How buyers' expected benefits, perceived risks, and e-business readiness influence their e-marketplace usage

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2007

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate how buyers' usage of electronic marketplaces was influenced by their perceived risks and expected benefits associated with such markets. A large scale survey involving 359 professional buyers was performed. Results indicated that buyers' perceived risks and expected benefits had an influence on their usage extent of electronic marketplaces. In addition, buyers' e-business readiness moderated the relationship between expected benefits and usage of electronic marketplaces. Managerial and theoretical implications of these results are discussed. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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