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Title An empirical research on the determinants of driver-partners' participative behaviour in crowd logistics: from a motivation theory perspective
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Authors Nguyen, CT; Yuen, KF; Kim, TY; Wang, XQ
Title An empirical research on the determinants of driver-partners' participative behaviour in crowd logistics: from a motivation theory perspective
Year 2024
Published International Journal Of Logistics Management, 35, 2
DOI 10.1108/IJLM-12-2022-0496
Abstract PurposeCrowd logistics is a rising phenomenon in last-mile delivery that integrates technological applications and sources a large number of participants to do logistical activities, achieving sustainable shipping in urban environments. However, up until now, there has been limited literature in this field. This research aims to investigate the extrinsic and intrinsic factors that impact the participative behaviour of driver-partners in crowd logistics.Design/methodology/approachAn integrated model is developed based on motivation theory, incorporating attitude as a contributor to both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. A questionnaire was constructed and distributed to collect data from 303 respondents who are existing or potential driver-partners in Vietnam.FindingsOur findings confirm (1) the influence of monetary rewards on extrinsic motivation and (2) the power of self-efficacy, trust and sense of belonging on intrinsic motivation. Further, we find that attitude positively impacts extrinsic motivation, whereas there is no effect between attitude and intrinsic motivation. Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations are demonstrated to significantly influence driver-partners' participative intentions. Additionally, a positive association is found between extrinsic and intrinsic motivations.Originality/valueFindings from this study theoretically enrich the literature on crowd logistics, especially on the supply side, and empirically contribute to implications that are valuable to crowd logistics firms on driver-partner recruitment and business strategy development.
Author Keywords Last-mile delivery; Human resource in logistics; Crowd logistics; Driver-partner; Motivation theory
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:001073933800001
WoS Category Management
Research Area Business & Economics
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