This study examined factors that influence customer satisfaction and loyalty in Bangladesh's mobile telecommunications industry. A conceptual model was developed relating service quality to customer satisfaction and relating service quality, switching costs, and trust to customer loyalty. A survey was administered to 300 customers of three mobile operators. Regression analysis found:
1) A significant positive relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, with service quality explaining 10.2% of the variation in customer satisfaction.
2) A significant positive relationship between service quality and customer loyalty, but service quality explained only 4.6% of the variation in customer loyalty.
3) A significant positive relationship between switching costs and customer loyalty, but switching costs explained only 5.4% of the
This study investigates the relationship among customer satisfaction, customer trust, switching cost, and
customer loyalty in mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. Built on the review of pertinent
literature a research framework is developed based on the mediation of customer trust and moderation of
switching cost on the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer loyalty. The data were collected
from 515 customers in mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan through convenience
sampling. Correlation matrix and ordinary least squares regression analyses are used to determine the
relationship among the variables. The findings confirm the framework that customer trust partially
mediates the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer loyalty. Switching cost has no moderating
effect in determining the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer trust and customer loyalty in
mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. This study addresses the importance of customer
satisfaction, customer loyalty, customer trust, and switching cost for the mobile telecommunication service
firms. The findings suggest that the firms should enhance customer satisfaction in order to gain customer
trust and customer loyalty. The significant relationships between the variables suggest that the research
framework is applicable to the firms of mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. Further, this
is probably among the first studies which look at mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan in
context of customer satisfaction, customer trust, customer loyalty, and switching cost. The most obvious
finding to emerge from this study is that customer satisfaction and customer trust are the key determinants
in predicting customer loyalty.
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This study investigates the relationship among customer satisfaction, customer trust, switching cost, and
customer loyalty in mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. Built on the review of pertinent
literature a research framework is developed based on the mediation of customer trust and moderation of
switching cost on the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer loyalty. The data were collected
from 515 customers in mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan through convenience
sampling. Correlation matrix and ordinary least squares regression analyses are used to determine the
relationship among the variables. The findings confirm the framework that customer trust partially
mediates the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer loyalty. Switching cost has no moderating
effect in determining the relationship of customer satisfaction with customer trust and customer loyalty in
mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. This study addresses the importance of customer
satisfaction, customer loyalty, customer trust, and switching cost for the mobile telecommunication service
firms. The findings suggest that the firms should enhance customer satisfaction in order to gain customer
trust and customer loyalty. The significant relationships between the variables suggest that the research
framework is applicable to the firms of mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan. Further, this
is probably among the first studies which look at mobile telecommunication service market of Pakistan in
context of customer satisfaction, customer trust, customer loyalty, and switching cost. The most obvious
finding to emerge from this study is that customer satisfaction and customer trust are the key determinants
in predicting customer loyalty.
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In this research endeavour, we investigate the empirical impact of service quality dimensions on satisfaction in Cameroon mobile phone companies. Structural Equation Model (SEM) is utilised. Five independent variables (Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Empathy and Network quality) are proposed to help predict the customer satisfaction.
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The study mainly determined the effect of customer satisfaction of service quality on customer retention intention of TiGo in the Abokobi-Madina locality. The study specific determined the extent of customer satisfaction of service delivery by TiGo; evaluated customer retention intention of TiGo; and finally related customer satisfaction of service delivery to customer retention intention. The study used quantitative methodology to investigate the effect of customer satisfaction of service quality on retention of Tigo. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data. Customersâ satisfaction of service quality delivered by Tigo and their intention to retain the service of Tigo were measured perceptually on Five-point scale. Questionnaires with a high reliability (Cronbachâs alpha >0.70) were delivered through personal contact and self-administered by the customers.
Overall, 250 respondent were selected. The study found that: the customers were satisfied with the quality of service delivered by Tigo; the customers could not indicate whether or not they would retain the services of Tigo; of the service quality dimension, tangibility, assurance and reliability had significant positive effect on customer retention intention of Tigo, while responsiveness had significant negative effect on customer retention. The study recommended that maintaining existing customers should be a better option than chasing for new non-existing customers by Tigo and that future study should consider expanding the scope so as to make the findings more dependable.
Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to propose an empirical conceptual framework to gauge the elements that would affect loyalty of telecommunication consumers of Pakistan.
Design/methodology/approach: This study intends to use the quantitative approach by getting the responses from actual customers of telecommunication industry. The SEM approach will be used via PLS for data analysis.
