Table 4

Specifications of the four archetypes of platform provider in CC

FunctionalistConnectorHedonistEnvironmentalist
MotivesInnovating and reacting to the marketBeneficial relationshipsAdventureSustainability
Dominant valuesAffordabilitySocial belongingJoyEnvironmentalism
Trust/safetyQualityUniquenessAffordability
ComfortSelf-developmentIndividualityTrust/safety
SimplicityExpertismExperienceAvailability
QualityNew WorkComfortSimplicity
AvailabilityExperienceDiscoveryQuality
IndustriesCommerceProfessional servicesFashionMobility
MobilityLifestyleLifestyleTransportation
TransportationEducationTravel and tourismFashion
Professional servicesReal estate  
Information Technology   
ActivitiesCreating trust and reducing risksBuilding beneficial relationshipsCreate excitementResource smoothing
   To strengthen altruistic behaviour

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