Study goals
This work aims to analyze the level of satisfaction and quality perceived by members/customers of the services and products offered by the KWY Credit Cooperative in the interior of Minas Gerais.
Relevance / originality
The study addresses relevant information for research into customer service for credit union members. It highlights the perception of these customers regarding products and services, providing relevant data for the cooperative to seek constant loyalty and reliability.
Methodology / approach
The research is classified as qualitative, descriptive and documentary. A questionnaire based on the Service Quality Gap Analysis (SERVQUAL) scale was applied to the associates and employees of the cooperative under study. The procedures involved semi-structured interviews and on-site observation.
Main results
The main results demonstrated the perceptions involving satisfaction and quality in relation to services and products; two essential factors for loyalty, reliability and continuity of cooperation.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
This research contributes to studies on credit unions. It emphasizes that quality and satisfaction factors provide loyalty among members. It helps to understand the SERVQUAL Scale, based on the evaluation of service quality from the customers' perception and experience.
Social / management contributions
The research contributes to clarifying studies on customer service, satisfaction and quality of services/products In the social field, it provides a practical case of the application of a tool for measuring satisfaction in cooperatives The study provides an example to be disseminated