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In this research endeavour, we investigate the empirical impact of service quality dimensions on satisfaction in Cameroon mobile phone companies. Structural Equation Model (SEM) is utilised. Five independent variables (Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Empathy and Network quality) are proposed to help predict the customer satisfaction.
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The study mainly determined the effect of customer satisfaction of service quality on customer retention intention of TiGo in the Abokobi-Madina locality. The study specific determined the extent of customer satisfaction of service delivery by TiGo; evaluated customer retention intention of TiGo; and finally related customer satisfaction of service delivery to customer retention intention. The study used quantitative methodology to investigate the effect of customer satisfaction of service quality on retention of Tigo. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data. Customersâ satisfaction of service quality delivered by Tigo and their intention to retain the service of Tigo were measured perceptually on Five-point scale. Questionnaires with a high reliability (Cronbachâs alpha >0.70) were delivered through personal contact and self-administered by the customers.
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Factors determining the customer satisfaction & loyalty a study of mobile telecommunication industry in bangladesh
1. ASA University Review, Vol. 3 No. 2, JulyâDecember, 2009
Factors determining the Customer Satisfaction & Loyalty: A Study of
Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Bangladesh
Md. Rabiul Kabir*
Mirza Mohammad Didarul Alam**
Zahidul Alam***
Abstract
With the ever increasing popularity of mobile telecommunication, the evaluations of antecedents
of customer satisfaction and loyalty have become very important for Mobile Telecom Operators
(MTOs) and at the same time for researchers also. A thorough literature survey was carried out
in order to identify the factors that influence customer satisfaction & loyalty. Based on
literature review, a conceptual research model was developed for identifying the relationship
between service quality and customer satisfaction as well as service quality, switching cost, and
trust with customer loyalty. The study has collected the perceptions of 300 pre-paid mobile
subscribers from three operators (Grameen Phone, Bangla-link, and Aktel) through self
administered survey questionnaire. The result shows thats a significant linear relationship exists
between service quality and customer satisfaction. The result also shows that service quality,
switching cost, and trust are significant predictors of customer loyalty. In the context of service
oriented organization, among these three antecedents, trust is the most significant predictor of
customer loyalty.
Keywords: Mobile Telecom Operators; Service Quality; Customer satisfaction; Customer loyalty
Background
The mobile sector in Bangladesh is developing rapidly, with a number of licensed private
operators. The country has 50.4 million subscribers (upto August 2009) in total with a 10%
penetration rate (The Wikipedia). The table below represents the competitive industrial market
structure of Bangladesh Cell phone market in terms of subscriber (Market share).
*
**
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Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Stamford University, Bangladesh
Assistant Professor, School of Business, United International University
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business, ASA University Bangladesh
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Market Share of Mobile Operators in Bangladesh
Market Share of Mobile Iperators in Bangladesh
Warid
5%
Citycell
4%
Aktel
21%
Teletalk
2%
Grameen
Phone
44%
Banglalink
24%
Figure 1: Market Share of Mobile Operator (Source: The Daily Samakal, November 22, 2009, p 18)
In November 28, 1996 GrameenPhone was offered a cellular license in Bangladesh by the
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. By this act, the voyage of the GSM-based mobile
phone company was started. In the mobile telecommunication industry, the pioneer was the City
Cell who is using the CDMA technology. Though the CDMA technology is stronger than GSM
technology, the industry is dominated by the operators using GSM technology. Nowadays, total
number of mobile operators (both GSM and CDMA) in Bangladesh is six namely GrameePhone,
Banglalink, Aktel, Warid, City Cell, and Teletalk. The industry is flourishing with increasing
number of subscribers every year.
Problem Statement
The GSM mobile telecommunication sector in Bangladesh is very much competitive and this
competitive trend is increasing. So, the subscribers now have various alternatives to choose
according to their convenience. Therefore, to maintain the leading position in the market, mobile
operators have to identify the factors related to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Literature Review
Many researchers are paying greater attention to service quality and customer satisfaction, for
reasons such as increased competition (Reichheld & Sasser 1990). Academics have also been
studying quality & satisfaction to understand determinants and processes of customer evaluation
(Oliver 1997; Parasuraman, Zeithaml, & Berry, 1988).
Academic literature suggests that customer satisfaction is a function of the discrepancy between a
customerâs prior expectation and his or her perception regarding the purchase (Churchill &
Surprenant, 1982; Yi, 1990). When an experience is better than the customer expected, there is
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positive disconfirmation of the expectation, and a favorable customer evaluation is perceived.
