Mario Vafeas Mario.Vafeas@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Applied Marketing
Reinventing the role of the professional services boundary spanner: An exploratory study
Vafeas, Mario
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Abstract
This article explores attitudes towards the professional services boundary spanner in the light of anecdotal evidence challenging the view that the boundary spanner is pivotal to the client-firm relationship. Data were collected using case studies and one-toone interviews. The findings suggest that clients prefer to bypass the traditional boundary spanner so as to liaise directly with agency creatives or account directors, whom they regard as the knowledge holders. However, the boundary spanner fulfils a necessary administrative role and holds valuable tacit knowledge. To prevent dissatisfaction and constant boundary spanner turnover, agencies need to increase boundary spanner autonomy and credibility. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Citation
Vafeas, M. (2011). Reinventing the role of the professional services boundary spanner: An exploratory study. Services Marketing Quarterly, 32(4), 265-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332969.2011.606759
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Oct 1, 2011 |
Journal | Services Marketing Quarterly |
Print ISSN | 1533-2969 |
Electronic ISSN | 1533-2977 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 265-281 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/15332969.2011.606759 |
Keywords | boundary spanner, professional services |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/972067 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332969.2011.606759 |
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