BOLTON UNIVERSITY 5/1/2023 DESSERTATION The study of customer service of MILANO COFFEE Lecture: David Ratcliffe Student: Vu Thanh Thy Tran Student No: 2124784 Cohort: 16 0 BOLTON UNIVERSITY DESSERTATION 5/1/2023 The study of customer service of MILANO COFFEE Lecture: David Ratcliffe Student: Vu Thanh Thy Tran Student No: 2124784 Cohort: 16 1 Acknowledgement It is a well-established truth that achieving success necessitates receiving support and assistance from others, regardless of the extent or nature of such aid. Throughout my academic journey, I have been fortunate to receive ample support and guidance from my supervisors, tutors, staff, and peers. I express my profound appreciation to all the educators who have imparted invaluable knowledge, business acumen, and constructive guidance to us throughout our academic tenure at the University. The author expresses gratitude towards Dr.
David Ratcliffe and Mr. Thanh Huynh for their diligent mentorship and valuable insights that facilitated the successful completion of this thesis. Expressing gratitude towards the respondents who have dedicated their valuable time to assist in completing the research questionnaires is a commendable act. I would like to express my gratitude to my family and friends for their unwavering motivation, support, and provision of favourable conditions, which have greatly contributed to my academic success.
Their assistance has been instrumental in bolstering my motivation to complete my studies. 2 Abstract Purpose – The objective of this research is to evaluate the service quality provided by MILANO COFFEE. The service quality at MILANO COFFEE has elicited varying opinions, with some customers expressing satisfaction while others have expressed dissatisfaction. Notably, service quality plays a crucial role in enhancing consumer satisfaction and customer acquisition.
The objective of this study is to examine the services offered by MILANO COFFEE and the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction. Methodology – The methodology employed in this study involved the development of a tool designed to collect and analyse customer data across various sectors. The study employed a quantitative research methodology, wherein a sample size of 305 was obtained from a population of customers who had utilised the customer service of MILANO COFFEE. A structured questionnaire is utilised to gather data on guests' satisfaction and their perceptions regarding the quality of service provided by the coffee shop.
Contribution – The research findings indicate a correlation between customer satisfaction with MILANO COFFEE and the significance of both attitude-based brand loyalty and behavior-based brand loyalty among customers. This study makes a valuable contribution to enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering customer loyalty through an investigation of service quality and its effects. Additionally, the text outlines a methodology for enhancing customer service within businesses and coffee shops, while also offering insights into the critical factors that are essential for sustaining and cultivating elevated levels of customer satisfaction and service quality, as perceived by customers. Keywords: customer service quality, customer satisfactions, attitude brand loyalty, behavior brand loyalty, MILANO COFFEE 3 List of Table Table 1: Research Structure of the Study.
5 Table 2: Descriptive statistic of demographic variables. 27 Table 3: Factor Analysis and Cronbach’s Alpha of the sub-scale of the organic product and customer quality. 31 Table 4: Factor Analysis and Cronbach’s Alpha of the sub-scale of the customer satisfaction. 31 Table 5: Correlation analysis among the variables.
33 Table 6: Result of Regression analysis of dependent variables customer satisfaction with control variables and independent variables (Three service quality traits). 35 Table 7: Result of Regression analysis of dependent variables attitude brand loyalty with control variables and independent variables (Three service quality traits). 36 Table 8: Result of Regression analysis of dependent variables behavior brand loyalty with control variables and independent variables (Three service quality traits). 37 Table 9: Summary of objectives and results.
38 Table 10: Summary of Research Findings. 42 4 List of Figure Figure 1: The key features of excellent customer service. 7 Figure 2: Five service dimensions customers care about. 9 Figure 3: Service quality paradigm of DINESERV.
9 Figure 4: Customer perceptions of quality and customer satisfaction. 13 Figure 5: Hypothesis model of this Research. 15 Figure 6: The Research Onion .