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Consumer confusion in the Chinese personal computer market

Sheena Leek (Birmingham Business School, Birmingham University, Birmingham, UK)
Dai Kun (China Smart Media Co. Ltd, Shenzhen, China)

Journal of Product & Brand Management

ISSN: 1061-0421

Article publication date: 1 April 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to identify the sources of confusion in the Chinese personal computer market and the confusion reduction strategies used.

Design/methodology/approach

A self‐completion questionnaire with a sample of 140 respondents was used.

Findings

Technological complexity is the major source of confusion. Word of mouth is the most common source of information used to reduce confusion due to its credibility and reliability.

Practical implications

Technical confusion leads to similarity confusion and overchoice confusion. Manufacturers and retailers need to address technical confusion to reduce the overall level of confusion in the PC market.

Originality/value

The paper examines confusion in an Eastern culture, whereas previously it has been predominantly investigated in Western cultures.

Keywords

Citation

Leek, S. and Kun, D. (2006), "Consumer confusion in the Chinese personal computer market", Journal of Product & Brand Management, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 184-193. https://doi.org/10.1108/10610420610668621

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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