Abstract:
The objectives of this study were to study and compare the perception on Government Saving Banks Image of each Generation in Chiang Rai. The population of the study was 402 service users at The Government Saving Bank in Chiang Rai and divide by 3 groups including Baby Boomer, Generation X and Generation Y. The statistic used for data analysis consisted of Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, T-test and F-test at significant level of 0.05
The results showed that the most of Baby Boomer are female, marital status, graduated in level senior high school/vocational certificate, are farmers, earned a monthly income lower than 10,000 bath, most to used service in Deposit/Withdraw/Transfer and Loan Services, have used service more than 10 years, and use service with other banks. The most of Generation X are female, marital status, graduated in level bachelors degree, are Government officer, earned a monthly income in level 20,001-30,000 bath, most to used service in Deposit/Withdraw/Transfer, Loan Services, Premium Saving Certificate and GSB Life, have used service more than 10 years, and use service with other banks. The most of Generation X are female, single status, graduated
in level high vocational certificate, are students, earned a monthly income in level 10,001-20,000 bath, most to used service in Deposit/Withdraw/Transfer, Internet Banking/MYMO and Premium Saving Certificate, have used service for 6-10 years, and use service with other banks.
This research studied Government Saving Banks Image on 4 aspects including organization, staff, product and service, and social responsibility.
The result of study on organization aspect showed that the perception on Government Saving Banks Image of Baby Boomer, Generation X and Generation Y were ranked at the highest level, Logo and color of Government Saving Bank are pink and gold. Staff aspect, Baby Boomer has the perception on Government Saving Banks Image at the highest level regarding staffs are reliable, honest and ethical. Generation X was at the highest level regarding new uniforms are appropriate and beautiful. And Generation Y was at the highest level regarding staffs are good relationship, speak politely and courteous. However, staffs need to develop language skills. Product and service aspect, three generation have the perception on Government Saving Banks Image at the highest level regarding bank has presented gifts to customers at festivals such as a piggy bank in Children's Day, New Year Calendar, bags and umbrellas. Social responsibility aspect, Baby Boomer and Generation X have the perception on Government Saving Banks Image at high level, Government Saving Bank importance to society and the community, organize events such as Government Saving Bank market and Economic Stimulus Expo. Generation Y has the perception on Government Saving Banks Image at high level regarding Bank have policy to found discipline saving for the youth such as the establishment banks of schools.