services marketing integrating customer focus across the firmChapter 01 Introduction to Services Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 4) In the simplest terms‚ _____ are deeds‚ processes and performances. A. Attributes B. Experiences C. Services D. Goods E. Benefits Difficulty: Easy 2. (p. 4) The maintenance contract offered by Sears on its Kenmore refrigerators‚ dishwashers and microwaves is an example of a(n) _______. A. Service B. Experience C. Attribute D. Good E. Benefit Difficulty:
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so distinctive about services marketing that it requires a special approach‚ set of concepts‚ and body of knowledge? Services are defined in as “deeds‚ processes and performances”. None of these physical objects are physical objects in which a customer can take ownership of‚ because it is so different from products‚ service marketing requires a special approach‚ set of concepts and body of knowledge. 2. What do you mean by variability of inputs and outputs in services? Give two examples.
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Customer focus Customer satisfaction and loyalty are two important indicators for business. If organizations can meet customer expectations‚ it only can help improve customer satisfaction but not loyalty. However‚ if the quality can exceed customer expectations‚ it can help improve and sustain customer loyalty. There are tremendous practices for performance excellence in terms of customer focus. For example‚ identify different customer groups and understand their needs‚ create an organizational culture
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5 pages single-spaced 12pt font Who are MM’s target customers? Are all segments equally attractive to MM? If yes‚ why? If not‚ why not? How do the different segments’ needs and expectations evolve over time? The goal is to increase the overall market share and profits of MM’s Motors in the current market environment by targeting appropriate customer segments and proper allocation of marketing resources. Our initial strategy was to concentrate on segment A because of the following reasons: 1. MM
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adjusting the customer service level could improve a marketing mix. Illustrate. Basically the marketing mix is the 4 P’s‚ place‚ price‚ production (product) and promotion but without customer service or the customer‚ focusing on those 4 P’s is pointless. Knowing the needs and wants of your consumers‚ is something you need before you can start on the process of evaluating and determining your marketing mix. Adjusting the customer service level could help you figure out your marketing mix easier. For
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Master of Business Administration-MBA Semester 4 MK0006 – Services Marketing and Customer Relationship Management - 2 Credits (Book ID: xxxxxxx) Assignment Set- 1 (30 Marks) Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions. Q.1 a. What do you mean by physical evidence in services? Give examples. (5 marks) b. Write a note on service development. (5 marks) Q.2 a. Briefly explain the terms “customer expectation” and “customer perception”. (6 marks) b. What are the different bases for
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Quality philosophies Evolution of TQM philosophies The Deming Philosophy Definition of quality‚ ³A product or a service possesses quality if it helps somebody and enjoys a good and sustainable market.´ Improve quality Decrease cost because of less rework‚ fewer mistakes. Productivity improves Long-term competitive strength Stay in business Capture the market with better quality and reduced cost. 2 The Deming philosophy 1. ³A System of Profound Knowledge´ Appreciation for
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What important role do customers play in the quality management of an organization? The most important asset of any organization is its customers.An organization’s success depends on how many customers it has‚how much they buy‚ and how often they buy.Customers that are satisfied will increase in number‚ buy more‚ and buy more frequently.Customer satisfaction is not an objective statistics but more of a feeling or attitude. If customers are happy with a product or a service they have purchased they
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THE CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATION OF MANAGERS GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY‚ TOURISM AND RECREATION. CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY [A CASE STUDY OF WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL] DONE BY : LYNETTE A. NYAGAYA CANDIDATE NO: CAM / 2008 / GD/ KEN/ 00425 PURPOSE : Fulfillment of CAM graduate diploma in hospitality‚ tourism and Recreation. [Customer service] Dated July 2008 Presented to : Cambridge Association of Managers‚ International Examinations‚ Cambridge
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is extremely busy and tries his best to type in as fast as possible ending up in putting up wrong quantities…. Also be sure about the price of the particular item you have selected as they DO NOT HAVE REFUND policy. They don’t provide “cash back” services neither do they reverse your credit card entry…. All they do is issue credit notes worth the price of products you want to return. And please keep in mind that the validity of such credit notes are extremely low.. I had to almost fight with them
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