Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty
Author | : Bob E. Hayes |
Publisher | : Quality Press |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2008-04-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781636941974 |
ISBN-13 | : 1636941974 |
Rating | : 4/5 (974 Downloads) |
Download or read book Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty written by Bob E. Hayes and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2008-04-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this best-seller updates its detailed information about how to construct, evaluate, and use questionnaires, and adds an entirely new chapter on customer loyalty. Included are two different methods of sampling and determining an appropriate sample size for reliable results; the reliability and validity of results; real examples of customer satisfaction measures and how they can be used; guidelines for developing questionnaires; scale development; the concept of quality; frequencies; sampling error; two methods of determining important service or product characteristics as perceived by the customer; discussion on the measurement and meaning of customer loyalty, and methods for loyalty-based management. -Readers will gain a sound grasp of the scientific methodology used to construct and use questionnaires utilizing the author's systematic approach. They will be able to pinpoint and focus on the most relevant topics, and study both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of questionnaire design and evaluation. These and many more important scientific principles are presented in simple, understandable terms.