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May  2022, 18(3): 1809-1833. doi: 10.3934/jimo.2021045

Identifying and determining crowdsourcing service strategies: An empirical study on a crowdsourcing platform in China

Xu Zhang 1, , Zhanglin Peng 1,, , Qiang Zhang 1, , Xiaoan Tang 1, and  Panos M. Pardalos 2,

1. 

School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
2. 

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611, USA

* Corresponding author: Zhanglin Peng

Received  May 2020 Revised  December 2020 Published  May 2022 Early access  March 2021

The crowdsourcing platforms, as mediators and service providers, play a critical role in crowdsourcing initiatives. The service quality of a platform has a direct impact on solver satisfaction, and ultimately affects the platform's continuous operation. Service quality can be measured by service quality attributes (SQAs). Thus, identifying and quantifying SQAs are crucial to enhance solver satisfaction. Besides, choosing pertinent strategies and determining priorities for the SQAs are another core issue. To address these issues, this study proposes a novel decision framework that combines the Fuzzy Analytical Kano (FAK) and the Importance-performance analysis (IPA) models. Firstly, 24 related SQAs are identified from five dimensions of service quality. Secondly, we quantify these SQAs into a polar form representation scheme in accordance with the FAK model. In addition, the pertinent service strategies and priorities of the SQAs are confirmed by using the IPA model and Kano categories. Finally, decision priority rules for corresponding strategies and priorities of SQAs are constructed. An empirical study is presented to demonstrate our proposed decision framework on ZBJ platform, which is one of the most widely used online crowdsourcing platform in China.

Keywords: Crowdsourcing, service strategy, service quality attribute, fuzzy analytical Kano, importance-performance analysis.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 90B50;Secondary: 62P20.
Citation: Xu Zhang, Zhanglin Peng, Qiang Zhang, Xiaoan Tang, Panos M. Pardalos. Identifying and determining crowdsourcing service strategies: An empirical study on a crowdsourcing platform in China. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 2022, 18 (3) : 1809-1833. doi: 10.3934/jimo.2021045
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References:
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A. Parasuraman, V. A. Zeithaml and A. Malhotra, E-S-QUAL: A multiple-item scale for assessing electronic service quality, J. Serv. Res., 7 (2005), 213-233.  doi: 10.1177/1094670504271156.

