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Gaining customer insight: How companies can differentiate themselves using a customer-dominant logic approach on business
Karlstads universitet, Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013), Handelshögskolan.
Karlstads universitet, Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013), Handelshögskolan.
2017 (engelsk)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 poäng / 30 hpOppgave
Abstract [en]

Purpose

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a holistic understanding of customers’ value

perceptions and experiences within the online apparel industry. In doing so, the authors’ hope

to develop managerial guidelines for companies to utilize. This will be done with a customerdominant

logic approach.

Design/Methodology/Approach

As the study aims to understand behavior and perceptions, the authors have used an inductive,

qualitative method to gain the deepest possible customer insight. By using a case study, the

authors have been able to further understand the given context. Using focus group interviews

resonated in the authors aim to understand why the participants reasoned as they did, as they

would in a focus group session argue for their standpoint. The interview template was

influenced by the theories on value formation within customer-dominant logic.

Findings

This study strengthens the relevance of CD logic empirically and provides a deeper

understanding of customers’ value perceptions and the reasons behind them. Functional

elements of value were proven to be important, yet it was the values derived of emotional and

life-changing elements that created true value. Based on the findings of this study, the authors

have proposed a new term, true value, which refers to a state-of-mind in which a person finds

in psychological well-being through the experiences derived from a product or service.

Furthermore this study highlights social media’s importance within the given context.

Originality/Value

Previous research on customer-dominant logic has mainly been on a theoretical level. This

research contributes to service research by studying the phenomena through empirical

research within the online apparel industry. Furthermore, this research develops managerial

guidelines for companies applying customer-dominant logic within the given context.

Research Implications/Limitations

Awareness of the importance of social media within the online apparel industry can provide

insight and assist businesses in shaping marketing strategies. This research was limited by

time, demographical group and geographical location. Furthermore, the generalizability of the

results is limited to the given context.

sted, utgiver, år, opplag, sider
2017. , s. 45
Emneord [en]
customer-dominant logic (CD Logic), value formation, elements of value, true value
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-48204OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kau-48204DiVA, id: diva2:1084531
Utdanningsprogram
Programme in Business and Economics
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Tilgjengelig fra: 2017-03-27 Laget: 2017-03-25 Sist oppdatert: 2017-03-27bibliografisk kontrollert

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