Influences Upon Consumer Expectations of Services

Abstract

Provides insight into the concept of quality in the service market by investigating possible influences on consumer expectations of quality and how these expectations may be better met. Reports on a study examining the effects of certain stimuli on expectations regarding different types of service. Discovers that significant differences were found regarding the nature of the expectations as the stimuli werevaried, differences which remained after involvement and the removal of personal need effects. Offers recommendations to service providers and includes an explanation of the methodology used in the study.

Citation

Webster, C. (1991), "Influences Upon Consumer Expectations of Services", Journal of Services Marketing, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 5-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/08876049110035440