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The Trust Paradox: A Dual-Pathway Analysis of Digital Marketing's Impacts on Consumer Loyalty and Consumer Decision Supatman, Ernando R.; Walean, Ronny Hansye; Mandagi, Deske W.
Paradoks : Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): November - Januari
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/paradoks.v9i1.1985

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In contemporary digital markets, cultivating sustained customer loyalty and shaping purchasing decisions present significant strategic challenges for companies. This study investigates the impact of digital marketing on consumer decisions and loyalty in the financing industry in Indonesia, comparing the mediating mechanisms of brand engagement (affective pathway) and consumer trust (cognitive path). Using an explanatory quantitative approach on 265 respondents selected through purposive sampling, the data were analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that digital marketing significantly influences consumer decisions and loyalty, with brand engagement acting as a partial mediator, while consumer trust does not mediate significantly, uncovering a "trust paradox" in the context of the financing industry. This study makes an original contribution by introducing a dual-pathway model that distinguishes between affective and cognitive mediation mechanisms, and by highlighting the practical implication that relational strategies grounded in emotional attachment are more effective than transactional trust-based approaches in fostering sustainable loyalty.
Service Quality and Brand Trust as Determinants of Customer Loyalty: Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction Prasetiyo, Budi; Walean, Ronny H.; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Economic Resource Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/jer.v9i1.1995

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Service quality and public trust in government institutions have become pivotal themes in modern marketing discourse, particularly as citizens demand greater efficiency and transparency in public service delivery. This study aims to examine the contribution of service quality and brand trust to customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable, in the context of the One-Stop Integrated Service Center (PTSP) at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Employing a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 85 PTSP service users through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships among variables. The results reveal that service quality and brand trust do not have a significant direct effect on user loyalty. However, customer satisfaction mediates the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty. These findings highlight that enhancing service quality remains essential to increasing satisfaction, which, in turn, drives loyalty among public service users. The study contributes to the growing literature on public sector marketing by underscoring the mediating role of satisfaction and by suggesting the development of stronger brand trust strategies to sustain long-term user engagement in government service context.
Mapping The Evolution of Customer Experience Management Research in Indonesia Pasuhuk, Lefrand S.; Kainde, Sandra J. R.; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Economic Resource Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/jer.v9i1.2104

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Customer Experience Management (CEM) has emerged as a critical strategic paradigm for enhancing customer satisfaction, strengthening loyalty, and sustaining competitive advantage in increasingly digital and experience-driven markets. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to map the evolution, intellectual structure, and thematic development of CEM research in the Indonesian context. Following the PRISMA framework, 210 records were initially retrieved from the Scopus database, yielding a final sample of 67 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2025. Bibliometric and keyword co-occurrence analyses reveal four dominant research clusters: customer experience and relationship management; brand management and brand equity development; digital and technology-enabled marketing; and sales performance and market-driven strategy. The findings indicate that Indonesian CEM research has evolved from traditional service quality and satisfaction perspectives toward more integrated, experience-centric, and digitally enabled frameworks. Despite this progress, several areas remain underexplored, including emotional and psychological dimensions of customer experience, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence integration, ethical and cultural considerations, and the development of robust, context-sensitive experience measurement frameworks. By synthesizing fragmented research streams into a coherent thematic structure, this study offers theoretical insights into the maturation of CEM research. It provides a foundation for advancing future scholarship and managerial practice in Indonesia and similar emerging market contexts.
A Decade of Brand Experience Research in Indonesia: Evolution, Patterns, and Future Directions Kainde, Sandra J.R.; Pasuhuk, Lefrand S.; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Economic Resource Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/jer.v9i1.2109

