2019
DOI: 10.1007/s11002-019-09483-x
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A wearable sales assistant: capturing dynamic nonverbal communication behaviors using sensor technology

Abstract: Sales research has focused on enhancing selling effectiveness and performance, which largely depends on the abilities and capabilities of the sales force. Interpersonal skills consisting of verbal and nonverbal communication have been identified as a main predictor of sales performance. However, sales researchers face the difficulty of measuring and tracking nonverbal behaviors, since these messages are perceived and processed mainly unconsciously. This field study applies a novel data-collection method in sal… Show more

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“…The nomological validity of the newly developed charismatic-guiding scale was verified. A previous study found that perceived charisma was positively correlated with customer response (Pauser and Wagner 2019).…”
Section: Data Collection (Phase 2) and Reanalysis Of Measuresmentioning
confidence: 94%
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“…The nomological validity of the newly developed charismatic-guiding scale was verified. A previous study found that perceived charisma was positively correlated with customer response (Pauser and Wagner 2019).…”
Section: Data Collection (Phase 2) and Reanalysis Of Measuresmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…The nomological validity of the newly developed charismatic-guiding scale was verified. A previous study found that perceived charisma was positively correlated with customer response (Pauser and Wagner 2019). Accordingly, this study adopted the three-item customer satisfaction scale proposed by Oliver (1997) to examine the nomological validity of the proposed scale.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Fabbri, 2016) and marketing (e.g. Dion and Bonnin, 2004; Pauser and Wagner, 2019) focus on this field. Proxemics is based on measuring the so-called socio-spatial distance, which we use here to study the effects of spacing between customers who do not know each other a priori: fellow-customers.…”
Section: Theoretical Background To the Application Of The Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Interpersonal skills, encompassing both verbal and non-verbal communication, were recognized as a primary predictor of sales performance [6]. However, researchers in the field of sales encountered challenges in assessing and monitoring non-verbal behaviors due to their predominantly unconscious perception and processing [7]. These modes of communication are evident in the marketing of diverse products and services, serving to demonstrate the persuasive abilities of sellers in attracting customers effortlessly and effectively.…”
Section: Conceptual Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 99%