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Author: | Wilson, A. Gutmann, J. |
Title: | Public transport: The role of mystery shopping in investment decisions |
Journal: | Journal of the Market Research Society
1998 : OCT, VOL. 40:4, p. 285-293 |
Index terms: | Passenger transport Capital Investment Decision making Market research United Kingdom Europe |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | This paper looks at London Underground's use of mystery shopping as an input to investment decisions relating to the improvement of the travel environment. The paper starts by briefly reviewing the literature on mystery shopping, and then it considers London Underground and the procedures involved in its mystery shopping activity. The paper discusses the role of mystery shopping scores in London Underground's Value of Improvements Model. This model helps to determine priorities for the many improvements that can be made to the travel environment. Finally, the paper looks at the applicability of London Underground's approach to other service organizations. |
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