Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6948781 | Information & Management | 2018 | 47 Pages |
Abstract
This study extends literature on e-commerce trust and repurchase intentions by exploring the role of swift guanxi and the perceived effectiveness of institutional mechanisms (PEEIM) in the context of a Chinese e-marketplace - Taobao. We explore how Taobao's social media technologies (online reviews and instant messenger) can improve swift guanxi and PEEIM by increasing online interactivity and presence. We find that buyers' PEEIM negatively moderates trust in online sellers and repurchase intentions. We show that swift guanxi, created by social media's interactivity and presence, enhances trust, which further increases repurchase intentions. Theoretical and managerial implications and future research directions are discussed.
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Authors
Alain Yee Loong Chong, Ewelina Lacka, Boying Li, Hing Kai Chan,