scholarly journals Intention to use mobile customer relationship management systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (6) ◽  
pp. 966-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heikki Karjaluoto ◽  
Aarne Töllinen ◽  
Janne Pirttiniemi ◽  
Chanaka Jayawardhena
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Sales Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Crm System

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the behavioral intentions of business-to-business (B2B) sales managers to use mobile customer relationship management (CRM) systems in the course of their day-to-day activities. Design/methodology/approach – An extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) of mobile CRM system adoption is developed and tested with data from 105 international sales managers representing five B2B companies. Findings – The study extends the TAM framework with three additional constructs derived from mobile technology and sales force automation literature, namely personal innovativeness in the domain of IT, perceived risk, and perceived reachability. The model demonstrates that personal innovativeness and perceived reachability have significant effects on the TAM framework. Research limitations/implications – The relatively small sample size limits the generalization of the results. Practical implications – Sales managers’ intention to adopt mobile CRM can be explained by the extended TAM framework. Understanding the key factors that influence intention to adopt a mobile CRM system will aid companies in implementing it among their sales force. Companies willing to foster adoption of a mobile CRM system among the sales force could focus on communicating the usefulness of using the system and benefits gained from enhanced reachability. Recruiting sales people with strong personal innovativeness is beneficial. Originality/value – This study responds the calls for studies on mobile platforms and on the use of mobile B2B applications in sales force management. It is among the first attempts to incorporate variables derived from mobile technology acceptance literature among the sales force into the TAM framework, to better explain acceptance of mobile CRM systems.

Salesperson profitability in relationship marketing

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Echchakoui
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Transaction Cost Economics ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Critical Duration ◽  
Sales Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dynamic Exchange ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – This paper aims to answer a prominent question that arises for the manager who wishes to recruit a salesperson to maintain and develop a portfolio–customer relationship: Under which condition is this decision profitable for the firm? Though several authors have underscored the importance of the salesperson's role in the creation of purchaser–salesperson relationships, in the author's knowledge, no study has focused on the salesperson's profitability in the relationship approach. This issue is significant for sales managers because the investment in sales force is greater, and the relationship profitability with customers is not guaranteed. Design/methodology/approach – Econometric model based on transaction cost economics theory and dynamic exchange between firm, salesperson and a customer. Specifically, this model links between customer life value, firm financial value, salesperson cost and relationship time. Findings – Three zones are identified that can characterize the dynamic salesperson profitability. It was shown that only one zone can be profitable to the firm. Research limitations/implications – This result is important because it can solve the equivocal posit between scholars with regard to the success or the failure of relationship marketing. This study also specifies the critical retention rate, the critical duration time in which a salesperson begins to be profitable. Originality/value – In the author's knowledge, this study is the first to use an exchange model to show in which conditions the salesperson will be profitable in relationship marketing.

Key factors for a successful implementation of a customer relationship management technology in the Tunisian hotel sector

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nedra Bahri-Ammari ◽  
Khaldoon Nusair
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managerial System

Purpose – This study aims to show the contribution of the determinants of customer relationship management (CRM), namely, customer-centric organizational culture and customer-centric management system, in explaining CRM performance. The moderating role of employee support has also been examined. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was administered to 406 CRM users in 15 four- and five-star hotels in Tunisia. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings – The results show that a consumer-centric managerial system positively affects CRM technology. Managerial system contributes to have an efficient CRM technology implemented that provides sales force with customer information, competitor information, leads for cross-sell/up-sell opportunities, tracks product availability and measures customer loyalty. These dimensions are negatively affected by a consumer-centric organizational culture. CRM technology once implemented with an adapted consumer-centric vision will enhance the CRM performance. Moreover, the use of CRM technology by employees leads to higher performance. CRM performance can improve when different CRM components are used and supported by employee. Exchange of relevant information that provides technology can improve in regaining lost customers, in acquiring customers and in improving the total return per customer and reducing customer migration. Practical implications – The findings help managers to consider adopting a customer-oriented CRM strategy that considers all the variables that may affect the performance of this technology (initiation, maintenance and retention). Companies will be able to reconsider some notions related to CRM strategies: restructuring the human factor, disseminating information, changing hotel culture and training of users. Originality/value – This study is the first to explain CRM performance in Tunisian hotels. It helps to highlight the importance of the visitors’ behavior in hotels, which explains, among other things, the difficulty of maintaining long-lasting relationship with hotel guests, despite a good system management and a good customer-centric culture.

