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Factors affecting the adoption of electronic marketplaces: A fuzzy AHP analysis

Hsin‐Pin Fu (Department of Marketing and Distribution, Management National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China)
Yung‐Ching Ho (Department of Business Administration, National Chung Cheng University, Chia‐Yi, Taiwan, Republic of China)
Roger C.Y. Chen (Department of Business Administration, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China)
Tien‐Hsiang Chang (Department of Information Management, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Science, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China)
Pei‐Hsiang Chien (Department of Business Administration, National Chung Cheng University, Chia‐Yi, Taiwan, Republic of China)

International Journal of Operations & Production Management

ISSN: 0144-3577

Article publication date: 1 December 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

To present a three‐layer hierarchical structure of the factors involved in adopting an electronic marketplace (EM) model and to examine the relative weightings given to various strategic factors by the securities industry (SI) and the heavy electric machinery industry in Taiwan.

Design/methodology/approach

A literature review and a review of nine Taiwanese industries allow the formulation of a three‐layer hierarchical structure of adoption factors. A fuzzy analytic hierarchical process (AHP) is then undertaken to ascertain the relative weightings of factors that affect entry to an EM in two of these industries which are studied in more detail.

Findings

The weights of “proactive” factors are found to be greater than those of “defensive” factors. For example, contrary to previous findings in this area, the “risk of adopting new technology” is not found to be the major factor influencing decision making. Various factors are found to have different routes of influence in determining decision making in different industries.

Practical implications

Enterprises that appreciate the weightings of factors to be considered will be able to facilitate the adoption of an EM model with lower costs and greater efficiency.

Originality/value

The study provides novel and reliable information about strategic factors that are involved in corporate decisions about entering an EM.

Keywords

Citation

Fu, H., Ho, Y., Chen, R.C.Y., Chang, T. and Chien, P. (2006), "Factors affecting the adoption of electronic marketplaces: A fuzzy AHP analysis", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 26 No. 12, pp. 1301-1324. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570610710560

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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