The impact of social and contractual enforcement on reseller performance: the mediating role of coordination and inequity during adoption of a new technology

Talai Osmonbekov, Brian Gregory, Christian Chelariu, Wesley J. Johnston

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of social and contractual enforcement on the performance of business-to-business relationship. The research also tests the mediating role of perceived inequity and coordination. Design/methodology/approach: A survey methodology was used to obtain responses from 224 decision-makers at reseller organizations. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings: It was found that both social and contractual enforcement impact relationship performance. Perceived inequity and coordination are important moderators of those relationships, as social enforcement increases coordination and reduces perceived inequity, while contractual enforcement increases perceived inequity. Originality/value: While previous studies examined enforcement impact on coordination and conflict, this study links it to relationship performance. Importantly, enforcement’s relationship with perceived inequity is also examined in the context of B2B relationship.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)808-818
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Business and Industrial Marketing
Volume31
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 4 2016

Keywords

  • Contractual enforcement
  • Coordination
  • Inequity
  • Mediation
  • Performance
  • Social enforcement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Marketing

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