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What is the difference between intangibility and inseparability of services?

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Intangibility refers to the fact that se...

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Which of the following is the best example of an equipment-based service?


A) lawn care
B) doctors
C) taxis
D) lawyers
E) janitorial services

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Inseparability in services means consumers


A) see little variation from one service provider in an industry to another.
B) are unable to differentiate price from quality.
C) cannot evaluate a service until it is being or has been used.
D) cannot separate the service itself from the deliverer of the service.
E) cannot separate themselves from the deliverer of the service.

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In a capacity management report from a well-known carrier in the airline industry,the yield is 9.83 cents,load factor is 82.1 percent,and operating expense is 8.28 cents.From these details,the airline posted ________ per available seat flown one mile.


A) a 9.83 cent profit
B) a 1.55 cent profit
C) a 1.27 cent profit
D) a 0.21 cent loss
E) an 8.28 cent loss

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What do a security guard,a plumber,and a management consultant have in common?


A) They are all tangible services.
B) They do not have problems with idle production capacity.
C) They are all equipment-based services.
D) They are all people-based services.
E) They never use off-peak pricing.

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If you find that the staff who work in your college's career center gave you poor advice or otherwise did not provide sufficient help in finding you employment after graduation,you may be dissatisfied with your entire college experience.This is an example of which issue associated with services?


A) intangibility
B) impressionability
C) incongruity
D) inseparability
E) inflexibility

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Which service listed below has the highest inventory carrying cost?


A) university
B) hotel
C) auto repair garage
D) amusement park
E) insurance company

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Place or distribution is a major factor in developing a service marketing strategy because of the ________ of services.


A) inventory
B) inseparability
C) inconsistency
D) intangibility
E) information

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To help consumers ________,marketers try to make them tangible or show the benefits of using the service.


A) assess and compare services
B) reduce inconsistency
C) increase interaction with service providers
D) appreciate the flexibility of services
E) understand the interdependence of services

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There are five key dimensions of service quality:


A) reliability,responsiveness,competence,courtesy,and empathy.
B) knowledge,responsiveness,respect,diligence,and honesty.
C) honesty,respect,empathy,reliability,and diligence.
D) reliability,competence,alacrity,fairness,and product knowledge.
E) reliability,tangibility,responsiveness,assurance,and empathy.

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The highest inventory carrying costs would most likely be for which of the following services?


A) real estate agencies
B) dry cleaners
C) auto repair centers
D) hair salons
E) hospitals

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In a capacity management report from a well-known carrier in the airline industry,the yield is 9.83 cents,load factor is 82.1 percent,and operating expense is 8.28 cents.From these details,the percentage of available seats flown one mile occupied by a paying customer is ________ percent.


A) 9) 83
B) 82.1
C) 8) 28
D) 18.11
E) 1) 55

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All of the following are benefits to be stressed during the promotion of services except which?


A) price
B) consistent quality
C) location
D) availability
E) efficiency

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Recently,many nonprofit organizations such as United Way,Greenpeace,Outward Bound,The Salvation Army,and the Girl Scouts


A) were unable to use traditional marketing practices since they were 501(c) (3) organizations as classified by the IRS.
B) thought that marketing would limit their credibility and profitability as nonprofit organizations.
C) could not afford marketing activities.
D) have increased their use of marketing practices.
E) thought that marketing activities would create excess demand.

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Which of the following statements regarding the place element of services is most accurate?


A) Place has little impact on the marketing of services because there are so many intermediaries from which a consumer may choose.
B) The distribution site and the service provider are the intangible components of the service.
C) Place is an especially important factor because of the inconsistency between the service and the service provider.
D) As competition grows in service industries,the value of convenient distribution is being recognized.
E) Technology is an effective way to bring services to the customer,but only if the consumer is a new user.Otherwise,the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.

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Figure 12-6 Figure 12-6    -According to Figure 12-6 above,Box D represents which dimension of service quality? A) reliability B) empathy C) assurance D) tangibility (tangibles)  E) responsiveness -According to Figure 12-6 above,Box D represents which dimension of service quality?


A) reliability
B) empathy
C) assurance
D) tangibility (tangibles)
E) responsiveness

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The dimension of service quality called ________ is the ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately.


A) reliability
B) assurance
C) accuracy
D) responsiveness
E) empathy

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According to the service continuum,what are offerings such as neckties,dog food,and tailored suits?


A) product-dominated offerings
B) people-dominated offerings
C) service-dominated offerings
D) equipment-dominated offerings
E) idea-dominated offerings

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The brochure for Spa Sydell has photographs of people enjoying the various spa amenities.By seeing the pictures of available treatments at the spa,a customer has a better idea of what she is buying.Spa Sydell uses a brochure to help customers deal with the ________ that is associated with using the service.


A) incongruity
B) inconsistency
C) inventory costs
D) inseparability
E) intangibility

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Sarah has a backache due to overexertion.She believes a massage would loosen her back muscles and make her feel better.She is concerned because a massage,unlike a pair of shoes,cannot be felt before she buys it.Sarah realizes massages have ________ properties.


A) search
B) form
C) experience
D) credence
E) performance

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