Sunday, October 24, 2010

Service Excellence Progress Test...

Unit 1 : Professional Image

Ethics & Codes of Conduct In Service Industries
  •  Ethics - moral belief that influences people's behaviour, attitudes & ideas.
  •  Code of Conduct - a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual or organization. - Related concepts = ethical code & honour code
  •  Etiquette - a set of customs and rules for polite behavior

  •  Companies - trustworthy , fair , honest & respectful manner
                             - show their professionalism to their customer
                             - shaping the professional publuc image and reputation of                                  the companies.


Basic Grooming And Hygiene
  •  Hygiene - Fundamental hygiene ( bathing, brushing teeth, combing hair & clean fingernails)
  •  Grooming - to care for one's appearance - positive body language gives a good impression to customers - 55% of communication consists of body language , 38% tone of voice , 7% communicated through words - for poise & posture (deportment) = Stand tall , hold head high up and walk tall, briskly and with purpose , sit upright and alert, lean forward to show real interest , stand on both feet shoulder width apart

Importance of Maintaining a Professional Image

Employees with a positive self image :
  •  "I Care" image
  •  Customers will develop a positive and comfortable relationship
  •  relationship is crucial - occasional service lapse as the customers will be more tolerant and understanding

Ways to Maintain a Healthy and Well Groomed Appearance
  •  Rest - Sleep 8 hours a day
  •  Exercise - Regular exercise
  •  Relaxation - Ways to relax : = Close eyes and relax = Listen to light, instrumental or new age music = Take up hobby = Do yoga or breathing exercises
  • Nutrition - Healthy eating habits combined with exercises

He he~ Nothing to do so I thought of writing the points for Unit 1 of Service Excellence since tomorrow I have a progress test on it.. =)


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