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Figure 1.  Services provided by ZBJ.com
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Figure 2.  Kano's two-dimensional quality model
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Figure 3.  Importance-performance Analysis
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Figure 4.  The proposed decision framework
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Figure 5.  IPA map for identifying the corresponding strategy of each SQA
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Figure 6.  IPA map of ZBJ.com
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Table 1.  Description of SQAs
Regulation Content
The regulation of service
providers on information
dissemination or sale		 ...ZBJ platform has the responsibility to maintain the normal operations of the crowdsourcing platform
and properly store the information submitted by the solvers...delete the information that defies the
relevant rules of ZBJ platform...
...the information provided by the solvers must be checked by ZBJ platform before posting...
The regulation on use of communication tools ...ZBJ platform has the right to examine and supervise information in official communication tools in accordance with laws and regulations.
The regulation on handling disputes with ZBJ platform To maintain order, ZBJ platform will fairly handle disputes among solvers...
The evaluation regulation The trading evaluation entrance will stay open so that seekers and solversare able to evaluate each other... within 30 daysafter the completion of a transaction.
ZBJ platform has the right to shield and delete abnormal trading evaluations...
The service regulation of ZBJ Mall Solvers are able to use Pig Coins at the ZBJ Mall.
The reward distribution regulation ZBJ platform has the right to charge 2%-20% of rewards as technical service fees from service providers according to different membership levels... collect 20% of reward as technical service fees from non-member solvers...
The handling infringement rule ZBJ platform has the obligation to receive complaints and investigate alleged infringements...
ZBJ platform has the right to warnings, rectification within a time limit, deletion of the infringing content, deduction of credit value, and retreat in unilateral infringement...
The management regulation of service providers According to the business circumstance, ZBJ platform will formulate corresponding incentive policies to help solvers sustain development...30-day turnover conversion rate as a performance indicator. If 30-day turnover conversion rate is higher than the average value, they will be rewarded withPig Coins.
The service agreement ZBJ platform has the obligation to ensure the normal operation of the crowdsourcing platform on the basis of the existing technical level, avoid service interruptions, resume service as soon as possible, and ensure that solvers' online communication activities run smoothly.
ZBJ platform will not sell or lend personal or corporate information to anyone unless the solver has prior permission to do so.
Source: https://cms.zbj.com/rules-28
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Regulation Content
The regulation of service
providers on information
dissemination or sale		 ...ZBJ platform has the responsibility to maintain the normal operations of the crowdsourcing platform
and properly store the information submitted by the solvers...delete the information that defies the
relevant rules of ZBJ platform...
...the information provided by the solvers must be checked by ZBJ platform before posting...
The regulation on use of communication tools ...ZBJ platform has the right to examine and supervise information in official communication tools in accordance with laws and regulations.
The regulation on handling disputes with ZBJ platform To maintain order, ZBJ platform will fairly handle disputes among solvers...
The evaluation regulation The trading evaluation entrance will stay open so that seekers and solversare able to evaluate each other... within 30 daysafter the completion of a transaction.
ZBJ platform has the right to shield and delete abnormal trading evaluations...
The service regulation of ZBJ Mall Solvers are able to use Pig Coins at the ZBJ Mall.
The reward distribution regulation ZBJ platform has the right to charge 2%-20% of rewards as technical service fees from service providers according to different membership levels... collect 20% of reward as technical service fees from non-member solvers...
The handling infringement rule ZBJ platform has the obligation to receive complaints and investigate alleged infringements...
