Article ID: | iaor2012833 |
Volume: | 11 |
Issue: | 2 |
Start Page Number: | 270 |
End Page Number: | 284 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management |
Authors: | Irani Zahir, Alhaiou Talhat, Ali Maged |
Keywords: | simulation: applications, statistics: empirical |
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to develop a comprehensive model, explaining the effects of various e‐CRM features on e‐loyalty at different adoption stages of transaction cycle. Methodology: This is an empirical study; a self‐administered survey with Student's sample has been used. Findings: The findings of this research indicate that e‐CRM features have strong impacts on e‐satisfaction, which, in turn, has a significant effect on e‐loyalty and the mediating role of e‐satisfaction is evidenced in this model. Practical implications: The empirical results highlight some managerial implications for successfully developing and implementing a strategy for e‐CRM.