effort. At the end, it’s not something you own. Intangible It’s produced and consumed at the same time. Avoid inter-customer conflict. Inseparable A service will be different each time (usually). Requires reliable equipment. Variable Can not be stored. Consumers take part in the service. Perishable
Increased purchases. ˒ Lower cost. ˒ Increased lifetime customer value. ˒ Sustainable competitive advantage. ˒ Employees are happier and likely to stay. Benefits for the Customer ˒ Higher quality service. ˒ Risk and street reduction. ˒ Avoid switching costs by staying with one provider. ˒ Social and status benefits.
Specifically targeting customer for retention (ie: High value customers) ˒ Promise fulfilment ˒ Service Recovery ˒ Build trust with customers. ˒ Internal Marketing
the customer to simply misunderstand some aspect of the service. 01. Misconceptions Inadequate resources, or an inadequate delivery of the service can lead to lower perceived service. 02. Inadequacy By making exaggerated promises, the service provider inflates the expected service levels. 03. Exaggeration
constructive and can support the goals of the business. ˒ It involves people willing to work together and share information. ˒ Leads to increased commitment & quality. Dysfunctional ˒ Non constructive conflict. ˒ Usually revolving around people that just can’t work together. ˒ Can involve withholding information or creating obstacles.
is the process of motivating and empowering employees within the business to work as a team for the overall well being of the customer. Change BEHAVIOURS 1 Support DECISION MAKING 2 Win COMMITMENT 3 Manage CULTURE 4