Clare Chow‐Chua and Raj Komaran
Presents a simple methodology for managing service quality that takes into joint consideration of what customers expect to receive and what the service provider can offer. A…
Abstract
Presents a simple methodology for managing service quality that takes into joint consideration of what customers expect to receive and what the service provider can offer. A four‐step procedure explains the derivation of the customer‐service provider matrix (CSM). Customer feedback and data on an international coffee outlet are employed to demonstrate the application of the CSM as a visual tool. Two versions of the CSM matrix are developed; one with raw data and another with an illustrative weighting procedure. Service providers can prioritize and re‐allocate resources to increase the levels of the attributes of services quality that would be valued by customers.
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The purpose of this research is to understand the attitudes of individuals towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Kazakhstan and identify the benefits that CSR…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to understand the attitudes of individuals towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Kazakhstan and identify the benefits that CSR activities may bring to business and its stakeholders.
Design/methodology/approach
Theoretical underpinnings for the research are drawn from existent literature on CSR. A total of 120 questionnaires were collected, 68 percent of which were filled in online, the rest were answered manually by the respondents.
Findings
The results suggest that environmental friendliness, legal responsibility and stewardship principle are considered to be very important in Kazakhstan. The attitudes towards economic responsibility are significantly affected by age and working experience. The application of Carroll's Pyramid of CSR identified that the hierarchy of responsibilities in Kazakhstan exists in the following order: legal, ethical, economic, and philanthropic. The primary payback of CSR is improved company image and reputation.
Research limitations/implications
As the concept of CSR is relatively new in Kazakhstan misunderstanding of CSR principles might have led to wrong perceptions and attitudes and distortion of the research results. The sample is not representative of the population as a whole and cannot be generalized.
Practical implications
The paper is a valuable contribution to the development and promotion of CSR principles in Kazakhstan which provides an insight into the current situation in the country. Managers and policy makers may revise their strategies and policies with the expectations of the general public.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to the limited scope of literature on the attitudes towards CSR in Kazakhstan.