Abstract:In this article, the authors develop a theoretical framework that specifies how customer satisfaction affects future customer behavior and, in turn, the level, timing, and risk of future cash flows. Empirically, they find a positive association between customer satisfaction and shareholder value. They also find significant variation in the association across industries and firms.
“…First, satisfied customers are more loyal, less sensitive to price movements, and more likely to engage in positive word-of mouth behaviors (Anderson et al, 2004;Brady and Robertson, 2001;Matzler et al, 2008). Thus, the firm experiences less volatility and risk associated with present and anticipated cash flows (Anderson and Sullivan, 1993;Berger et al, 2006;Gruca and Rego, 2005;Hogan et al, 2002;Luo and Bhattacharya, 2006;Mittal et al, 2005).…”
Section: Impact Of Customer Satisfaction On Shareholder Valuementioning
confidence: 99%
“…This approach contrasts with the traditional literature that suggests an unambiguous positive effect of CS on value generation. Anderson et al (2004) show that satisfied customers are more loyal, which decreases a firm's risk by reducing the volatility of demand. In less uncertain conditions, firms can better generate value, as captured by Tobin's qthe ratio of a firm's market value to the current replacement cost of its assets.…”
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Keywords:Corporate social responsibility Brand equity Shareholders' commitment Customer loyaltyThe study here examines the interaction between shareholder value and customer satisfaction, as well as the impact on a firm's brand equity. Customer satisfaction may have a positive effect on brand equity, except when managers show excessive customer orientation, in which case the effect is negative because of reductions in shareholder value. The empirical analysis uses incomplete panel data pertaining to 69 firms from 11 nations during the period 2002-2005 and supports the theoretical contentions. This result warns of the perverse effect on brand equity of implementing policies focused exclusively on satisfying customers at the expense of shareholders' interests.
“…First, satisfied customers are more loyal, less sensitive to price movements, and more likely to engage in positive word-of mouth behaviors (Anderson et al, 2004;Brady and Robertson, 2001;Matzler et al, 2008). Thus, the firm experiences less volatility and risk associated with present and anticipated cash flows (Anderson and Sullivan, 1993;Berger et al, 2006;Gruca and Rego, 2005;Hogan et al, 2002;Luo and Bhattacharya, 2006;Mittal et al, 2005).…”
Section: Impact Of Customer Satisfaction On Shareholder Valuementioning
confidence: 99%
“…This approach contrasts with the traditional literature that suggests an unambiguous positive effect of CS on value generation. Anderson et al (2004) show that satisfied customers are more loyal, which decreases a firm's risk by reducing the volatility of demand. In less uncertain conditions, firms can better generate value, as captured by Tobin's qthe ratio of a firm's market value to the current replacement cost of its assets.…”
a b s t r a c t
Keywords:Corporate social responsibility Brand equity Shareholders' commitment Customer loyaltyThe study here examines the interaction between shareholder value and customer satisfaction, as well as the impact on a firm's brand equity. Customer satisfaction may have a positive effect on brand equity, except when managers show excessive customer orientation, in which case the effect is negative because of reductions in shareholder value. The empirical analysis uses incomplete panel data pertaining to 69 firms from 11 nations during the period 2002-2005 and supports the theoretical contentions. This result warns of the perverse effect on brand equity of implementing policies focused exclusively on satisfying customers at the expense of shareholders' interests.
“…Increasingly, long-term, sustainable competitive advantages depend on the rm's ability to retain, sustain, and nurture its customer base (Anderson, Fornell, & Mazvancheryl, 2004;Gruca & Rego, 2005;Rego et al, 2009;Van Doorn et al, 2010). Customer relationships became one of the main issues in marketing, with several authors emphasizing its importance in business.…”
The article discusses the e ect of context on customer engagement and presents propensity to engage as an attitudinal antecedent of loyalty behaviors. We argue that customers may hold di erent propensity to engage depending on the speci c service context, which in turn will in uence more or less favorable behaviors. Data were collected through a convenience sample of consumers in two settings, high and low contact services. Results revealed that propensity to engage and loyalty behaviors vary signi cantly between the contexts studied. We also conclude that the majority of loyalty behaviors are correlated, in both contexts, with customers' propensity to engage.
“…The behaviour intention construct is measured by five questions derived from the related studies [22,33]. The satisfaction construct is measured by four questions derived from Zeithaml and Bitner [35] and Anderson et al [36]. Eventually, the trust construct is measured by six questions derived from McKnight et al [37].…”
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