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using a quasi‐experimental design. Our findings suggest that consumers with a redress seeking goal opt for interactive … rather than remote channels. Consumers looking for tangible compensation might perceive face‐to‐face or phone channels to be …
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The last few years have witnessed the an increase in the importance of web‐based call service centers, which can effectively manage the consumer communications necessary for consumer satisfaction and loyalty. Many small firms lacking the financial and manpower resources to establish a wholly...
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Purpose – This study examines service “complainers” and “non‐complainers” on the basis of four personality characteristics (perceived control, Machiavellianism, self‐efficacy, self‐monitoring) and attitude toward complaining. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed a...
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fastest growing online user groups. Findings – The paper finds that Hispanic consumers were less affected by the type of task … than non‐Hispanic consumers, in terms of perceived quality, satisfaction, and intended patronage. Using constructs from the … evaluated by consumers’, and how this affects patronage intentions. Originality/value – The paper shows the usefulness of …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the development and nomological testing of a 17‐item scale measuring the five dimensions of service convenience (decision, access, transaction, benefit, and post‐benefit) as proposed by Berry, Seiders, and Grewal....
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Purpose – The success of service innovation programs rests on whether consumers discern the novelties built into … internal measures. The study examines whether consumers are capable of discerning the novelties built into service elements … the consumers' views of innovativeness. The scale provided here can help tap consumer perspective throughout the new …
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distinct sampling frames, which yielded a combined metrically invariant sample of 348 consumers. A three …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight important issues in the study of dysfunctional customer behavior and to provide a research agenda to inspire, guide, and enthuse. Through a critical evaluation of existing research, the aim is to highlight key issues and to present...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine “nasty” retail shopping experiences. The paper aims to consider implications of distrust related to theft control measures in retail customer service. Design/methodology/approach – Storytelling as a “memory‐work” method draws on...
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‐order interactions undertaken by consumers. It is illustrated with reference to the “gap year travel” experience domain. Findings – The … approach offers a means for identifying value enhancers and inhibitors for consumers. It provides, for organizations, a …
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