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Impact of Product Differentiation, Culture, and E-Commerce Knowledge on Trust and Intention to Use E-Commerce among MSMEs Budi, Indah Indah; Solling Hamid, Rahmad; Dewintari, Putri
BIMA Journal (Business, Management, & Accounting Journal) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Muda (PDM) Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37638/bima.6.1.701-716

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Purpose : This study explores the effect of product differentiation, culture, and e-commerce knowledge on trust and intention to use e-commerce among MSMEs in Palopo City. Methodology: It employs a quantitative approach using questionnaires, with data analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results:  show that product differentiation and e-commerce knowledge have a significant positive effect on trust and intention to use e-commerce, while culture only affects the intention to use e-commerce. Trust mediates the relationship between product differentiation and e-commerce knowledge with intention to use e-commerce. Novelty: of this study lies in its integrative approach, combining multiple factors influencing e-commerce adoption by MSMEs in one model. Finding: It also tests the mediating role of trust, a factor not extensively explored in previous studies on this topic.research contributes to theory by expanding understanding of the variables that affect e-commerce adoption by MSMEs. It also offers practical insights, suggesting MSMEs focus on product innovation and improving e-commerce education to increase competitiveness.Originality: The study’s limitations include its narrow geographic focus and cross-sectional approach. Future research should expand the scope and use longitudinal methods to explore the dynamics of e-commerce adoption. Type of Paper: Empirical Research Paper.
Co-Authors Putri Dewintari Rahmad Solling Hamid