But will they repurchase? : the contributions of qualitative marketing research to the measurement of consumers' expectations and customer service quality

Mammy Helou, Ian N. Caddy, Rupert Tipples

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[There are many research books and publications discussing the virtues of qualitative research in the social sciences in general and in marketing in particular. This article attempts to discuss the limitations of qualitative research followed by a discussion of the contributions of qualitative research methods to the development of a better understanding of customer service management, consumer expectations and customer service quality.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Second International Employment Relations Association Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium, 29-31 January 2003, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, New Zealand
    PublisherInternational Employment Relations Association
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)0975013157
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    EventInternational Employment Relations Association. Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Employment Relations Association. Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium
    Period1/01/04 → …

    Keywords

    • marketing research
    • qualitative research
    • consumers
    • customer services
    • quality control
    • consumer satisfaction

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