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In contemporary branding and marketing scholarship, brand experience has become a pivotal construct for explaining how firms create value, cultivate loyalty, and maintain competitive advantage in increasingly digital and experience-intensive markets. Responding to this shift, the present study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine the evolution, intellectual structure, and thematic composition of brand experience research in the Indonesian context. Guided by the PRISMA framework, the review process screened 14,326 records retrieved from the Scopus database, resulting in a final sample of 132 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2015 and 2025. Bibliometric and keyword co-occurrence analyses reveal five dominant thematic clusters: (1) core brand experience and relational outcomes, (2) brand management and brand equity formation, (3) digital and technology-mediated brand experience, (4) service quality and experience design, and (5) context-specific and market applications. The findings indicate that brand experience research in Indonesia has transitioned from early service quality and satisfaction-oriented perspectives toward more integrative, strategically grounded, and digitally enabled experiential frameworks. Despite this progression, several vital areas remain underdeveloped, including the emotional and psychological foundations of brand experience, the deeper integration of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, ethical and cultural dimensions of experiential value, and the development of robust, context-sensitive measurement approaches. By synthesizing fragmented research streams into a coherent thematic structure, this study advances theoretical understanding of brand experience. It provides a structured foundation for future scholarly inquiry and managerial application in Indonesia and comparable emerging market settings.
A 25-Year Review of Customer Relationship Management Research in Indonesia: Evolution, Trends, and Future Directions Koyongian, Yeane; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Economic Resource Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/jer.v9i1.2277

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Academic interest in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has grown substantially, reflecting its strategic importance in enhancing customer value, loyalty, and organizational performance. This study systematically reviews and maps the evolution and dominant themes of CRM research in Indonesia over 25 years (2000–2025). Using a systematic literature review (SLR) of the Scopus database, 469 articles were initially identified and filtered to 226 final studies based on inclusive criteria. Bibliometric mapping and content analysis reveal six major research clusters: customer satisfaction and value; supply chain management and sustainability; business and marketing performance; loyalty and consumer behavior; relationship and customer management; and management and organizational issues. The review also identifies emerging themes, including artificial intelligence and big data analytics in CRM, omnichannel customer management, sustainable customer relationships, and the influence of Indonesia’s cultural and institutional context. By synthesizing established and emerging research streams, this study provides a comprehensive overview of CRM scholarship in Indonesia and offers directions for future theoretical and empirical research.
Work-Life Balance as a Mediator of Job Satisfaction among Indonesian Expatriates Mandagi, Deske W.; Gerungan, Citra Adriana; Walean, Ronny H.
Jurnal Akuntansi, Keuangan, dan Manajemen Vol 6 No 4 (2025): September
Publisher : Penerbit Goodwood

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jakman.v6i4.4514

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Purpose: Expatriate job satisfaction has emerged as a critical topic in the context of increasing global workforce mobilities. This study aims to understand how lifestyle, job security, and work-life balance affect the job satisfaction of Indonesian expatriates living and working in Thailand. Methodology/approach: A quantitative research method was employed. A survey with structured questionnaires was administered to 200 Indonesian expatriates who had worked in Thailand for more than one year. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SmartPLS software to examine the relationships between the factors. Results: The study found that lifestyle, job security, and work-life balance all have a positive and significant impact on job satisfaction. It also showed that work-life balance plays an important role in connecting lifestyle and job security to the overall job satisfaction. Conclusions: Non-financial factors such as a good lifestyle, feeling secure in one’s job, and having a balance between work and personal life are very important for Indonesian expatriates’ job satisfaction. Employers and decision-makers should seriously consider these factors. Limitations: The study only focused on Indonesian expatriates in Thailand who had worked there for more than a year; therefore, the results might not apply to all expatriates or other countries. Contribution: This study provides insights for employers, HR professionals, and policymakers in Indonesia on improving job satisfaction and reducing the need for skilled workers to move abroad. It adds to the fields of international human resource management and expatriate studies.
The Interplay of Social Media Marketing, Brand Trust, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Walean, Ronny H.; Rantung, Nancy Margaretha; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Akuntansi, Keuangan, dan Manajemen Vol 6 No 4 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jakman.v6i4.4519

