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Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

2010

Marketing

Performance management

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The Theoretical Underpinnings Of Emotional Dissonance: A Framework And Analysis Of Propositions, Brendan Phillips, Tsu Wee, Thomas Tan, Craig Julian Jun 2010

The Theoretical Underpinnings Of Emotional Dissonance: A Framework And Analysis Of Propositions, Brendan Phillips, Tsu Wee, Thomas Tan, Craig Julian

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Purpose

The research objective of this paper is to study the broad context of emotional labor and dissonance and its importance to service marketing. This knowledge would provide a better understanding of the factors that contribute to job performance and job satisfaction amongst high contact service workers.

Design/methodology/approach

A literature review is used to define and set out the main conceptual framework and propositions for further research.

Findings

Three key hypotheses divided into six sub parts are set out to test the relationships between emotional dissonance and customer orientation, job satisfaction and performance.

Research limitations/implications

The study should be extended …