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What does the passage emphasize as crucial for achieving success in a company?
What does the passage emphasize as crucial for achieving success in a company?
- A diverse employee skill set
- Consistency to purpose (correct)
- Flexibility in management decisions
- High employee turnover
Which standard does the author believe should never vary?
Which standard does the author believe should never vary?
- Customer feedback mechanisms
- Profit margins
- Employee hours
- Quality of service (correct)
What potential issue arises when management relaxes its standards for convenience?
What potential issue arises when management relaxes its standards for convenience?
- Increased employee morale
- Enhanced customer loyalty
- Confusion among employees about quality expectations (correct)
- Higher sales in the short term
How does McDonald’s ensure consistency in its products?
How does McDonald’s ensure consistency in its products?
What is the danger of communicating a dual standard of quality?
What is the danger of communicating a dual standard of quality?
What example does the author use to illustrate the concept of consistency?
What example does the author use to illustrate the concept of consistency?
What does the author believe employees desire in their management?
What does the author believe employees desire in their management?
Why is consistency in service delivery essential according to the passage?
Why is consistency in service delivery essential according to the passage?
What is the primary reason consumers repeatedly purchase brand-name products?
What is the primary reason consumers repeatedly purchase brand-name products?
How does branding contribute to consumer behavior?
How does branding contribute to consumer behavior?
What is the implication of the statement 'it takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but it can be lost overnight'?
What is the implication of the statement 'it takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but it can be lost overnight'?
What role do stewards have according to the provided definition?
What role do stewards have according to the provided definition?
What is emphasized as essential for building strong relationships in business?
What is emphasized as essential for building strong relationships in business?
What can be inferred about the impact of treating employees with fairness and respect?
What can be inferred about the impact of treating employees with fairness and respect?
What does the term 'axiomatic value' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'axiomatic value' refer to in the context provided?
Flashcards
Consistency in Purpose
Consistency in Purpose
Maintaining a consistent commitment to a specific goal or mission.
Employee Trust
Employee Trust
Employees need to believe management will uphold its promises and values.
Varying Standards
Varying Standards
Allowing standards to change based on convenience or situations.
Importance of Quality
Importance of Quality
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Consistency and Success
Consistency and Success
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Single Standard
Single Standard
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Impact on Employees
Impact on Employees
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Importance of Excellence
Importance of Excellence
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Brand Reputation
Brand Reputation
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Building Trust
Building Trust
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Internal Trust
Internal Trust
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Customer Expectations
Customer Expectations
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Consistently Doing Right
Consistently Doing Right
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Impact of Inconsistency
Impact of Inconsistency
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Reputation as an Asset
Reputation as an Asset
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Study Notes
Consistency in Business and Life
- Faith is assurance and conviction of the unseen (Hebrews 11:1). This is a central theme for the author's approach to business.
- Consistency of purpose leads to success (Benjamin Disraeli). The company's purpose is excellence in customer service.
- Employees want to believe in management's commitment and actions matched to words.
- Maintaining a high standard of excellence is crucial, never compromising.
Importance of Consistency in Customer Service
- Varying standards confuse employees, leading them to question the importance of excellence.
- Customers might not notice inconsistencies, but employees do. Once inconsistencies are recognized, trust is broken and excellence is questioned.
- Consistent quality in products (e.g., McDonald's fries and burgers) builds customer trust and loyalty.
- Chain hotels (e.g., Holiday Inn) and grocery stores (specific brands) rely on consistent quality to attract customers.
- Consistency in branding creates trust.
Maintaining Reputation
- Building a reputation takes time, but it can be lost quickly.
- Examples: Arthur Andersen's reputational downfall due to auditing improprieties illustrates the speed at which a positive reputation can be lost.
- A good reputation is crucial and must be cherished and guarded.
Consistency as a Value and Responsibility
- A steward is a manager (of property/affairs). Christians/ministers are tasked with guarding God's affairs. The author uses this analogy and considers themselves and their organization as stewards.
- Trust is the key to strong relationships. Honesty and fairness in business build trust internally with employees.
- Consistent focus on quality and excellence builds faith and trust in employees and customers and is communicated consistently by vendors and customers.
- This consistent value is passed down through the organization to vendors and clients.
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