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Purpose: This study aims to understand how social media marketing (SMM) affects customer satisfaction and loyalty in the context of emerging e-commerce markets, with a particular focus on the mediating role of brand tr Purpose: This study aimed to understand how social media marketing (SMM) affects customer satisfaction and loyalty in emerging e-commerce markets, with a particular focus on the mediating role of brand trust. Methodology/approach: This study used a quantitative correlational research design. Data were collected through an online survey of 182 active users of a leading Indonesian e-commerce platform. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software to examine the relationships between SMM, brand trust, customer satisfaction, and loyalty. Results: The study found that SMM had a significant positive impact on brand trust. In turn, brand trust positively influences customer satisfaction and loyalty. Furthermore, brand trust is a critical mediating variable that strengthens the relationship between SMM and customer outcomes. Conclusions: Building brand trust through effective social media engagement is essential for enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty in e-commerce brands. SMM strategies that foster trust can serve as powerful tools for achieving long-term consumer retention in competitive digital marketplaces. Limitations: This study focused solely on Indonesian users of a single e-commerce platform, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other markets or platforms. Contribution: This study provides practical insights for marketers, digital strategists, and e-commerce businesses aiming to strengthen consumer relationships. This study contributes to a broader understanding of how social media engagement can be leveraged to build trust and drive loyalty in rapidly growing online markets. ust. Methodology/approach: A quantitative correlational research design was used. Data were collected through an online survey of 182 active users of a leading e-commerce platform in Indonesia. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the SmartPLS software to examine the relationships between SMM, brand trust, customer satisfaction, and loyalty. Results/findings: The study found that SMM has a significant positive impact on brand trust. In turn, brand trust positively influences both customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Furthermore, brand trust acts as a critical mediating variable that strengthens the relationship between SMM and customer outcomes. Conclusions: Building brand trust through effective social media engagement is essential for enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty in e-commerce. SMM strategies that foster trust can serve as powerful tools for achieving long-term consumer retention in competitive digital markets. Limitations: The study focused solely on Indonesian users of a single e-commerce platform, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other markets or platforms. Contribution: This study provides practical insights for marketers, digital strategists, and e-commerce businesses aiming to deepen consumer relationships. It contributes to the broader understanding of how social media engagement can be leveraged to build trust and drive loyalty in rapidly growing online markets.
Mapping Current Trend Of Nursing Service Quality Research In Indonesia Yunita Peggy Tappy; Deske W. Mandagi
Management Studies and Entrepreneurship Journal (MSEJ) Vol. 6 No. 5 (2025): Management Studies and Entrepreneurship Journal (MSEJ)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37385/msej.v6i5.8349

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Nursing service quality (NSQ) is the cornerstone of high-impact care, strengthening healthcare systems, and showcasing the highest standards of professional excellence. This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to explore the current NSQ literature within the Indonesia context by examining research trends, theoretical frameworks, key concepts, and future directions. 137 articles published between 2009 and 2024 in the Scopus database was systematically screened and anlized using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. The analysis identified five major research streams: nursing practice and patient care, quality of life and patient-centered outcomes, hospital management and healthcare systems, emerging healthcare challenges, and pandemic response. Four key antecedents of NSQ were identified: staffing and resources, training and competencies, leadership and administration, and health system infrastructure, along with four core elements: interpersonal care, crisis response, practice competence, and support systems. The analysis also highlights four primary consequences of NSQ: patient outcomes, nurse well-being, social impact, and organizational performance. Future research should focus on workforce well-being, leadership and organizational dynamics, patient safety and ethical standards, and integrated, population-specific nursing care. These insights provide a strategic roadmap for advancing NSQ research and practice in Asia.
Employee Relations and Customer Satisfaction: A Systematic Review Carmen Mandey; Deske W. Mandagi
Management Studies and Entrepreneurship Journal (MSEJ) Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Management Studies and Entrepreneurship Journal (MSEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37385/msej.v7i3.10468

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The growing recognition of employees as central actors in service delivery has intensified scholarly interest in understanding how employee relations shape customer satisfaction. Despite a substantial body of research, the literature remains fragmented across human resource management, internal marketing, and service management domains, limiting cumulative theory development. This study presents a comprehensive systematic literature review (SLR) examining the relationship between employee relations and customer satisfaction, utilizing Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Drawing on 224 peer-reviewed journal articles, the review integrates theoretical perspectives, contextual settings, key constructs, and methodological approaches to map the intellectual structure of the field. The findings reveal dominant theoretical foundations such as social exchange theory and internal marketing, with empirical emphasis on service-oriented behavior, employee engagement, and service quality as critical linking mechanisms. However, notable gaps persist in relational dynamics, non-service contexts, and longitudinal and multi-level research designs. This study contributes to the literature by synthesizing fragmented insights into two integrative conceptual frameworks that clarify the pathways through which employee relations influence customer satisfaction. It further identifies theoretical blind spots, offers practical implications for managing employee–customer interfaces, and proposes a future research agenda to advance interdisciplinary integration in employee relations and service research.
Mapping the Intellectual Structure of Research in Employer Branding and Talent Attraction Mandey, Carmen; Mandagi, Deske W.
Jurnal Economic Resource Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March
Publisher : Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57178/jer.v9i1.2339

