Figure 2 shown above presents the model and structural path coefficients for each
relationship. The structural model result indicated support for all the five hypotheses
proposed at p < 0.01, p < 0.05, and p< 0.10 levels.
Hypothesis 1, predicting a positive relationship between customers’ willingness to
engage in a relationship (CWER) and relationship share (RS) was supported. The results
revealed that the path between these two latent variables was positive (P32 = 0.09) and
significant (p < 0.05), thus supporting hypothesis 1.
Hypothesis 2 and 3 are related to satisfaction. The analysis indicated a significant
direct effect for satisfaction (SAT) to relationship share (RS) and customers’ attitude
toward the firm (ATT). Test results indicated that satisfaction (SAT) has direct effect on
relationship share (723 = 0.08; p < 0.05) and customers’ attitude toward the firm (721 =
0.58; p < 0.01). Thus, hypotheses 2 and 3 were supported.
Hypothesis 4 predicting a positive relationship between customers’ knowledge
and belief about the CRM program (KNOW) and customers’ attitude (ATT) was
supported. Test results revealed that KNOW has direct effect on customers’ attitude (711 =
0.05; p < 0.1) and is significant, thus supporting hypothesis 4.