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Self-Service Technology and the Service Encounter

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  • Amanda Beatson
  • Nick Lee
  • Leonard V. Coote

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Self-service technology is affecting the service encounter. The potential reduction in personal contact through self-service technology may affect assessments of consumer satisfaction and commitment, making it necessary to investigate self-service technology usage, particularly the long-term impact on consumers' relationships with service organisations. Thus, this paper presents a framework for investigating the impact of self-service technology on consumer satisfaction and on a multi-dimensional measure of consumer commitment. Illustrative quotes from exploratory in-depth interviews support the framework and lead to a set of propositions. Future research directions for testing the framework are also discussed, and potential implications of this research are outlined.

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  • Amanda Beatson & Nick Lee & Leonard V. Coote, 2007. "Self-Service Technology and the Service Encounter," The Service Industries Journal, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 75-89, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:servic:v:27:y:2007:i:1:p:75-89
    DOI: 10.1080/02642060601038700
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