Comparison-based perceived attribute performance as a better antecedent of satisfaction, value and loyalty

Abstract

Purpose

Product performance measurements have been used to explain other business performance variables. The purpose of this paper is to propose that, regarding Mexican consumers, the “comparison-based perceived attribute performance” (CAP) approach is a better predictor of outcomes, such as satisfaction, value and loyalty, compared with the traditional measurement of “non-comparison-based perceived attribute performance” (NCAP). These two forms of assessing attribute-level performance may be considered as different constructs.

Design/methodology/approach

Using these two approaches, empirical tests were performed to attribute performance measurement and were conducted on products from two different categories: tequila and liquid dishwashing detergent. Regression analyses were performed using Mexican consumer samples of n=295 and n=239, respectively.

Findings

As opposed to NCAP, CAP measurements yielded higher statistical levels of satisfaction, value and loyalty for both product categories. In the case of tequila, factor analysis indicated a clear separation between the two types of measurements, suggesting that they should be considered distinct constructs. However, this was not found for the other product category.

Originality/value

CAP, which has better potential to predict outcomes than NCAP, could have relevant implications in brand positioning assessment and importance-performance analyses.

Citation

Vera-Martinez, J. and Ornelas, S. (2019), "Comparison-based perceived attribute performance as a better antecedent of satisfaction, value and loyalty", Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Vol. 31 No. 5, pp. 1252-1268. https://doi.org/10.1108/APJML-07-2018-0261