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According to Parasuraman, Zeithaml & Benny, the most important determinant of service quality is:
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
According to Parasuraman, Zeithaml & Benny, the most important determinant of service quality is Reliability. Reliability is the degree of consistency of a measure. A test will be reliable when it gives the same repeated result under the same conditions.
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The moments of interaction between the customer and the service firm are called:
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Answer: Option B
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The moments of interaction between the customer and the service firm are called critical incidents. They are critical as they determine a customer’s perception of, and reaction to, a brand.
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Services that do not meet customer expectations are called:
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Answer: Option A
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Services that do not meet customer expectations are called service failures. A service failure, simply defined, is service performance that fails to meet a customer s expectations. Typically, when a service failure occurs, a customer will expect to be compensated for the inconvenience in the form of any combination of refunds, credits, discounts or apologies.
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The difference between desired service and the level of service considered adequate is known as
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The zone of tolerance (ZOT) is defined as “the difference between desired service and the level of service considered adequate”. The difference between these two expectation standards is the tolerance zone.
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Service failures involving problematic customer include _________.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Service failures involving problematic customer include uncooperative customers, breaking company policies and verbal and physical abuse.
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What are the five principle dimensions to judge service quality?
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Answer: Option A
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Reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy and tangibles are the five principle dimensions to judge service quality.
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Consumer complaints tend to be:
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Answer: Option C
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Consumer complaints tend to be non-instrumental and ostensive. A consumer complaint or customer complaint is "an expression of dissatisfaction on a consumer's behalf to a responsible party".
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A firm's reaction to a customer complaint that results in customer satisfaction and goodwill is called a:
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Answer: Option B
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A firm's reaction to a customer complaint that results in customer satisfaction and goodwill is called a service recovery. Service Recovery is a theory that suggests that a customer who has a bad experience and receives a prompt, effective response to their issues will be a more loyal customer, than a customer who had no bad experience at all.
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The difference between which two expectation standards is the zone of tolerance?
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Answer: Option A
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The difference between Desired service and adequate service are two expectation standards is the zone of tolerance. The customer satisfaction will result as long as customer perception of service performance, fall in this zone of tolerance.
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In a services context, distribution embraces all of the following elements EXCEPT ___________.
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Answer: Option A
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In a services context, distribution embraces all of the following elements EXCEPT core services flow. Distribution is the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user who needs it.