Title: Impact of after-sales service on consumer behavioural intentions

Authors: Wajeeha Aslam; Kashif Farhat

Addresses: IQRA University, Abid Town, Block 2, Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan ' Universiti Utara Malaysia, Bakckyard Bistro Versity Mall UUM Sintok, 06010, Kedah, Malaysia

Abstract: Technology in the industry has improved the processes, products and customer experience. Due to this, the importance of after sales service is increasing. The aim of this study is to identify the impact of after-sales service quality delivery on customers' overall satisfaction in the retail sector. Also, the impact of overall satisfaction on word of mouth and repurchase intention. A sample of 330 responses were collected through questionnaire by purposive sampling technique from the customers who had purchased an electronic equipment (UPS or air conditioner). EFA, CFA and SEM analyses were performed to measure the relationships among constructs with the help of SPSS and Amos. The result revealed that after-sales service quality delivery affects customer overall satisfaction which leads to repurchase intention and word-of-mouth. This study helps the retail and marketing managers as it allows them to differentiate their offerings in order to develop the long-term relationship with their customers. This paper especially caters to the retail sector which is dynamic and where customers are highly involved.

Keywords: after-sales services; customer satisfaction; repurchase intention; word of mouth; delivery; technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2020.104145

International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 2020 Vol.14 No.1, pp.44 - 55

Received: 14 Sep 2017
Accepted: 05 Jul 2018
Published online: 20 Dec 2019 *

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