Microsoft Word tesina3 save docx



Yüklə 6,04 Kb.
Pdf görüntüsü
səhifə24/24
tarix18.06.2018
ölçüsü6,04 Kb.
#49609
1   ...   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24

 
85
P7. XYZ is dependable. 
P8. XYZ provides its services at the time it promises to do so. 
P9. XYZ keeps its records accurately. 
P10. XYZ does not tell customers exactly when services will be performed. (-) 
P11. You do not receive prompt service from XYZ's employees. (-) 
P12. Employees of XYZ are not always willing to help customers. (-) 
P13. Employees of XYZ are too busy to respond to customer requests promptly. (-) 
P14. You can trust employees of XYZ. 
P15. You feel safe in your transactions with XYZ's employees. 
P16. Employees of XYZ arc polite. 
P17. Employees get adequate support from XYZ to do their jobs well. 
P18. XYZ does not give you individual attention. (-) 
P19. Employees of XYZ do not give you personal attention. (-) 
P20. Employees of XYZ do not know what your needs are. (-) 
P21. XYZ does not have your best interests at heart. (-) 
P22. XYZ does not have operating hours convenient to all their customers. (-) 
For each item, the scale was pointed from “strongly agree” (7) to “strongly disagree” (1) 


 
86
 
Appendix 2: Modifications of the SERVQUAL scale 
NUMBER BASIC 
WORDING 
ORIGION 
GROUP 
REL1 
Promises to provide a service and does so 
SERVQUAL  Reliability 
REL2 
Shows dependability in handling service 
problems 
SERVQUAL Reliability 
REL3 
Performs the service right the first time 
SERVQUAL  Reliability 
REL4 
Provides services at the time it promises to do so SERVQUAL  Reliability 
RES1 
Tells guests exactly when the services will be 
performed 
SERVQUAL  Responsiveness 
RES2 
Gives prompt service 
SERVQUAL  Responsiveness 
RES3 
Always willing to help 
SERVQUAL  Responsiveness 
RES4 
Never too busy to respond to guests’ requests 
SERVQUAL  Responsiveness 
ASS1 
Instills confidence in guests 
SERVQUAL  Assurance 
ASS2 
Guests feel safe in the delivery of services 
SERVQUAL  Assurance 
ASS3 
Guests feel safe and secure in their stay 
New 
Assurance 
ASS4 
Polite and courteous employees 
SERVQUAL  Assurance 
ASS5 
Have the knowledge to answer questions 
SERVQUAL  Assurance 
ASS6 
Have the skill to perform the service 
New 
Assurance 
EMP1 
Gives individual attention 
SERVQUAL  Empathy 
EMP2 
Deals with guests in a caring fashion 
SERVQUAL  Empathy 
EMP3 
Has guests’ best interests at heart 
SERVQUAL  Empathy 
EMP4 
Understands guests’ specific needs 
SERVQUAL  Empathy 
TAN1 
Equipment, fixtures and fittings are modern 
looking 
SERVQUAL  Tangibles 
TAN2 
Facilities are visually appealing 
Customized 
Tangibles 
TAN3 
Neat and professional employees 
SERVQUAL  Tangibles 
TAN4 
Materials are visually appealing SERVQUAL 
Tangibles 


 
87
TAN5 
Fixture and fittings are comfortable 
New 
Tangibles 
TAN6 
Equipment and facilities are easy to use 
New 
Tangibles 
TAN7 
Equipment and facilities are generally clean 
New 
Tangibles 
TAN8 
Variety of food and beverages meet guests’ 
needs 
New Tangibles 
TAN9 
Services are operated at a convenient time 
SERVQUAL  Tangibles 
 
Source: Research And Concepts Analysing Service Quality In The Hospitality Industry; Amy 
Wong Ooi Mei, Alison M.Dean and Christopher J. White 


 
88
Appendix 3: Lodging quality index 26-items 
Dimension 
Scale item 
Tangibility 
The front desk was visually appealing 
The employees had clean, neat uniforms 
The restaurant’s atmosphere was inviting 
The shops were pleasant and attractive 
The outdoor surroundings were visually attractive 
The hotel was bright and well lighted 
The hotel’s interior and exterior were well maintained 
The hotel was clean 
Reliability 
My reservation was handled efficiently 
My guest room was ready as promised 
TV, radio, A/C, lights, and other mechanical equipment worked properly 
I got what I paid for 
Responsiveness 
Employees responded promptly to my requests 
Informative literature about the hotel was provided 
Employees were willing to answer my questions 
Employees responded quickly to solve my problems 
Room service was prompt 
Confidence 
Employees knew about local places of interest 
Employees treated me with respect 
Employees were polite when answering my questions 
The hotel provided a safe environment 
The facilities were conveniently located 
Communication 
Charges on my account were clearly explained 
I received undivided attention at the front desk 
Reservationists tried to find out my particular needs 
Employees anticipated my needs 


