Services Provided by Retails Outlets and Their Influence on Customer Satisfaction in Case of Home Appliances and Electronic Products

Authors

Manoj Govindaraj, Ravishankar Krishnan, Jenifer Lawrence, and Nitika Sharma

Keywords
Services provided, Retails outlets, Influence, Customer satisfaction

Abstract

This study delves into the influential factors within the realm of service quality dimensions offered by electronic retail outlets and their consequential impact on customer satisfaction. By employing standardized regression weights, our research uncovers that reliability stands out as the most paramount dimension affecting customer satisfaction. The unwavering assurance of consistent and dependable service delivery emerges as a pivotal aspect in enhancing overall customer satisfaction and fostering lasting customer loyalty. Our findings underscore the significance of several service quality dimensions, including tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, and empathy, within the context of a retail outlet. Each of these dimensions plays a vital role in shaping the customer’s experience and satisfaction. Notably, reliability emerges as the linchpin, signifying that customers place a premium on the predictability and trustworthiness of services provided by electronic retail outlets.

In light of these results, it is clear that retail businesses should prioritize enhancing tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, and empathy as part of their customer-centric strategies. These improvements have the potential to exert a substantial and positive influence on customer satisfaction. By acknowledging the pivotal role of these dimensions and incorporating them into their operations, retailers can design strategies that lead to heightened customer experiences and, ultimately, elevated levels of customer satisfaction.

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Manoj Govindaraj, Ravishankar Krishnan, Jenifer Lawrence, and Nitika Sharma . Services Provided by Retails Outlets and Their Influence on Customer Satisfaction in Case of Home Appliances and Electronic Products. J.Technol. Manag. Grow. Econ.. 2022, 13, 85-94
Services Provided by Retails Outlets and Their Influence on Customer Satisfaction in Case of Home Appliances and Electronic Products

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