The relationship between customer satisfaction and customer relationship management system; a case study of Ghavamin Bank

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Rezghi Rostami ◽  
Changiz Valmohammadi ◽  
Jahan Yousefpoor
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Crm System ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between customer relationship management (CRM) system and customer satisfaction in branches of Ghavamin Bank in the capital city of Iran, Tehran. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the review of literature a questionnaire was designed. After the verification of its validity and reliability, the data were collected from statistical population, the customers of selected branches at Tehran city. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics and the SPSS software, and frequency distribution, distribution indexes, Pearson's correlation, and regression methods were also used. Findings – The results revealed that the four factors of CRM system, i.e. service quality, service characteristics, level of service access, and handling complaints have a positive effect on customer satisfaction in the surveyed branches of Ghavamin Bank. Research limitations/implications – The sample is restricted to only one city, so in generalizability of the obtained results caution should be taken. Originality/value – Given the ever growing importance of banking industry in Iran as a developing country, the results of this study could help policy makers of the surveyed bank to realize the importance of CRM's criteria and characteristics in increasing customer satisfaction.

A conceptual model of the drivers and outcomes of mobile CRM application adoption

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Rodriguez ◽  
Kevin Trainor
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sales Professionals ◽  
Sales Organizations ◽  
Acceptance Model

Purpose – Many organizations still struggle with sales force technology implementation because of low user adoption rates. The ubiquity of mobile computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets, and the proliferation of mobile customer relationship management (mCRM) applications, may lead to increased CRM adoption and higher returns on CRM technology investments. The purpose of this study is to attempt to extend the current literature by developing a model of mCRM antecedents and outcomes by incorporating the idiosyncratic mCRM characteristics that have not yet been examined in the sales technology literature. Design/methodology/approach – This research utilizes the technology acceptance model and the technology-to-performance chain as the foundation of a conceptual model of the drivers and outcomes of mCRM adoption. Findings – This conceptual study provides several contributions to both the sales technology literature and to practitioners within sales organizations. The proposed conceptual model outlines the benefits of providing mCRM capabilities to sales professionals. These benefits include increased productivity, sales activity and collaboration among both internal stakeholders (management and peers) and external stakeholders (prospects and customers). Originality/value – Despite the increased use of mobile applications in sales, research on this particular form of technology is limited, and sales researchers have yet to examine mCRM or its relationship to sales performance. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to forward a conceptual model that allows researchers to explore the drivers of mCRM use and how mCRM influences individual and organizational-level outcomes.

scholarly journals Enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management value

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (8) ◽  
pp. 1612-1631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Ruivo ◽  
Tiago Oliveira ◽  
André Mestre
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Process Integration ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Crm System

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and test a theoretical model to measure the impact of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems and moderating relationships of system and process integration on business value. Design/methodology/approach ERP and CRM systems are analysed with the resource-based view theory and measured by their impact on business value, having in consideration the moderation of system and process integration. The model was tested and analysed with data collected by Microsoft, from firms that have adopted both ERP and CRM systems in their organisation. Findings ERP system is found to be an important asset to business value, but CRM systems’ impact on business value is found to be not significant. System integration as moderator of ERP or CRM system is found to be not significant but has a positive and significant impact on business value. For process integration, the study finds that it is significant only when moderating the CRM system variable. Research limitations/implications The model shows that the moderating effects of system and process integration are important variables for understanding the joint business value of ERP and CRM. Practical implications Adopting an ERP system and ensuring system integration provides a direct impact on business value. In order for a CRM system to have a positive impact on business value, process integration with ERP system must be ensured. Originality/value This study provides new knowledge on how ERP and CRM systems used together may positively influence value from IT investments, and how systems integration and process integration provide business value.

Using a data-driven marketing strategy on customer relationship management: an empirical case of urban coffee shops in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Yu Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Crm System

PurposeNowadays, the agricultural business environment is expended to the whole world. Transaction records in point of sales and customer relationship management (CRM) systems can be large-scale data for long-established global chain businesses. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to using a proposed data mining approach to discover valuable markets/customers of urban coffee shop industry (retailer) in current environment of Taiwan, which can implement the industry's data-driven marketing strategy on a CRM system.Design/methodology/approachIn this research approach, Ward's method, C5.0 decision tree and a proposed model are applied for discovering valuable markets and mining useful customer rules.FindingsThese found markets and discovered rules can be applied on marketing information or CRM system for identifying valuable customers and target markets.Originality/valueIn this study, the CRM system can be the media for the data-driven marketing strategy in environment of Taiwan. The approach of this research can be applied on other businesses for their data-driven marketing strategies as well.