ZBJ platform has the right to warnings, rectification within a time limit, deletion of the infringing content, deduction of credit value, and retreat in unilateral infringement...
The management regulation of service providers According to the business circumstance, ZBJ platform will formulate corresponding incentive policies to help solvers sustain development...30-day turnover conversion rate as a performance indicator. If 30-day turnover conversion rate is higher than the average value, they will be rewarded withPig Coins.
The service agreement ZBJ platform has the obligation to ensure the normal operation of the crowdsourcing platform on the basis of the existing technical level, avoid service interruptions, resume service as soon as possible, and ensure that solvers' online communication activities run smoothly.
ZBJ platform will not sell or lend personal or corporate information to anyone unless the solver has prior permission to do so.
Source: https://cms.zbj.com/rules-28
Table 2.  Explanations of five Kano categories
Category Explanation
Must-be quality attribute (M) Customers become extremely unsatisfied by the non-fulfillment of this attribute, however, when the attribute is provided or fulfilled, the degree of customer dissatisfaction will be alleviated, but not promoted to satisfaction.
One-dimensional quality attribute (O) Customer satisfaction has a linear and positive relationship with those attributes. When this quality attribute is absent, customer satisfaction will proportionally decrease.
Attractive quality attribute (A) Customer satisfaction soars sharply as these attributes increase but the absence of an attribute would be unlikely to lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Indifferent quality attribute (I) Customer satisfaction would not be influenced by this set of attributes regardless of fulfillment.
Reverse quality attribute (R) Increasing these attributes would lead to more customer dissatisfaction.
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Category Explanation
Must-be quality attribute (M) Customers become extremely unsatisfied by the non-fulfillment of this attribute, however, when the attribute is provided or fulfilled, the degree of customer dissatisfaction will be alleviated, but not promoted to satisfaction.
One-dimensional quality attribute (O) Customer satisfaction has a linear and positive relationship with those attributes. When this quality attribute is absent, customer satisfaction will proportionally decrease.
Attractive quality attribute (A) Customer satisfaction soars sharply as these attributes increase but the absence of an attribute would be unlikely to lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Indifferent quality attribute (I) Customer satisfaction would not be influenced by this set of attributes regardless of fulfillment.
Reverse quality attribute (R) Increasing these attributes would lead to more customer dissatisfaction.
Table 3.  Description of SQAs
Dimen–sion No. SQA Explanation Ref
Effici–ency 1 The speed of overall crowdsourcing The speed of completing the overall crowdsourcing process. [41]
2 Ease of use The platform is simple to use [41]
3 Platform layout The layout and architecture of the platform are clear and well organized. [41]
4 Information collection and feedback The capability of information collection and feedback of crowdsoucing platform. [15]
Availa–bility 5 Usage scenarios There are several ways, such as websites, apps, and WeChat Subscriptions, to use crowdsourcing platforms. [19]
6 Classification retrieval systems This system offers a tool for solvers to search for what they need. [45]
7 IT-based monitoring systems This system supervises false or invalid documents and illegal information, etc. [55]
8 Solver reputation systems This system offers a comprehensive score according to solvers' service attitudes, service speed scores, etc. [22]
9 Recommendation systems This system recommends appropriate tasks for solvers and service providers for seekers. [1]
10 Incentive mechanism The means by which the platform encourages solvers to participate in crowdsourcing initiatives, such as Pig Coins. [62]
Fulfill–ment 11 Platform's Image The impressions that solvers have of the platform. [19]
12 Service fulfillment The platform makes accurate promises about their service. [41]
13 Service credibility The platform provides genuine service. [5]
14 Real-time service The platform provides real-time services. [19]
Responsi–veness 15 Finding problems If a problem, such as a website crash or hacker attack, occurs, the platform is able to find it immediately. [41]
16 The time of recovering platform The time taken by the platform to recover normal operations. [49]
17 The efficiency of handling complaints The time taken to handle complaints and disputes. [59]
