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PREFACE
These days good management institutes have started giving more
stress on management training as it is the interface of a student with
a culture of the corporate world and it also gives the first hand
experience to use the knowledge acquired by them through there
facility in the class in the corporate world.
Our institute has also been looking in the same direction and is
determined to produce quality students who have a balanced
knowledge of both theoretical aspects and the practical knowledge as
well in the same context we have to undergo a summer training
project in a company.
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INTRODUCTION
The data used for the study had primary and secondary character to
simple percentage method and the results are supported with graphs
and charts.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
their businesses.
business strategy.
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measures of satisfaction.
have high expectations and the reality falls short, they will be
satisfying. For this reason, a luxury resort, for example, might receive
exist. As such, many cell phone plan contracts have a lot of fine print
with provisions that they would never get away if there were, say, a
would be way too low, and customers would easily have the option of
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PURPOSE
customer satisfaction.
customers and ensuring that they have a positive experience with the
likely it is that the firm’s customers will make further purchases in the
might even evangelize for the firm. (A second important metric related
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return. Further, they can hurt the firm by making negative comments
CONSTRUCTION
almost always reported at an aggregate level. It can be, and often is,
customers to rate their experience with its front desk and check-in
service, with the room, with the amenities in the room, with the
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Athola 1990).
and recommend rate. The level of satisfaction can also vary depending
on other options the customer may have and other products against
1985 and 1988 provides the basis for the measurement of customer
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had the highest item reliability, and had by far the lowest error
variance across both studies. In the study, the six items asked
services and ice cream restaurant, along seven points within these six
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with”, “very satisfied with to very dissatisfied with”, “did a good job for
me to did a poor job for me”, “wise choice to poor choice” and “happy
experience with both products, along seven points within these four
were asked to evaluate their experience on both ATM services and ice
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exceeded or fell short of expectations), was useful (or not useful), fit
the situation (or did not fit), exceeded the requirements of the
SATISFACTION
happy and see customer satisfaction as the key to survival and profit.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
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added value” to his/her bottom line—a definition that may apply just
that experience.
response to detailed questions such as, “How well did your physicians
expectations
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business
broad array of products and services that might satisfy a given need.
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gains from owning and using a product and the costs of obtaining the
Satisfied customers buy again and tell others about their good
only to active duty, retired and separated military members and their
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whether they are happy or not and what it will make to make or keep
them happy.
Other studies have repeated that with just a five percent increase in
salary at first, but with succeeding years of good experience, they will
and acquaintances, which is three times more than those with good
features and cost advantages are no longer relevant. Still product and
from the rest. The Japanese have recognized this and have though us
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to expect quality. Today’s consumers do, and they know more about
and work on what really matters. When you routinely ask the
FOR EXAMPLE:
Service Promptness
Courtesy of Staff
Responsiveness
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the asking the right question and the second is the asking them to the
customer base.
It must be representative.
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and recommend rate. The level of satisfaction can also vary depending
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METHODOLOGIES
licensed to apply the methodology of the ACSI for both the private and
public sector: CFI Group, Inc. applies the methodology of the ACSI
offline, and Foresee Results applies the ACSI to websites and other
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is the Info Quest box. This has been used internationally since 1989
on more than 110,000 surveys (Nov '09) with an average response rate
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dissatisfaction;
service;
customer population; or
can easily be analyzed and used to identify trends over time. The
found that at least sixty percent of the public feels that market
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bias. For example, most surveys are voluntary, and some researchers
Satisfaction
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promotional activities
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initiatives.
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satisfied customers.
performance.
profitability.
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But strong and positive word-of-mouth also enables the firm to reduce
(or get more impact from) its overall promotional budget, which in
following model:
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through the sales process is just like wooing your prospect to turn
need to keep delivering value time and time again. You need to keep
your customer satisfied.
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churning.
trust in a company and are assured that the company will continue to
term relationship with them, you need to know where you’re going
wrong. How do you make sure you’re delivering value and setting your
them.
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They also have 10 customers that are unhappy, and 95% of those
$95 of recurring revenue at risk each month for each percentage point
If you have more customers, who spend more each month, lower
satisfaction, but the most common and effective ways are to simply
Transactional satisfaction
customer how they felt about the exchange. Are they satisfied? Or
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question to understand where you went wrong, or what you did right.
Relational satisfaction
Of course, even if you don’t interact with your customers, they still
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No one likes being yelled at. It’s just not a fun situation to be in.
Agents who routinely have to deal with upset customers can find their
job draining. It’s even worse if your agents aren’t empowered to resolve
the situation. Instead of feeling like part of the solution, your team will
feel like a barricade between your customers and the rest of the
this. They believe there’s a correlation between CSAT and ASAT (agent
satisfaction). When one goes up, so does the other. It’s a positive
and satisfied.
team.
