Second, relationship benefits, relationship termination costs, and shared values
are found to have positive influence on relationship commitment. Among these three
determinants, the construct of relationship benefits is found to be the most important factor
affecting relationship commitment. Third, trust is found to have no significant impact on
relationship commitment in SFTE environment. The research findings provide new and useful
insights to the management of SFTE in building relationship with students and resources
allocation. The study discusses the implications of these findings and suggests areas for future
research.