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The growing competition for skilled talent has elevated employer branding from a supporting human resource practice to a strategic mechanism for enhancing organizational attractiveness in dynamic labor markets. Despite a rapidly expanding body of research, the employer branding and talent attraction literature remains fragmented across human resource management, marketing, and organizational studies, limiting the development of cumulative theory. This study presents a comprehensive systematic literature review (SLR) that maps the intellectual structure and evolution of research on employer branding and talent attraction using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Drawing on 78 peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in Scopus between 2007 and 2025, the review integrates bibliometric analysis and keyword co-occurrence mapping to identify dominant themes, influential contributors, and emerging research streams. The findings reveal a clear progression from early recruitment- and image-oriented perspectives toward more holistic, employee-centered approaches that emphasize talent management, employee engagement, sustainability, and digital recruitment platforms. The study also highlights persistent gaps in theoretical integration, cross-cultural analysis, and longitudinal research designs.
Co-Authors Abraham Lalengboto Agung S. A. Siddik Agung Sukma Adiguna Siddik Angela Marcella Wantah Anthony Stafford Pangemanan Benny Benny Lule Bervie Fransel Rondonuwu Betris Lovely Lengkong Budi Prasetiyo, Budi Carmen Mandey Carolin Marhareita Carolina Sumenda Carundeng, Stelly Stevanny Christian G. Siwy Cry Cinta Putri Anjel Danny Ivan Rantung Darvel Civlie Walone David A. Lumangkun David G. Abin Daysi Fikka Kelejan Derby C. Rampen Douglass Rasuh Elannemay Rondo Elvis Ronald Sumanti Evi C Waworuntu Fajar Wuryaningrat, Nikolas Fanny Soewignyo Fibrillya Priskila Moreen Soputan Geo Farly Kalesaran Gerungan, Citra Adriana Helena M. Pongoh Ika Prayanthi Inaray , Ayu Christa Pratiwi indrajit, Indrajit Itje Rosali Polii Iwan Waani Kila James S. Toding Jane Dungus Jeane Cicilia Syamsia Jentelino Silvester Langitan Jonathan, Steve Arthur Kainde, Llly Linne Kainde, Sandra J. R. Kojongian, Jovelia Krisnadi Geovani Sengkandai Langelo, Charolyn G. E. Langitan, Jentelino Silvester Lauren J. Lintang Lefrand S. Pasuhuk Lefrand S. Pasuhuk Lelasari Sijabat Leonard Stiefen Mumek Lilly Linne A. Kainde Lovely, Lengkong Beatrix Lumbantoruan , Cryzelda Minerva Lydia Ivana Kumajas Mandey, Carmen Manggopa, Stefani Maria Christy Wowor Melinda Mokalu Miykel S. Poluan Nadia C. G. Tumober Nikolas Fajar Wuryaningrat Nomleni, Biliam Abiyut Noufer A. Tumbelaka Ole, Hizkia C. Paat, Silvia Friska Pangemanan, Anthony S Patricia Gabriela Rawung Petir, Abraham Leslie Pongoh, Helena M. Queenditya, Sewow Cleopatra Raintung, Rahel Debora Rantung, Nancy Margaretha Rantung, Priccilya Lidya Regina Rantung, Rinny Cherryl Rayo, Edwina Fabiola Rayo, Natashia Merrylien Reimond Kowaas Reimond Kowaas Rondo, Elannemay Ronny H Walean Ronny H. Walean Ronny H. Walean Ronny H. Walean Ronny H. Walean Sakka, Eirene W. M. Sandra J.R. Kainde Shapely Ambalao Siddik, Agung Sukma Adiguna Stefani Manggopa Sumenda, Carolina Supatman, Ernando R. Tendean, Gwyneth Theresia C. Lebo Toetik Wulyatiningsih Tonny Irianto Soewignyo Tumbelaka, Steven Set Xaverius Tumober, Nadia C. G. Vinlyvia G. R. Wulus Vinlyvia Gloria Ribka Wulus Walean, Ronny H. Walean, Ronny Hansye Walewangko, Jessica Agnes Wantah, Angela Marcella Warouw, Yisreel Veronica Waworuntu, Evi C Weku, Jupiter Wulur, Lies Yeane Koyongian Yunita Peggy Tappy Yunita Peggy Tappy Zevania E. V Gessal