Discussion
Despite various researches investigating different aspects of waiting, there is a lack of an integrated theoretical framework that comprehensively describes how and why customers respond to waiting. This is partially due to the fact that prior studies have been exclusively focused on specific study contexts and purposes, for example, a study in restaurant waiting could hardly cover discussions about attribution; and partially due to existing conflict among applicable theories, for example, conflicts between assimilation-contrast theory and stress management theory; and partially due to a lack of universal definition for certain concepts, for example, different measurements of negative emotions.
As discussed, this study attempts to cover as many factors in waiting process as possible and integrates these factors in a unified framework describing the waiting process. We believe the paper contributes to current marketing literature on waiting process in the following several aspects.
First, it provides an integrated and extensive theoretical framework explaining the impact of waiting time on customer satisfaction. The framework fits into models proposed in past empirical studies (e.g. Casado and Mas, 2002; Houston et al, 1998; Taylor, 1994), and argues a partial mediation effect rather than a full mediation effect of negative emotions. This argument attempts to emphasize that the direct evaluation of waiting time, which usually is ignored in past studies, has
For instance, over a period of time the inter-arrival rates had a consistent trend overall but the service times for each customer did not follow the same consistency. The data collected showed transactions involving returns occupied more time, usually in the range of 1.5 to 2 minutes and sometimes more. Transactions that were less than 1.5 to 2 minutes were purchases-only. The environment of the checkout area was taken into consideration. The setup of products in the designated waiting area is a positive way to distract customers from actual waiting time. This arrangement also maximizes store profits as patrons are tempted to make impulse purchases. This was the immediate inherent explanation as to why only one check-out/returns line is used. Although there is a designated waiting area, if service times are slower than the arrival rate, the queue extends past the designated waiting line and blocks merchandise intended to be viewed by customers not in the queue. Blocking off merchandise and the visual image of a line extending past the designated area negatively impact the experience of a customer and the decision to wait in line. The loss of a customer is associated with a cost to Winners. Therefore, for every customer that leaves the system before they have been serviced represents a cost to store management in addition to operating and waiting costs. For this report, only the
Consumers do, in fact, care about experience. In fact, in many ways the rise of quick-service formats and automated service has actually fuelled a greater desire for good old-fashioned customer service, particularly in face-to-face form.
Also by touching something with this said influenza virus such as shaking hands with someone who has the flu and then touching or holding your mouth, nose or eyes. Viruses like the influenza can live for 2 hours or even longer on surfaces like tables, handles, and chairs.
Why do customers who order food later sometimes get served their food before customers that have ordered before them? Why does it seem like there is always so many staff on shift, yet so few of them appear to actually be working? After our research is conducted, our readers will be able to understand the answers to these questions. According to Vroom’s theory of performance motivational framework (1964), “Performance = f(Ability × Motivation)”. Our theory is that the Tim Horton’s on campus has poor customer service because the workers have not been adequately trained and therefore lack the ability to perform to the best that they can. The objective of this project is to have our research prove our theory. This is our theory because the location often has slow lines (regardless of how long they are) and each of us in our group have had dissatisfying experiences with orders (we have been served items that we didn’t ask for, our bagels have been burned from being in the toaster too long, etc.). We believe our theory already explains why customers have issues with this specific location’s performance and how it relates to its customer service. “…The delivery of service quality also depends on the extent to which work-unit members are knowledgeable about the product or service, customer needs, and ability to integrate this knowledge to effectively meet the needs of customers.” (Gwinner, Bitner, Brown, & Kumar,
Although personality may play a role, a majority would get tired or grumpy over time. Tipping on the other hand, makes for a great reward system that favors respectful and hard working staff over those who think of customers as just another burden. In the article “Counterpoint: Customers Reserve the Right to Hold Wait Staff Accountable via Tips” The author summarizes the purpose of tipping by stating it “Enables customers to reward good service and choose not to reward poor service.” This statement, although simple, outlines the negative and positive reciprocation that tipping brings to servers, and will only continue to convince wait staff to improve their stance on work.
A restaurant is a fast-paced and stressful environment, especially when it becomes busy. The client’s inability to manage his stress will have a negative impact on his ability to complete activities in an effecient manner.
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Customer satisfaction and service quality are the two important components that direct anyone’s attention in every concept related to marketing, services, etc. (Spreng and Mackoy, 2006). In today’s competitive era, the success lies in
In the series Lady Susan, written by Jane Austen, the concept of character development shown in each letting is no less than an essential component of the plot development and over all story line. As a main character, Mrs. Vernon, and the progression of her qualities as a character, are necessary to be made aware of in order to fully comprehend the overall story being told. Mrs. Vernon demonstrates several casual character traits through her letters to different members of her family, however, two traits stick out more than others - the act of being vindictive and the act of being protective. More commonly shown in her letters to her mother, Lady De Courcy, Mrs. Vernon demonstrates a protective predisposition regarding her brother, Mr. De
Customers are always occupied plus they don’t have sufficient time for you to relax. The majority of their time is focused on work and other household responsibilities. Indeed, you
Waiting line management refer to customers’ personally while waiting in lines before receiving one or more service delivery. (Sridhar, 2015)According to Taylor, a philosopher, waiting line is the time from which a customer is ready to receive the service until the time the service commences. (Yan, 2006) The process of waiting may examine the attitude and behaviour of customer. According to William James, a philosopher, ‘the feelings of boredom will come into being as the time flies’. (Maister, 2005)When waiting for a delivery of service, the interested on services of customer will reduce as time passed.
Unpleasant waiting experience might accompany with customers go through the whole service process, which could lower the overall evaluation of service quality easily. Not only the queuing experience, a number of studies also investigated that queuing time in a service organization significantly influences consumer satisfaction. In general, increasing in waiting time is associated with decreasing in customer satisfaction (Katz, M.Larson & C.Larson, 1991). The graph (Dube, Renaghan & Miller, 1994) below shows the effect of waiting time on customer satisfaction in restaurant industry, and suggests that most consumers do not satisfied if the waiting time is longer than 8 minutes. In addition, another study (Jones & Dent, 1994) examined that 70% of respondents considered waiting time as a major
That’s why the workers in the offices of service providers have to be always on the ball when it comes to their customer service efforts, lest the office in which they work gets less crowded for all the wrong reasons. People who have to wait for a decent period of time can get extremely testy, which means that the patience of the workers can be tested in turn. But the extra effort that the employees demonstrate can make the difference between a satisfied customer and a frustrated one.
We then move to the buying organization and center, where the individual influences occur that is seen between the B2B buyers and sellers. According to Webster and Wind in 1972, “… the decision making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services, and identify, evaluate and choose among alternative brands and suppliers” (Henneburg (a), 2014, p. 22). In the organization buying behavior, there are many influential aspects that need to be considered. The main question that must be answered is “Who is involved?” The buying center is made up of five different roles that are vital in the decision-making process. First are the users who are part of the
What are factors influence to customer purchase behavioral? How is good management system impact to employee performance delivery high quality service?