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An empirical assessment of consumers' evaluations of web site service quality: conceptualizing and testing a formative model
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O'Cass, A and Carlson, J, An empirical assessment of consumers' evaluations of web site service quality: conceptualizing and testing a formative model, Journal of Services Marketing, 26, (6) pp. 419-434. ISSN 0887-6045 (2012) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2012 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
DOI: doi:10.1108/08876041211257909
Abstract
Purpose – The objective of this study is to develop and test a specific conceptualization and modeling specification of web site service quality and the influence web site service quality has on e-service provider loyalty and word-of-mouth.
Design/methodology/approach – Data from an online survey of consumers across two studies were obtained.
Findings – The results support the conceptualization and operationalization of web site service quality and its effects on word of mouth and loyalty.
Research limitations/implications – Implications for the measurement of consumer perceptions of web site service quality are highlighted for researchers, and directions for future research are discussed. Practical implications – E-service providers should carefully consider customer experiences on their web sites, and their management efforts to ensure they design and deliver the appropriate levels of service quality derived through the specific components of web site service quality.
Originality/value – The findings are of value to e-service practitioners managing web site service quality and offer empirical support to its formative conceptualization. The focus here on formative modeling will stimulate discussion among e-service researchers and practitioners, which could result in richer e-service quality measures leading to improved marketing decision making and web site quality management.Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | web site service quality, e-services, web site loyalty, internet, formative models, web sites, customer services quality, customer loyalty |
| Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
| Research Group: | Tourism |
| Research Field: | Tourist behaviour and visitor experience |
| Objective Division: | Economic Framework |
| Objective Group: | Management and productivity |
| Objective Field: | Marketing |
| UTAS Author: | O'Cass, A (Professor Aron O'Cass) |
| ID Code: | 81577 |
| Year Published: | 2012 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 38 |
| Deposited By: | Management |
| Deposited On: | 2012-12-14 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-11-28 |
| Downloads: | 1 View Download Statistics |
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