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a)
To identify: The vehicles which received the highest and lowest crash safety ratings.
Introduction: The quality of the service depends on the quality of the service provider. Services can pose many challenges to managers. Manufacturers do not possess the unique challenges faced by the service providers.
b)
To identify: The importance of crash safety ratings for the new buyer depending upon the circumstances of the buyer.
Introduction: The quality of the service depends on the quality of the service provider. Services can pose many challenges to managers. Manufacturers do not possess the unique challenges faced by the service providers.
c)
To identify: The type of buyers who are likely to give more significance to crash safety ratings.
Introduction: The quality of the service depends on the quality of the service provider. Services can pose many challenges to managers. Manufacturers do not possess the unique challenges faced by the service providers.
d)
To identify: The other features of a car that might sway away customers who are only focused on crash safety.
Introduction: The quality of the service depends on the quality of the service provider. Services can pose many challenges to managers. Manufacturers do not possess the unique challenges faced by the service providers.
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