The effects of perceived justice on satisfaction and behavioral intentions: The case of computer purchase

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 109-125

  Teo, Thompson S H ^a   Lim, Vivien K G ^a  

^a NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Consumer behaviour; Customer loyalty; Customer satisfaction; Ethics; Retailing; Singapore

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986155813     PISSN: 09590552     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09590550110382039     Document Type: Article

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