Examining customer perception of employee demographics and its effects on customer satisfaction: the case of HFC bank in Nairobi County
Date
2020
Authors
Muganda, Imelda
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Strathmore University
Abstract
This study sought to establish how employee demographics can be utilized to satisfy the new,
more extensive customer base being targeted by the commercial bank. The research specifically
sought to examine the effects of service experience, personality factors, and employee
educational attainment on customer satisfaction. The research was grounded on the tricomponent
theory and human capital theory. A descriptive research design was adopted with
the aim of determining the relationship between the research variables, with the unit of analysis
being HFC Customers within Nairobi County. The population of the research was 59,926. The
sample respondents were calculated using the Yamane formula. The sample size for the
research was 397 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaires using the
drop and pick technique. The research instrument was pretested among 10% of the sample
respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used in data analysis. The
relationship of the variables was tested using regression analysis. The results of the
investigation were presented graphically using bar graphs and tables. The study was able to
obtain a 66% response rate. The findings indicate there is a positive correlation between
employee service experience, employee personality factors, employee educational attainment,
and customer satisfaction. The study established that 51.1% of the variations in customer
satisfaction within the bank are determined by employee demographics. The study concludes
that improving the competencies of the employees, their professional expertise, empathy in
service provision, and educational attainment are vital to improving customer satisfaction. The
study recommends that commercial banks should support employees through delegation of
decision making, training opportunities, and professional development to support better
customer experience within the bank.
Description
A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Masters of Business Administration at Strathmore University Business School
Keywords
Customer base, Marketing, Banking, Service experience,