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The impact of service providers’ physical evidence (environments) on customer behavior and satisfaction has recently gained the attention of some services marketers. The primary purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of physical evidence on the behaviors of both customers and employees, and to illustrate the ability of the physical evidence, particularly the servicescape, to facilitate achievement of organizational as well as marketing goals. By reviewing the researches conducted in service industries, the author highlights key managerial and research implications.
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