Service quality is defied similarly as a comparative function between consumer expectations and
actual customer perception (Parasuraman et al., 1995). In the service quality literature, it is
referred to as the âSERVQUAL Model.â It has five generic dimensions or factors that are stated
as follows:
Reliability: Ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately.
Responsiveness: Willingness to help customers and provide prompt service.
Assurance: Employeesâ knowledge and courtesy and their ability to inspire trust and
confidence.
Empathy: Caring, individualized attention given to customer
Tangibles: Appearance of physical facility, equipment, personnel and written materials.
The term quality and satisfaction are used interchangeably (both in industry and academia), as if
two are essentially one evaluative construct. (Bitner, 1990; Zeithaml, 1996). In more recent
studies, Spreng and Mackoy (1996) addressed the relationship between service quality and
customer satisfaction by using the model developed by Oliver et al (1992). The model integrates
the two constructs and suggests that among other things, perceived service quality is an
antecedent to satisfaction. The following hypothesis is therefore proposed.
There is a positive relationship between the levels of perceived service quality and the
level of satisfaction.
Reichheld (1993) defined loyalty as the willingness to make a personal sacrifice in order to
strengthen a relationship. The ACSI (The American Customer Satisfaction Model, adapted from
Fornell et al., 1996) modelâs operationalization of the loyalty construct is inline with the general
definition since it captures financial and quality sacrifices users make when staying with a
specific service provider. In the mobile services context, loyalty is defined as a favorable attitude
towards a specific service provider that leads to a combination of repurchase likelihood of
additional services from the same providers and price tolerance towards their services.
Hence, the researchers have focused on discussions of the determinants of customer loyalty.
From the perspective of antecedents and consequences of loyalty, Boulding et al. (1993) found
positive relationships between service quality and repurchase intentions and willingness to
recommend. Moreover, Rust and Zahorik (1993) related service quality perceptions to consumer
loyalty in banking, Crosby and Stephens (1987) investigated loyalty in the insurance industry.
This conclusion is based on strong evidence in the literature of a relationship between the service
quality and customer loyalty. It is therefore proposed that
H1:
H2:
Customersâ perceived service quality has a positive effect on customer loyalty.
The marketing literature identifies a specific manifestation of switching cost, termed âbrand
loyalty.â Brand loyalty may be due to real switching costs, decision biases (e.g., the âStatus Quo
Biasâ), or uncertainty in the quality of other brands. According to Porter (1998), switching cost is
the cost involved in changing from one service provider to another. In many markets, consumers
face non-negligible costs of switching between different brands of products or services. As
classified by Klemperer (1995), there are at least three types of switching costs: transaction costs,
learning costs, and artificial or contractual costs. Transaction costs are costs that occurred to start
a new relationship with a provider and sometimes also include the costs necessary to terminate an
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existing relationship. Learning costs represents the effort required by the customer to reach the
same level of comfort or facility with a new product as they had for an old product. Artificial
switching costs are costs created by deliberate actions of firms and are very common in the
marketplace: frequent flyer programs, repeat-purchase discounts, and âclick throughâ rewards are
all examples. Fornell (1992), without proposing a formal definition of the concept, provides a list
of factors that can constitute such barriers (i. e., if they are prevalent they will hinder customers to
defect from a relationship): search costs, transaction costs, learning costs, loyal customer
discounts, customer habit, emotional cost, cognitive effort and financial, social and psychological
risk. It has been suggested that the degree of switching costs may have an influence on customer
loyalty in a given industry (Anderson and Fornell, 1994; Dick and Basu, 1994; Fornell, 1992).
Andreasen (1982; 1985) found empirical support for the effect of high switching costs on
customer loyalty in relation to medical services. In addition to customer uncertainty and structure
of the market, the level of competition and loyalty programmes (e.g. membership programmes,
customer clubs, seasonal tickets in theatres and opera houses) may increase the perceived and
actual cost of switching (Gummesson, 1995). In other words, in the presence of switching cost,
customers who might be expected to select from a number of functionally identical brands display
brand loyalty (Klemperer, 1987).In conclusion, it appears that there is a positive relationship
between the level of switching costs and customer loyalty in services. The following hypothesis is
therefore proposed.
H3:
The higher the level of switching cost, the higher the level of customer loyalty.