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word of mouth.
Satisfied customers will continue to buy from you. Not only do loyal
customers spend more long term, it’s actually cheaper to keep them
one.
customers want means that you won’t be constantly at odds with your
office!
Surveys
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business. They do, however come with certain disadvantages. Here are
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be made.
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us a joy.
satisfy your customers with all its features. That’s why in our blog we
make these ideas come true. Now find out more about the importance
of customer satisfaction.
customers. Ideally these customers are happy, tell their friends about
thriving
Imagine you meet the person of your dreams. However – you have to
work a little to win them over. Cue the standard wooing techniques – a
candlelight romance. Eventually, they fall head over heels in love with
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What happens next? Do you stop calling? Do you stop worrying about
what they think, and how you can keep them happy? If you want to
through the sales process is just like wooing your prospect to turn
need to keep delivering value time and time again. You need to keep
your customer satisfied.
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trust in a company and are assured that the company will continue to
term relationship with them, you need to know where you’re going
wrong. How do you make sure you’re delivering value and setting your
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satisfaction, but the most common and effective ways are to simply
Transactional satisfaction
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customer how they felt about the exchange. Are they satisfied? Or
question to understand where you went wrong, or what you did right.
Relational satisfaction
Of course, even if you don’t interact with your customers, they still
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tomorrow?
No one likes being yelled at. It’s just not a fun situation to be in.
Agents who routinely have to deal with upset customers can find their
job draining. It’s even worse if your agents aren’t empowered to resolve
the situation. Instead of feeling like part of the solution, your team will
feel like a barricade between your customers and the rest of the
ASAT (agent satisfaction). When one goes up, so does the other. It’s a
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team.
word of mouth.
Satisfied customers will continue to buy from you. Not only do loyal
customers spend more long term, it’s actually cheaper to keep them
one. (Think about how much you’ve spent on first dates in your
lifetime!)
customers want means that you won’t be constantly at odds with your
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office!
pleasure, or delight.
is not enough.
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customers.
following format:
1 = very dissatisfied
2 = somewhat dissatisfied
3 = neutral
4 = somewhat satisfied
5 = very satisfied
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they make sure that everyone else shares their anger and
provider.
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problem with the firm's delivery of the core service the basic
happy with the core service but would like to have a consistent
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competitors' services.
them.
that satisfies customers, this isn't the only goal. Companies can't
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loyalty.
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Return on Quality
others, and some defects cost more money to fix. Moreover, not
themselves.
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return.
share.
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Post-transaction surveys
Mystery shopping
Focus groups
Post-Transaction Surveys
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competitive position.
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Anymore
For most of the 1990s, Toys 'R' us was the undisputed leader
"Us transaction.
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verbatim.
more profitable over time than those who were merely satisfied.
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SERVQUAL Questions
Only the end points of the scale are labeled there are no words
TANGIBLES
appealing.
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RELIABILITY
3. Excellent banks will perform the service right the first time.
promise to do so.
RESPONSIVENESS
customers.
customers.
ASSURANCE
confidence in customers.
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transactions.
with customers.
EMPATHY
their customers.
personal attention.
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Pain posts its criteria for service quality in each store, along with
mystery shoppers.
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time.
for the card, Safeway can easily contact new, declining, or former
possible solutions.
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research.
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focus groups.
personal interactions.
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COMPANY PROFILE
TATA MOTORS
the compact, midsize car and utility vehicle segments. The company is
the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer, and the world's second
length and breadth of India. Over 5.9 million Tata vehicles ply on
Indian roads, since the first rolled out in 1954. The company's
produce both Fiat and Tata cars and Fiat powertrains. The company is
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3500 touch points; Tata Motors also distributes and markets Fiat
listed in the New York Stock Exchange (September 2004), has also
the UK, South Korea, Thailand and Spain. Among them is Jaguar
Land Rover, a business comprising the two iconic British brands that
has begun production of the Xenon pickup truck, with the Xenon
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Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia, South Asia and
leading edge R&D. With over 3,000 engineers and scientists, the
and in South Korea, Spain, and the UK. It was Tata Motors, which
India's first Sports Utility Vehicle and, in 1998, the Tata Indica,
launch, Tata Indica became India's largest selling car in its segment.
In January 2008, Tata Motors unveiled its People's Car, the Tata
Nano, which India and the world have been looking forward to. The
automobile industry, the Nano brings the comfort and safety of a car
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comfortably seat four persons. Its mono-volume design will set a new
India today. The lean design strategy has helped minimise weight,
delivers high fuel efficiency. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that
the car has low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin
footprint.
they will introduce new benchmarks in India and match the best in
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conservation
service operations.
water bodies and, last but not the least, by introducing appropriate
environment care.
