Analysing consumers' smartphone adoption decisions using qualitative dimensions: A multi-criteria decision approach

Trivedi, Vibha, Chauhan, Ankur and Trivedi, Ashish (2021) Analysing consumers' smartphone adoption decisions using qualitative dimensions: A multi-criteria decision approach. International Journal of Technology Marketing, 15 (1). pp. 48-65. ISSN 1741878X

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Abstract

The rapid technological advancement and its proliferation in the form of smartphones and other information and communication technology (ICT) have been evident in the present global markets. Therefore, it has become imperative for companies to better understand the underlying decision process to harness this market opportunity. The present research work aims to embrace the theoretical underpinnings of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT) to explore and prioritise smartphone adoption factors, and uses them to support the customer decision of smartphone selection on certain qualitative dimensions. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach based on fuzzy sets, analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) are further employed to support customer decisions of smartphone adoption. The results reveal that smartphone brand value and value for money are key factors that shape the smartphone purchase decision.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: AHP | Analytic hierarchy process | MCDM | Multi-criteria decision-making | Smartphones | Technology adoption | TOPSIS
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Strategy and Management
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas
Date Deposited: 25 Jan 2022 11:59
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2022 11:59
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTMKT.2021.116893
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/826

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