 
89
Appendix 4: Original 63-item scale (items in italics were eventually removed to produce 
final LODGING QUALITY INDEX) 
Dimension 
Scale item 
Tangibility 
Check-out procedures were easy to understand 
The guestroom was quiet 
The front desk was visually appealing 
The employees had clean, neat uniforms 
The guestrooms were comfortable and inviting 
The guestroom furnishings met my needs 
The TV, radio, telephone, A/ C, lights, and other mechanical equipment were 
modern and clean 
Room service offered a good variety of menu items 
Room service served food at a satisfactory temperature 
The restaurant’s atmosphere was inviting 
The food was good 
The shops were pleasant and attractive 
The facilities (health club, pool, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc .) were clean 
and inviting 
The outdoor surroundings were visually attractive 
The hotel was bright and well lighted 
Furnishings throughout the hotel were appealing 
The hotel’s interior and exterior were well maintained 
The hotel was clean 
Reliability 
Room service was consistent 
Employees were able to accurately answer my questions 
My reservation was handled efficiently 
My guestroom was ready as promised 
I received the type of room requested 
Enough towels, soap, etc ., were found in m y room 
Wake -u p calls were received as promised 


 
90
I received my messages 
TV, radio, A/C, lights, and other mechanical equipment worked properly 
Charges at check out were accurate 
Restaurant orders were filled correctly 
Meeting arrangements were carried out as planned 
The employees did what they said they would do 
Credibility 
I got what I paid for 
Managers were frequently seen throughout the hotel 
The hotel had a good reputation 
Responsiveness 
Restaurant service was prompt 
Employees responded promptly to my requests 
Informative literature about the hotel was provided 
Employees were willing to answer my questions 
Employees responded quickly to solve my problems 
Room service was prompt 
Check-in and check-out procedures were fast and efficient 
Competence 
Employees were knowledgeable about available services 
Reservationists offered available options 
Employees were knowledgeable about the mechanical equipment 
Employees knew about local places of interest 
Courtesy 
Employees were consistently courteous 
Employees treated me with respect 
Employees were polite when answering my question 
Security 
The hotel provided a safe environment 
Employees at the front desk protected my privacy 
Safe storage of my belongings was available 
Access 
The restaurant was open at convenient hours 
Room service was available at convenient hours 
My room was conveniently located 
Parking arrangements were convenient 


 
91
The facilities (health club, meeting rooms , banquet halls, etc.) were 
conveniently located 
A manager was available if I had a problem 
Communication 
Charges on my account were clearly explained 
I received undivided attention at the front desk 
Employees at this hotel listened to me 
Understanding 
Reservationists tried to find out my particular needs 
Employees anticipated my needs 
Employees made every effort to fulfill my requests 
 
 


 
92
Appendix 5: Questionnaire 
This survey is part of the research for master thesis on the Service quality and customer 
satisfaction in the hotel industry. Through this survey I wish to analyze these determinants 
from a customer’s perspective and expectation. The survey is anonymous and all the 
information provided will be kept confidential and will not be shared with any other party in 
any case. I greatly appreciated your help for completing the survey!  
1. On which occasions do you need to stay in a hotel? 
On a vacation  
On a business trip  
In daily life  
For temporary living place  
Other (please specify): 
 
2. Which type of hotels do you most likely stay in? 
Five star hotels 
Four star hotels  
Three star hotels 
 
Two star hotels 
 
One star hotels  
Budget hotels/hostels  
3. Which sources help you choose a hotel?(please choose all that apply) 


 
93
Internet search  
Word of mouth  
Television  
Newspapers/magazines  
Travel agencies  
Radio  
Other (please specify): 
 
4. Which factors do you need to consider when you choose a hotel? 
  
Very 
important 
Somewhat 
important 
Neutral
Somewhat 
unimportant 
Very 
unimportant 
- Price 
 
 
 
 
 
- Position 
 
 
 
 
 
- Concrete evidences (customer 
reviews/testimonials, certificates 
…) 
 
 
 
 
 
- Hotel Rating System in 
websites 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Choose top 3 offers of your interest 
Discounted prices  


 
94
Hotel staying package  
Bring a friend for free 
 
Deal for frequent guests  
Deal for introducing others  
Reduced services for a lower rate  
6. Please rate the following hotel service by its importance 
  
Very 
important 
Somewhat 
important 
Neutral
Somewhat 
unimportant 
Very 
unimportant 
- Room services 
 
 
 
 
 
- Service completion 
 
 
 
 
 
- Friendly staff 
 
 
 
 
 
- A friendly welcome on 
arrival 
 
 
 
 
 
- A quick check- in/ out 
procedure 
 
 
 
 
 
- The atmosphere in your 
room 
 
 
 
 
 
- New and modern facilities 
of the room 
 
 
 
 
 
- Discipline and the 
 
 
 
 
 


 
95
cleanness of hotel staff 
- Quality of service, food& 
beverage in restaurant/ bar 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Which other properties in a hotel are you also interested in? (Please check all that apply) 
Tour guide  
Restaurant & bar  
Casino  
Spa/health center  
Beauty salon  
Gym  
Swimming pool  
Souvenir shop  
Money exchange  
Parking place  
Car renting  
Others (please specify)  
8. Which additional services do you expect from a hotel? 
  
