Project
Project
B.V.V Sangha’s
Department of Commerce
2024-25
PROJECT REPORT ON
SUBMITTED BY
Mr. Soyab Hattarkal
[Link] VI Semester
Roll No: 167
Rag No: U15JOC0167
DECLARATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is my privilege to extend the words of thanks to those people who have helped
and encouraged me in completing this study successfully.
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A study on Customer Satisfaction
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project examines the customer satisfaction of Samsung Pvt Sri Veerabhadreshwar
digital plaza, Bagalkot. The Indian smartphone market is highly competitive, with brands
continuously innovating to attract consumers. As digital adoption increases and customer preferences
evolve, companies must implement effective customer satisfaction to maintain a strong market
presence.
The study focuses on understanding the key customer satisfaction adopted by Sri Veerabhadreshwar
digital plaza to promote Samsung smartphones. A survey was conducted among walk-in customers at
the showroom to analyse their purchasing behaviour, factors influencing their decisions, and the
effectiveness of various promotional tactics. The report presents an analysis of data collected through
a structured questionnaire from 60 respondents regarding Samsung’s market positioning.
With the growing demand for smartphones in Bagalkot, Sri Veerabhadreshwar digital plaza leverages
multiple marketing channels, including word-of-mouth, social media promotions, and in-store
customer engagement.
The study highlights how pricing, promotional offers, brand reputation, and customer service
provides valuable insights into enhancing marketing efforts and improving customer outreach.
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CONTENTS
RESEARCH DESIGN
DATA COLLECTION
INSTRUMENTS FOR DATA COLLECTION
Chapter 4: CONCLUSION
CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC
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INTRODUCTION
In the early 2000s, Samsung rapidly expanded its mobile division, launching feature phones
with advanced designs and functionalities. By 2009, the company introduced its first
Smartphone running on Windows Mobile OS, followed by the launch of the Samsung Galaxy
S in 2010, which marked its entry into the Android Smartphone market.
Samsung Mobile operates in over 100 countries, with major production facilities in South
Korea, Vietnam, India, and China. It maintains a strong market presence by offering a diverse
range of smart phones, from premium flagship devices to budget-friendly models under the
Galaxy A and M series.
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As a global leader in the mobile industry, Samsung Mobile is committed to sustainability, user-
centric design, and technological excellence, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the rapidly
evolving mobile market.
COMPANY PROFILE
The internship at Samsung Mobile provides valuable industry exposure and hands-on
experience in the dynamic field of mobile technology. The key objectives of this internship
report are:
Samsung, as a global tech giant, faces various challenges and issues in different areas of its
operations. Below are some of the notable problems and issues the company has faced:
1. Intense Competition
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• Smartphone Market Saturation: Samsung faces tough competition from brands like
Apple, Xiao, Hawaii, and others. The Smartphone market has become saturated, which
has led to a slowdown in sales growth.
• Price Pressure: Many competitors, particularly from China, offer high-quality smart
phones at lower prices, making it difficult for Samsung to maintain its market share,
especially in emerging markets.
• Chip Shortages: Samsung, like many other tech companies, has struggled with the
global semiconductor shortage, impacting its ability to manufacture products
efficiently, particularly smart phones and electronic devices.
• Logistical Issues: The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, such as trade
restrictions between the U.S. and China, have also disrupted the supply chain, making
it more challenging to source raw materials and deliver finished products.
• Patent Disputes: Samsung has been involved in ongoing patent and intellectual
property disputes with other tech giants, notably with Apple over Smartphone patents.
These legal battles can be costly and affect the company's public image.
• Regulatory Scrutiny: As a major global player, Samsung faces antitrust investigations
and regulatory scrutiny, particularly in the EU and the U.S., which can lead to fines or
restrictions on its operations.
• Scandals and Legal Issues: Samsung has been embroiled in high-profile scandals,
particularly involving its leadership. Lee Jae-young, the heir to Samsung’s empire, were
convicted of bribery and corruption, leading to questions about the governance structure
of the company.
• Family Control: Samsung's leadership is dominated by the Lee family, leading to
concerns about corporate governance. Critics argue that the company needs more
transparency and to adopt more independent management practices.
9. Geopolitical Risks
• Security Breaches and Privacy Concerns: Samsung, like other tech giants, has faced
privacy and data security issues over the years. Vulnerabilities in its software or security
breaches in its devices could damage customer trust, especially as data protection
becomes more of a concern.