With the foundation of its rich heritage, Tata Motors today is etching a
refulgent future.
MILESTONE
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It has been a long and accelerated journey for Tata Motors, India's
leading automobile manufacturer. Some significant milestones in the
company's journey towards excellence and leadership.
1961 Exports begin with the first truck being shipped to Ceylon, now
Sri Lanka.
1993 Joint venture agreement signed with Cummins Engine Co. Inc.
for the manufacture of high horsepower and emission friendly
diesel engines.
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2004 Tata Motors unveils new product range at Auto Expo '04.
2005 Tata Motors rolls out the 500,000th Passenger Car from its Car
Plant Facility in Pune
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2006 Tata Motors vehicle sales in India cross four million mark
Tata Motors first plant for small car to come up in West Bengal
Tata Motors launches the longwheel base Indigo XL, India's first
stretch limousine
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Launch of the Sumo Victa Turbo DI, the new upgraded range of
its entry-level utility vehicle, the Sumo Spacio
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Tata Nano wins the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) Award
Tata Motors introduces the all new Tata 407 Pickup, Tata Super
Ace and Tata Ace EX.
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MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. J J Irani
Mr. R Gopalakrishnan
Mr. S M Palia
Dr. R A Mashelkar
Mr. Nasser Munjee
Mr. V K Jairath
Mr. P M Telang
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
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Mr. H K Sethna
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
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companies. During his tenure, the Group's revenues have grown over
the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India, a Member of the Prime
had been awarded the Padma Bhushan. He has also been conferred
MANUFACTURING
Jamshedpur in the East, Pune in the West and Lucknow in the North.
Jamshedpur:
divisions - Truck Factory, Engine Factory, Cab & Cowl Factories, and
the Novus. The divestments in March 2000 hived off the Axle and
respectively.
The Truck Division boasts of two assembly lines. The main assembly
rolling out every 8 mins. The other line is dedicated to special purpose
vehicles and for meeting the requirements of the Indian Army. The
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line. Facility for hot forming of axle halves with a 3000 tone press and
Proto-typing facility.
The Cab, Cowl & Novus Factory is equipped with state- of- art
facilities like Centralized Paint Shop and Automated painting set up,
Robot painting, BIW Fabrication of day & sleeper cabs for trucks,
The fully equipped Foundry, that the unit is supported by, supplies
MT of Good castings and makes, both, Gey and SG cast Iron casting.
hour. This is supported by a sand cooler and sand mixer from Kunkel
for melting and Channel Furnaces for holding. The pouring is done by
The core shop has a state- of-the- art Cold Box Machine, making four
In 1993 the foundry was ISO 9002 certified by the Bureau Veritas
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As one of the most modern forging set-ups in the country, the Forge
and steering parts for the automobile plant. The new forging line,
installed in April 1984, has the capacity to forge front axle beams at
90 sec per piece and crankshafts at 120 sec per piece. Mechanical
India with an installed capacity of over two lakh axles per annum. The
company's product range includes Front Steer axles- both live and
normal, Rear Drive axles and dummy/ trailer axles. It is currently the
major Axles components such as Front Axle Beam, Stub Axles, Front
& Rear Wheel Hubs, Differential, Axle Gears (Crown Wheel, Pinion,
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Bevel Gear & Shaft Gear), Banjo Axle Beam, Swivel Heads, Constant
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Pune:
acres) and Chinchwad (130 acres). It was established in 1966 and has
metal pattern and special tools, as well as models for the development
Over the years, this division has developed expertise in design and
CNC machine shops, jigs boring room, plastic template shop, wood
pattern and model pattern shop, five axis precision machine tools and
assembly lines have been established, one each for MCVs and HCVs,
LCVs, Utility vehicles and one for Passenger Cars (Indica and Indigo).
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The Passenger Car Division in 'K' block executes the entire process of
car manufacture over five shops - the engine shop, the transmission
shop, press and body shops, paint shop and the trim and final
assembly shop. The shops are fully automated ensuring that there is
like wheel alignment, sideslip test, brake test, shower test, and a short
test run before it is ready for dispatch. All systems such as materials
Cylinder Heads, Gear Box Housing, etc. To dispense with the need for
Lucknow:
among all the Tata Motors locations and was established in 1992 to
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meet the demand for Commercial Vehicles in the Indian market. The
Centre and Service set-up to support with latest technology and cater
System) buses.
journey.
