are engaged in their work, they display lower turnover intentions, suggesting the importance of work engagement in relation to retention.Research design, approach and method: Non-probability purposive and convenience sampling was used to organise in-depth interviews with 25 paid non-profit employees working on either a full-time or a part-time basis within Belgium and South Africa. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data produced.Main findings: Participants were found to be absorbed in, dedicated to and energised by their work, and revealed numerous aspects promoting their retention including working towards a purpose, finding fulfilment in their tasks and working in a caring environment.Practical/managerial implications: Non-profit organisations should develop positive work environments for their employees to sustain their levels of work engagement, as well as place significance on intrinsic rewards in order to retain employees.Contribution: This study provides insights into the means by which non-profit employees across two nations demonstrate their enthusiasm, pride and involvement in the work that they perform. It moreover sheds light on the factors contributing to such employees intending to leave or stay within the employment of their organisations.


2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Abbott ◽  
Xenia Goosen ◽  
Jos Coetzee

Orientation: Mentoring is considered to be such an important contributor to accelerated people development in South Africa that structured mentoring schemes are often used by organisations. There are at present few sources of development and support for coordinators of such schemes.Research purpose: The aim of this research is to discover what the characteristics of coordinators of structured mentoring schemes in South Africa are, what is required of such coordinators and how they feel about their role, with a view to improving development and support for them.Motivation for the study: The limited amount of information about role requirements for coordinators which is available in the literature is not based on empirical research. This study aims to supply the empirical basis for improved development and support for coordinators.Research design and method: A purposive sample of 25 schemes was identified and both quantitative and qualitative data, obtained through questionnaires and interviews, were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.Main findings: Functions of coordinators tend to be similar across different types of mentoring schemes. A passion for mentoring is important, as the role involves many frustrations. There is little formalised development and support for coordinators.Practical/managerial implications: The study clarifies the functions of the coordinator, offers a job description and profile and makes suggestions on how to improve the development of the coordinator’s skills.Contribution/value-add: An understanding of what is required from a coordinator, how the necessary knowledge and skills can be developed and how the coordinator can be supported,adds value to an organisation setting up or reviewing its structured mentoring schemes.


2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 1609-1637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung-Tai Tsou ◽  
Ja-Shen Chen ◽  
Ya-Wen (Diana) Yu

Purpose In the contemporary business environment, companies must constantly consider methods to enhance their competitive advantage and create value for their customers. The purpose of this paper is to develop a research model based on a business ecosystem view. Within a business ecosystem, the authors identified the key factors of co-development and the manner in which these factors affect a company’s innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach The theoretical hypotheses are confirmed by partial least squares analysis of survey responses collected from information and communication technology (ICT) and hotel industries in Taiwan. Findings In both industries, the results suggest that a firm’s co-development within its own ecosystem has positive effects on innovation performance. For companies in the ICT industry, collaborative networks and partner selection have significant impacts on the firms’ co-development, but their information technology (IT) capability does not; in contrast, in the hotel industry, partner selection and IT capability have significant impacts on firm co-development, but their collaborative network does not. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature of business ecosystem and co-development by offering a co-development model. As both conceptual and empirical research on this topic is still underdeveloped, this study provides fresh insights into collaboration management and offers significant theoretical and managerial implications from a business ecosystem perspective.


VALUE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56
Author(s):  
Harry Ramadhan ◽  
Endah Widati ◽  
Ibnu Fiqhan Muslim

Competition in the restaurant and cafe industry at this time is very tight and competitive. This is marked by the growing number of new competitors in the world of Resto and Cafe. The restaurant and cafe industry as one of the food and beverage supply sectors that can support national and regional economic development. In Depok, there are 170 restaurants and cafes operating. The purpose of this study was to find out how the results of the implementation of Marketing Strategy During the Covid19 Pandemic at Like No Other Cafe Depok. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. Using interviews, questionnaires and observations to related parties as data collection techniques. Thus, the data analysis techniques used were VRIO and PESTLE analysis to analyze the business environment, profitability analysis to evaluate the results of the implementation of the marketing mix program used and descriptive analysis to analyze planning, implementation and marketing strategy activities. The results showed that the strategy implemented by Like No Other Cafe during the Covid19 pandemic was considered effective so that Like No Other Cafe was still able to survive and generate income even though the income was only 50% of normal conditions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-2015
Author(s):  
May Sarah ◽  
Rahmiati Rahmiati

This research aims to analyze and describe the design of online learning modules integrated macromedia flash that is feasible, practical and effective to be used in the lessons of traditional bun arrangement. This research includes a type of development research with the target is students of grade XI SMK Private PAB  Medan. The research data was collected through validation sheets, student response questionnaires as well as tests. Data analysis techniques used are quantitative and qualitative data analysis and t-test. The results obtained: (1)  macromedia flash integrated online learning module developed with 4-D model(define,  design,  develop  and  disseminate),module designed in PDF format with sizeA4 (21 × 29.7 cm) and integrated macromedia flash that can be accessed and downloaded by students online through Google Classroom application; (2) the integrated online learning module  macromedia flash developed has been declared valid and practically used in the learning of traditional bun arrangement; and (3)  The resulting macromedia flash integrated online learning module is also stated to be effective in the learning of traditional bun arrangement and proven from the results of hypothesis testing with t-count  >  t-table value of 3,761  >  2.00 and sig. 0.000 < 0.05.


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