Question 1
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The strategy of surrounding the core product with supplementary value-adding services is known in product marketing circles as the process of creating the:
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product
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service product
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supplementary product
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augmented product
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expected product
Question 2
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In the new service development process, what is essential to consider in the early stages?
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Performance evaluation
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Differentiation
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Test marketing
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Product introduction
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Re-engineering
Question 3
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From the marketer’s perspective, non-controllable external brand communications involving word-of-mouth and publicity are important because they affect the strength of the service _______.
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brand
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communication
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initiation
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disseminations
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experience
Question 4
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In the ‘Flower of Service’ model, in what sense are supplementary services like petals surrounding the core product?
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They have short lives.
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They should be well formed and complement the core.
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They can become detached from the core.
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They are delicate and beautiful.
Question 5
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Delivery ______ concern the place and manner of service ______, and how we have been _______.
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processes; delivery; treated
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services; provided; advised
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actions; attributes; treated
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processes; delivery; advised
Question 6
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Which of the following is NOT a facilitating service in Lovelock’s ‘Flower of Service’?
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Billing
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Payment
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Technical systems
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Information
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Order taking
Question 7
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An auto repair service has a coffee machine and magazines in its waiting room and offers pick-up and delivery from customers’ places of work. These are examples of the:
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facilitating service element of augmentation
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enhancing service element of hospitality
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enhancing service element of augmentation
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facilitating service element of hospitality
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support service element of atmospherics
Question 8
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If required, an airline offers special meals for diabetic passengers, complimentary game packs and nappies for children, wheelchair access to its lounges and a special area for religious observances. These are examples of the:
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supplementary exception of special requests
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enhancing service element of hospitality
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facilitating service element of safekeeping
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supplementary exception of problem solving
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support service element of atmospherics
Question 9
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The provision of services within the fast food industry is an excellent example of:
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service factory
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mass service
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service shop
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professional service
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labour intensity
Question 10
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Which of the following is NOT a classification of service concepts in Maister and Schmenner’s system?
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Core service
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Professional service
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Mass service
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Service shop
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Service factory