英文摘要 |
In the service industry, service quality is an index which reveals the quality assessments from customers toward enterprises. The enterprises have more realized the management of customer relationship will affect customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Previous studies have examined the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty. However, little research examined such a relationship among customers in the food and beverage industry. Moreover, by reasoning, customer relationship may have a moderating effect on that relationship. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of service quality and customer relationship to customer loyalty. Using survey questionnaires, the sample included 256 customers in Hualien restaurant. Hierarchical regression analysis was used for data analysis. Empirical data showed that service quality to be positively related to customer relationship and customer loyalty. However, the moderating effect of customer relationship was supported. Theoretical and practical suggestions are also provided to the Hualien restaurant. |