Uncovering the service profit chain in the casino industry
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Article Title | Uncovering the service profit chain in the casino industry |
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ERA Journal ID | 19660 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Prentice, Catherine (Author), Wong, IpKin Anthony (Author) and Lam, Desmond (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management |
Journal Citation | 29 (11), pp. 2826-2846 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Emerald |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0959-6119 |
1757-1049 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-02-2016-0089 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJCHM-02-2016-0089/full/html |
Abstract | Purpose: This paper, from a marketing and management perspective, aims to review the relevant literature germane to casino studies. The review discusses the major findings from previous studies, provides a critique and identifies research gaps for future studies. In particular, the research foci presented in this paper rest on the service profit chain (SPC) model. The review involves studies relating to the constructs of the chain model and comprises sections that are categorized based on the internal link between management and employees, interaction between casino service employees and customers and profitability link. Design/methodology/approach: The approach used in the current study involves a systematic review of the relevant academic literature with a focus on SPC studies in the casino industry, along with critical evaluation and analysis to identify research gaps. Google Scholar, EBSCOHost, Science Direct, Emerald and other academic databases were used to search relevant studies relating to casino and gambling research streams. Findings: The review identifies several research gaps on the basis of the SPC link. Specifically, internal service quality needs more attention from both the practice and research points of view. Casino employee research should be extended to include personal traits and characteristics that may contribute to employee performance and loyalty. In the interaction between casino service providers and gamblers, more studies should be undertaken on the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing initiatives and promotions. Externally, the paper points out that more appropriate measurement of customer loyalty and casino profitability should be explored. Research limitations/implications: This review provides references to focusing on key competitive advantages and presents guidelines on improving business growth and profitability for casino managers. The paper also identifies research areas that future studies should attend to. Originality/value: The paper is the first thorough literature review of gaming research on marketing and management with a focus on the SPC model. This review represents a new era of gaming research, extending the problem gambling research focus into a broader scope embracing other disciplines. |
Keywords | Casinos; Literature review; Management; Marketing; Service profit chain; Tourism and hospitality |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350799. Strategy, management and organisational behaviour not elsewhere classified |
350699. Marketing not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
City University of Macau, China | |
University of Macau, China | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7859/uncovering-the-service-profit-chain-in-the-casino-industry
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