This research aims to investigate the impact of e-service quality on the perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of online shopping malls. The e-service quality of online shopping malls is further classified into efficiency, fulfill...
This research aims to investigate the impact of e-service quality on the perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of online shopping malls. The e-service quality of online shopping malls is further classified into efficiency, fulfillment, system availability, and privacy, and its effect on PEOU and PU is examined. Additionally, this study aims to explore the moderating effect of country(South Korea, India) on the relationship between e-service quality and PEOU.
The method employed involved designing bilingual questionnaires in English and Korean, which were then distributed to consumers in South Korea and India via Google Forms. A total of 456 survey responses were collected, with 242 from Korean respondents and 214 from Indian respondents. Multiple regression analysis and interaction effect analysis using Process Macro in SPSS 27.0, were conducted to validate the hypotheses.
The results of the study are summarized as follows.
First, the dimensions of e-service quality, including efficiency, fulfillment, system availability, and privacy, have a positive influence on the perceived ease of use of online shopping malls. System availability and efficiency are particularly noteworthy, as they have a high impact on perceived ease of use. Second, perceived ease of use(PEOU) has a positive influence on the user’s perceived usefulness (PU). Third, the relationship between e-service quality (fulfillment, system availability, and privacy) and PEOU is moderated by country (South Korea, India), while the relationship between efficiency and PEOU remains consistent across countries. Moreover, the influence of e-service quality dimensions, except efficiency, on perceived ease of use is significantly higher in South Korea compared to India.
These results clarify the importance of e-service quality determinants in shaping users' perceptions of online shopping mall platforms. Additionally, they highlight the specific e-service quality factors which can affect the perceived ease of use of online shopping malls significantly in South Korea and India.
In conclusion, these findings provide valuable insights for global companies aiming to looking to enter the online shopping mall markets in South Korea and India, suggesting tailored marketing strategies based on the differences observed in consumer perceptions about technology adoption between the two countries.