Service in the restaurant industry: an American and Irish comparison of service failures and recovery strategies |
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Authors: | R D Mueller A Palmer R Mack R McMullan |
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Institution: | a College of Charleston, School of Business and Economics, 9 Liberty Street, Charleston, SC 29424, USA;b University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2QF, UK;c York Street, Belfast BT15 RD, UK |
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Abstract: | The literature on service failure and recovery has to date tended to focus on American experiences or on single nation studies. As large numbers of service firms continue to seek opportunities in foreign markets, more effort needs to be directed at assessing cross-national similarities and differences so that appropriate strategies can be developed. This study compares the effects of failure and recovery strategies in the restaurant sector of two countries with very different dining traditions—the United States and Ireland. Analysis of over 700 personal interviews with restaurant customers shows that there is much commonality with regard to service failures but significant differences in recovery efforts. Especially noteworthy, however is that American customers are much more likely to expect such measures. In both countries, overcompensation methods do not appear to influence customer repeat patronage intentions, nor do they have significant influence on the rating of recovery effort. This last finding suggests that restaurants could and should use less expensive recovery methods. |
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Keywords: | Service failures Restaurant industry American– Irish comparison Recovery strategies |
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