Korean Journal of Community Nutrition

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An Assessment of Customer Satisfaction towards University Residence Hall Foodservice and Subjective QOL (Quality of Life): Focused on the University Students in Daegu, Gyeongbuk Area: Mi Kyung Choi, So Hee Choi, Songi Lee; Korean J Community Nutr 2009;14(1):114-122. Published online February 28, 2009

Abstract PDF: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors of university residence hall foodservice quality which has correlations with subjective QOL (quality of life) of target customers. A total of 176 questionnaires from students of 4 universities in Daegu, Gyeongbuk area were used for the analysis. The male students using residence hall foodservices were highly satisfied with 'clean appearances of employees' (4.86 +/- 1.25) and 'clean facilities' (4.79 +/- 1.26), while the degree of satisfaction with 'convenient facilities' (4.50 +/- 1.20) showed the highest score with female students. Ranking analysis using Spearman's rho revealed that there were significant correlations between students' satisfactions with the dimensions of 'foods and kindness of employees', 'hygiene', 'nutrition', and 'convenience' and their QOL, even though physical QOL of female students showed no significant correlation with satisfaction towards residence hall foodservices. As a conclusion, there should be efforts to improve the QOL of target customers through foodservice quality management.

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Development and Application of Menu Engineering Technique for University Residence Hall Foodservice: Il Sun Yang, Hae Young Lee, Seo Young Shin, Hyun Wook Do; Korean J Community Nutr 2003;8(1):62-70. Published online February 28, 2003

Abstract PDF: This article aims to summarize the development and application of menu engineering technique, 'Menu Engineering Modified by Preference (MEMP)'. The site selected for this project was a foodservice operation in Yonsei University residence hall. Sales and food costs data were collected from the daily sales reports for 1 month, and the survey of food preference was conducted during May, 1999. Statistical data analysis was completed using the SAS/Win 6.12 for descriptive analysis. The calculation for menu analysis were carried out with MS 2000 Excel spreadsheet program. This MEMP technique developed had 6 category criteria and 2 dimensions of the contribution margin (CM) and the menu mix modified% (MMM%). The MMM% was calculated by the sales volumes and also weighted by food preference. The CM and MMM% for each item were compared with a mean menu CM as well as a 70% rule. Four possible classifications by MEMP were turned out as 'STAR', 'PLOWHORSE', 'PUZZLE', 'DOG'. 'STAR' items were the most popular and profitable items and required to maintain rigid specifications for quality. The decision actions for 'PLOWHORSE' menu items which were relatively popular, but yield a low menu average CM included combining a plowhorse item with lower cost products and reducing the frequency of serving or serving size. There was a need for 'PUZZLE' items to be changed in the menu combination, improve recipe, and promote menu. The last 'DOG' items were desired to be deleted. This study demonstrates that menu information can be interpreted more easily with MEMP. The use of MEMP is therefore an effective way to improve management decisions about menu of university residence hall foodservice.

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Customer Perception Levels towards Service Quality Attributes of University Residence Hall Foodservice by Importance-Performance Analysis: Ilsun Yang, Hyeaung Kang, Chihyun Weon; Korean J Community Nutr 2000;5(4):662-671. Published online December 31, 2000

Abstract PDF: The purpose of this study was to analyze university students' perception of service quality attributes in residence hall foodservice. Questionnaires were hand delivered to 1,210 university students residing in a residence hall. A total of 1,011 was usable, resulting in an 83.6% response rate. The survey was conducted between October, 1998 and May, 1999. A statistical data analysis was completed using the SAS/Win 6.12 for Descriptive Analysis, chi2-test, t-test, ANOVA, Spearman Correlation, and Common factor Analysis, and Importance- Performance Analysis(IPA) was completed. Significant negative correlations between importance and performance were found with 'abundance of foods'(p<0.001), 'discontent handling'(p<0.001), and 'availability of new menus'(p<0.01). factors including food, menu, sanitation, atmosphere, facilities, employee's attitude, and convenience were rearranged and a new dimension was created with the service. Employee's attitude and service factors received the highest scores in customer perception of importance and performance. Food, menu, and convenience factors were included in Quadrant A. female students had significantly higher importance mean scores than males, while males had significantly higher Performance mean scores.

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