Effects of Organizational Scheme and Labeling on Task Performance in Product-Centered and User-Centered Retail Web Sites
Effects of Organizational Scheme and Labeling on Task Performance in Product-Centered and User-Centered Retail Web Sites
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以产品为中心和以用户为中心的零售网站中组织方案和标签对任务绩效的影响
DOI:
10.1518/hfes.46.1.104.30390
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发表时间:
2004
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通讯作者:
Julian Sanchez
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作者:
M. Resnick;Julian Sanchez
As companies increase the quantity of information they provide through their Web sites, it is critical that content is structured with an appropriate architecture. However, resource constraints often limit the ability of companies to apply all Web design principles completely. This study quantifies the effects of two major information architecture principles in a controlled study that isolates the incremental effects of organizational scheme and labeling on user performance and satisfaction. Sixty participants with a wide range of Internet and on-line shopping experience were recruited to complete a series of shopping tasks on a prototype retail shopping Web site. User-centered labels provided a significant benefit in performance and satisfaction over labels obtained through company-centered methods. User-centered organization did not result in improved performance except when the label quality was poor. Significant interactions suggest specific guidelines for allocating resources in Web site design. Applications of this research include the design of Web sites for any commercial application, particularly E-commerce.