This paper presents a novel research model to examine how prospects interact with relational risk influencing the supply chain performance in electronic supply chains. The model comprises three research hypotheses with three constructs, including prospects, relational risk, and supply chain performance. The constructs are measured by well-supported measures in the literature. The hypotheses are tested via an empirical study of electronic supply chains. Data are collected from 212 manufacturing firms that are among the top 1000 Taiwanese manufacturing firms of 2012 listed by Business Weekly. The results of the empirical study suggest that the roles played by prospects, are critical in enhancing supply chain performance in electronic supply chains. The findings of the study provide useful insights into how electronic supply chain members should reinforce their prospects behaviors and activities that would mitigate probable risks and in turn enhance the supply chain performance for the electronic supply chain as a whole.
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