The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction, Service Value, and Store Loyalty in a University-Based Convenience Store

  • Kim, Jong-Lak (Department of Distribution Management, Jangan University) ;
  • Lee, Young-Chul (Department of Distribution Management, Jangan University) ;
  • Han, Sang-Ho (Department of Distribution Management, Jangan University) ;
  • Lim, Su-Ji (Department of Distribution Management, Jangan University)
  • Received : 2013.01.14
  • Accepted : 2013.05.15
  • Published : 2013.05.30

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the service quality of a university-based convenience store on consumer satisfaction, service value, and customer loyalty. Research design, data, and methodology - The questionnaire was developed by using the modified and supplementary questions based on the KD-SQS model. We used the SPSS/PC 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 statistical packages to analyze the results. For validating the research hypothesis and the structural relationship of the research model, path analysis was used. Results - The overall results of this study are as follows. We found that benefits, promotion, and convenience had a significant impact on two variables: customer satisfaction and service value. Conclusions - The basic benefits, promotions, and convenient facilities in the university-based convenience store have already received favorable reviews. Therefore, for improving customer satisfaction, it is important to improve the reliability of service, quality of human interaction, and customer service.

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