IT Services in Business
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What is the key difference between outputs and outcomes in the context of a service?

  • Outputs refer to the specific deliverables of a service, while outcomes refer to the intended results or impacts of the service. (correct)
  • Outputs refer to the internal processes used to deliver the service, while outcomes refer to the external benefits experienced by customers.
  • Outputs refer to the customer's satisfaction with the service, while outcomes refer to the service provider's ability to meet its service level agreements.
  • Outputs refer to the level of service provided, while outcomes refer to the financial performance of the service provider.
  • Why is it important for a service provider to track changes in customer expectations?

  • To demonstrate that the service provider is delivering a consistent level of service.
  • To ensure that the service provider is maintaining a high customer satisfaction rating.
  • To ensure that the service provider is meeting its service level agreements.
  • To enable the service provider to adapt its services to meet the changing customer environment. (correct)
  • What is the relationship between a service provider's ability to meet its service level agreements and its customer satisfaction rating?

  • A service provider's customer satisfaction rating is only important for external customers, not internal customers.
  • A service provider that consistently meets its service level agreements will always have a high customer satisfaction rating.
  • A service provider that consistently meets its service level agreements may still have a low customer satisfaction rating. (correct)
  • A service provider's customer satisfaction rating is not related to its ability to meet service level agreements.
  • What is the role of ITIL Service Strategy in understanding how customer expectations change and how a service provider can adapt its services?

    <p>ITIL Service Strategy is helpful in understanding how customer expectations keep shifting, and how a service provider can adapt its services to meet the changing customer environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that the way services are designed, transitioned, delivered, and improved is different for internal and external customers?

    <p>The text suggests that the way services are designed, transitioned, delivered, and improved is often quite different for internal and external customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key reason why a service provider must provide the same agreed level of service to both internal and external customers?

    <p>To ensure that all customers, regardless of their relationship to the service provider, are satisfied with the level of service provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that a service provider's focus on outputs rather than outcomes can lead to issues?

    <p>A focus on outputs can lead to the service provider meeting its service level agreements but having a low customer satisfaction rating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key interdependency between a service provider's internal and external customer-facing services?

    <p>The service provider must ensure that its internal customer-facing services are at least as good as its external customer-facing services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that service level agreements (SLAs) are related to customer satisfaction?

    <p>SLAs are an important component of customer satisfaction, but a service provider that consistently meets its SLAs may still have low customer satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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