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Which dimension of Total Quality Management emphasizes the ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately?
Which dimension of Total Quality Management emphasizes the ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately?
What does the dimension of assurance primarily focus on?
What does the dimension of assurance primarily focus on?
Which dimension of service quality management involves showing care and attention to customers?
Which dimension of service quality management involves showing care and attention to customers?
What is meant by the dimension of tangibility in service quality management?
What is meant by the dimension of tangibility in service quality management?
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Which dimension is essential for informing customers that their issues are being addressed promptly?
Which dimension is essential for informing customers that their issues are being addressed promptly?
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Study Notes
Service Quality Management
- Focuses on managing the quality of services to meet customer expectations and satisfaction.
- Assesses how effectively a service has been delivered to the customer.
Dimensions of TQM (Total Quality Management)
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Reliability
- Ability to deliver the promised service dependably and accurately.
- Essential for businesses to be trustworthy; customers should feel they can count on the service provider.
- Examples include Shakeys and Dairy Queen where reliability is key.
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Empathy
- Represents the caring and individualized attention a business provides to its customers.
- Demonstrating empathy involves training employees to offer excellent service with a focus on engagement and personalized interactions.
- Regular practices of smiling and engaging conversations help exceed customer expectations.
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Assurance
- Involves employee knowledge and capability to instill trust and confidence in customers.
- Essential for creating a sense of security regarding the service provided.
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Responsiveness
- Refers to the willingness to assist customers and provide prompt service.
- Vital for establishing communication, showing customers that their concerns are heard, and actively working to resolve issues.
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Tangibility
- Pertains to the visible aspects of service, including the appearance of facilities, equipment, personnel, and communication materials.
- Customers expect clean, professional environments and well-groomed staff.
- Importance of well-designed materials such as menus, websites, and signage for positive impressions.
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Test your knowledge on service quality management concepts, particularly focusing on Total Quality Management (TQM) dimensions such as reliability and empathy. This quiz assesses your understanding of how businesses can meet customer expectations through effective service management.
