Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
Operations Management (Comp. Instructor's Edition)
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ISBN: 9781259948237
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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a)

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To determine: The typical characteristics of a television set using the dimensions of quality.

Introduction: Service quality helps to assess the degree of satisfaction that the customer received from the delivered service. It is the kind of evaluating the grade of how well the service delivered meets the expectation of the customers. It also helps to identify the problems in the service and improve the client satisfaction.

a)

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The typical characteristics of a television set using the dimensions of quality are as follows:

Dimension Typical characteristics of a television set
Performance Color, picture, and sound
Aesthetics Black cabinet
Special features Inset picture, stereo sound, and remote control
Serviceability Handling complaints of the customers and repair work
Reliability Inconsistency of repair and breakdowns
Durability Life of the product in terms of time and use
Perceived quality Consumer report ranking
Conformance Size and pixels
Consistency Quality of each set should not vary

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (product) using the dimensions of quality.

Introduction: Service quality helps to assess the degree of satisfaction that the customer received from the delivered service. It is the kind of evaluating the grade of how well the service delivered meets the expectation of the customers. It also helps to identify the problems in the service and improve the client satisfaction.

b)

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The typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (product) using the dimensions of quality are as follows:

Dimensions Typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (Product)
Performance Taste, cleanliness, color, tableware, and smell
Aesthetics Appetizing
Special features Specialties in the hotel includes desserts and cocktails
Serviceability Handling of the complaints
Reliability Meals should be delicious consistently
Durability It should maintain flavor and freshness
Perceived quality Appearance of the meal would make the customer believe that the food is good.
Conformance The product should exceed the expectation of the customer.
Consistency Quality of the meal should not vary

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (service) using the dimensions of quality.

Introduction: Service quality helps to assess the degree of satisfaction that the customer received from the delivered service. It is the kind of evaluating the grade of how well the service delivered meets the expectation of the customers. It also helps to identify the problems in the service and improve the client satisfaction.

c)

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The typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (service) using the dimensions of quality are as follows:

Dimension Typical characteristics of a restaurant meal (Service)
Convenience Available working hours to meet the demand of the customer and easy working hours.
Responsiveness Servers should be capable to handle drink request and special meal request.
Assurance Servers in the restaurant should be knowledgeable about the items that are available.
Reliability Orders should be served consistently and accurately.
Time Meals in the restaurant should be cooked properly and served quickly.
Courtesy Customers should be treated with respect and dignity.
Consistency Good food should be served consistently.
Tangibles Equipment should be in working condition and facility must be clean and hygiene.
Expectation The restaurant should meet the expectations of the customer.

d)

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To determine: The typical characteristics of painting a house using the dimensions of quality.

Introduction: Service quality helps to assess the degree of satisfaction that the customer received from the delivered service. It is the kind of evaluating the grade of how well the service delivered obeys the expectation of the customers. It also helps to identify the problems in the service and improve the client satisfaction.

d)

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The typical characteristics of painting a house using the dimensions of quality are as follows:

Dimension Typical characteristics of a painting a house (Service)
Convenience Painters should be available in the schedule of house owner.
Responsiveness Painters should be able to handle the special request.
Assurance They should aware about the details regarding the paint coverage and ability to paint to prevent mold.
Reliability They should finish the work on time with quality.
Time They must complete the two coats of paint within particular time.
Courtesy Homeowners should be treated with respect.
Consistency The performance of the painters should be with same quality.
Tangibles They must do the job professionally.
Expectation The painters should meet the expectations of the customer.

e)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The typical characteristics of surgery and post-surgery care using the dimensions of quality.

Introduction: Service quality helps to assess the degree of satisfaction that the customer received from the delivered service. It is the kind of evaluating the grade of how well the service delivered obeys the expectation of the customers. It also helps to identify the problems in the service and improve the client satisfaction.

e)

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The typical characteristics of surgery and post-surgery careusing the dimensions of quality are as follows:

Dimension Typical characteristics of surgery and post-surgery care
Convenience Surgery work should work with the schedule of the patient.
Responsiveness Surgeon should be willing to move up surgery of the patient with excessive pain.
Assurance Surgeon should be capable and should have patience to answer the questions of the patients.
Reliability Surgeon should correctly diagnose, fixes patient ailments, and follow the same step of surgery.
Time Surgeon should be capable enough to schedule and complete the surgery quickly.
Courtesy Patients should be treated with respect.
Consistency Surgeon should provide the same quality of surgery each time.
Tangibles Equipment of the hospital and surgery room are sanitary.
Expectation Surgeon should meet and exceed the requirement of the patients.

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