• Journal of Distribution Science
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• v.12 no.12
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• pp.83-92
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• 2014

Purpose - A business ecosystem refers to mutually dependent systems interconnected by a loose foundation of various ecosystem members such as customers, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders. The ecosystem-based strategy attempts to achieve competitive advantage for firms by enriching a business ecosystem or building a sustainable business ecosystem through the collaboration and co-evolution of its members. A sustainable business ecosystem is a source of competitiveness for firms anda manageable resource for gaining a competitive advantage. Customers represent the core membership of the business ecosystem and play a pivotal role in building a sustainable business ecosystem. This study examines the effects of customer participation on economic and social value in the business ecosystem and suggests a course of action for building a sustainable business ecosystem. Research design, data, and methodology - Two business cases of South Korea are selected from two different business types: business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) firms. Business ecosystems for B2B and B2C firms reflect contrasting characteristics. Data was collected from in-depth interviews with four representatives of four firms. Results - The study suggested seven propositions for the relationships between customer participation and a sustainable business ecosystem through multiple case studies based on in-depth interviews. The results reveal the following four strategic actions for building sustainable business ecosystems based on the suggested propositions: alignment, systemization, socialization, and co-evolution. Alignment refers to achieving a harmonic balance or virtuous circle among the firm's mission, investment, and value creation. Systemization refers to building and implementing management and infrastructure systems rooted in the corporate culture. Socialization of customers in the business ecosystem reinforces the harmony or virtuous cycle. Finally, co-evolution is associated with the relationship between firms and customers as buyer firms in a restricted business ecosystem. Conclusions - This study considers multiple cases for the execution of a sustainable business ecosystem in collaboration with customers and suggests seven propositions and four strategic actions. The results are based on qualitative data from interviews with business associates from two firms in an open business ecosystem and two firms in a restricted business ecosystem, both in South Korea. Our research results regarding two contrasting business ecosystems shed light on business issues and policy making in Asian business environments, which are in the transition stages from a traditional conglomerate-driven to an inclusive growth-driven economy. The business ecosystem itself should be considered a manageable resource for firms' competitive positions in the market. A customer is a member of the business ecosystem and should thus be viewed not only as a purchasing entity and an object of relationship management but also as a co-creator of value. Therefore, firms should collaborate with customers to build sustainable business ecosystems. For this, firms must create social value, which cannot be created by customers alone, within the business ecosystem. Then, customers participate in a business ecosystem and build it to be favorable to them. Implications for academics and practitioners were suggested.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.1-15
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• 2018

Dongwon Systems established in 1977 to exclusively supply Dongwon tuna cans, the parent company. Instead of its stable management and profits by relying on the parent company, the company was not complacent and started innovating and challenging new markets. Dongwon Systems decided to expand the business area and pioneer new markets so that it becomes the first domestic company to successfully expand into independent businesses other than parent company products. Such success of Dongwon Systems was driven by its differentiated B2B strategies. Unlike the characteristics of usual B2B companies, Dongwon Systems has been thinking both of its client companies and end-consumers. In this case-study, we will explore how Dongwon Systems became the No.1 packaging solution company in Korea through technology innovation in the aspects of unique B2B marketing strategy. The key success factor can be summarized in three ways; product and technology development with customer centric mind-set, systematically extending new markets through business diversification, and marking Southeast Asia as a bridgehead for its global strategy. It is expected that the current case study of Dongwon Systems will be able to provide implications for B2C companies as well as B2B companies that try to expand their business portfolio and global business areas through B2B marketing case analysis.

• The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.1-17
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• 2004

We guarantee the significance of the provided prediction model and predicted figures from the experts consulting group and we product the prediction figures of the domestic e-commerce market size in future by business subjects, BtoB, BtoG and BtoC. Besides, we do predict by the high raked 6 merchandises in the case of BtoC market size prediction. We use the KNSO(Korea National Statistical Office) BtoB, BtoG and BtoC data to ensure the significance of data.

• The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies
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• v.4 no.3
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• pp.95-118
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• 1999

There have been many research papers and practical implementations on the various EC(Electronic Commerce) aspects such as merchant system, security, payment gateway, legal and policy issues. However, it is very hard to find the systematic approaches and business process models from the viewpoint of the company willing to start B2C(Business-To-Customer) EC. Therefore, we develop business process models for the planning, systems analysis and design, implementation, and operation of internet shopping mall to suggest a guideline and reference model for the realization of successful B2C EC.