Despite these challenges, Samsung remains one of the largest and most successful technology
companies in the world, with its diverse product portfolio and global presence. The company
continues to innovate and address these issues, but navigating these challenges will be essential
for its long-term growth.
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SWOT ANAIYSIS
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
1. Price Sensitivity:
2. Software Updates &Bloat ware:
3. Complexity of Product Range:
4. Battery Life Concerns:
Opportunities:
1. 5G Integration:
2. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices:
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3. Enhanced AI and Smart Features:
4. Expanding Customer Service Initiatives:
Threats:
1. Intense Competition:
2. Economic Downturns:
3. Technological Failures:
4. Pricing Pressure from Competitors:
Customer contentment refers to the level of satisfaction and happiness that customers
experience with a product or service. In the context of Samsung Mobile, customer
contentment is about how well the company meets or exceeds its customers' expectations
with its mobile phones, customer service, and overall brand experience.
1. Product Quality:
o Samsung's mobile devices are known for their high quality, performance, and
innovation. This includes aspects like display quality (AMOLED screens),
camera features, processing power, battery life, and software updates.
Ensuring these meet or exceed customer expectations plays a large role in
customer contentment.
2. User Experience (UX):
o Samsung focuses on providing an intuitive and enjoyable user experience. The
user interface (One UI) is designed to be easy to use and customizable. The
smoothness of the system, ease of navigation, and regular updates to the
software contribute to customer contentment.
3. Customer Service:
o Samsung offers various customer support services, including phone support,
online help, and authorized service centres. Prompt and helpful customer
service can significantly impact contentment. Ensuring that any issues
customers face is resolved efficiently can increase overall satisfaction.
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4. Brand Loyalty & Trust:
o Many customers choose Samsung for their mobile phones because of the trust
they've built with the brand over time. Whether it's the reliability of the
devices or the company's commitment to quality and innovation, customer
loyalty plays a key role in contentment.
5. Affordability and Value:
o Samsung offers a wide range of mobile phones, from budget-friendly models
to premium flagship devices like the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series. Customers
feel content when they feel they are getting value for their money, whether
they're buying an affordable entry-level phone or a high-end model.
6. After-Sales Services:
o Warranty services, repair options, and easy access to accessories also
contribute to customer contentment. Customers who feel supported after
purchasing a product are more likely to be satisfied.
Sampling
2. Stratified Sampling – Dividing customers into groups (e.g., by product type or issue
category) and sampling proportionally.
4. Convenience Sampling – Using easily available data, such as online reviews or survey
respondents.
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Technological Innovations:
• Wage Agreement in South Korea: Samsung Electronics' main union in South Korea
approved a 5.1% wage increase, following a historic strike in mid-2024. The agreement
aims to address labour disputes and improve employee satisfaction amid global
semiconductor market competition.
• Unionization Efforts in India: In September 2024, approximately 1,500 production
workers at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai initiated an indefinite strike
seeking union recognition and collective bargaining rights. This action highlights
ongoing labour challenges within Samsung's global operations.
CHAPTER-2
RESEARCH DESIGN
Samsung's research design can be seen as a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy aimed at
maintaining leadership in technology innovation, improving product quality, and driving
efficiency across its business operations. Here's an overview of the key elements that define
Samsung's research and development (R&D) design:
b. Product-Specific R&D
• Samsung has committed to improving the energy efficiency of its products and reducing
their environmental impact. The company invests in researching sustainable production
methods, such as using recycled materials, reducing carbon emissions, and improving
energy efficiency in products like smart phones, TVs, and home appliances.
Samsung has a vast R&D infrastructure spread across the world. This includes:
4. R&D Investment
Samsung is known for its significant investment in research and development, often surpassing
its competitors in R&D spending. In 2024, for example, Samsung's total R&D spending
amounted to approximately $23 billion, which accounts for a large portion of the company's
revenue. This includes:
Samsung places a high emphasis on design thinking as part of its product development and
R&D process. The company uses user-cantered design principles to ensure its products meet
consumer needs. This includes:
• Consumer Feedback: Regular surveys, focus groups, and market research are
conducted to understand consumer preferences and pain points, which then feed
directly into product development.
