The customers at Marielle's coffee shop want to grab a quick cup of coffee before boarding the commuter train into the city. The sign in the window promises "Quick, In-and-Out Service," and usually Marielle's keeps that promise. But one morning, customers were frustrated when the staff behind the counter showed more interest in gossiping about their social lives than in waiting on customers. Marielle's shop is suffering from a ________ gap.

The customers at Marielle's coffee shop want to grab a quick cup of coffee before boarding the commuter train into the city. The sign in the window promises "Quick, In-and-Out Service," and usually Marielle's keeps that promise. But one morning, customers were frustrated when the staff behind the counter showed more interest in gossiping about their social lives than in waiting on customers. Marielle's shop is suffering from a ________ gap.




knowledge
standards
delivery
social expectations



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Managers of fast-food restaurants struggle with a rapid turnover of personnel. Employee turnover rates of 100 to 200 percent annually are common. The work environment is difficult and customers can often be demanding. One of the first steps managers can take to help workers deliver quality service is to

Managers of fast-food restaurants struggle with a rapid turnover of personnel. Employee turnover rates of 100 to 200 percent annually are common. The work environment is difficult and customers can often be demanding. One of the first steps managers can take to help workers deliver quality service is to




ban abusive customers from their restaurants.
reward service providers based solely on the speed of service.
provide emotional support and concern for their employees.
review the delivery support system.
make sure services delivery expectations are consistent and coherent throughout the organization.



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