EBK MINDTAPV2.0 CONTEMPORARY MARKETING,
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ISBN: 9781337091022
Author: Kurtz
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 12, Problem 1EE
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To discuss: The steps to close the gap among the level of passengers’ service expect and the levels they receive.
The five variables of services are as follows:
- v Tangibles
- v Reliability
- v Responsiveness
- v Assurances
- v Empathy
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