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Exploring Online Marketing Adoption Factors Among Used Car Sellers in Ghana

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  • Masud Ibrahim

    (University of Education, Winneba, Ghana)

  • Anthony' Freeman Mensah

    (University of Education, Winneba, Ghana)

  • Frederick Asare

    (Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ghana)

Abstract

This article seeks to explore factors responsible for the adoption of online marketing by second hand (used) car dealers to sellers in Ghana. A conceptual framework was adopted from the extant literature using the Technology Acceptance Model as a theoretical base. This article adopts a quantitative research approach. Data for the study was obtained from 60 second hand car sellers through a self-administered questionnaire. Findings from this study revealed that factors responsible for online marketing adoption by second hand car dealers in Ghana are: perceived usefulness (marketing online, customer demand and increase productivity; ease of use (ability to upload pictures, interaction with clients, and online vehicles sales) of the platform. The study however, found no significant relationship between IT knowledge of the owner/manager, age of business and adoption of the online technology. This article highlights the importance of technology adoption in business among SMEs from technologically disadvantaged market.

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  • Masud Ibrahim & Anthony' Freeman Mensah & Frederick Asare, 2018. "Exploring Online Marketing Adoption Factors Among Used Car Sellers in Ghana," International Journal of Online Marketing (IJOM), IGI Global, vol. 8(3), pages 71-83, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:igg:jom000:v:8:y:2018:i:3:p:71-83
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