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Die Kundenzufriedenheit als Bestimmungsfaktor der Kundenbindung

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  • Andreas Herrmann

    (Universität Mainz)

  • Michael D. Johnson

    (Michigan Business School an der University of Michigan)

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Summary This contribution stresses the relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Several hypotheses on the relationship in question are stated based on different theoretical appoaches. An empirical study is presented that supports a piecewise linear relationship between satisfaction and loyalty. Finally, implications for marketing practice are discussed.

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  • Andreas Herrmann & Michael D. Johnson, 1999. "Die Kundenzufriedenheit als Bestimmungsfaktor der Kundenbindung," Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research, Springer, vol. 51(6), pages 579-598, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sjobre:v:51:y:1999:i:6:d:10.1007_bf03371582
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