• International Commerce and Information Review
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.3-17
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• 2003

This paper examined a e-Business utility of on-line shopping mall firms. Based on the literature review and cases study, the following results were found. First, in e-business policy, it was found that partnership between government and market are very important to e-business utility. Second, e-CRM of on-line shopping mall firms should be considered web site design based on commodity, cafe based on experience and information shares, and transaction confirm service. Third, B2C e-commerce model should be contained firm-specific force, customer oriented force, social force, and technology force.

• Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.116-132
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• 2001

The world wide web has been growing rapidly. Due to the development, many companies are using the e-commerce through the web as an another tool for the their deal with customers. The internet is utilized as the new distribution business and channel for the most companies. This innovative changes made many people to purchase products through the web. However, there are a lot of problems during the process of supply chain channels. This research is about the impact of service quality on the customer satisfaction in the business-to-consumer(B2C) e-commerce. It was performed by utilizing the methodology for measuring the degree of service quality which has been adopted in the service quality research area. The quality of service is made up of six dimensions(factors): reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, tangible, and convenience. Therefore, we studied the influence of these six factors upon the customer satisfaction, and the results will be summarized.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2013.05a
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• pp.929-930
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• 2013

우리나라는 B2C서비스 관련 기업이 매우 많음에도 불구하고 고객의견의 수집 및 분석 기술이 미흡하다. 따라서 고객의 의견을 실시간으로 모니터링하고 문제가 발생하였을 때 이를 알리고 적절한 대안을 지원하는 시스템이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 고객의 피드백을 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 시스템을 제안한다. 이 시스템은 서비스 품질요인별로 측정요인을 설정하고 이를 통한 체계적인 설문 조사가 가능하도록 구성되어 있다. 특히, 스코어링 시스템을 도입하여 서비스 및 단위서비스에 대한 품질 수준을 정량적으로 평가하고, 이들 평가결과를 기업의 성과지표에 미치는 영향도 분석을 통해 우선순위에 따라 서비스 수준을 향상 시킬 수 있어 서비스 수준을 높이고 직접적으로 성과로 이어질 수 있도록 정보를 제공한다.

• Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.72-82
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• 2017

Sharing economy is expected to grow high with the notable development of Internet technology. Despite this importance, however, existing studies so far have addressed the consumers for the services of sharing economy in limited perspectives and have not properly considered the recent advent of technology. Especially, car sharing service is one of the cases that have been changed rapidly with growth of the Internet technology. In this sense, the present study focuses on car sharing service and analyzes the effects of its service factors on consumers' attitude and intention to use. In addition, we examine differences in such effects between two types of services, business to customer (B2C) and customer to customer (C2C). Based on the analysis results, we discuss the guidelines for successful development of services in sharing economy.

• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.19-34
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• 2003

Identifying customer repurchase intention is very Important for the Internet shopping mall to activate CRM (customer relationship management) in B2C (Business to Customer) eCommerce. In this paper, the experienced buyer's repurchase intention Is analyzed by using the approach of customer segmentation. Total of 979 samples, which had already experience of Internet shopping, are analyzed to demonstrate that the degree of repurchase Intentions differs from each segmented group. The benefit segmentation is performed by identifying private benefits for which consumers can seek among 14 services. The results show that the different group has a significant difference in the repurchase Intention. The results of repurchase intention can lead to practical recommendations for CRM in B2C eCommerce.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.726-741
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to provide instructive theoretical models for art (music) education institutions especially when unpredictable risks, such as pandemics, occur again. Based on the customer behavior theory of the business-to-business-to-customer (B2B2C) platform, and in combination with the technology acceptance model (TAM) and expectation confirmation model (ECM), this study proposes an online education model from the perspective of art education. The framework is based on the three decision-making processes of the customer, and includes the product owner, content owner, and customer area. This paper highlights the factors that influence customers in making decisions when art education institutions are product owners. Regression analysis was introduced to study the factors influencing the expectation confirmation, and the overall fitting testing and six hypotheses testing of 385 effective samples were performed using the structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that the course-design and after-service positively influenced the expectation confirmation, and the domain image positively influenced the continuance behavior. Negative emotions skipped the mediator (expectation confirmation) and directly exerted a significant negative impact on customers' willingness to continue system usage (continuance behavior). In addition, expectation confirmation positively influenced continuance behavior. The paths of detailed items comprising course-design, after-service, and negative emotion were also analyzed and discussed. In this path analysis, ordinary art learners did not believe that AI partners can play a very good auxiliary role. The findings contribute to the scope of information systems acting as an art education platform academically, and provide effective and theoretical support for the actual operation of art education institutions.