In Service Operation, if too much emphasis is placed on ‘Stability’, what might the likely outcome be in terms of responsiveness to customer needs?
Question:
What might the likely outcome be in terms of responsiveness to customer needs?
Options:
Customers needs will be met more easily because of the improved stability of the services with fewer failures to disrupt timely delivery
From the information given, it is not possible to comment regarding the impact on responsiveness of over-emphasis on stability
There is only likely to be a positive outcome from improved stability – the customers must be made fully aware of this and their expectations regarding responsiveness must be managed
It is possible that responsiveness may suffer and customers needs may not be met within business timescales
Correct Answer
The Correct Answer for this Question is
It is possible that responsiveness may suffer and customers needs may not be met within business timescales