Abstract
This research provides the first examination of the effectiveness of cryptocurrencies as an innovative recovery tool. Through four experiments, we assess the effects of crypto-compensation against traditional compensation types (voucher/cash) on customer recovery satisfaction. Study 1 findings indicate that crypto-compensation is more effective than voucher and cash in improving customer recovery satisfaction. Further, it shows that consumer innovativeness moderates the effectiveness of crypto-compensation. After establishing the effectiveness of crypto-compensation, Study 2 finds a moderating effect of consumer choice in influencing crypto-compensation effectiveness. Study 3 reveals the differential effect of communicating different crypto-compensation benefits on customer recovery satisfaction. Finally, Study 4 concludes that familiar cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin vs. EOS) best restore satisfaction after a failure and that compensation message framing (i.e., cryptocurrency monetary value vs. its real nominal value) moderates this relationship. Theoretical and practical implications are provided.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Business Research |
Early online date | 16 Nov 2020 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 16 Nov 2020 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin
- service recovery
- service failure
- customer satisfaction