• Prototyping and Testing: Rapid prototyping and testing are key parts of Samsung’s
design process. Devices like smart phones and TVs are tested extensively with real
users to refine usability and enhance the product experience.
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6. Product Lifecycle Research
Samsung also focuses on product lifecycle management, studying how products evolve and
how they can be maintained or upgraded over time. R&D in this area includes:
• 5G and Beyond: Samsung is a leader in 5G research, and its R&D includes work on
6G and other future wireless technologies.
• Quantum Computing: Samsung has also set aside resources for research in quantum
computing, aiming to lead in a field expected to transform industries like healthcare,
finance, and logistics.
• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): Samsung is working on AR/VR
products, particularly in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
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CHAPTER-3
DATA ANALYSIS
PERCENTAGE
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MALE FEMALE
Interpretation: - Out of the 50 respondents male respondents are 69.6per cent and Female are
30.4per cent.
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Majority
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STUDENT SELF EMPLOYEE HOUSE WIFE SPORTS MAN TRAINEE INTERN
INTERPRETATION
The data shows that 45% of respondents are student, 20% are self employee,
10% are house wife, 12% are sports man, 8% are trainee, and 5% are intern.
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30
25
20
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20-40 40-60 60
INTERPRETATION
From the above table interpreted are 56% respondents are 20-40, 39%
are 40-60 age, and 5% are 60, majority of 56% is respondent between age 20-40.
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;4] Table showing WHICH BRANDS OF THE MOBILE PHONE YOU ARE USING?
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SAMSUNG REDMI ONEPLUS OTHERS
INTERPRETATION
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YES NO
INTERPRETATION
From the above table interpreted that 77.6% respondents are yes and
22.4% respondents are no 22.4% majority respondents are yes 77.6%
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Series 1
25
20
15
10 Series 1
0
Affordable Price Excellent Features Brand Reputation Good Camera
and Technology Quality
INTERPRETATION
From above table interpreted that 25% respondents are can’t offered to
pay, and 17.5% are no awareness about SAMSUNG mobiles, and 12.5% are do not like the
product and 45% are others so majority of respondents is other 45%
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25
20
15
10
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1 2 3 4 5
INTERPRETATION
From the above interpreted that 12.7% respondents are 06, and 6.3% are
respondents in 03, and 39.2% respondents in 20and 26.6% respondents in 13 and 15.2%
respondents in 08 so majority of 39.2 respondents in 20.
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60
50
40
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LESS THAN 1 YEAR FROM 2-5 YEAR MORE THAN 5 YEAR Category 4
INTERPRETATION
From the above table 14.5% respondents are less than 1year and 48.7%
respondent are from 2 to 5 year and 13.2% are more than 5 year and 14.5% are don’t use so
majority respondent in from 2 to 5 years.
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45
40
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TELEVISION FRIENDS RELATION OTHERS
IERETATIONF
From the above table those 22.4% respondents are television 42.1% are
friends and 13.2% relation and 22.4% respondents are other majority of 42.1% respondent in
friends.
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70
60
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STRONGLY DISAGREE DISAGREE AGREE STRONGLY AGREE
INTERPRETATION
From the above table interpreted 8.8% respondents are strongly disagree
and 11.3% disagree and 66.3% responds are strongly agree are 13.7% majority of 66.3% in
agree
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FINDINGS
• Out of 100% respondents 73.3% of the respondents were students and 19% of the
respondents were self- employed. Majority of the respondents are students with 73.3%.
• From above table interpreted that 25% respondents are can’t offered to pay, and 17.5%
are no awareness about SAMSUNG mobiles, and 12.5% are do not like the product and
45% are others so majority of respondents is other 45%
• From the above table those 22.4% respondents are television 42.1% are friends and
13.2% relation and 22.4% respondents are other majority of 42.1% respondent in
friends.
• From the above table interpreted 8.8% respondents are strongly disagreeing and 11.3%
disagree and 66.3% responds are strongly agreed are 13.7% majority of 66.3% in
agreeing.
• Out of 100% respondents 73.3% of the respondents were students and 19% of the
respondents were self- employed. Majority of the respondents are students with 73.3%.
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Chapter 4
Conclusion
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Conclusion
DATA COLLECTION
Primary Data: A Structured questionnaire was prepared by a customer reviews. Interacted with
manager and other workers of the organisation
Secondary Data: A Secondary data was collected from external guide of the company.
