Table 2

Items, loadings, and reliabilities

Scale (Cronbach's alpha)/itemsStandardized factor loadings
Loyalty (Cronbach's α = 0.85)
I am committed to BRAND0.781
I would be willing to pay a higher price for BRAND than for other brands0.644
I will buy/use BRAND the next time I need SERVICE INDUSRTY0.855
I intend to keep using BRAND0.801
Value (α = 0.92)
BRAND offers good value for the price I pay0.866
BRAND offers good value for the effort I make0.929
BRAND offers good value for the time I invest0.936
BRAND offers experiences that make me feel good0.723
Trust (Cronbach's α = 0.97)
I have no doubt BRAND can be trusted0.903
BRAND is trustworthy0.979
I Trust BRAND0.954
Management practices and policies – benevolence trusting beliefs (Cronbach's α = 0.90)
BRAND has practices that indicate respect for the customer0.87
BRAND favors the customer's best interests0.92
BRAND acts as if the customer is always right0.818
Management practices and policies – competence trusting beliefs (Cronbach's α = 0.90)
BRAND has efficient customer service procedures0.808
BRAND keeps its premises clean and free of clutter0.734
BRAND is organized to keep things moving so you do not have to wait0.872
Frontline employees – benevolence trusting beliefs (Cronbach's α = 0.87)
The BRAND's employees act as if they value you as a customer0.837
The BRAND's employees can be relied upon to provide accurate information0.829
The BRAND's employees treat you with respect0.883
Frontline employees – competence trusting beliefs (Cronbach's α = 0.91)
The BRAND's employees work quickly and efficiently0.821
The BRAND's employees can competently handle most customer requests0.909
The BRAND's employees can be relied upon to know what they are doing0.912
Industry stereotypes – warmth (Cronbach's α = 0.94)
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as friendly0.892
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as good-natured0.869
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as kind0.902
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as warm0.866
Industry stereotypes – competence (Cronbach's α = 0.90)
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as capable0.897
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as competent0.901
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as efficient0.753
Most people in the US see the companies from SERVICE INDUSTRY as intelligent0.755
Occupational stereotypes – warmth (Cronbach's α = 0.96) Most people in the US view employees in the SERVICE INDUSTRY (e.g. claims examiners) as …
Unfriendly/friendly0.909
Cold/warm0.931
Unsociable/sociable0.873
Not nice/nice0.939
Occupational stereotypes – competence (Cronbach's α = 0.94) Most people in the US view employees in the SERVICE INDUSTRY (e.g. claims examiners) as …
Incompetent/competent0.889
Not clever/clever0.828
Not knowledgeable/knowledgeable0.931
Unskilled/skilled0.853
Service category involvement (Cronbach's α = 0.94)
In general, I have a strong interest in SERVICE INDUSTRY.0.944
SERVICE INDUSTRY is very important to me0.882
SERVICE INDUSTRY means a lot to me0.933
Satisfaction(Cronbach's α = 0.95) how would you describe your last encounter with BRANND …
Highly unsatisfactory/highly satisfactory0.921
Very unpleasant/very pleasant0.949
Terrible/delightful0.894

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