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The authors investigate the influence of physician likability on service evaluations. Past research suggests that source likability is a peripheral cue and as such might be inappropriate for high-involvement services. However, the present study suggests that, given positive performance, physician likability has a significant influence on service evaluations. Managerial implications and future research directions conclude the paper.
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