Retail Mkt-Final Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
CUSTOMER SERVICE: ROLE OF EXPECTATIONS | Are based on knowledge and experiences which vary with type of retailers (discount vs department stores) |
PERCEIVED SERVICE | Evaluation are based on perception |
CUES USED TO ASSESS SERVICE | Reliability, Tangibility, Empathy, Responsiveness, Assurance |
RELIABILITY | Accuracy of billing, meeting promised delivery dates |
ASSURANCE | (Trust) Guarantees and warranties return policies; Knowledge and courtesy of employees and their ability to convey trust and confidence, such as having sales people who are thoroughly trained |
RESPONSIVENESS | Willingness to help customers and provide prompt service as returning calls and emails immediately |
EMPATHY | Caring, individualized attention provided to customers ex) personalized service and/or recognition by name |
TANGIBILITY | Appearance of store/website, display of merchandise, and appearance of sales people |
GAP MODEL FOR IMPROVING SERVICE QUALITY | 1)Knowledge gap 2)Standards gap 3)Delivery gap 4)Communication gap |
KNOWLEDGE GAP | Difference b/w customer expectations and the retailers perception of customer expectations= knowing what the customer wants |
STANDARDS GAP | Difference b/w the retailers perception of customer's expectations and the customers service standards is set. |
DELIVERY GAP | Difference b/w the retailer's service standard and the actual service provided to customers |
COMMUNICATION GAP | Difference b/w the actual service provided to customers and the service promised in the retailer's promotion program |
CLOSING THE KNOWLEDGE GAP [KNOWING WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT] | Comprehensive studies, customer panels and interviews, interacting with customers, feedback from store employees, and using customer research |
CLOSING THE STANDARDS GAP: [SETTING SERVICE STANDARDS] | High quality service commitment, define the service providers, set service goals, measure service performance (mystery shoppers) |
CLOSING THE DELIVERY GAP: [MEETING AND EXCEEDING SERVICE STANDARDS] | Provide instrumental and emotional support, improve internal communications, provide incentives, use technology |
INSTRUMENTAL SUPPORT: | Associates need to have the appropriate systems and the right equipment to deliver the services |
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: | Associates need emotional support from their coworkers or a concern for the well-being of others |
CLOSING THE COMMUNICATIONS GAP: [COMMUNICATION THE SERVICE PROMISE] | Corporate ideas-reality of store operations need to be communicated; managing customer expectations |
SERVICE RECOVERY | 1)Listen to the customer 2)Provide a fair solution 3)Resolve problem quickly |
SERVICE RECOVERY PARADOX? | Customer initially dissatisfied with the service but after applying the 3 steps, customer will be more satisfied with the company then before |
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