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Measuring Service Quality Flashcards

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  1. The SERVQUAL model measures service quality across five dimensions. Which dimension refers to the ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately?

    Answer: Reliability

    Reliability in SERVQUAL is the ability to deliver promised services accurately and consistently every time.

  2. A customer effort score (CES) of 6 on a 7-point scale indicates what?

    Answer: The customer found it easy to resolve their issue

    On a 7-point CES scale, a score of 6 (near the top) indicates the customer found the resolution process easy and low-effort.

  3. Which quality measurement approach involves trained evaluators posing as customers to assess service?

    Answer: Mystery shopping

    Mystery shopping uses trained evaluators who pose as real customers to objectively assess service quality against defined standards.

  4. What does 'service recovery paradox' suggest about customer satisfaction measurement?

    Answer: Customers who experienced a well-handled failure can end up more satisfied than those with no failure

    The service recovery paradox holds that effective recovery from a service failure can leave customers more satisfied and loyal than if no failure had occurred.

  5. In quality monitoring, what is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

    Answer: Quantitative data uses numbers and metrics; qualitative data captures themes and narratives

    Quantitative data (e.g., CSAT scores, call times) is numeric and measurable, while qualitative data (e.g., open-ended comments) captures context and meaning.

  6. An organization reviews its quality scorecards monthly and finds consistent low scores for 'product knowledge.' What is the most appropriate response?

    Answer: Implement targeted training to address the knowledge gap

    Consistent low scores in a specific area like product knowledge signal a systemic gap best addressed through targeted training and development.

  7. Which metric is calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters?

    Answer: Net Promoter Score (NPS)

    NPS is calculated as % Promoters minus % Detractors, producing a score that ranges from -100 to +100.