Evolution of Customer Service
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What has customer service evolved into over the years?

  • A seasonal practice tied to cottage industries
  • A local practice limited to small artisans and business owners
  • A multibillion-dollar, worldwide endeavor (correct)
  • An obsolete concept
  • In the past, who provided customer service to their neighbors?

  • Small artisans and business owners (correct)
  • Large multinational organizations
  • Farm workers
  • Cottage industry workers
  • What trend has led to businesses shifting from primarily production and manufacturing to more service delivery?

  • The growth of cottage industries
  • The decline of international quality standards
  • The rise of small artisans and business owners
  • The age of the service economy (correct)
  • Which organization works to develop and promote service and professional excellence standards throughout the world?

    <p>International Council of Customer Service Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being done by setting internationally acceptable standards and certifications in the context of customer service?

    <p>Creating a global atmosphere of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why companies invest in training and empowering employees?

    <p>To meet the service expectations of customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do business owners have to continually prove the worth of their products and services?

    <p>Due to enhanced consumer awareness and preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the service environment is under the control of the service provider and staff?

    <p>Organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to businesses shifting from primarily production and manufacturing to more service delivery?

    <p>Expectation of quality service by customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has occurred in part through the advertising and publicity by companies competing for market share?

    <p>Enhanced consumer awareness and preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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