Táticas vinculantes, reputação do provedor de serviços, confiança e compromisso como antecedentes da retenção de clientes

Abstract

Customer retention can be a competitive advantage for service providers and, from the perspective of relational exchanges, it is essential to understand the determinants that precede, identifying the constructs that stimulate. To develop this research project, it was developed and tested the theoretical model, with their hypotheses, which includes the constructs bonding Tactics (Financial, Social and Structural), Reputation Service Provider, Trust and Commitment as antecedents to the Customer Retention. In this sense, the aim of this study was to analyze the bonding Tactics (Financial, Social and Structural), the Reputation of the Service Provider, Trust and Commitment as background to the Customer Retention. It was held the theoretical research that addresses the Customer Retention and understanding and analysis of the constructs that precede and that affect it. Subsequently, it conducted a quantitative study of a descriptive nature, by means the implementation of a survey. The analysis was based on multivariate statistics and it used the technique of structural equation modeling to observe and analyze the elements of the phenomenon studied. The sample consisted of 344 client companies of financial services providers reaserched. The survey results indicate that the Theoretical Model stated presented satisfactory levels, considering its originality. Still, the associations were analyzed time and size of client and the type of business and the form of taxation adopted, confirming that client's size affects the bonding Financial Tactics. The contributions and highlight are proof that the tactics bonding Financial, Social and Structural positively impact the Trust; the Trust and Commitment impact positively on Customer Retention; the Reputation of the service provider has no significant influence on Customer Retention and Trust.