META-RELQUAL construct validation: a South African study

Mercy Mpinganjira, Göran Svensson and Tore Mysen

African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2015, vol. 6, issue 4, 453-465

Abstract: Purpose - – The purpose of this paper is to test a measurement model of a META-RELQUAL construct based upon South African business-supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach - – Data were collected using computer-assisted telephone interviews. The sampling frame consisted of the top 500 South African companies based on revenue. A total of 232 fully completed questionnaires were obtained representing a response rate of 46.4 per cent. Findings - – The findings show satisfactory goodness-of-fit measures for the model tested. All the requirements for convergent, discriminant and nomological validity as well as construct reliability were achieved satisfactorily. Practical implications - – The study provides a framework of constructs that South African business managers need to take into consideration in order to establish and maintain good relations with their suppliers. Originality/value - – This study contributes to theory on relationship marketing and presents the first tested measurement model of the META-RELQUAL construct in Africa.

Keywords: South Africa; Relationship quality; Business-to-business relationship; META-RELQUAL (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1108/AJEMS-01-2013-0011

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