NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ENGLISH ---000--- NGUYEN THI LINH THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN MITAS COMPANY Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ENGLISH ---000--- NGUYEN THI LINH THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN MITAS COMPANY Supervisor: PhD. Tran Thi Dan Huyen Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the following individuals who offered both direct and indirect assistance towards the successful completion of my research. Firstly, I would like to thank my professional supervisor, PhD. Tran Thi Dan Huyen.
Her necessary advice and guidance instructed and supported me immensely to keep my progress on track. Without her necessary and helpful instruction, I would be unable to determine the best way to approach this graduation paper and successfully complete my research. Secondly, special thanks went to Mr Nguyen Luong Han, the Director of Mitas Ha Noi Technology Joint Stock Company, and the company's customers for their tremendous help and cooperation in the questionnaires. Their vital participation allowed me to carry out my project at their organization and kept me on the right track.
Last but not least, my sincere gratitude went to all the lecturers in the Faculty of Foreign Languages for their support and orientation over my 4-year course at National Economics University. Their devoted tutoring in all lessons provided me with sufficient basic knowledge and theory in the business field and the foundation for my graduation paper. Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the fast-paced world of technology, competition is fierce among companies that provide technical solutions to customers. The intense competition among such companies in this space requires these companies to offer high-quality service and build a strong brand reputation.
Companies that can do these things are more likely to stand out in the market and achieve long-term success. Service quality has a significant impact on customer satisfaction. By providing high- quality services, businesses can increase customer satisfaction, build trust and credibility, and establish a positive reputation, all of which can lead to increased revenue and long-term success. The importance of customer satisfaction in the highly competitive business market inspired the writer to conduct research with the aim of evaluating the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction in Mitas company.
This academic research aimed to investigate the tremendous influence of service quality on overall customer satisfaction and suggest some _ supportive recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction towards the service quality of Mitas company. Specifically speaking, the researcher created a questionnaire which compromised 20 questions in total and dispatched this questionnaire to 180 customers of Mitas company. After that, the data collected through this survey was analysed carefully and thoroughly to provide a comprehensive analysis and findings. Based on the statistics analysed by SPSS 20, the researchers provided some recommendations for Mitas company to manage and increase their customer satisfaction, build trust and credibility, and establish a positive reputation, all of which could lead to increased revenue and long-term success.
Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ANOVA Analysis of Variance AS Assurance ASI Customers can trust staffs AS2 Staffs are polite AS3 Staffs have adequate knowledge to help customers CS Customer satisfaction CS1 I have a high level of satisfaction with the equipment provided. CS2 I have a high level of satisfaction with the credibility of service provided. C53 I have a high level of satisfaction with the performance of the staffs. EFA Exploratory Factor Analysis EM Empathy EMI Staffs know what customers’ needs are EM2 Staffs give customers individual attention EM3 Staffs consider giving orientation about service and the cost related to the service il Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B KMO Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Mitas company Mitas Ha Noi Technology Joint Stock Company RL Reliability RLI Keep customers’ record correctly RL2 Provide service at the promised time RL3 Inform any failure ahead of time RP Responsiveness RPI Employees provide timely service RP2 Employees are inclined to provide help to customers RP3 Employees are always available to respond to customer requests TA Tangibility TAI The branch has modern equipment TA2 The facilities have an attractive visual appearance TA3 The staffs have a professional appearance TVE Total Variance Explained VIF Variance Inflation Factor lil Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B LIST OF TABLES Table 1.
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HH HH HH 0004 47 5. RÑ€SDOHSÏV€ISS. (GHI HC HH HH 000005009090 050 50 APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 VI Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B INTRODUCTION 1. Rationales In today’s world, with the development of new technology, our society is becoming more and more prosperous.
The process of urbanization and industrialization has changed the way we live. Therefore, higher living standards can lead to a higher level of consumer expectations, which can be both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to innovate and meet the changing needs of their customers. This trend is especially apparent in industries that are focused on innovation and technology. As new products and services are introduced, customers may quickly come to expect the latest and greatest features and capabilities, leading to higher expectations for what these products should be able to do.
In Vietnam, many companies are operating their business which provides services related to trading technical machines and mechanic solutions to potential customers. When such businesses compete with each other for customers, they are incentivized to improve their services to differentiate themselves from their competitors and satisfy more customers. When businesses prioritize service quality, they are more likely to create loyal customers who will return for repeat business and refer their friends and family to the business. This can help the business to grow and succeed in the long term.
Customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business because it can directly impact customer loyalty, repeat business, and brand reputation. High levels of customer satisfaction can lead to increased sales and revenue, while low levels of customer satisfaction can result in lost business and a damaged brand reputation. Furthermore, service quality, which refers to the degree of excellence or superiority of the services offered by a business, is a key factor that can influence customer satisfaction. When businesses provide high-quality services, customers can be satisfied with their experience and more likely to return in the future.
In summary, the research on the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction was essential for businesses to ensure that they could meet the needs and expectations of their customers and retain their customer base. Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B 2. Research objectives The research aimed to focus on two key variables, including customer satisfaction and service quality in Mitas company. There were two main research objectives in this study.
Firstly, the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction in Mitas company was analysed carefully and thoroughly, which could help to identify areas for improvement or potential strengths in the future. This research aimed to help Mitas company understand the impact of the quality of services provided by a business on the level of satisfaction that customers experience. By researching the contribution of service quality to customer satisfaction, businesses could gain a comprehensive understanding of the determinants that influence customer satisfaction and the importance of providing high-quality services. Furthermore, the investigation of potential strategies for the management of customer satisfaction by Mitas company was also a major focus of this research.
This research could also provide insights into the specific aspects of service quality that are most important to customers, enabling Mitas company to focus their efforts and resources on improving customer satisfaction, leading to longer survival. Research questions This academic research was conducted to answer the following research questions: e What aspects of the service provided by Mitas company affect customer satisfaction? e What should be done to improve service quality in order to increase customer satisfaction in Mitas company? 4. Scope of the research Time scope: The data and figures were collected and analyzed from 2023 January to 2023 March. Content scope: The research included 180 customers.
These customers who participated in the survey worked in various working institutions, including research institutions, domestic companies, and international companies. Nguyễn Thị Linh — 11192935 — Business English 61B They came from domestic and international companies, research institutions in Vietnam and international entrepreneurs. The research focused on the contribution of service quality to customer satisfaction at Mitas company. The researcher decided to choose these customers because they had used the service of Mitas company since 2023 January.
The research scope was limited to the customer of Mitas company to provide valuable insights into the research question. Organization of the research The study consists offive chapters. Chapter 1: Introduction of Mitas company. This part provided a clear and concise overview of the organization with its issues related to the research topic, key terms, and definitions.
Chapter 2: Literature review. This part was used as a basis for the research which provided a comprehensive understanding of key terms, including service quality and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, it allowed the writer to summarize and synthesize the existing research to identify gaps and limitations in the research. Chapter 3: Research methodology.
This part was the systematic process and techniques used by researchers to conduct a study or investigation. It encompassed the overall design, approach, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of results in a research study. Chapter 4: Data analysis and findings. This part was where the researcher presented and interpreted the data that was collected during the research process.