AMA Exam PCM Topic 1 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 1

Hugo, impressed by a popular NFL star's frohawk hairstyle, visits Angelo's Hair Salon to get the same hairstyle. The stylist at Angelo's is very good and gives Hugo the exact style that he wants. Having received good service, Hugo visits Angelo's three months later to get a mohawk hairstyle. This time, Hugo is not satisfied with the end result and decides not to come back to Angelo's again. Which of following aspects of a service is illustrated in this scenario?

AIntangibility

BHeterogeneity

CPerishability

DInseparability

ENonstorability

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by Horace at Oct 24, 2024, 09:44 AM

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Claribel

2 months ago

I'm going with B) Heterogeneity. The variable quality of service at Angelo's is a perfect illustration of how services can be hit or miss. Maybe they should hire a psychic stylist to ensure consistent results.

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Ceola

2 months ago

This scenario is all about B) Heterogeneity. One day the stylist is a master, the next they're more like a hairy disaster. Gotta love those unpredictable service experiences!

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Allene

28 days ago

Definitely, you never know what you're going to get.

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Cammy

29 days ago

I guess that's the downside of heterogeneity in services.

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Herman

1 months ago

Yeah, it's like a hit or miss with service sometimes.

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Theola

1 months ago

I had a great experience at Angelo's the first time, but the second time was a letdown.

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Latanya

1 months ago

Yeah, it's like a gamble when you go to a new stylist.

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Hyun

1 months ago

I know, it's always exciting to change things up.

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Delisa

1 months ago

I love trying out new hairstyles!

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Demetra

2 months ago

I love trying out new hairstyles, but sometimes it's hit or miss.

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Minna

3 months ago

Definitely B) Heterogeneity. Angelo's stylists must have been playing a game of 'Hairstyle Roulette' with poor Hugo. Consistency is key in the service industry, apparently not at Angelo's though!

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Xochitl

2 months ago

I agree, it's important for service providers to maintain a certain level of quality.

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Mari

2 months ago

It's a shame that Hugo had a bad experience, but it happens sometimes.

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Wilford

2 months ago

Maybe Hugo should have communicated more clearly what he wanted.

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Joana

2 months ago

I know right, consistency is so important in the service industry.

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Reed

3 months ago

I'm going with B) Heterogeneity. The stylist's ability to deliver the same hairstyle varied, which is a textbook example of the inconsistent nature of services.

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Blythe

3 months ago

The inconsistent service quality at Angelo's Hair Salon clearly demonstrates the heterogeneity aspect of services. One day the stylist nailed it, the next they missed the mark. Gotta love that unpredictability!

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