Chapter 13
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What concept refers to the appearance of effort in service delivery?

  • Yield management
  • Labor illusion (correct)
  • Operational Transparency
  • Duration heuristics

    • Which strategy involves making the service process visible to customers?

  • Operational Transparency (correct)
  • Good Better Best Pricing
  • Managing price
  • Yield management

    • What strategy aims to help customers understand and appreciate the value being added?

  • Yield management (correct)
  • Duration heuristics
  • Price mix
  • Good Better Best Pricing

    • Which concept involves the length of service impacting the perceived value?

    <p>Duration heuristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does letting customers see operations aim to achieve according to the text?

    <p>Increase loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service provider is mentioned in the text as an example of operational transparency?

    <p>Starbucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main capacity constraints mentioned in the text?

    <p>Time, labour, equipment, and facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In yield management strategies, what is balanced among capacity utilization, pricing, market segmentation, and financial return?

    <p>Yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key aspects for managing waiting lines mentioned in the text?

    <p>Operational Transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service-related constraints are mentioned in the text under 'Constraints on Capacity'?

    <p>Delivery services, telecommunications services, and health clinic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of yield management strategies according to the text?

    <p>Optimizing revenue by adjusting prices based on demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does yield management primarily focus on optimizing?

    <p>Revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Yield Management (revenue management)?

    <p>Maximize revenue (yield)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Yield Management, what does 'yield' refer to?

    <p>Actual Revenue / Potential Revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the formula for Actual Revenue in Yield Management?

    <p>Actual Capacity Used × Average Actual Price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant do Airlines, Hotels, Rental Cars, and Cruise Lines fall into when considering price mix in service industries?

    <p>Quadrant 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy for managing the uncertainty of duration in service industries?

    <p>Overbooking based on forecasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the potential revenue calculated in Yield Management?

    <p>Total Capacity / Maximum Price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate yield in Yield Management?

    <p>Yield = Actual Revenue / Potential Revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can service providers manage the uncertainty of duration in service industries?

    <p>By implementing strategies like overbooking based on forecasting or using deposit, penalties, and no availability guarantee for late arrival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant do Restaurants, Golf Courses, and ISPs fall into when considering price mix in service industries?

    <p>Quadrant 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that involves making the service process visible to customers?

    <p>Operational Transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of yield management strategies according to the text?

    <p>The primary goal is to maximize revenue or yield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy aims to help customers understand and appreciate the value being added?

    <p>Operational Transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key capacity constraints mentioned in the text when it comes to managing demand and supply?

    <p>Time, labour, equipment, and facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of yield management strategies, what is the main goal of balancing capacity utilization, pricing, market segmentation, and financial return?

    <p>Achieving optimal revenue and profit maximization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can operational transparency be beneficial for service providers according to the text?

    <p>Building customer trust and confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept involves making the service process visible to customers to enhance their experience?

    <p>Operational transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of yield management strategies when it comes to optimizing revenue?

    <p>Balancing capacity utilization and pricing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'yield' calculated theoretically in the context of yield management?

    <p>Yield = Actual Revenue / Potential Revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can operational transparency impact customer satisfaction and loyalty?

    <p>Operational transparency can lead to more satisfaction, more willingness to pay, and more loyalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of duration heuristics and its effect on perceived value in service industries.

    <p>Duration heuristics refers to the length of the service impacting the perceived value. Customers tend to associate longer service duration with higher value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the labor illusion play a role in service delivery?

    <p>The labor illusion involves creating the appearance of effort in service delivery to make customers value the service more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of yield management strategies in service industries?

    <p>The main goal of yield management strategies is to maximize revenue by balancing capacity utilization, pricing, and market segmentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'yield' calculated theoretically in yield management?

    <p>Theoretical yield in yield management is calculated by multiplying the total capacity by the average price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy for managing uncertainty of duration in service industries?

    <p>One strategy for managing duration uncertainty is to make the service process visible to customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy aims to improve ER wait times by assigning each patient to a specific doctor?

    <p>Implementing a dedicated queue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consideration when managing waiting lines according to the text?

    <p>Duration of the service transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of managing market demand, which pricing approach involves starting with low prices and gradually increasing them?

    <p>Low to High</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy mentioned in the text to make waiting more tolerable for customers?

    <p>Adjust queuing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can ER wait times be shortened according to the text?

    <p>Implementing dedicated queues for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pricing mix strategy involves having different price points for the same service based on added features or benefits?

    <p>Good Better Best Pricing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is managing the uncertainty of duration crucial in service industries?

    <p>To minimize underutilization of capacity due to uncertain duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Yield Management, what does the 'Good Better Best Pricing' strategy aim to achieve?

    <p>Balancing revenue across different market segments by offering various price options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant do Hospitals and Continuing Care facilities typically belong to in terms of price mix in service industries?

    <p>Quadrant 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy mentioned in the text for managing waiting lines in service industries?

    <p>Using a single waiting line to achieve a fairer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is yield calculated theoretically in Yield Management?

    <p>$$ Yield = Actual hinspace Revenue / Potential hinspace Revenue $$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using virtual or electronic waiting lines in service industries?

    <p>Increased perceived fairness among customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of yield management strategies in service industries?

    <p>Optimizing revenue and financial return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'yield' calculated theoretically in the context of yield management?

    <p>By taking the ratio of revenue to the maximum potential revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy for managing uncertainty of duration in service industries?

    <p>Implementing dynamic pricing based on demand fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT typically considered in Yield Management strategies?

    <p>Customer Satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a challenge when managing waiting lines at service facilities like hospitals?

    <p>Balancing staff workload with demand fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of managing waiting lines, what is a disadvantage of a single line with multiple servers configuration?

    <p>It may lead to longer overall wait times in certain scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

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