Uttarakhand
The company has set up a plant for its mini-truck Ace and the
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gear box shops and assembly lines. The company has invested over
Rs.1000 crores in the plant. Vendors for the vehicle have made
adjoining the plant. The operation has generated about 7500 direct
and indirect jobs in the plant, among vendors and service providers in
the area.
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• This will help to know about the factors which is affecting sales
of Tata Motors.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH
The study of research method provides you with the knowledge and
skills you need to solve the problem and meet the challenges of the
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TYPES OF RESEARCH
DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
Primary Data
Secondary Data
PRIMARY DATA
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Questionnaire
Interview Schedule
SECONDARY DATA
Internet
Journals
Car Owners.
AREA OF STUDY
Gorakhpur city
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collection.
SAMPLE SIZE
100 (Fifty)
Age Percentage
25-35 53
35-50 37
Above 50 10
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Percentage
60 53
50
40 37
30
20
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25-35 35-50 Above 50
Interpretation :
According to above table, 53% respondents are 25-35 years age, 37%
respondents are 35-50 years age and 10% are above 50 years age.
Profession Percentage
Businessman 42
Servicemen 38
Others 20
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100
90
80
70
Percentage
60
50 42
38
40
30
20
20
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Businessman Servicemen Others
Interpretation :
Option Percentage
65
Yes
30
No
5
No reply
90
91
100
90
80
70 65
Percentage
60
50
40
30
30
20
10 5
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Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
According to above table 65% respondents said that they are aware
with the Cars of Tata Motors, 30% respondents said they are not
Option Percentage
Cheap 40
Genuine Product 20
Delivery On time 15
Other reasons 25
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100
90
80
70
Percentage
60
50
40
40
30 25
20
20 15
10
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Cheap Genuine Product Delivery On time Other reasons
Interpretation :
rates they prefer to Tata Motors Cars, 20% respondents said due to
Q.5. Are you satisfied with the quality of Cars of Tata Motors.?
Option Percentage
Yes 82
No 15
No reply 3
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93
100
90 82
80
70
Percentage
60
50
40
30
20 15
10 3
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Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
According to survey I found that 82% respondents said that they are
satisfied with the cars of Tata Motors, 15% respondents said no and
Q.6. Are you aware with the agencies and dealers of Tata Motrs in
your area?
Response Percentage
Yes 45
No 40
No reply 15
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90
80
70
Percentage
60
50 45
40
40
30
20 15
10
0
Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
According to above table 45% respondents said that they are aware
Company Percentage
65
Yes
25
No
10
No reply
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100
90
80
70 65
Percentage
60
50
40
30 25
20
10
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Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
According to survey I found that 65% respondents said that they have
used the Cars of Tata Motors, 25% respondents said no and 10%
Q.8. Are you satisfied with the information provided by the company
Company Percentage
95
Yes
5
No
95
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100 95
90
80
70
60
Percentage
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40
30
20
10 5
0
Yes No
Interpretation :
According to above table 95% respondents said that they are satisfied
purchasing car.
business?
View Percentage
Yes 86
No 10
No reply 4
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97
100
90 86
80
70
Percentage
60
50
40
30
20
10
10 4
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Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
Q.10. Are you satisfied with the after sale services of Tata Motors?
View Percentage
Yes 92
No 5
No reply 3
97
98
100 92
90
80
70
Percentage
60
50
40
30
20
10 5 3
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Yes No No reply
Interpretation :
According to above table, 92% respondents said that they are satisfied
with the after sales services of Tata Motors, 5% respondents were not
FINDINGS
53% respondents are 25-35 years age, 37% respondents are 35-
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65% respondents said that they are aware with the Cars of Tata
Motors, 30% respondents said they are not aware with the
82% respondents said that they are satisfied with the cars of
gave no reply.
65% respondents said that they have used the Cars of Tata
reply.
purchasing car.
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92% respondents said that they are satisfied with the after sales
SUGGESTION
Tata Motors should try to do more advertisements basically
in Rural areas.
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CONCLUSION
Maximum customers of Tata Motors were satisfied with the products
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the Tata Motors to increase their market share in the other city.
business.
ANNEXURE
25-35
35-50
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Above 50
Businessman
Servicemen
Others
Yes
No
No reply
Cheap
Genuine Product
Delivery On time
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Other reasons
Q.5. Are you satisfied with the quality of Tata Motors Cars?
Yes
No
No reply
Q.6. Are you aware with the agencies and dealers of Tata Motors in
your area?
Yes
No
No reply
Yes
No
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No reply
Q.8. Are you satisfied with the information provided by the company
Yes
No
business?
Yes
No
No reply
Q.10. Are you satisfied with the after sale services of Tata Motors?
Yes
No
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No reply
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