18 The attitude of handling complaints The attitude of the platform toward handing complaints and disputes. [59]
19 Finding new requirements The platform is able to find the requirements of customers in a timely manner. [49]
20 Fulfilling new requirements The platform is able to satisfy the requirements of customers in a timely manner. [49]
Privacy 21 The protection of solver information The platform protects the information, such as individual and transaction information, of the solvers. [41]
22 The security of payment means The payment means of the platform is secure. [45]
23 Solutions protection The platform protects solutions and does not let them be used by or leaked to others. [35]
24 Intellectual property protection The platform provides clear intellectual property agreements. [46]
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Dimen–sion No. SQA Explanation Ref
Effici–ency 1 The speed of overall crowdsourcing The speed of completing the overall crowdsourcing process. [41]
2 Ease of use The platform is simple to use [41]
3 Platform layout The layout and architecture of the platform are clear and well organized. [41]
4 Information collection and feedback The capability of information collection and feedback of crowdsoucing platform. [15]
Availa–bility 5 Usage scenarios There are several ways, such as websites, apps, and WeChat Subscriptions, to use crowdsourcing platforms. [19]
6 Classification retrieval systems This system offers a tool for solvers to search for what they need. [45]
7 IT-based monitoring systems This system supervises false or invalid documents and illegal information, etc. [55]
8 Solver reputation systems This system offers a comprehensive score according to solvers' service attitudes, service speed scores, etc. [22]
9 Recommendation systems This system recommends appropriate tasks for solvers and service providers for seekers. [1]
10 Incentive mechanism The means by which the platform encourages solvers to participate in crowdsourcing initiatives, such as Pig Coins. [62]
Fulfill–ment 11 Platform's Image The impressions that solvers have of the platform. [19]
12 Service fulfillment The platform makes accurate promises about their service. [41]
13 Service credibility The platform provides genuine service. [5]
14 Real-time service The platform provides real-time services. [19]
Responsi–veness 15 Finding problems If a problem, such as a website crash or hacker attack, occurs, the platform is able to find it immediately. [41]
16 The time of recovering platform The time taken by the platform to recover normal operations. [49]
17 The efficiency of handling complaints The time taken to handle complaints and disputes. [59]
18 The attitude of handling complaints The attitude of the platform toward handing complaints and disputes. [59]
19 Finding new requirements The platform is able to find the requirements of customers in a timely manner. [49]
20 Fulfilling new requirements The platform is able to satisfy the requirements of customers in a timely manner. [49]
Privacy 21 The protection of solver information The platform protects the information, such as individual and transaction information, of the solvers. [41]
22 The security of payment means The payment means of the platform is secure. [45]
23 Solutions protection The platform protects solutions and does not let them be used by or leaked to others. [35]
24 Intellectual property protection The platform provides clear intellectual property agreements. [46]
Table 4.  Fuzzy Kano questionnaire
(Dys)-functional Question Like Must-be Neutral Live-with Dislike
Functional Question $ x_1 $ $ x_2 $ $ x_3 $ $ x_4 $ $ x_5 $
Dysfunctional Question $ y_1 $ $ y_2 $ $ y_3 $ $ y_4 $ $ y_5 $
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(Dys)-functional Question Like Must-be Neutral Live-with Dislike
Functional Question $ x_1 $ $ x_2 $ $ x_3 $ $ x_4 $ $ x_5 $
Dysfunctional Question $ y_1 $ $ y_2 $ $ y_3 $ $ y_4 $ $ y_5 $
Table 5.  Scores for functional and dysfunctional forms of SQAs
Answers to the Kano question Functional form of the question Dysfunctional form of the question
I like it that way 1 -0.5
It must be that way 0.5 -0.25
I am neutral 0 0
I can live with it that way -0.25 0.5
I dislike it that way -0.5 1
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Answers to the Kano question Functional form of the question Dysfunctional form of the question
I like it that way 1 -0.5
It must be that way 0.5 -0.25
I am neutral 0 0
I can live with it that way -0.25 0.5
I dislike it that way -0.5 1
Table 6.  Score for perceived importance
Not important Somewhat important Important Very important important Extremely important
