CSR attributions and the moderating effect of perceived CSR fit on consumer trust,identification, and loyalty |
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Institution: | 1. School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, Taylor''s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia;2. Centre for Research and Innovation in Tourism (CRiT), Taylor''s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia;3. UCSI Graduate Business School, USCI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;4. Institute of Innovation and Circular Economy, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | Although many companies have engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions to elicit positive customer responses, the motivation behind CSR actions plays an important role in how effective they are, often leading to unexpected outcomes. While previous literature has placed a strong emphasis on value- and strategy-driven CSR actions, the changing consumer perceptions of and responses to these CSR actions remain less understood. Therefore, the current study investigates 1) how a company's CSR attribution affects consumer trust, identification, and loyalty and 2) how the perceived CSR fit moderates these relationships. The results indicate that value-driven, strategic, and stakeholder-driven attributions have positive effects on consumer trust, influencing consumer-company identification and loyalty positively. Further, we find that perceived CSR fit significantly moderates the relationship between strategic attribution and trust and between trust and loyalty. This study provides meaningful implications for both academia and industry, as it illustrates the changes in consumer views following the global pandemic relative to consumer views revealed in earlier studies. |
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Keywords: | Corporate social responsibility Company-consumer identification Customer loyalty Perceived CSR fit |
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