The concept of trust has gained considerable attention in marketing research as it has been shown
to positively affect customer loyalty (Sirdeshmukh, et al, (2002). Rousseau et al. defines trust as
a âpsychological state comprising the intention to accept vulnerability based upon positive
expectations of the intentions or behaviour of anotherâ. Doney and Cannon (1997) added that
trust can be built by a capability process, i.e. that the trustor estimates the ability of the trustee to
fulfill his promises. Morgan and Hunt (1994) also suggest that brand trust leads to brand loyalty,
because trust creates exchange relationships that are highly valued. Thus, loyalty or commitment
underlies the ongoing process of continuing and maintaining a valued and important relationship
that has been created by trust (Chaudhuri and Holbrook, 2002). It may be suggested that trust will
contribute to both commitment and loyalty. Therefore, following hypothesis has been formulated:
Hypothesis 4: Trust will positively affect loyalty.
Conceptual Framework
This paper developed a conceptual framework (see Figure 1), the first aim of which is to examine
the predictive ability as well as the nature and strength of relationship between service quality and
customer satisfaction, and secondly service quality, switching cost and trust with customer
loyalty. All constructs were conceptualized to fit better into the current study setting. Summaries
of the operational definitions of measured variables are given below:
5. Factors determining the Customer Satisfaction & Loyality
Reliability
Service Quality
Responsiveness
Assurance
H1
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Customer
Satisfaction
H2
Switching Cost
H3
Empathy
Customer
Loyalty
Trust
Tangibles
H4
Figure 2: Conceptual Research Model
Research Questions
The following research questions can be addressed from the research problem⊠Is there any relationship between service quality (reliability, responsiveness, assurance,
empathy, and tangibles) and customer satisfaction?
⊠Is there any relationship between service quality (reliability, responsiveness, assurance,
empathy, and tangibles) and customer Loyalty?
⊠Is there any relationship between switching cost and customer loyalty?
⊠Is there any relationship between trust and customer loyalty?
Consistent with previous studies that employed the conceptual model, a number of hypotheses are
suggested:
H1: There is a linear relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction.
H2: There is a linear relationship between service quality and customer Loyalty.
H3: There is a linear relationship between switching cost and customer loyalty.
H4: There is a linear relationship between trust and customer loyalty.
Methodology of the Study
The study combined of both primary and secondary data. The secondary data have been collected
from published literature, journals, brochures, company information etc. The primary data has
been collected through a survey questionnaire. Mobile subscribers were the target population
because they were homogeneous in their use of services. Their opinions were mainly sought
because they would be best able to evaluate existing levels of services. Data had been collected
from 300 pre-paid customers of 3 selective Mobile Operators in Bangladesh, such as:
GrameenPhone, Banglalink, and Aktel on a convenience basis. Five point Likert-type scale
ranging from (1) âstrongly disagreeâ to (5) âstrongly agreeâ was used to collect the opinion from
the respondents against all the items in the questionnaire. A pilot test was conducted on 30
customers to assess the semantic content and readability of the questionnaire. Problems or
difficulties, such as ambiguity of wordings, misunderstanding of technical terms, were reported
for further modification.
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Significance of the Study
In this study the research is deductive, in that it moves from theory to practice. The purpose of the
study was to present the relationship between service quality, switching cost and trust with
customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in GrameenPhone. The finding of this study will help
the management to improve and enhance the customer satisfaction & loyalty with GrameenPhone
services in Bangladesh. Assessing various dimensions (i.e. service quality, switching cost &
Trust) will assist the management for better understanding of their affect on customer satisfaction
& loyalty. Finally, the company can better allocate its resources to provide superior services to its
customers.
Limitations of the Study
The study was limited by a number of factors. Firstly, the research was limited only in Dhaka
city. Secondly, the sample was drawn on the basis non-probability sampling. Third, only selective
mobile operators are considered for the study. The researcher could not be able to incorporate
mobile operators and Experts opinion of telecommunication in Bangladesh as sources of
information. Finally, the attributes that influence userâs perception towards mobile phone services
were found from published studies in developing countries. These findings are likely to be
different from the context of Bangladesh.
Reliability & Validity of the Study
Reliability: In order to examine whether the constructs were internally consistent of the current
scale or not; a reliability assessment was carried out using Cronbachâs alpha. A low value of
Cronbachâs alpha indicates the sample of items performs poorly in capturing the construct that
motivated the measure and vice visa. For this study, cronbachâs alpha coefficient was calculated
as 0.7806, exceed the minimum standard (0.70) suggested by Nunnally (1978), which indicates
that the scale is quite reliable.
Validity: To ensure content validity, a thorough examination was made of the relevant literature.
