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Research administration SERVQUAL: A case study on service quality at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez R&D Center

dc.contributor.advisor Córdova-Claudio, Mario
dc.contributor.author Torres-García, Vanessa M.
dc.contributor.college College of Business Administration en_US
dc.contributor.committee Ortiz Rodríguez, Rosario
dc.contributor.committee Amador Dumois, María A.
dc.contributor.department Department of Business Administration en_US
dc.contributor.representative Cruzado, Ivette
dc.date.accessioned 2018-04-09T15:47:31Z
dc.date.available 2018-04-09T15:47:31Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.description.abstract This thesis utilizes a case study methodology to analyze and evaluate service quality at a Research Administration Center. The case selected for the study was the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus’ (UPRM) Research and Development (R&D) Center. The method of analysis required the development and use of a modified SERVQUAL instrument to gather quantitative and qualitative data about investigator expectations and perceptions of service quality for each R&D Center unit. The data was utilized to perform a gap analysis and an impact analysis, the results of which are summarized by individual unit. In all units, investigators prioritized responsiveness and reliability dimensions over all other aspects of service quality. A comparative section was prepared to identify trends and overall R&D Center behavior. The analysis of investigator perceptions reveal various positive aspects and presents areas with high potential for improvement.
dc.description.abstract Esta tesis utiliza como metodología el estudio de caso para analizar y evaluar la calidad de servicio en un Centro de Administración de Investigación. El escenario de estudio fue el Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo (CID) – de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (UPRM). El método de análisis implicó el uso del instrumento SERVQUAL modificado, para recopilar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos sobre las expectativas de los investigadores y la percepción de la calidad del servicio para cada unidad del CID. Estos datos se utilizaron para realizar un “gap” análisis de brecha y un análisis de impacto, cuyos resultados se resumen por unidad. En todas las unidades, los investigadores priorizaron las dimensiones “responsabilidad” y “confiabilidad” sobre todos los demás aspectos de calidad del servicio. Se preparó una sección comparativa para identificar las tendencias y el comportamiento de todo el CID. El análisis de estas percepciones revela varios aspectos positivos y presenta áreas con alto potencial de mejora.
dc.description.graduationYear 2017 en_US
dc.description.sponsorship "Improvement of the Research & Development Center's Organizational Infrastructure, Resources, and Institutional Engagement” en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11801/455
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.rights.holder (c) 2017 Vanessa M. Torres García en_US
dc.rights.license All rights reserved en_US
dc.subject Service quality en_US
dc.subject Research Administration Center en_US
dc.subject SERVQUAL en_US
dc.subject.lcsh SERVQUAL (Service quality framework) en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Research institutes--Puerto Rico--Mayagüez--Quality control en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Service industries--Quality control en_US
dc.title Research administration SERVQUAL: A case study on service quality at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez R&D Center en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US
dspace.entity.type Publication
thesis.degree.discipline Business Administration-General en_US
thesis.degree.level M.B.A. en_US
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