0.......0.1.......0.2......0.3.......0.4........0.5........0.6.......0.7.......0.8.......0.9.......1
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Not important Somewhat important Important Very important important Extremely important
0.......0.1.......0.2......0.3.......0.4........0.5........0.6.......0.7.......0.8.......0.9.......1
Table 7.  Kano evaluation table
Answers of Dysfunctional Questions
Like Must-be Neutral Live-with Dislike
Answers of Functional Questions Like Q A A A O
Must-be R I I I M
Neutral R I I I M
Live-with R I I I M
Dislike R R R R Q
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Answers of Dysfunctional Questions
Like Must-be Neutral Live-with Dislike
Answers of Functional Questions Like Q A A A O
Must-be R I I I M
Neutral R I I I M
Live-with R I I I M
Dislike R R R R Q
Table 8.  Decision priority rule
Quadrant Category Decision priority rule Keep Improve
Quadrant One Q1-M 1 —
Q1-O 2 —
Q1-A 3 —
Quadrant Two Q2-M — 1
Q2-O — 2
Q2-A — 3
Quadrant Three Q3-M — 4
Q3-O — 5
Q3-A — 6
Quadrant Four Q4-M 4 —
Q4-O 5 —
Q4-A 6 —
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Quadrant Category Decision priority rule Keep Improve
Quadrant One Q1-M 1 —
Q1-O 2 —
Q1-A 3 —
Quadrant Two Q2-M — 1
Q2-O — 2
Q2-A — 3
Quadrant Three Q3-M — 4
Q3-O — 5
Q3-A — 6
Quadrant Four Q4-M 4 —
Q4-O 5 —
Q4-A 6 —
Table 9.  Importance index and performance index for each SQA on ZBJ platform
SQA $ \overline{x_i} $ $ \overline{y_i} $ $ |\vec{r_i}| $ $ \beta_i $ SQA $ \overline{x_i} $ $ \overline{y_i} $ $ |\vec{r_i}| $ $ \beta_i $
S1 0.284 0.283 0.402 0.786 S13 0.362 0.462 0.587 0.664
S2 0.333 0.383 0.508 0.714 S14 0.279 0.353 0.45 0.669
S3 0.35 0.346 0.492 0.79 S15 0.235 0.377 0.445 0.557
S4 0.176 0.307 0.354 0.521 S16 0.251 0.351 0.431 0.621
S5 0.31 0.289 0.424 0.819 S17 0.262 0.345 0.434 0.649
S6 0.339 0.261 0.428 0.915 S18 0.2885 0.377 0.475 0.652
S7 0.276 0.316 0.42 0.718 S19 0.347 0.334 0.482 0.804
S8 0.259 0.229 0.346 0.845 S20 0.266 0.273 0.381 0.773
S9 0.318 0.353 0.476 0.733 S21 0.372 0.462 0.594 0.677
S10 0.285 0.32 0.429 0.728 S22 0.436 0.497 0.661 0.72
S11 0.308 0.3 0.43 0.797 S23 0.364 0.421 0.557 0.711
S12 0.271 0.41 0.492 0.583 S24 0.288 0.363 0.464 0.671
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SQA $ \overline{x_i} $ $ \overline{y_i} $ $ |\vec{r_i}| $ $ \beta_i $ SQA $ \overline{x_i} $ $ \overline{y_i} $ $ |\vec{r_i}| $ $ \beta_i $
S1 0.284 0.283 0.402 0.786 S13 0.362 0.462 0.587 0.664
S2 0.333 0.383 0.508 0.714 S14 0.279 0.353 0.45 0.669
S3 0.35 0.346 0.492 0.79 S15 0.235 0.377 0.445 0.557
S4 0.176 0.307 0.354 0.521 S16 0.251 0.351 0.431 0.621
S5 0.31 0.289 0.424 0.819 S17 0.262 0.345 0.434 0.649
S6 0.339 0.261 0.428 0.915 S18 0.2885 0.377 0.475 0.652
S7 0.276 0.316 0.42 0.718 S19 0.347 0.334 0.482 0.804
S8 0.259 0.229 0.346 0.845 S20 0.266 0.273 0.381 0.773
S9 0.318 0.353 0.476 0.733 S21 0.372 0.462 0.594 0.677
S10 0.285 0.32 0.429 0.728 S22 0.436 0.497 0.661 0.72
S11 0.308 0.3 0.43 0.797 S23 0.364 0.421 0.557 0.711
S12 0.271 0.41 0.492 0.583 S24 0.288 0.363 0.464 0.671
Table 10.  Kano classification results of SQAs
SQA S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Kano result I M I M I I M I
SQA S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16
Kano result I I M M O I M I
SQA S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24
Kano result A A A A M M M M
Notes: α = 0.1.
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SQA S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
Kano result I M I M I I M I
SQA S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16
Kano result I I M M O I M I
SQA S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24
Kano result A A A A M M M M
Notes: α = 0.1.
Table 11.  Comprehensive strategies and priorities of SQAs
SQA Category Priority SQA Category Priority
Keep Improve Keep Improve
S1 Q4-I —— —— S13 Q2-O —— 2
S2 Q1-M 1 —— S14 Q3-I —— ——
S3 Q1-I —— —— S15 Q3-M —— 4
S4 Q3-M —— 4 S16 Q3-I —— ——
S5 Q4-I —— —— S17 Q3-A —— 6
S6 Q4-I —— —— S18 Q2-A —— 3
S7 Q4-M 4 —— S19 Q1-A 3 ——
S8 Q4-I —— —— S20 Q4-A 6 ——
S9 Q1-I —— —— S21 Q2-M —— 1
S10 Q4-I —— —— S22 Q1-M 1 ——
S11 Q4-M 4 —— S23 Q2-M —— 1
S12 Q2-M —— 1 S24 Q3-M —— 4
Notes: Q1 is Quadrant One for short.
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SQA Category Priority SQA Category Priority
Keep Improve Keep Improve
S1 Q4-I —— —— S13 Q2-O —— 2
S2 Q1-M 1 —— S14 Q3-I —— ——
S3 Q1-I —— —— S15 Q3-M —— 4
S4 Q3-M —— 4 S16 Q3-I —— ——
S5 Q4-I —— —— S17 Q3-A —— 6
S6 Q4-I —— —— S18 Q2-A —— 3
S7 Q4-M 4 —— S19 Q1-A 3 ——
S8 Q4-I —— —— S20 Q4-A 6 ——
S9 Q1-I —— —— S21 Q2-M —— 1
S10 Q4-I —— —— S22 Q1-M 1 ——
S11 Q4-M 4 —— S23 Q2-M —— 1
S12 Q2-M —— 1 S24 Q3-M —— 4
Notes: Q1 is Quadrant One for short.
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