A pre-test was conducted to review the questionnaire for validity (measuring what is intended),
completeness (including all relevant variable items), and readability (making it unlikely that
surveyed subjects will misinterpret a particular question).
Analysis & Findings
Regression Analysis: To test the above mentioned four hypotheses, linear regression analyses
were used. Referring to hypothesis 1, the result (Table-1) of regression analysis shows that a
significant (p= 0.000) linear relationship exists between the service quality and customer
satisfaction. Thus, the service quality is the significant predictor of customer satisfaction. It also
indicates that 10.2 percent of the variation in the customer satisfaction can be explained by the
variable service quality.
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Table-1: Linear Relationship between Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Model Summary
Adjusted R
Std. Error of the
R
R Square
Square
Estimate
.324(a)
.105
.102
.52530
ANOVA (b)
Sum of
df
Mean Square
F
Sig.
Squares
Regression
9.674
1
9.674
35.056
.000(a)
Residual
82.232
298
.276
Total
91.905
299
a Predictors: (Constant), Service Quality
b Dependent Variable: Satisfaction
The regression analysis of hypothesis 2 indicates that a significant (p= 0.000) linear relationship
exists between the service quality and customer loyalty. Hence, the service quality is the
significant predictor of customer loyalty (Table-2). Though the service quality is a significant
predictor of customer loyalty, the explaining power of this variable is quite low. Only 4.6 percent
of the variation in the customer loyalty can be explained by the variable service quality.
Table-2: Linear Relationship between Service Quality and Customer Loyalty
Model Summary
Adjusted R
Std. Error of the
R
R Square
Square
Estimate
.221(a)
.049
.046
.55786
ANOVA (b)
Sum of
df
Mean Square
F
Sig.
Squares
Regression
4.778
1
4.778
15.352
.000(a)
Residual
92.740
298
.311
Total
97.518
299
a Predictors: (Constant), Service Quality
b Dependent Variable: Customer Loyalty
Referring to hypothesis 3, the result (Table-3) of regression analysis shows that a significant (p=
0.000) linear relationship exists between the switching cost and customer loyalty. Thus, the
switching cost is the significant predictor of customer loyalty. The table also indicates that though
the switching cost is a significant predictor of customer loyalty, the explaining power of this
variable is quite low - only 5.4 percent of the variation in the customer loyalty can be explained
by the variable switching cost.
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Table-3: Linear Relationship between Switching Cost and Customer Loyalty
Model Summary
Adjusted R
Std. Error of the
R
R Square
Square
Estimate
.238(a)
.057
.054
.55558
ANOVA (b)
Sum of
df
Mean Square
F
Sig.
Squares
Regression
5.535
1
5.535
17.932
.000(a)
Residual
91.983
298
.309
Total
97.518
299
a Predictors: (Constant), Switching Cost
b Dependent Variable: Customer Loyalty
The regression analysis of hypothesis 4 indicates that trust is the significant (p=0.000) predictor
of customer loyalty (Table-4). Thus, a significant linear relationship exists between the variables
trust and customer loyalty. In addition, this table indicates that 38.1 percent of the variation in the
customer loyalty can be explained by the variable trust.
Table-4: Linear Relationship between Trust and Customer Loyalty
Model Summary
Adjusted R
Std. Error of the
R
R Square
Square
Estimate
.619(a)
.383
.381
.44933
ANOVA (b)
Sum of
df
Mean Square
F
Sig.
Squares
Regression
37.352
1
37.352
185.000
.000(a)
Residual
60.166
298
.202
Total
97.518
299
a Predictors: (Constant), Trust
b Dependent Variable: Loyalty
Conclusion
Mobile Telecommunication Operators (MTOs) are growing rapidly in Bangladesh. Based on the
experience of industry growth in the recent years, the researchers expect to see a Mobile
operatorâs explosion in the near future. It already becomes a part of our life. Businesses as well as
researchers can no longer afford to ignore it. The present research is one of a very few attempts to
deal with the subject. This paper contributes to this area by building a research model of customer
satisfaction & loyalty for MTOs and proposing four validated hypotheses. Moreover, a survey
method was used to examine these hypotheses. The result shows that there is a significant linear
relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. The result also shows that service
quality, switching cost, and trust variables are significant predictors of customer loyalty. In the
context of service oriented organization, the antecedents such as trust is seems to be most
important predictors of customer loyalty. Therefore, from this study mobile telecom operators
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(MTOs) can get the indications on which of the issues they have to pay more attention to hold the
market share, to raise it and to increase the usages.
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