Very Somewhat 
Neutral Somewhat Very 


 
96
expected expected 
unexpected  unexpected 
- One gift/ congratulation on 
your birthday/wedding 
anniversary 
 
 
 
 
 
- Different rooms for different 
styles 
 
 
 
 
 
- Alternative dietary meal 
 
 
 
 
 
- Tea/coffee maker in room 
 
 
 
 
 
- Plant/flower in room 
 
 
 
 
 
- Wake up service 
 
 
 
 
 
- Breakfast in bed 
 
 
 
 
 
- Late check out 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Which facilities do you need in the bathroom of a hotel? 
Shampoo and conditioner for different types of hair  
Toothpaste and tooth brush  
Depilatory cream/wax  
Suntan cream  
Body lotion  
Mouthwash  


 
97
Hair dryer  
Big tower  
Comb  
Music  
Other (please specify): 
 
10. Refer to bathroom amenities; do you think if it is necessary? 
  
Very 
necessary 
Somewhat 
necessary 
Neutral
Somewhat 
unnecessary 
Very 
unnecessary 
- Jacuzzi shower inside 
the room 
 
 
 
 
 
- Hand/ foot/body/face 
cream 
 
 
 
 
 
- Nail-scissor and nail-
file 
 
 
 
 
 
- Tower warming drawer 
 
 
 
 
 
- Big illuminated mirror 
 
 
 
 
 
- Radiant floor heating 
 
 
 
 
 
- Bath pillow 
 
 
 
 
 
- Slipper 
 
 
 
 
 


 
98
- For women, intimate 
cleanser 
 
 
 
 
 
- For men, razor and 
shaving cream 
 
 
 
 
 
11. When you travel with your family, you prefer (please check all that apply): 
Bed for kid and doll  
Game website for kids  
Free kid meal up to age 12  
Baby- sitting service  
Laundry service  
Kitchenette  
Microwave  
Refrigerator  
Iron  
One “passport” to the dinning for all family  
One “passport” to spa for all family  
Other (please specify): 
 
12. Do you prefer a separate package for your gender?  
(In case it is not in your interest please move to question 15) 


 
99
A separate package for women 
A separate package for men  
13. According to you, a package for women should include: (please check all that apply) 
(This question is only for female customers) 
Room only for girls  
Activity only for girls  
One-in room movie with pop-corn  
Wine and chocolate-covered strawberries or other flavor  
Make-up kit  
King-size bed  
One “passport” to the goal/ dinning/ discotheque  
One “passport” to beauty salon/spa  
Shopping package: map of shopping center, taxi voucher, eco-friendly shopping bags  
Other (please specify): 
 
14. According to you, a package for men should include: (please check all that apply) 
(This question is only for male customers) 
Room only for men  
Activity only for men  
One-in room movie with pop-corn  


 
100
Wine/ champagne  
King-size bed  
One “passport” to the goal/ dinning/ discotheque  
One “passport” to spa  
Other (please specify): 
 
15. Which kinds of issues that have you encountered in terms of hotel services? (please check all 
that apply) 
(If you have never encountered any problems related to hotel services before, please go to the 
question 18) 
Emotional expression of hotel employees  
Responsiveness of hotel employees  
Room Assignment  
Cleaning service  
Room facilities  
Billing  
None  
Other (please specify): 
 
16. When a problem happened, you perceived (please check all that apply) 
Efforts of hotel staffs in solving the problem  


 
101
Responsibility of managers/supervisors in solving the problem  
That hotel staffs ignore the problem  
That you cannot connect to hotel staffs to solve the problem  
Other (please specify): 
 
17. How long did you have to wait for the responses from the hotel about your problem? 
Immediately 
 
Within 24 hours 
 
More than 24 hours 
 
You had to contact the hotel again before they responded  
No responses  
18. In your experience, which should be improved? (Please check all that apply) 
More detailed information on services  
Expertise of service providers  
Manager/supervisor availability  
Easy to contact with staffs  
Attention of staff when making the relation with guest  
Attraction of the outer building and/or inner decoration  
Speed of response to problems of hotel services  


 
102
Other (please specify): 
 
19. If you are satisfied with the hotel service, you will: (please check all that apply) 
Continue to select this hotel for the next time 
 
Tell others about this hotel  
20. What is your continent of origin? 
Europe 
Asia 
America 
Africa 
Oceania 
Antarctica  
21. What is your gender? 
Male 
Female  
22. What is your employment status? 
Student  
Unemployed  
Employed fulltime  
Employed part-time  
Other (please specify): 
 
23. Your age is 
 
 
 

Yüklə 6,04 Kb.

Dostları ilə paylaş:
1   ...   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24




Verilənlər bazası müəlliflik hüququ ilə müdafiə olunur ©genderi.org 2024
rəhbərliyinə müraciət

    Ana səhifə