Websites of the company and other websites.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) "As a student, I needed a reliable phone that wouldn't break the bank
but still had great features. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is perfect! The display is vibrant, and
the battery life lasts all day with heavy use (studying, streaming lectures, and taking notes).
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Late for taking notes in
class and using educational apps. It's a good tablet for the price, but the performance sometimes
slows down with too many apps open.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) "I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro laptop for my online
classes, and I was really excited about its slim design and lightweight feel. Unfortunately, the
laptop kept freezing during video calls and online exams. The performance was disappointing
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for the price. I tried to return it, but the process was tedious. Not the experience I was hoping
for as a student.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) "As a student, I wanted a laptop that could handle both study tasks
and casual gaming during breaks. The Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey fits the bill perfectly!
It’s fast, the display is great, and it runs all the apps I need without a hitch.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) "I use my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for both studying and staying
connected with friends. The screen quality is incredible for watching study videos or doing
research online. It's super fast, and the camera is amazing for scanning documents. Plus, the
battery lasts long enough to handle full-day study sessions without needing a charge.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "I have a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 to help me keep track of
my workouts and as a reminder for class schedules. The watch is fine, but the battery life could
be better. It lasts only a day with frequent use, which is a bit of a hassle.
A data was collected through various websites using a structured questionnaire from 60-110
respondents through survey method of primary data collection.
• Purpose: To gather data on a website or app you worked on during your internship
(e.g., if you worked in a digital marketing or development role).
• Purpose: To understand how students are using their Samsung mobile devices for
learning and which tools they find most effective.
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CONCLUSION
During my internship at Samsung, I had the invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience
in a world-leading technology company known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and
global impact. Over the course of my time at Samsung, I was exposed to various aspects of the
company's operations, from its cutting-edge product development to its focus on customer
satisfaction and market leadership.
Through my interactions with the team, I learned a great deal about Samsung's organizational
culture, which emphasizes collaboration, forward-thinking, and technological excellence. I had
the chance to work on projects that allowed me to apply the knowledge I’ve gained from my
academic studies in real-world scenarios, providing me with a deeper understanding of the tech
industry and the company’s operational strategies.
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CHAPTER 5
SUGGESTIONS/ RECOMMENDATION
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SUGGESTIONS/ RECOMMENDATION
Organizational efficiency: The Company can focus on providing powerful processor and
improving camera quality as they are the user's favourite and attractive feature of Samsung
mobile
• The company can improve their after sale service for their mid-range device users
• Steps must be taken to resolve the heating and lagging issue which many users face
• Samsung has to focus more on satisfying customer with the latest technology
• Suggestion: Organize more networking events, both within Samsung and with other
industry professionals. Hosting workshops, guest speaker sessions, or company-wide
letups would give interns a chance to engage with different stakeholders and broaden
their professional network.
• Benefit: This would help interns build valuable connections, gain industry insights, and
potentially open up opportunities for full-time employment after the internship.
• Suggestion: Apart from technical skills, Samsung could focus more on nurturing soft
skills such as communication, leadership, and project management. Offering personal
development workshops, leadership training, or team-building activities would enhance
interns' overall growth.
• Benefit: This would better prepare interns for future leadership roles within the
company and the industry as a whole
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CHAPTER 6
LIMITATIONS OF STUDY
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ANNEXURE
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ANNEXURE
Name: -
Date: -
Phone no.: -
Address: -
a. YES b. NO
a. YES b. NO
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a. YES b. NO
10. WHICH OUTLET DOES YOU PREFERE BUYING YOU MOBILE FROM?
11. SAMSUNG MOBILE TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED AND THEY NOW HOW
MUCH
12. HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF YOUR
SAMSUNG PHONE?
a. VERY SATISFIED
b. SATISFIED
c. NEUTRAL
d. DISSATISFIED
13. HOW DO YOUFEEL ABOUT THE DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY OF YOUR
SAMSUNG PHONE?
a. VERY IMPRESSED
b. IMPRESSED
c. NEUTRA
d. DISSAPOINTED
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14. How satisfied are with the overall performance of the Samsung phone.
a. Very Satisfied
b. Satisfied
c. Dissatisfied
d. Very Dissatisfied
a. Yes
b. No