Introduction to Services Marketing

8
1 Dr. Ritesh Dalwadi (www.riteshdalwadi.com ) This learning material is prepared from various published (both print and online) sources for class discussion and teaching purpose. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] for further information.

description

 

Transcript of Introduction to Services Marketing

Page 1: Introduction to Services Marketing

1

Dr. Ritesh Dalwadi (www.riteshdalwadi.com)This learning material is prepared from various published (both print and online) sources for class discussion and teaching purpose. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] for further information.

Page 2: Introduction to Services Marketing

Services = ???

Services are deeds, processes and

performance

Intangible, but may have a tangible

component

Usually produced and consumed at the same

time

Page 3: Introduction to Services Marketing

Defining, improving, and setting quality standards Services communication and keeping consistent image Maintaining motivation and commitment level of service

employees Setting service prices Coordination of marketing, operations and human

resource functions Standardization versus customization/personalization

Page 4: Introduction to Services Marketing

Examples: Service Industries Health Care : hospital, medical

practice, dentistry, eye care

Professional Services: accounting, legal, architectural

Financial Services: banking, investment advising, insurance

Hospitality: restaurant, hotel/motel, bed & breakfast, ski resort, rafting

Travel: airlines, travel agencies, theme park

Others: hair styling, pest control, plumbing, lawn maintenance, counseling services, health club

Page 5: Introduction to Services Marketing

Tangibility Spectrum

5

TangibleDominant

IntangibleDominant

There is neither pure tangible goods nor pure intangible services.

Page 6: Introduction to Services Marketing

Distinctive Characteristics of Services

Page 7: Introduction to Services Marketing

Mark

etin

g M

ix fo

r S

erv

ices: 7

Ps

7

Page 8: Introduction to Services Marketing

8

Discuss importance of services marketing. How technology is impacting nature of

services? Discuss how marketing of physical goods (e.g.

laptop) is different from intangible services (e.g. psychotherapy or counseling)?

Do you agree or disagree that, “there is neither pure tangible goods nor pure intangible services” ? Why?