A Critical Review On Perception & Benefits Of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System In Indian Private Hospitals

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Surendra Kumar ◽  
Dr. Meenakshi Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Crm System ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Adoption And Implementation

The implementation of Customer relationship Management (CRM) Systems has been increased within organizations for the purposes of increasing customer loyalty accompany with decreasing expenses and increasing revenues. The perception of the benefits associated with the implementation of CRM systems is an essential step for the adoption and implementation of CRM systems. Therefore, this paper presents the study conducted to investigate the perception of the CRM systems in the private hospitals in the northern part of India as there is a lack of adoption of CRM systems in hospitals. Qualitative research approach that is interview based was adapted in the study. The management of 10 private hospitals in the northern part of India was interviewed. The results reveal that no hospital has adopted CRM system. In addition, there is a substantial lack of understanding of the benefits of CRM systems in hospitals. Some hospitals claim that the implementation of CRM system is not of their priorities and there are much important projects as the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMD). However, other hospitals indicate for an existence of future plan for the adoption and implementation of CRM system. Another issue that needs to be taken into consideration by the vendors of CRM systems is the high costs associated with the implementation of CRM systems in hospitals. Indeed, both the vendors of CRM systems and the managers of hospitals hold the responsibility of the lack of CRM systems implementation in hospitals.

UST Global, India: delivering software service solutions

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Balakrishnan Menon
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
Services Marketing ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Delight ◽  
Software Service ◽  
Offshore Development

Subject area Marketing management – services marketing specialization. Student level/applicability MBA/PGDM senior students studying services marketing as a specialization course. Case overview US Technology Private Ltd (UST) is a major software services company in India. It was started in 1999 with a few employees at an offshore development centre in Trivandrum. Now in 2010, renamed UST Global, the company has over 7,000 employees worldwide. Phenomenal success of such a software company, in the left-oriented party dominated state of Kerala, has invited the attention of many people in the industry. The company earned valuable foreign exchange through software exports for the country and the state over the last ten years. The company has created innovative service differentiators, to impress on its clients, on the advantage of doing business with the company. The cementing customer satisfaction and derived customer delight that the company has created in their clients, has secured stable customer relationship management and customer loyalty. This reinforces the trust they have shown in the services management philosophy adopted by the company. The company's unique hybrid delivery model has worked well with its clients. Its unique selling proposition of “few clients and more focus” has resulted in delight of its customers, as they see it as a value addition for their money's worth. The leadership team attributes the success of the company to its fundamental core values and twin strategy of customer centricity and employee focus. Expected learning outcomes These are: customer perception of service; purpose of customer relationship management; service differentiators; and employees' role in delivering successful software service solutions to the customer, etc. Supplementary materials Teaching notes.

scholarly journals Three-Layer Data Clustering Model for Multi-View Customer Segmentation using K-Means

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1840-1846
Keyword(s):  
Customer Relationship Management ◽  
Customer Segmentation ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
K Value ◽  
Crm System ◽  
Clustering Model ◽  
Rfm Model ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Score Range

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is one of the methods to increase customer satisfaction with the services provided by the company. The data in a CRM system sometimes have not been utilized properly to find specific information about customer needs. The data mining process can help companies to segment and retrieve useful information about customers. The segmentation of customers can be categorized into groups based on the RFM (Recency, Frequency, and Monetary) values of the customers. Several studies have used the RFM model as a basis for customer segmentation. However, the methods proposed in previous studies are very specific to certain industries and the range of RFM scores used is also very subjective. Also, as the business grows there are challenges with RFM score measurement. RFM score measurement needs frequent adjustments in which this adjustment is not easy using the existing methods. Therefore, this study proposed a novel method to overcome the limitation of the existing methods using combined K-Means and Davies-Bouldin Index (DBI) to find the appropriate range of RFM scores. Based on our study in a telecommunication industry the proposed method simplify the measurement of the RMF scores as the data grows. This research also provided the appropriate RFM score range through the K-Means approach based on the optimal K value of the K-Means algorithm. Our proposed method could be implemented in other industries since it only depends on the values of RFM from the correspond data for each customer.

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