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Introduction: Role of Service in an Economy. Service Definitions. Services are deeds, processes, and performances. Valarie Zeithaml & Mary Jo Bitner A service is a time-perishable, intangible experience performed for a customer acting in the role of a co-producer.
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Service Definitions Services are deeds, processes, and performances. Valarie Zeithaml & Mary Jo Bitner A service is a time-perishable, intangible experience performed for a customer acting in the role of a co-producer. James Fitzsimmons
Definition of Service Firms Service enterprises are organizations that facilitate the production and distribution of goods, support other firms in meeting their goals, and add value to our personal lives. James Fitzsimmons
Experience Design Principles • Theme the Experience (Forum shops) • Harmonize Impressions with Positive Cues(O’Hare airport parking garage) • Eliminate Negative Cues(Cinemark talking trash containers) • Mix in Memorabilia (Hard Rock T-shirts) • Engage all Five Senses (Mist in Rainforest)
Source of Service Sector Growth • InnovationPush theory (e.g. Post-it)Pull theory (e.g. Cash Management)Services derived from products (Video Rental)Information driven servicesDifficulty of testing service prototypes • Social TrendsAging of the populationTwo-income familiesGrowth in number of single peopleHome as sanctuary